7-Day African Safari Tanzania

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, our friendly driver-guide will greet you with a warm smile. Sit back and relax in the comfort of your vehicle as you are driven to your hotel in Arusha, Tanzania’s vibrant ‘safari capital.’ Along the way, enjoy a brief glimpse of this bustling city. Today, you’ll also receive your pre-safari briefing. Overnight in Arusha.

After pick-up from your accommodation in Arusha, you'll journey to Tarangire National Park. Known for its vast grasslands, iconic baobab trees, the perennial Tarangire River, and seasonal swamps, the park is home to northern Tanzania’s largest elephant herds. Animals gather around the river, offering excellent views of elephants, giraffes, bushbucks, hartebeests, dik-diks, waterbucks, warthogs, and reedbucks year-round. The park also hosts buffalo, zebras, and wildebeests, often accompanied by predators like lions. Leopards are occasionally spotted, though cheetahs are rare. After a thrilling game drive, you’ll depart the park in the late afternoon, heading to Karatu for dinner and overnight.

After breakfast, depart for Serengeti National Park. Leaving the highlands behind, you’ll descend into the heart of wild Africa—Serengeti, where endless plains stretch out as far as the eye can see. Proceed to the Seronera area, one of the park’s richest wildlife habitats, home to the Seronera River, which attracts a diverse range of wildlife. This area is a prime spot for observing the Serengeti’s most iconic species. Arrive in time for lunch, then head out for an exciting afternoon game drive, experiencing the park’s vibrant wildlife. In the evening, return to your lodge or camp for a restful night.

After breakfast, we head out for an early morning game drive, making the most of the cool, quiet hours. Our expert guides will take you to the best spots to witness the Serengeti’s incredible wildlife, including the chance to see a large pride of lions, the iconic wildebeest migration, and zebras traveling alongside. You may also visit hippo pools and explore the kopjes—volcanic rock formations that offer shelter to a variety of animals and provide stunning panoramic views of the vast plains. In the afternoon, enjoy a packed lunch at a scenic picnic site or return to the lodge for a hot meal. Relax and unwind as you savor sundowners with drinks, reflecting on the day's adventures.

Dawn is the perfect time for wildlife watching, so you’ll rise early for an exhilarating morning game drive in the Serengeti. The quiet of the early hours offers the best chance to spot a variety of animals. Afterward, return to your camp for a hearty breakfast before heading out again for another thrilling game drive in the park. In the Seronera region, you’ll often find wildebeests and zebras grazing near predators like lions, leopards, and cheetahs. After a picnic lunch, continue your journey toward the Ngorongoro Crater. Upon reaching the crater rim, you’ll be treated to breathtaking views of this 600-meter-deep collapsed volcano. Your night will be spent at the Ngorongoro Rhino Lodge, perched on the crater’s edge, offering stunning vistas and a comfortable retreat.

After an early breakfast, you’ll begin your descent down the steep, narrow road leading into the Ngorongoro Crater. As the landscape transitions from forested slopes to open savannah, the wildlife encounters become truly remarkable. With a bit of luck, you’ll have the chance to see the Big Five—lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, and leopard—all in one morning. The crater is also home to a variety of other animals, including warthogs, wildebeests, zebras, and hippos, along with over 500 bird species. After an exciting morning of game viewing, enjoy a picnic lunch before leaving the crater in the late afternoon. You’ll then head to Karatu for your overnight stay, reflecting on the incredible sights of the day.

After breakfast, depart for Lake Manyara National Park, renowned for its unique tree-climbing lions and vibrant wildlife. The park is also home to baboons, giraffes, elephants, hippos, and a variety of other animals. Enjoy a packed lunch amidst the park's stunning surroundings before continuing your exploration. In the afternoon, you'll leave the park and head toward Arusha Airport for your flight to your next destination, concluding your unforgettable safari experience in Tanzania.