7 Days best Tanzania safari vacation is a private safari exploring the best destinations in the Northern tourist circuit in Tanzania. The 7 Day safari in Tanzania offers you  iconic destinations such as Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Ngorongoro crater and Serengeti National Park.

On this special 7 days Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro and Serengeti National Park, expect to enjoy the best of guided game drive, learn the unique cultures and traditions. The beauty of this itinerary is that each National Park/Protected Area has something distinct for you to experience.

Brief Itinerary

Day 1: Transfer by road from Arusha to Tarangire National Park, game drive

Day 2: Drive off from Tarangire to Serengeti

Day 3: Enjoy a full day game drive in Serengeti

Day 4: Second day game drive in Serengeti with an experienced guide

Day 5: Balloon safari & visit Ngorongoro

Day 6: Game drive along Ngorongoro Crater

Day 7: Ngorongoro to Lake Manyara & depart for Arusha

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Transfer by road from Arusha to Tarangire National Park, game drive

Meet your Tanzania tour guide for briefing after having a hefty breakfast at your respective lodges or hotels in Arusha city. At around 8:00am, you will be departing Arusha for Tarangire National Park. Arrive at the park early and you will check in your lodge for relaxation and lunch.

After lunch, embark on an early afternoon game drive expecting to come across myriad of wildlife in Tarangire National Park. This park is popular for its huge profusion of elephant population, and other animals including giraffes, waterbucks, zebras, hyenas, cheetahs, lions, warthogs, hartebeest, elands, and more. You will return from the rewarding guided game drive and have the rest of the evening at your respective lodges.

Accommodation

  • Luxury: Tarangire Treetops by Elewana/Mbali Mbali Tarangire River Camp
  • Midrange: Saadani Safari Lodge/Tarangire Sopa Lodge
  • Budget: Tarangire Safari Lodge/Whistling Thorn Tented Camp

Day 2: Drive off from Tarangire to Serengeti

Get up early morning to enjoy your breakfast and after, transfer to Serengeti National Park. Arrive at the park and get a warm welcome from the vast savanna plains and also marvel at some of the roaming animals and birds. You will have lunch at the lodge and later, embark on late afternoon game drive.

Serengeti National Park is a recognized UNESCO Site and holds abundant wildlife including giraffes, elephants, hyenas, wildebeest, zebras, impalas, birds, leopards, lions, rhinos, and others. Most of these will be encountered on your guided game drive and you will get back to relax at the lodge.

Accommodation

  • Luxury: Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti
  • Midrange: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge/Serengeti Bush Camp
  • Budget: Seronera Wildlife Lodge/Serengeti Mawe Camp

Day 3: Enjoy a full day game drive in Serengeti

A delicious cup of tea or coffee be enjoyed at the lodge and after, you will leave your lodge with a pack of picnic lunch. A full day is all set for you to experience the best of Serengeti National Park hidden gem. On this combined morning and afternoon game drive, expect to come across diversity of wildlife including the wildebeest, the Thomson’s gazelles, jackals, cheetahs, hyenas, foxes, leopards, African hares, zebras, giraffes, and variety of birds.

Accommodation

  • Luxury: Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti
  • Midrange: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge/Serengeti Bush Camp
  • Budget: Seronera Wildlife Lodge/Serengeti Mawe Camp

Day 4: Second day game drive in Serengeti with an experienced guide

Have a hearty breakfast at your respective lodges and after, embark on a guided game drive. Today’s game viewing session is intended to allow you encounter more of Serengeti National Park’s diverse wildlife including the big cats, predators, and other mammals including lions, wildebeest, leopards, hyenas, foxes, jackals, badgers, and others. An experienced guide will be accompanying on this memorable game viewing tour and you will get back to your respective lodges in the evening.

Accommodation

  • Luxury: Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti
  • Midrange: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge/Serengeti Bush Camp
  • Budget: Seronera Wildlife Lodge/Serengeti Mawe Camp

Day 5: Balloon safari & visit Ngorongoro

Leave your respective wilderness camps/lodges and embark on a hot air balloon tour taking you on an unforgettable aerial game viewing experience. Fly above the sweeping plains of Serengeti while you enjoy excellent view of different wildlife. On landing, celebrate with your dear ones with a champagne toast before you get a special ‘out of Africa’ breakfast.

After breakfast, you will proceed to meet your driver guide and proceed with a guided game drive. Exit Serengeti for Ngorongoro where you will check in your lodge for relaxation.

Accommodation

  • Ngorongoro Rhino Lodge

Day 6: Game drive along Ngorongoro Crater

Have a hefty breakfast and later, embark on an unforgettable full day game drive with a guide. Explore of Ngorongoro Crater/Conservation Area –a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy sight of different wildlife including rhinos, buffaloes, elands, zebras, leopards, lions, spotted hyenas, wild dogs, jackals, gazelles and plentiful of birds.

Accommodation

  • Ngorongoro Rhino Lodge

Day 7: Ngorongoro to Lake Manyara & depart for Arusha

Wake up early morning and enjoy a hefty breakfast, then set off for a day game drive in Lake Manyara National Park. On a game drive, expect to see diversity of animals including the unusual tree climbing lions, mongoose, zebras, buffaloes, and different birds. After the game drive, you will be transferred to Arusha city.

End of safari

Inclusions

  • Park entry fees
  • Game drives
  • Accommodation and meals
  • Transportation
  • All trip activities
  • Government taxes
  • A bottle of mineral water
  • A professional guide/driver

Exclusions

  • Visa fees
  • Tipping
  • Airfares
  • Passport
  • Optional activities
  • Souvenirs
  • Additional accommodation