7 Days Epic Tanzania Safari

Overview

• 🦁 Big Five wildlife viewing opportunities
• 🐘 Elephant encounters in Lake Manyara and Serengeti
• 🦒 Giraffes, zebras and other plains game
• 🦬 Wildebeest and buffalo herds
• 🐆 Opportunities to search for lions, cheetahs and leopards
• 🌊 Scenic Lake Manyara
• 🌋 Ngorongoro Crater
• 🦏 Possibility of spotting the endangered black rhino
• 🌿 Full-day Serengeti safari
• 🦬 Great Migration opportunities when the herds are in the area
• 📸 Excellent wildlife photography
• 🏕️ Comfortable safari lodges and tented camps
• 🚙 Private 4×4 safari vehicle

1. Day1
   Arrive in Arusha

   Arrive in Arusha, the gateway to Tanzania's northern safari circuit.
   You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel or lodge.
   Depending on your arrival time, the remainder of the day can be spent relaxing at the hotel or exploring Arusha.
   If you arrive early enough, optional activities can be arranged, including a short city tour, local market visit or cultural experience.
   Your safari guide will brief you about the upcoming journey and confirm the departure arrangements for the following morning.

   Overnight: Arusha
   Meal Plan: Dinner

   Meals: Dinner Stay: Arusha Safari Hotel / Lodge

2. Day2
   Arusha → Lake Manyara National Park

   After breakfast, depart Arusha and travel towards Lake Manyara National Park.
   The journey takes you through the beautiful landscapes of northern Tanzania and the Great Rift Valley.
   After entering the park, begin your first game drive.
   Lake Manyara is a diverse ecosystem with groundwater forests, open grasslands, wetlands and the alkaline lake itself.
   Wildlife you may encounter includes:
   - Elephants
   - Giraffes
   - Zebras
   - Buffalo
   - Wildebeest
   - Hippos
   - Baboons
   - Monkeys
   - Antelopes
   - Numerous bird species
   The park is also known for its tree-climbing lions, although sightings are not guaranteed.
   Return to your lodge or camp in the evening.

   Overnight: Lake Manyara area
   Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Stay: Lake Manyara Safari Lodge / Tented Camp

3. Day3
   Lake Manyara → Ngorongoro Conservation Area

   Enjoy breakfast before departing Lake Manyara towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
   The route takes you through the scenic highlands of northern Tanzania.
   As you approach Ngorongoro, the landscape becomes increasingly dramatic, with volcanic mountains, forests and cultivated highlands.
   Arrive at your lodge and enjoy the remainder of the afternoon relaxing.
   Depending on your arrival time, optional activities may include a cultural experience or nature walk.

   Overnight: Ngorongoro/Karatu area
   Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Stay: Ngorongoro/Karatu Safari Lodge / Tented Camp

4. Day4
   Ngorongoro Crater – Full-Day Safari

   Today is dedicated to one of the highlights of your Tanzania safari — the Ngorongoro Crater.
   After an early breakfast, descend into the crater for a full-day game drive.
   The crater floor contains a remarkable mixture of grasslands, wetlands, woodland and water sources, supporting a high concentration of wildlife.
   Look out for:
   - 🦁 Lions
   - 🐘 Elephants
   - 🦏 Black rhinos
   - 🦬 Buffalo
   - 🦓 Zebras
   - 🦬 Wildebeest
   - 🦛 Hippos
   - Hyenas
   - Gazelles
   - Jackals
   - Flamingos and other birds
   Enjoy a picnic lunch during the crater excursion before continuing your game drive.
   Later, ascend from the crater and return to your accommodation.

   Overnight: Ngorongoro/Karatu area
   Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Stay: Ngorongoro/Karatu Safari Lodge / Tented Camp

5. Day5
   Ngorongoro → Serengeti National Park

   After breakfast, depart the Ngorongoro area and travel towards the legendary Serengeti National Park.
   The journey takes you through the highlands and into the vast plains of the Serengeti.
   Along the way, the landscape gradually changes from volcanic highlands to open savannah.
   Upon entering the Serengeti, begin an introductory game drive.
   Depending on the time of arrival, you may have opportunities to encounter wildlife before reaching your accommodation.

   Overnight: Serengeti National Park
   Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Stay: Serengeti Safari Lodge / Tented Camp

6. Day6
   Serengeti National Park – Full-Day Safari

   Wake up in the heart of the Serengeti and prepare for a full day of wildlife exploration.
   An early morning game drive allows you to explore the plains when wildlife is often particularly active.
   Continue exploring different areas of the park throughout the day.
   The Serengeti offers opportunities to see:
   - 🦁 Lions
   - 🐆 Leopards
   - 🐆 Cheetahs
   - 🐘 Elephants
   - 🦬 Buffalo
   - 🦓 Zebras
   - 🦬 Wildebeest
   - 🦒 Giraffes
   - 🦛 Hippos
   - 🐊 Crocodiles
   - Hyenas
   - Antelopes
   During the Great Migration season, your guide will focus on areas where the herds are likely to be located.
   The Serengeti also offers exceptional resident wildlife outside the migration periods.
   Enjoy a picnic lunch or lunch at camp before continuing your afternoon game drive.
   Return to camp in the evening.

   Overnight: Serengeti
   Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Stay: Serengeti Safari Lodge / Tented Camp

7. Day7
   Serengeti → Arusha & Departure

   Enjoy breakfast before beginning your journey back towards Arusha.
   Depending on your departure schedule, you may travel by road or arrange a domestic flight from the Serengeti to Arusha for a faster return.
   Upon arrival in Arusha, you will be transferred to the airport for your onward journey.
   Depending on your flight time, there may be an opportunity for lunch, shopping or a short Arusha experience before departure.

   Meal Plan: Breakfast
   End of Safari

   Meals: Breakfast Stay: End of Safari

What’s included

Where you’ll stay

7 nights · Safari Lodges & Tented Camps · Northern Tanzania

Comfortable Safari Lodges & Tented Camps

Accommodation is selected according to your preferred travel style and availability. Options can range from comfortable budget camps to mid-range safari lodges and premium luxury properties.

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