Tour info
Experience the best of northern Tanzania’s national parks with this 7-day midrange lodge safari. Enjoy exciting wildlife encounters in Tarangire, Lake Manyara, the Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater, while staying in charming, comfortable accommodations and experiencing authentic local culture. A perfect blend of nature, comfort, and connection.
Itinerary
Location: Arusha
Accommodation: Green Mountain Hotel, Venus Premier Hotel, or similar
Inclusions:
- Pickup from Kilimanjaro or Arusha Airport
- Hotel check-in and time to relax
- Safari briefing with your guide
Optional: Arusha city tour (markets, cultural centre, coffee shops) if arriving early
Meals: Dinner
Location: Tarangire National Park
Accommodation: Sangaiwe Tented Lodge or Tarangire Simba Lodge
Inclusions:
- Morning drive to Tarangire for full-day safari
- Game drive with picnic lunch inside the park
- Evening at the lodge with sunset views and dinner
Highlights: Elephant herds, baobab forests, and river valley wildlife
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Location: Lake Manyara & Mto wa Mbu
Accommodation: Marera Valley Lodge or Country Lodge – Karatu
Inclusions:
- Morning game drive in Lake Manyara
- Afternoon cultural tour in Mto wa Mbu village (bike or tuk-tuk ride)
- Local Swahili-style lunch with a host family
Highlights: Tree-climbing lions, flamingos, artisan workshops, and banana farms
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Location: Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Embalakai Authentic Camp, Serengeti Heritage Camp, or similar
Inclusions:
- Drive through Ngorongoro Highlands to Serengeti
- Game drive along the way with picnic lunch
- Check-in and dinner at your tented camp
Highlights: Maasai land views, acacia-dotted plains, and migrating herds
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Location: Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Same as Day 4
Inclusions:
- Full-day game drive with packed lunch or return for hot lunch
- Morning focus on predators; afternoon at waterholes or hippo pools
Highlights: Big cats, giraffes, wildebeest, elephants, and possible leopard sightings
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Location: Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Accommodation: Rhino Lodge or Ang’ata Ngorongoro Camp
Inclusions:
- Morning game drive in Serengeti (optional)
- Scenic drive back through the park toward Ngorongoro
- Overnight at a lodge or camp on the crater rim
Highlights: Sunset over the crater, fireplace dinner, and cool highland air
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Location: Ngorongoro Crater → Arusha
Inclusions:
- Early descent into Ngorongoro Crater for half-day game drive
- Picnic lunch on the crater floor
- Drive back to Arusha or drop-off at the airport
Highlights: Rhino sightings, dense wildlife, lake views, and lions
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
- 6 nights in comfortable midrange lodges/tented camps
- All park fees, crater fees, and permits
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle with English-speaking guide
- Meals as listed (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)
- Airport transfers on arrival and departure
- Cultural visit in Mto wa Mbu
- Bottled water during game drives
- International flights
- Tips for guide and staff
- Alcoholic beverages and extra snacks
- Optional activities in Arusha
- Travel insurance and visa fees
