7 Days Tanzania Safari (Arusha, Lake Manyara, NgorongoroCrater,Serengeti)

Tour Details

Embark on a 7-day Tanzania safari and explore the best of the northern safari circuit. Starting with the mysterious Arusha National Park located at the base of Mount Meru and the world's largest population of giraffe, you will witness a variety of wildlife species and three different magnificent landscapes. Then, visit Lake Manyara National Park, where you can spot tree-climbing lions, baboons, pink flamingos, and a variety of bird species. Journey to the iconic Serengeti National Park, renowned for its big cats and the annual wildebeest migration. Experience the breathtaking calvings in South Serengeti and Ndutu area, the thrilling river crossings at Grumeti and Mara River in the northern Serengeti, and the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to the big "5". This safari offers the perfect combination of wildlife encounters and natural wonders, making it an unforgettable adventure.

Itinerary

Day 1; Arusha to Arusha National Park

Pick up at 8:30 AM from your Hotel in Arusha & depart for Arusha National Park. Walking with an Armed Ranger, you will have picnic lunch and game drive in the Park. The park is at the base of Mount Meru, which is good for climbing. It has a range of habitats including forest – home to the black-and-white colobus monkey – and is excellent for birding. Several lakes often host flocks of flamingo. The park's appeal is mainly its scenery. The habitat diversity spans from montane (mountain) rain forest to moist savannah to alpine moorland. Post the game drive, you will head back to your hotel/lodge where a delicious dinner awaits you.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch,Dinner.

Accommodation: Safari Lodge/Hotel.

Day 2; Arusha to Lake Manyara

Pick up at 8:30 AM from your hotel/lodge in Arusha and depart for Lake Manyara National Park with a picnic lunch for a full day game drive. As you enter the national park, lush forests of Acacia and Mahogany trees begin to set the mood for what is waiting ahead. The game drive will go on till evening with a small break for picnic lunch. During the game drive watch out for buffaloes, giraffes, impalas, baboons and the blue monkeys. Another spectacle of Lake Manyara National park is the tree climbing lions, however spotting them is a game of luck. In the right season, you can see the shoreline turning pink with millions of flamingos flocking there. Post the game drive, you will head back to your hotel/lodge where a delicious dinner awaits you.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch,Dinner.

Accommodation: Safari Lodge/Hotel.

Day 3; Lake Manyara to Central Serengeti

After breakfast we head towards the Serengeti National Park, via the beautiful high lying farmland of Karatu and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Leaving the highlands behind, we descend into the heart of wild Africa - the Serengeti National Park - with its endless plains, rolling into the distance as far as the eye can see. We head to the central park area, known as the Seronera area, one of the richest wildlife habitats in the park, featuring the Seronera River, which provides a valuable water source to this area and therefore attracts wildlife well representative of most of the Serengeti's species. We arrive in time for lunch and enjoy an afternoon game drive in the Serengeti National Park.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch,Dinner.

Accommodation: Safari Lodge/Hotel.

Day 4 - 5;Central Serengeti

"You can either have a relaxed breakfast and depart for full day game drives around 9:00 AM with packed lunch and return back to hotel/lodge late afternoon around 6:00 PM. Or you can depart at 6:00 AM on an early morning game drive. Later return to accommodation for breakfast and relax for a bit and depart on an afternoon game drive with packed lunch. You will explore the central portion of the Serengeti National Park today. The legendary Serengeti National Park is the most renowned safari destination for its incredible population of lions and leopards. The central portion of the Serengeti - known as Seronera area is one of the richest wildlife habitats in the park. It features the Seronera River, which provides a valuable water source to this area and therefore attracts wildlife well representative of most of the Serengeti’s species. During the off season of the migration, one must really look out for the many lion pride that thrive in this region. The interactions and survival of these lion pride provide an excellent game viewing experience all year round. Along with a picnic lunch during the full day game drive, the day will come to a close by around 5PM. The long day comes to an end with a heavy dinner and a good night’s rest in your accommodation.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch,Dinner.

Accommodation: Safari Lodge/Hotel.

Day 6; Central Serengeti to Ngorongoro

"After breakfast, you will have a morning game drive in Serengeti National Park. Later depart for Ngorongoro Conservation Area with picnic lunch. Ngorongoro Crater is the largest collapsed volcanic crater in the world and fourteen kilometers of isolated natural beauty. Ngorongoro Crater is surrounded by a ring of extinct volcanoes and the floor, dotted with watering holes, shelters some 30,000 animals. The eventful day comes to an end with a heavy dinner and a good night’s rest in your accommodation.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch,Dinner.

Accommodation: Safari Lodge/Hotel.

Day 7; Ngorongoro Crater To Arusha

"After an early breakfast, descend to the crater floor for game drive(5 hours). You can expect to see lions, elephants, Zebras, Hippos, Flamingos, Jackals, Rhinos Antelopes and many birds. The birds seen here include eagle, vulture, and flamingos in the Crater Lake, stork, bats, giant vulture, sacred ibis, kori bustard, blacksmith plover, long necked heron and the cattle eagle. Post the picnic lunch at the beautiful Hippo pool, you will begin a steep ascend to the top exit of the crater. With a 2hr drive left to your accommodation in Karatu, the day will come to a close. Freshly made delicious dinner is kept ready for you at your chosen accommodation. All these days of the safari, will have you quite tired and a good rest is essential. The next day you will begin the last leg of your safari.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch,Dinner.

Accommodation: Safari Lodge/Hotel.

Our Package Include

• Accommodation for the duration of the safari

• Transport in 4x4 safari vehicle with a popup viewing roof

• Professional guide(driver)

• Park fees including taxes

• Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

• Bottled Water

• Airport transfers (Kilimanjaro International Airport - JRO or Arusha Airport - ARK)

• Flying Doctors (AMREF) insurance during the safari

Not Included

• Expenses for optional activities

• Expenses for personal spending e.g souvenir purchases,etc

• Drinks (Alcoholic and soft drinks)

• Visa fees

• Tips or gratuities

• Optional beach holidays or Kilimanjaro Climbs

• Travel insurance