7-Day Ultimate Northern Tanzania Safari

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrival in Arusha

Pick-up from Arusha Airport (ARK) or your hotel in Arusha town, meet your safari guide and transfer to your hotel for check-in. Rest and relax after your journey, enjoy a welcome dinner, and prepare for the exciting safari ahead. Overnight in Arusha, taking in the vibrant city atmosphere and views of the surrounding landscapes.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Budget camping

Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

Arusha – Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, depart Arusha for Tarangire National Park. Enjoy a full-day game drive among giant baobabs, river valleys, and savannah plains. Tarangire is famous for its large elephant herds, lions, giraffes, zebras, and diverse birdlife. Picnic lunch included inside the park. In the late afternoon, drive to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight surrounded by nature.

Main Destination:

Tarangire National Park

Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)

High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tarangire NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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HippoCommon

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Outside Tarangire NP

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Tarangire – Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, drive to Serengeti National Park via scenic routes. Stop for lunch en route. Enter the iconic Serengeti plains for an afternoon game drive, spotting lions, zebras, wildebeest, elephants, and gazelles. Witness dramatic landscapes and the classic Serengeti sunset. Dinner and overnight at your lodge or tented camp inside the park.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)

High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

Show more

GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Full -Day Serengeti National Park

Spend a full day exploring Serengeti with morning and afternoon game drives. Observe predators such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs, and watch vast herds of zebras, wildebeest, and elephants roam freely. Picnic lunch included inside the park. Return to camp in the late afternoon for dinner and overnight under the starry Serengeti sky.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, depart Serengeti and drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive on the crater floor, home to lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, hippos, and the rare black rhino. Enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by stunning scenery. Ascend the crater rim in the afternoon and check in to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)

High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)

Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

Show more

ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Outside Ngorongoro Crater

Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

Ngorongoro – Lake Manyara

After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park for a full-day game drive. Explore the park’s diverse ecosystems, spotting flamingos, tree-climbing lions, elephants, baboons, and abundant birdlife. Picnic lunch included. In the late afternoon, check in to your lodge or camp near Lake Manyara for dinner and overnight, enjoying the serene surroundings.

Main Destination:

Lake Manyara National Park

Best Time To Visit June to October (Easier to spot animals)

High Season July to March (The northern section gets crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

WildebeestCommon

HippoCommon

Show more

LionOccasional

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Outside Lake Manyara NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Lake Manyara – Materuni Village – Arusha

After breakfast, drive to Materuni Village on the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro. Hike to Materuni Waterfall and enjoy scenic views, then take part in a traditional coffee-making tour with the local Chagga community. After lunch, drive back to Arusha. You will be dropped off at your hotel in Arusha town or at Arusha Airport (ARK), concluding your 7-day Northern Tanzania Safari with unforgettable memories.

Main Destination:

Materuni Waterfalls (Highlight)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.