7-Day Once-in-a-Lifetime Tanzania Safari

• Length7 days · 6 nights
• GroupPrivate
• StayLodges and tented camps
• Getting aroundPop-up-roof Land Cruiser
• Starts and endsArusha → Arusha
• Best monthsJul – Sep

1. StartArusha
2. Tarangire
3. Serengeti
4. Ngorongoro Crater
5. Lake Manyara
6. EndArusha

1. Day1Kilimanjaro Day 1 · KilimanjaroArrival Upon arriving at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will check in and pass through the security checkpoint, where officials will verify your…Breakfast, (Lunch & dinner not included)Arusha Farm House Read the full dayShow less

   Upon arriving at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will check in and pass through the security checkpoint, where officials will verify your required documents. Our tour guide will greet you, handle your luggage, and escort you to our transfer vehicle for the drive to Arusha city. At the hotel, our driver-guide will assist with the check-in process while the hotel porter takes your luggage to your room. After the long journey, you can relax and unwind at the lodge.

   TonightArusha Farm HouseBreakfast, (Lunch & dinner not included)
2. Day2Tarangire Day 2 · TarangireArusha to Tarangire National Park After breakfast at the hotel and a brief safari orientation, you'll drive to Tarangire National Park for a full-day game drive. Tarangire…All meals included, All drinks, (Except for spirits/liquor)Suricata Boma Lodge Read the full dayShow less

   After breakfast at the hotel and a brief safari orientation, you'll drive to Tarangire National Park for a full-day game drive. Tarangire National Park is a serene and secluded gem in Northern Tanzania, situated slightly off the main safari route. It is renowned for its elephant migration, birdwatching opportunities, and authentic safari atmosphere. Many travelers to the region often overlook Tarangire or spend only a few hours there, leaving large parts of the park virtually untouched. During the game drive, your driver will set up a table for a hot meal, including soup, bread rolls, a main dish, and fruit salad. You can enjoy this with a glass of wine, tea, or coffee. After lunch, continue the game drive until evening, when you'll head to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

   TonightSuricata Boma LodgeAll meals included, All drinks, (Except for spirits/liquor)
3. Day3Serengeti Day 3 · SerengetiCentral Serengeti National Park Serengeti National Park in Central Seronera is renowned for its thriving resident wildlife, particularly the "Big Five" – lion,…All meals included, All drinks, (Except for spirits/liquor)Land of Nature Camp Read the full dayShow less

   Serengeti National Park in Central Seronera is renowned for its thriving resident wildlife, particularly the "Big Five" – lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, and buffalo – named for the 5 most coveted trophies by hunters. The Serengeti is believed to have the largest lion population in Africa, with more than 3,000 lions thriving in the ecosystem, thanks to the abundance of prey. The elusive leopards are also frequently spotted in the Seronera area. Enjoy the game drive until lunchtime, when your driver will set up a table for a hot meal, including soup, bread rolls, a main dish, and fruit salad, accompanied by a glass of wine, tea, or coffee. After lunch, continue your search for the big cats and the rest of the "Big Five." In the evening, you'll head to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

   TonightLand of Nature CampAll meals included, All drinks, (Except for spirits/liquor)
4. Day4Serengeti Day 4 · SerengetiSerengeti National Park After breakfast, embark on a game drive in Serengeti National Park. In the afternoon, your driver will prepare a hot lunch for you, including soup,…All meals included, All drinks, (Except for spirits/liquor)Land of Nature Camp Read the full dayShow less

   After breakfast, embark on a game drive in Serengeti National Park. In the afternoon, your driver will prepare a hot lunch for you, including soup, bread rolls, a main dish, and fruit salad, accompanied by a glass of wine, tea, or coffee. Continue the game drive until evening. During the great migration, a million wildebeest, each driven by an ancient rhythm, fulfill their instinctive roles in the inescapable cycle of life through a frenzied 3-week bout of territorial conquests and mating. As the day winds down, your driver will set up a sundowner picnic table with drinks and snacks before you head back to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

   TonightLand of Nature CampAll meals included, All drinks, (Except for spirits/liquor)
5. Day5Serengeti Day 5 · Ngorongoro Crater · SerengetiSerengeti National Park to Karatu The Ngorongoro Conservation Area and the Masai Mara National Reserve across the border in Kenya, protect the greatest and most diverse collection of…All meals included, All drinks, (Except for spirits/liquor)Farm of Dreams Lodge Read the full dayShow less

   The Ngorongoro Conservation Area and the Masai Mara National Reserve across the border in Kenya, protect the greatest and most diverse collection of terrestrial wildlife on earth. They are also one of the last great migratory systems that are still intact. After breakfast at the lodge, embark on a game drive in Serengeti National Park, searching for big cats and the "Big Five". In the afternoon, your driver will set up and prepare a table for a hot lunch, which includes soup, bread rolls, a main dish, and fruit salad, accompanied by a glass of wine, tea, or coffee. Late in the afternoon, drive to the camp in Ngorongoro for dinner and an overnight stay.

   TonightFarm of Dreams LodgeAll meals included, All drinks, (Except for spirits/liquor)
6. Day6Ngorongoro Crater Day 6 · Ngorongoro CraterNgorongoro Crater After breakfast, you will depart from the campsite with a picnic lunch and descend into the stunning Ngorongoro Crater. Explore the magnificent…All meals included, All drinks, (Except for spirits/liquor)Suricata Boma Lodge Read the full dayShow less

   After breakfast, you will depart from the campsite with a picnic lunch and descend into the stunning Ngorongoro Crater. Explore the magnificent diversity within the crater, surrounded by the imposing walls that encircle the reserve. It's possible to see all of Africa's "Big Five" within the crater, along with a vast array of other wildlife, including hundreds of bird species. Enjoy a full day in the crater on a game drive. In the evening, you'll drive to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay. The Ngorongoro Crater is the largest unbroken volcanic caldera on earth and is home to Africa's "Big Five". Here, you can witness Maasai tribesmen living among wild animals and experience exceptional natural landscapes.

   TonightSuricata Boma LodgeAll meals included, All drinks, (Except for spirits/liquor)
7. Day7Lake Manyara Day 7 · Lake ManyaraLake Manyara National Park to Arusha Early in the morning, you will drive to Lake Manyara National Park. Lake Manyara provides the perfect introduction to Tanzania’s birdlife, with more…Breakfast & lunch, (Dinner not included), All drinks, (Except for spirits/liquor) Read the full dayShow less

   Early in the morning, you will drive to Lake Manyara National Park. Lake Manyara provides the perfect introduction to Tanzania’s birdlife, with more than 400 species recorded. Even first-time visitors to Africa can reasonably expect to observe 100 of these in one day. Inland of the floodplain, a narrow belt of acacia woodland is the favored haunt of Manyara’s legendary tree-climbing lions and impressively tusked elephants. At lunchtime, your driver will set up and prepare a table in the shade of the vehicle, offering a full hot meal that includes soup, bread rolls, a main dish, and fruit salad, followed by a glass of wine, tea, or coffee. After lunch, continue the game drive. Later in the afternoon, drive back to Arusha for a drop-off at the airport.

Want a different order, an extra night or another lodge? Every day here can change. Ask us to adjust it

• Night 1

  Mid-range lodge · Kilimanjaro

  Arusha Farm House

  En-suite rooms · Inside or close to the park · Meals as listed in the itinerary

  1 night · or similar

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• Night 2

  Mid-range lodge · Tarangire

  Suricata Boma Lodge

  En-suite rooms · Inside or close to the park · Meals as listed in the itinerary

  1 night · or similar

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• Nights 3–4

  Mid-range lodge · Serengeti

  Land of Nature Camp

  En-suite rooms · Inside or close to the park · Meals as listed in the itinerary

  2 nights · or similar

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• Night 5

  Mid-range lodge · Serengeti

  Farm of Dreams Lodge

  En-suite rooms · Inside or close to the park · Meals as listed in the itinerary

  1 night · or similar

  Ask about it
• Night 6

  Mid-range lodge · Ngorongoro Crater

  Suricata Boma Lodge

  En-suite rooms · Inside or close to the park · Meals as listed in the itinerary

  1 night · or similar

  Ask about it

Mid-range lodges and tented camps have en-suite rooms and are inside or close to the parks. Names are confirmed in your written itinerary.

• Per person, sharing. The vehicle and guide cost the same for two or six, so bigger groups pay less each.
• Children under 15 pay less, and solo travellers pay a supplement. We include both in your quote.
• Deposit to confirm: 20% for camping safaris, 40% for lodge safaris.