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7-Day Tanzania Ultimate Safari Adventure: Tarangire, Natron, Serengeti & Ngorongoro

7-Day Tanzania Ultimate Safari Adventure: Tarangire, Natron, Serengeti & Ngorongoro

Safari Overview

This 7-day Tanzania safari takes you through some of the most spectacular destinations in the Northern Circuit. Explore the wildlife-rich plains of Tarangire and experience the unique beauty of Lake Manyara. Discover the traditions and daily life of the local community during a cultural tour in Mto wa Mbu. Continue to the dramatic landscapes of Lake Natron before heading to the world-famous Serengeti National Park. Conclude your adventure with an unforgettable game drive in the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, creating memories of Tanzania's wildlife, culture and natural beauty.
7-Day Tanzania Ultimate Safari Adventure: Tarangire, Natron, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Route

Day to day description

Arrival pre safari

Today you arrive directly to Kilimanjaro International Airport (time and flight to be confirmed) and will be transferred to your pre-safari lodge in Arusha.

Approximate driving time: 1.5 hours to lodge
Accommodation: Sanna Boutique Hotel
Meals included: Dinner

Day 1 Arusha – Tarangire National Park – Mto wa Mbu

After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel in Arusha and transferred to Tarangire National Park for a full-day game drive. The park is famous for its large elephant herds, magnificent baobab trees and diverse wildlife. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park before continuing your afternoon game drive, with opportunities to see lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes and many species of birds. In the late afternoon, exit the park and drive to Mto wa Mbu for dinner and overnight.

Approximate driving time: 2.5 hours to Tarangire National Park
Accommodation: Kirururmu Manyara Lodge
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Day 2 Lake Manyara Canopy Walk – Mto wa Mbu Cultural Experience – Karatu

After breakfast, head to Lake Manyara for an exciting canopy walk, offering a unique perspective of the forest and surrounding landscape. After the canopy experience, continue to Mto wa Mbu for a cultural tour. Explore the local village, visit farms and artisan workshops, and learn about the traditions and daily life of the community. Enjoy a local lunch before continuing to Karatu in the afternoon. Check into your lodge, relax and enjoy dinner.

Approximate driving time: 2.5 hours to Tarangire National Park
Accommodation: Marera Lodge
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Day 3 Karatu – Lake Natron

After breakfast, depart Karatu and travel toward the remote and spectacular Lake Natron. The journey takes you through scenic landscapes, Maasai villages and the dramatic Great Rift Valley. Upon arrival, enjoy a guided walk around the lake and take in the extraordinary scenery. Depending on the season and conditions, you may also see large numbers of flamingos around the lake. Later, return to your lodge or camp for dinner and relaxation.

Approximate driving time: 4 hours to Lake Natron
Accommodation: Maasai Girraffe Eco-lodge
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Day 4 Lake Natron – Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, depart Lake Natron and drive toward Serengeti National Park. This is a longer transfer, with the Lake Natron–Central Serengeti journey commonly estimated at around 5½–6 hours, depending on the exact route and accommodation location. As you approach Serengeti, begin enjoying an en-route game drive, watching for zebras, wildebeest, giraffes, antelopes and predators. Continue toward your camp or lodge, arriving in the late afternoon or evening. Enjoy dinner and relax after the day's journey.

Approximate driving time: 6 hours to Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Glimpse Of Africa Tented Camp
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Day 5 Full-Day Serengeti National Park

Wake up early for breakfast before heading out for a full-day game drive in Serengeti National Park with a picnic lunch. Spend the day exploring different areas of the park in search of the Big Five and other wildlife. Depending on the season and animal movements, you may encounter large herds of wildebeest and zebras, lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, giraffes and many other species. Your guide will choose the best areas for wildlife viewing based on current conditions. Return to your accommodation in the evening for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Glimpse Of Africa Tented Camp
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Day 6 Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area

After an early breakfast, enjoy a half-day game drive in Serengeti, taking advantage of the cooler morning hours when wildlife is often particularly active. Continue with your game drive as you gradually make your way toward the park exit. After lunch, drive toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, passing through the scenic highlands and enjoying spectacular views along the way. Arrive at your accommodation in the late afternoon, where you can relax and enjoy the sunset over the Ngorongoro landscape.

Accommodation: African Safari Ngorongoro Ndutu
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Day 7 Ngorongoro Crater - Departure

After an early breakfast, descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for a morning game drive. Explore the crater floor, home to an exceptional concentration of wildlife, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, hippos and, with luck, the endangered black rhino. Enjoy a picnic lunch before ascending from the crater in the afternoon. Continue your journey to Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA) for your onward flight, marking the end of your unforgettable Tanzania safari adventure.

Approximate driving time: 6 hours to Kilimanjaro International Airport
Accommodation: None
Meals included: Breakfast & lunch

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Midrange Safari

Includes

  • Meals & accommodation
  • Snacks & soft drinks
  • Transfer fee
  • 4x4 Land cruiser with pop up roof
  • Government taxes & VAT
  • All National Park conservation, park entry, camping, activity or concession fees as applicable 
  • Experienced English-speaking safari guide.
  • 1 first aid kit per vehicle - In vehicle sanitizer, charging ports (Type G socket)

Excludes

  • International flights
  • Alcohol
  • Laundry & shopping expenses
  • Optional activities expenses
  • Extra excursion not listed in itinerary
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