7-Day Tanzania Tour to Serengeti & Ngorongoro

The 7-Day Tanzania Tour to Serengeti & Ngorongoro is an extraordinary safari adventure that takes you through some of Tanzania’s most iconic landscapes. This journey combines the vast plains of the Serengeti, home to incredible wildlife and the Great Migration, with the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the best places in Africa to see the Big Five. Along the way, you will experience vibrant cultures, traditional Maasai communities, and scenic vistas of the Great Rift Valley. This tour is ideal for wildlife enthusiasts, photographers, and travelers looking for an immersive Tanzanian safari experience.

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha

Your adventure begins with arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, where you’ll be warmly greeted by your professional safari guide. After introductions, transfer to your hotel in Arusha, a city known as the safari capital of Tanzania. Take time to relax, freshen up, and prepare for your journey. In the evening, enjoy a brief orientation about your upcoming safari itinerary and an optional dinner at the hotel. Overnight stay in Arusha.

Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park

Depart from Arusha early in the morning and drive towards Tarangire National Park, famous for its enormous elephant herds, majestic baobab trees, and diverse wildlife. On arrival, enjoy a full-day game drive exploring the park’s varied landscapes, from riverine forests to open savannahs. Keep an eye out for lions, leopards, zebras, giraffes, and countless bird species, including vultures, kingfishers, and weaver birds. Around midday, relax with a picnic lunch in the park, surrounded by the natural beauty of Tarangire. In the late afternoon, check in to your lodge or tented camp for dinner and overnight.

Day 3: Tarangire – Ngorongoro Conservation Area

After breakfast, leave Tarangire and drive through scenic highlands to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Upon arrival, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of the world’s largest volcanic calderas and a haven for wildlife. Spend the afternoon on a crater floor game drive, encountering elephants, lions, rhinos, buffaloes, zebras, and hippos. Learn about the ecology of the crater and the interactions between wildlife and Maasai communities that inhabit the highlands. In the evening, enjoy a comfortable overnight stay at a lodge perched on the crater rim or nearby, offering breathtaking sunset views.

Day 4: Ngorongoro – Serengeti National Park

After an early breakfast, depart for the Serengeti National Park, home to one of the greatest wildlife spectacles on Earth. The drive offers incredible views of the Great Rift Valley escarpments and rolling savannahs. Upon entering the Serengeti, start your afternoon game drive, witnessing large herds of wildebeest and zebras, as well as predators like lions and cheetahs. Overnight accommodations will be in a luxury lodge or tented camp, giving you a true taste of the African wilderness.

Day 5: Full Day Serengeti Safari

Enjoy a full day of exploration in the Serengeti’s vast plains. Your guide will take you on morning and afternoon game drives to maximize wildlife sightings. Observe the dynamic ecosystem, including prides of lions resting under acacia trees, cheetahs hunting on open plains, and elephants grazing in herds. Depending on the season, you may witness the spectacular Great Migration, where millions of wildebeest and zebras traverse the park in search of fresh grazing. Capture unforgettable photographs and enjoy lunch at a scenic spot before returning to your lodge or camp.

Day 6: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Highlands

Begin the day with an optional early morning game drive for stunning sunrise photography in the Serengeti. Afterward, drive back towards the Ngorongoro Highlands, enjoying the scenic landscapes along the way. Visit a local Maasai village to experience traditional culture, observe daily life, and interact with community members. Learn about their customs, dances, and crafts, and gain insight into the harmonious coexistence between people and wildlife. Overnight at a lodge near the crater for a relaxing evening surrounded by nature.

Day 7: Ngorongoro – Arusha Departure

After breakfast, drive back to Arusha, passing through picturesque highlands and small villages. Depending on your schedule, stop at local markets or scenic viewpoints for last-minute souvenirs and photographs. Arrive in Arusha in time for your departure flight or onward travel arrangements, concluding your 7-Day Tanzania Tour to Serengeti & Ngorongoro with memories of wildlife, landscapes, and culture that will last a lifetime.

Trip Includes

Airport pick-up and drop-off in Arusha
Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
Professional English-speaking driver-guide
Accommodation in lodges or tented camps as per itinerary
Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner during safari
Park entrance and conservation fees
Maasai village visit and cultural experience
Bottled drinking water during safari
All government taxes and service fees

Trip Excludes

International or domestic flights
Tanzania visa fees
Travel and medical insurance
Personal expenses and souvenirs
Tips for guides and drivers
Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary

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