7-Day Tanzania Safari: Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro

7-Day Tanzania Wildlife Safari Tour

Detailed Itinerary of 7-Day Tanzania Wildlife Safari Tour

Destinations: Tarangire | Serengeti | Ngorongoro | Lake Manyara

Trip Overview
This 7-day wildlife safari covers four of Tanzania’s most iconic national parks: Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, and Lake Manyara National Park. From Big Five encounters to stunning landscapes and birdlife, this safari delivers an unforgettable African experience.

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), where you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel in Arusha. Optional accommodation can be arranged for early arrivals.

Overnight: Arusha
Meals: Not included

Day 2: Tarangire National Park

Depart Arusha after breakfast for a 3-hour drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for elephant herds, baobab trees, and birdlife. Enjoy a full-day game drive with a packed lunch.

Overnight: Tarangire Osupuko Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Transfer to Serengeti National Park

Travel through the Ngorongoro Highlands on your way to Serengeti National Park. Enjoy game viewing en route before settling into your lodge in the central Serengeti.

Overnight: Seronera Wildlife Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Full-Day Serengeti Game Drive

Spend the day exploring the Seronera Valley, known for year-round wildlife and excellent sightings of lions, cheetahs, and the Great Migration (seasonal).

Overnight: Seronera Wildlife Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

After a morning game drive and lunch in Serengeti, transfer to Ngorongoro Conservation Area with panoramic views of the Ngorongoro Crater at sunset.

Overnight: Ngorongoro Rhino Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive – Transfer to Lake Manyara

Descend into the crater for a 5–6 hour game drive. Spot rhinos, hippos, and flamingos. In the afternoon, drive to Lake Manyara National Park for your next overnight.

Overnight: Lake Manyara Wildlife Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7: Lake Manyara Game Drive – Transfer to Moshi / Departure

Enjoy a morning game drive at Lake Manyara, known for its tree-climbing lions, hot springs, and groundwater forest. After the game drive, return to Moshi or head to JRO Airport for your onward flight.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch