7 Days Tanzania Safari
7 Days Tanzania Safari
Overview
This 7-Days Tanzania Safaris offers an opportunity to the travelers to explore the famous wildlife destinations in Tanzania for 6 nights.
Tarangire National Park located in the Northern circuit has a river called Tarangire which is the main source of water for wild animals such as wildebeests, elephants, antelopes, zebras, giraffes and buffaloes crossing over from the Serengeti especially during the dry season with low water levels.
Lake Manyara National Park is one of the preferred destinations in Tanzania with its rare tree climbing lions, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, wildebeests and elephants.
Serengeti National Park is the largest national park known for the large concentrations of wildebeests and other grazing animals such as the zebras, giraffes, antelopes, Big Five and various bird species.
Ngorongoro Crater is a natural habitat for the large concentration of wildlife, flamingos at Lake Magadi at the center of the crater and cultural experiences.
Highlights
- Explore Tanzania’s destinations for wildlife experience.
- Spot impressive baobab trees and large herds of elephants in Tarangire.
- Lake Manyara National Park wildlife watching.
- Spend three nights in the Serengeti for more time to explore without rushing.
- Enjoy a full-day Serengeti game drive and a separate sunrise safari.
- Exploring for cheetahs, zebras, Big Five, giraffes and wildebeest.
- Move around the Ngorongoro Crater floor and experience the wildlife.
- Enjoy the beautiful sceneries, landscapes from woodlands to open savannah plains.
Itinerary Summary
Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Day 2: Transit from Tarangire to Lake Manyara.
Day 3: Depart from Lake Manyara to Serengeti
Day 4: Full-day Serengeti National Park safari.
Day 5: Serengeti National Park Game drives.
Day 6: Set out from Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro crater
Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater safari to Arusha.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
After your breakfast, check out and leave for Tarangire National Park via Makuyuni for about 3 hours.
Upon arrival to the park premises, check in your lodge with the assistance of your safari guide.
Begin your first game drive through Tarangire with large baobab trees, open grasslands and seasonal waterways.
During the game drive, you will also be able to see large elephant herds, lions, buffaloes, wildebeest, zebras, antelopes, giraffes and various bird species.
Retrace your steps to the lodge for lunch and relaxation.
After your lunch and relaxation, you will head to the nearby Maasai Boma homestead in the afternoon to experience tradition dancing and singing, livestock herding, medicinal plants.
You will then do a dedicated bird watching around the swamp margins with binoculars to see lovebirds, hornbills, common ostrich, and others.
Later, leave the park and proceed to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 2: Transit from Tarangire to Lake Manyara
After your morning meal, check out of your accommodation and head to Lake Manyara.
Upon arrival, you will sign in your lodge, relax and later on enjoy a relaxed game drive through the open plains, trees and lake shores looking for wildlife such as unique tree climbing lions, zebras, giraffes, buffaloes, elephants, baboons, hippos, Nile crocodiles and a variety of bird species like flamingos and other waterbirds depending on the water conditions.
Enjoy a picnic lunch at a suitable location before continuing with a shorter afternoon game drive.
The day is deliberately kept flexible so there is enough time to enjoy wildlife viewing without rushing between activities.
Drive back to your lodge for refreshment and relaxation.
An optional cultural visit to the Maasai Boma and Mto Wa Mbu Cultural Village can be arranged near Karatu if desired.
After the interaction with the local community, get back to your lodge for dinner and relaxation.
Day 3: Depart from Lake Manyara to Serengeti
Depart Lake Manyara for Serengeti for about 4 to 6 hours after breakfast.
On your way to the Serengeti plains, you will have more to witness such as the beautiful landscapes, wildlife and other sceneries.
Right way, register with the lodge authorities and have a meal.
After lunch, have some time to relax before beginning an afternoon game drive.
The game drive offers you an opportunity to explore more sections of the park as you search for elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, gazelles and predators such as lions and cheetahs.
After your game drive, make your way towards your accommodation facility which still gives you an opportunity to view the wildlife you could have missed.
When you are finally at your park, enjoy dinner and relax from the day’s fatigue.
Day 4: Full-Day Serengeti National Park Safari
After fueling up with breakfast at your lodge, spend the whole day exploring the Serengeti National Park.
You will search for the famous predators in the park, including lions, cheetahs and leopards, as well as elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, hyenas and numerous bird species.
Depending on the season of the visit, you may also encounter areas associated with the wildebeest migration.
Enjoy a picnic lunch with some hydration during the safari and continue exploring throughout the afternoon.
After all, get back to your accommodation centre for dinner and rest.
Day 5: Serengeti Sunrise Safari & Afternoon Game Drive
Wake up early, have breakfast and begin the day with an early-morning game drive.
This morning game drive allows you to see wildlife before it starts moving in search for water and food across the plains.
After this early game drive, you will leave the Park back to your lodge for some refreshments and relaxation.
After lunch at your hotel, head out for an afternoon game drive in search for interesting wildlife and take time to observe their behavior rather than simply seeing and photographing them.
After the afternoon wildlife search, get back to your accommodation centre for dinner and relaxation.
Day 6: Transfer from Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
After your early morning breakfast, embark on your final game drive.
After your breakfast, drive from Serengeti National Park for Ngorongoro Conservation Area for about 4 to 5 hours.
Head next to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, taking in the beautiful scenery and seeing incredible wild animals along the way such as elephants, antelopes.
On your arrival to Ngorongoro crater later in the day, book in at your lodge with your safari guide.
After checking in, have lunch and spend the remainder of the afternoon time relaxing and enjoying the cool environment full of fresh air free from dust and noise.
Enjoy dinner and leisure at the lodge.
Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha
After breakfast, set out of your lodge for a morning game drive.
Explore its floor and search for black rhinoceros, lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, hyenas.
On your 4 to 5 hour drive to Arusha, you will have enroute lunch at Taste Poa Café to refresh and dehydrate.
Arrive in Arusha in the afternoon or early evening, depending on road conditions, marking the end of the safari.
Inclusions
- Full Board Accommodation for 6 nights
- All transportation Services including fuel, car, driver
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- All activities mentioned.
- Drinking water during safari drives
- Applicable national park fees
- Fuel and vehicle-related costs
Exclusions
- International and domestic flights
- Tanzania visa and entry requirements
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses and shopping
- Alcoholic and premium drinks
- Laundry
- Tips and gratuities
- Optional activities
What to Carry
- Valid travel documents like Passport
- Warm cloth
- First Aid Kit
- Small backpack
- Insect repellent
- Rain coat
- Walking shoes
- Comfortable clothing
- Safe drinking Water
- Hat
- Sunglasses and sunscreen
- A Camera and Power bank
- Binoculars