Overview
Embark on a thrilling 7-day safari through Tanzania’s most iconic national parks, encountering majestic wildlife, breathtaking landscapes, and luxury stays at exclusive lodges and camps. From the vast plains of Serengeti to the unique Ngorongoro Crater, this safari offers a once-in-a-lifetime adventure for wildlife lovers.
Day 01 :
Arrival in Arusha
- Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport: Upon arrival, you’ll be greeted by your safari guide and transferred to your hotel.
- Accommodation: Four Points by Sheraton Arusha, The Arusha Hotel
- Activity: Relax and unwind after your flight, enjoying the lush gardens of the hotel or taking a stroll through Arusha town. Optional activities include a visit to the Maasai Market or Arusha National Museum.
- Meals: Dinner included (HB - Half Board)
Overnight: Arusha
Day 02 :
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
- Transfer to Tarangire National Park: After breakfast, begin your safari with a scenic drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds and ancient baobab trees.
- Game Drive: Head out on your first thrilling game drive, where you’ll spot elephants, giraffes, lions, and a variety of birdlife. Tarangire’s landscape is diverse, with rolling savannahs, swamps, and rivers.
- Accommodation: Tarangire Elephant Springs camp located in a beautiful area of the park, perfect for wildlife viewing.
- Meals: Full Board (FB - Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Overnight: Tarangire National Park
- Morning Game Drive in Tarangire: Enjoy an early morning game drive, witnessing the park come alive as animals gather at water sources.
- Transfer to Serengeti National Park: After lunch, drive to the legendary Serengeti National Park. The drive takes you through the lush Ngorongoro Highlands with breathtaking views of the crater before descending onto the vast Serengeti plains.
- Game Drive in Serengeti: As you enter the Serengeti, spot herds of wildebeest, zebras, and predators like lions and cheetahs.
- Accommodation: Serengeti Sametu Camp in the remote Eastern Serengeti, offering intimate luxury amidst the wilderness.
- Meals: Full Board (FB)
Overnight: Eastern Serengeti
Day 04 :
Full Day in Serengeti National Park
- Morning & Afternoon Game Drives: Spend the full day exploring the Serengeti’s Eastern Plains, famous for their stunning wildlife sightings. Depending on the season, witness the Great Migration of wildebeest and zebras as they move across the plains in search of fresh grazing grounds. Expect to see lions, leopards, elephants, and much more.
- Optional Activity: Hot air balloon safari at sunrise (extra cost). Drift over the Serengeti and enjoy a bird’s-eye view of the wildlife below, followed by a champagne breakfast in the bush.
- Accommodation: Serengeti Sametu Camp
- Meals: Full Board (FB)
Overnight: Eastern Serengeti
- Morning Game Drive: After breakfast, enjoy one last game drive in the Serengeti as you journey toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
- Ngorongoro Crater Rim: Arrive at the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, often called the "Eighth Wonder of the World." The views from the crater rim are spectacular.
- Accommodation: Ngorongoro Lion’s Paw Camp, an exclusive camp on the rim of the crater offering breathtaking views and easy access for your descent into the crater the following day.
- Meals: Full Board (FB)
Overnight: Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Day 06 :
Full Day Ngorongoro Crater Safari
- Ngorongoro Crater Tour: After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera and home to an incredible concentration of wildlife. Spend the day exploring the crater floor, which is teeming with lions, black rhinos, elephants, and countless wildebeest and zebras. The soda lake in the crater is often frequented by flamingos.
- Picnic Lunch: Enjoy a packed lunch at the crater’s hippo pool, a perfect spot to relax and observe wildlife.
- Optional Visit: On your way back, visit a traditional Maasai village to learn about their culture and way of life (optional).
- Accommodation: Ngorongoro Lion’s Paw Camp
- Meals: Full Board (FB)
Overnight: Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Day 07 :
Ngorongoro to Arusha & Departure
- Morning at Leisure: After breakfast, begin your drive back to Arusha, enjoying one last scenic journey through Tanzania's beautiful landscapes.
- Shopping & Lunch: In Arusha, stop for souvenir shopping or enjoy lunch at a local café before transferring to the airport for your departure flight.
End of Safari
Cost
Cost Includes
- • Accommodation (Four Points by Sheraton Arusha, Tarangire Elephant Springs, Serengeti Sametu Camp, Ngorongoro Lion’s Paw Camp)
- • All meals as per itinerary (HB, FB)
- • Airport transfers and ground transportation in a 4x4 safari vehicle
- • All park entry fees and crater service fees
- • English-speaking driver-guide
- • Game drives and activities as listed
Cost Excludes
- International flights, visa fees, travel insurance, optional activities (hot air balloon, Maasai village visit), tips, and personal expenses.