7 Days Tanzania Safari

Safari Itineraries

7 Days Tanzania Private Safari

7 Days Tanzania Private Safari

Arusha, Tanzania
Duration

7 Days

Tour Type

Private

Group Size

10-20 People

Languages

Any Language

Overview

This 7-day tour begins with a drive to Arusha National Park, home to Momela Lakes and Ngurdoto Crater, before proceeding to a lodge overlooking the vast Tarangire National Park. The already impressive game viewing then moves up a notch into the heavyweights: the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater, between them, can promise a wealth of wildlife ranging from vast herds of migrating wildebeest during the season to big cats, wild dogs, rhinos, and elephants. Finally, the safari concludes with a visit to Lake Manyara, renowned for its unique tree-climbing lions and large flocks of flamingos.

Highlights

  • The ideal solution for travelers short on time but who want the entire northern Tanzania safari experience.
  • A professional guide takes care of the driving between destinations and conducts game drives, opening up the secrets of the landscape and offering insights into both the wildlife and various cultures of the area.
  • You stay at selected lodges and tented camps that offer great value for money without sacrificing comfort. 

Include / Exclude

Included

  • All nights’ accommodations
  • Private Safari Guide
  • Private Land Cruiser 4 x 4
  • All Park Fees
  • All Government Tax
  • AMREF (Flying Doctors Insurance),
  • Unlimited Drinking Water
  • Thermos with hot tea/coffee
  • Medical Kit & some soft drinks in the Safari jeep

Excluded

  • Alcoholic Drinks at your accommodation
  • Personal needs
  • International airfares
  • Any required visas
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips

Tour Itinerary

01

Day 1 : Arusha National Park

After breakfast, you will drive to Arusha National Park for a game drive. We go through Arusha National Park, where we view the herds of buffalo in the spectacular Ngurdoto Crater, the flamingos of the Momela Lakes, and the imposing peak of rugged Mount Meru. Arusha National park houses a variety of wildlife, including giraffe, zebra, colobus monkeys, leopards and hyenas, in the park’s small but bustling 53 square miles of natural habitats. Enjoy a picnic lunch while gazing at the rolling hills and wooded savannahs of this national treasure. At the end of the day,

Overnight at Venus Premier Hotel 

Meals plan: Breakfast and Lunch

Arusha National Park Wildlife
Arusha National Park Attractions
Arusha National Park Colobus Monkey
02

Day 2 : Arusha- Tarangire

After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park, enjoy a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch.

The park consists of natural vegetation mainly of Acacia woodland and giant African Baobab trees, with huge swamp areas in the south. Both the river and the swamps act like a magnet for wild animals, during Tanzania's dry season. The Tarangire National Park is reputed to contain some of the largest elephant herds in Africa. 

This African National Park is also home to three rare species of animals - the Greater Kudu, the Fringed-eared Oryx, as well as a few Ashy Starlings.  

Dinner and overnight at Octagon Lodge

Meals plan: Lunch, Dinner, and Breakfast.

Arusha- Tarangire Wildebeest
Arusha- Tarangire Attractions
Arusha- Tarangire Wildlife
03

Day 3 : Tarangire - 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.

Dinner and overnight at Tukaone Tented Camp

Meals plan: Lunch, Dinner and Breakfast

Tarangire - Serengeti Attractions
Tarangire - Serengeti Baobab Tree
Tarangire - Serengeti Big Five
04

Day 4 : Serengeti (Full day)

After breakfast, have a full-day game drive in the park, lunch at the lodge /campsite. 

The park has an endless plain which is a home for lions, leopards, elephants, cheetah, buffalo, wildebeest migration, eland, wild dog, gazelle, crocodiles, and many more. Also, you will enjoy a variety of birds that decorate the park with different sounds. 

Dinner and overnight at Tukaone Tented Camp

Meals plan: Lunch, Dinner, and Breakfast

Serengeti Migration
Serengeti Attractions
Serengeti Wildlife
05

Day 5 : Serengeti – Ngorongoro

Enjoy early breakfast, have a morning game drive, Then we depart to Ngorongoro Conservation area with game drive en route. 

Dinner and overnight at Octagon Lodge

Meals plan: Lunch, Dinner, and Breakfast.

Serengeti – Ngorongoro Attractions
Serengeti – Ngorongoro Big Five
Serengeti – Ngorongoro Wildlife
06

Day 6 : Ngorongoro crater

Early morning breakfast, then depart to Lake Manyara for game drive.

The park have varied habitat that attracts a wide variety of animals, including one of Africa's largest concentrations of elephants, Lake Manyara's unique tree-climbing lions, zebra, buffalo, giraffe, baboons, warthog, as well as large flocks of flamingos attracted by the algae in the lake. 

Late afternoon drive back to Arusha

Ngorongoro crater Big Five
Ngorongoro crater Attractions
Ngorongoro crater Gamedrives
07

Day 7 : Manyara NP - Arusha

Early morning breakfast, then depart to Lake Manyara for game drive.

The park has a varied habitat that attracts a wide variety of animals, including one of Africa's largest concentrations of elephants, Lake Manyara's unique tree-climbing lions, zebra, buffalo, giraffe, baboons, warthog, as well as large flocks of flamingos attracted by the algae in the lake. 

Late afternoon drive back to Arusha 

Manyara NP - Arusha Big Five
Manyara NP - Arusha Attractions
Manyara NP - Arusha Wildlife

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7 Days Tanzania Safari Faq's

Every traveler has questions before starting a journey. Our FAQs highlight the most important details about this itinerary—covering activities and experiences—so your safari feels less uncertain, more exciting, and truly tailored to the adventure ahead.

It’s evident that travelers who want to go on a safari will want to know all the information about the Tanzania Destinations they would like to visit.

This particular package will take you to five well-known Tanzania National Parks:

  • Arusha National Park
  • Tarangire National Park
  • Serengeti National Park
  • Ngorongoro Crater
  • Lake Manyara National Park

With our 7-day Tanzania safari package, you can go on daily game drives, eat lunch outside, and see a lot of different animals, like elephants, rhinos, flamingos, and more.

This seven-day safari is a great way to see animals, beautiful places, and do things that you'll remember long after you get home.

Some prominent wildlife that you’re likely to see in these national parks include:

  • Tarangire – Greater kudu, Fringed-eared Oryx, Ashy Starlings
  • Serengeti – Lions, leopards, elephants, cheetahs, buffalo, wildebeest, gazelles, crocodiles
  • Ngorongoro – Wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, eland, warthog, hippo, and giant African elephants
  • Manyara – Lions, zebra, buffalo, giraffe, baboons, warthog, as well as large flocks of flamingos
  • Arusha – Giraffe, zebra, colobus monkeys, leopards, and hyenas

What else can you do on a safari? Please review our 'What to do in Tanzania' page to find all the details.

This Tanzania Safari Tour includes accommodations, meals, a private guide, a 4×4 vehicle, park fees, government taxes, and bottled water.

You won’t receive tips, personal expenses, visa costs, international flights, travel insurance, or alcoholic beverages.

Want to know more smart preparation tips for your next safari in the country? Visit our Tanzania Travel Guide. This is the most comprehensive travel guide, covering all the essential information, including visas, costs associated with your safari, tipping guidelines, and more.

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