7-Day Northern Tanzania Wildlife and Cultural Experience

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

Arrival at Arusha City

You start in Arusha, the gateway to Tanzania’s northern safari circuit. It’s a lively city with markets, cafes, and cultural centers. This day is mainly for resting after your flight, getting oriented, and meeting your safari guide who will prepare you for the adventure ahead.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Greenside Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Tarangire National Park

Tarangire is famous for its huge elephant herds and iconic baobab trees. The park also has large populations of zebras, giraffes, and predators like lions. Game drives allow you to see wildlife in relatively open landscapes, with picturesque swamps and seasonal rivers that attract animals year-round.

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:

Siafu Serenity Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Serengeti National Park

The Serengeti is one of the most renowned wildlife parks in the world, with vast open plains and diverse wildlife. Today, you travel from Tarangire to Serengeti and may go on an evening game drive. The Serengeti is home to the Big Five, cheetahs, hyenas, and in certain seasons, the Great Migration of wildebeest and zebras.

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:

Shuhudia Adventure Camp

• Mid-range tented bush camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Serengeti National Park

Spend the entire day exploring Serengeti. Early morning drives are ideal for seeing predators hunting. You can visit the Seronera Valley or other key areas to spot lions, leopards, and large herds of herbivores. Optional activities like a hot air balloon ride give a breathtaking view of the plains.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Ngorongoro Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located outside Ngorongoro Crater

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ngoongoro Crater

The Ngorongoro Crater is a natural wonder and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Descending into the crater, you’ll see an incredible concentration of wildlife in a relatively small area: lions, elephants, buffalo, rhinos, and hippos. The crater’s walls create a dramatic backdrop for photography, making it one of the most unique safari experiences.

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:

Siafu Serenity Lodge

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

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Lake Manyara National Park

Lake Manyara is a smaller park known for its tree-climbing lions and large flocks of flamingos. It also has hippos, elephants, baboons, and hundreds of bird species. The park combines dense forest, alkaline lake, and open savannah, offering a diverse landscape for wildlife viewing and photography.

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:

Siafu Serenity Lodge

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

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Lake Eyasi

Lake Eyasi offers a cultural dimension to your safari. The Hadza hunter-gatherers and Datoga pastoralists live here, maintaining traditional ways of life. You’ll get to see hunting, gathering, and blacksmithing practices while enjoying the scenic backdrop of the Rift Valley. This is a reflective and cultural end to your safari before returning to Arusha.

Main Destination:

Lake Eyasi

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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