Overview
Embark on an unforgettable 7 Days Tanzania Wildlife Safari through the heart of the Northern Safari Circuit. This carefully designed itinerary offers extended time in the world-famous Serengeti National Park, thrilling Big Five encounters in Ngorongoro Crater, and diverse ecosystems in Tarangire and Lake Manyara.
This safari is ideal for travelers seeking deeper wildlife exploration, breathtaking landscapes, and authentic African safari experiences.
Safari Highlights
Big Five game viewing
Two full days in Serengeti National Park
Ngorongoro Crater floor safari
Elephant herds in Tarangire
Scenic Lake Manyara landscapes
Day by Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your professional safari guide and transferred to your lodge in Arusha.
Relax after your journey and enjoy the peaceful surroundings of Tanzania’s safari gateway city. Your guide will provide a short briefing about the upcoming adventure.
Accommodation: Lodge/Hotel in Arusha
Meals: Dinner (depending on arrival time)
Day 2: Arusha → Tarangire National Park — Elephant Encounters
After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, famously known as the “Land of Elephants.” This park is home to massive elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and diverse wildlife species.
Enjoy a full-day game drive along the Tarangire River, where animals gather during the dry season. You may spot lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, and over 500 bird species.
In the late afternoon, transfer to your lodge or tented camp for dinner and overnight stay.
Distance: Approx. 120 km
Game Viewing: 6–7 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Ngorongoro Conservation Area → Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, travel through the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area, enjoying panoramic highland views before entering the vast Serengeti plains.
Arrive in Serengeti National Park, one of Africa’s most celebrated wildlife destinations and home to the Great Wildebeest Migration. Enjoy a game drive en route to your camp, encountering lions, cheetahs, elephants, and vast herds of grazers.
Distance: Approx. 240 km
Game Viewing: 6–7 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Serengeti National Park — Full-Day Exploration
Spend a full day immersed in the untamed beauty of the Serengeti. Begin with an early morning game drive when predators are most active.
Explore the endless plains, searching for:
Lion prides
Cheetahs and leopards
Elephants and buffalo
Wildebeest and zebra herds
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush before continuing your afternoon wildlife adventure.
Game Viewing: 6–7 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5: Serengeti National Park — Another Day in Paradise
Another exciting day awaits in Serengeti National Park. With extended time in the park, you have greater chances of witnessing rare wildlife moments and seasonal migration movements.
You may choose between:
Full-day game drive
Morning & afternoon game drives
Optional hot air balloon safari (additional cost)
Return to camp in the evening for relaxation and dinner under the African sky.
Game Viewing: 6–7 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6: Serengeti → Ngorongoro Crater — Wildlife & Wonders
After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive in Serengeti before heading toward the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater.
Descend 600 meters into this UNESCO World Heritage Site for a spectacular crater floor safari. The crater hosts an extraordinary concentration of wildlife, including the Big Five—lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and black rhino.
After the game drive, ascend and transfer to your lodge near the crater rim or Karatu.
Distance: Approx. 145 km
Game Viewing: 5–6 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 7: Lake Manyara National Park → Arusha — Safari Finale
On your final day, drive to Lake Manyara National Park, located beneath the dramatic Great Rift Valley escarpment.
Despite its smaller size, Lake Manyara offers rich biodiversity and stunning scenery. The park is famous for:
Tree-climbing lions
Large baboon troops
Flamingos and diverse birdlife
Groundwater forest ecosystems
After a half-day game drive, return to Arusha for airport transfer or hotel drop-off, concluding your memorable 7 Days Tanzania Wildlife Safari.
Distance: Approx. 130 km
Game Viewing: 4–5 hours
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch