7-Day Best Safari in Tanzania's Wildlife

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrival in Arusha

Welcome to Tanzania for an unforgettable experience!

After long hours in the air, you will land in Tanzania, a land of charming people and amazing attractions. You will meet your expert safari guide when you arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport. After greetings and welcoming procedures, you will drive for about 1 to 2 hours to Arusha city, the “Geneva of Africa”. You will spend the night at an Arusha hotel, while admiring the beauty of Africa.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Tulia Boutique Hotel & Spa

• Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Arusha - Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast, you'll embark on a game drive in Lake Manyara National Park, home to tree-climbing lions, elephants, and diverse birdlife. You'll enjoy stunning views of the Rift Valley and explore the park’s unique habitats. After an exciting safari, you'll drive to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

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

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LionOccasional

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Accommodation:

Karatu Villas Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Lake Manyara NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Karatu to Serengeti National Park

Your day begins with breakfast, followed by a three-hour drive to Serengeti National Park. Your experienced guide will be happy to share the beauty of his country with you along the way. A drive to the Serengeti will be a fantastic experience because you will be able to witness wildlife as well as discover Africa's nature. The park is home to a wide variety of wildlife and bird species; if you're looking for an amazing game drive, this is the place to go.

You'll go straight to the camp for a hot lunch. You will relax for a few moments while admiring the beauty of the African wilderness. You will go on a game drive in the afternoon to explore the Serengeti's enormous plains and wildlife. Lions, leopards, and cheetahs are common in the area, and if you're lucky, you'll have a fantastic day. After the game drive, you will drive to the camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

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

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GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Golden Safari Camps

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Serengeti to Karatu

Enjoy a final morning in Serengeti National Park with a guided game drive across the wildlife-rich central plains. After breakfast, head out with a picnic lunch, searching for elephants, buffalo, cheetahs, leopards, and other iconic species.

Later, begin your scenic road transfer toward Karatu, with en-route wildlife viewing along the way. Arrive in the evening and settle into your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Karatu Villas Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Karatu (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Ngorongoro Crater

Begin your day with an early breakfast before heading to the iconic Ngorongoro Crater. As you approach the rim, take in breathtaking panoramic views before descending to the crater floor for a rewarding game drive.

Explore this wildlife-rich caldera, home to lions, zebras, wildebeests, hyenas, buffalo, and the rare black rhino. Enjoy a picnic lunch near Lake Magadi, where flamingos are often seen along the shores, before continuing your afternoon game drive.

Later, ascend the crater and transfer to Karatu, where you will settle into your villa for dinner and an overnight stay.

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

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ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Karatu Villas Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Karatu to Cultural Tour with Hadzabe

After an early breakfast, you'll drive to Lake Eyasi for an immersive cultural experience with the Hadzabe tribe, one of Tanzania’s last hunter-gatherer tribes. You'll join them in their daily activities, such as hunting with bows and arrows, gathering wild fruits, and learning survival skills. They will share insights into their unique traditions, language, and way of life, offering a rare glimpse into their centuries-old culture.

Main Destination:

Lake Eyasi

Accommodation:

Great View Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Mto wa Mbu (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Tarangire National Park

Your safari excursion begins with a delicious breakfast before heading to Tarangire National Park. Tarangire is an excellent park for animal viewing and is home to a herd of big elephants. The park's terrain is magnificent, with ancient baobab trees dotting the landscape. During the game drive, you may encounter buffaloes, lions, kudus, zebras, and gazelles. Following an unforgettable wildlife drive, you will drive to Arusha/ Kilimanjaro airport where for your next destination. Accomodation can be provided for an extra cost.

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

Show more

HippoCommon

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.