7 Days The Best of Tanzania Wildlife Safari

From $2,556 (USD)

Per Person

Overview

Explore Tanzania’s most iconic National Parks on 7 days Safari. Begin at Tarangire National Park, where baobab-dotted landscapes host vast herds of elephants and other wildlife along the Tarangire River. Move to Lake Manyara National Park, renowned for its tree-climbing lions and diverse birdlife. Next, Serengeti National Park, where the endless plains hosts the annual Great Migration and offers unparalleled wildlife viewing opportunities.

Duration

7 Days

Activity

Safari

Day by day itinerary

Day 1: Arrival at JRO / Transfer to Arusha

Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, your Go Expeditions Africa Safari Guide will meet you for a transfer to Arusha. Relax and enjoy the scenic drive through the Tanzanian landscape. Our knowledgeable driver will be happy to answer any questions you have and share insights about our country.

In about an hour, you will arrive at the lodge in Arusha, where you can unwind and prepare for the exciting adventures that await you. Welcome to Tanzania!

Accommodation: Four Points by Sheraton Arusha, The Arusha Hotel

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Day 2: Tarangire National Park

After a delicious breakfast, set off for a transfer to Tarangire National Park for an exhilarating game drive. Your guide will lead you to prime game viewing spots within the park, renowned for its ancient baobab trees. The game drive will focus around the Tarangire River, the main water source in the park, which attracts a variety of animals including giraffes, hippos, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, and lions.

In the afternoon, your driver-guide will take you to a perfect spot for a hot picnic lunch. After lunch, continue exploring the park, scanning for various animals and birds, with over 500 species having been spotted in the area. After an exciting day of wildlife viewing, you will be transferred to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Tarangire Tortilis camp

Day 3: Lake Manyara National Park

Begin your day with a hearty breakfast before setting out for a thrilling game drive at Lake Manyara National Park. Known for its diverse ecosystems, this park is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including the famous tree-climbing lions, large flocks of flamingos, and herds of elephants. Depart for Lake Manyara National Park, driving through lush groundwater forests and savannahs. Enjoy a morning and afternoon game drives, spotting elephants, hippos, giraffes, and diverse bird species.

After an exciting of wildlife viewing, enjoy a packed lunch amidst the park’s natural beauty. Depart Lake Manyara National Park and drive to Karatu, a charming town located on the outskirts of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Check-in at your lodge, offering comfortable accommodations and a serene environment.

Accommodation: Marera Valley Lodge

Day 4: Central Serengeti

After breakfast, embark on a long but scenic drive to Serengeti National Park, renowned for its famous wildebeest migration and abundant wildlife. En route to the camp, enjoy game viewing in Tanzania’s oldest park and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The journey offers excellent opportunities for spectacular wildlife sightings. You’ll have a hot picnic lunch in the Serengeti wilderness, surrounded by the breathtaking views of these award-winning endless plains.

Accommodation: Serengeti Wilderness Camp (central)

Day 5: Game Drive in Central Serengeti

In the morning, enjoy breakfast before setting out on a full-day game drive in Central Serengeti National Park, known for its big cats. You will quickly realize that the Serengeti is so vast and captivating that one visit is never enough, which is why many of our guests return time and time again.
Your experienced guide will lead you on a quest to spot Central Serengeti’s residents, including cheetahs, lions, leopards, hyenas, bat-eared foxes, reedbucks, giraffes, elephants, hippos, rhinos, warthogs, and many more. After game drive you will drive back to the camp for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Serengeti Wilderness Camp (central)

Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater

Equipped with packed lunch you will drive to one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Africa, Ngorongoro Crater. Here, you will have the opportunity to search for the Big Five animals. Over a million years ago, Ngorongoro Crater, now the world’s largest inactive caldera, was once among Africa’s tallest mountains until volcanic forces caused it to dramatically collapse.

After lunch, you will embark on afternoon game drive an opportunity to search for buffaloes, zebras, elands, gazelles, elephants, lions, and scavengers like spotted hyenas and jackals. The crater also offers a glorious opportunity to see the endangered and rare black rhinos. After the game drive, you will ascend from the crater and drive to the lodge in Karatu for dinner and and overnight stay.

Accommodation: Marera Valley Lodge

Day 7: Drive Back to Arusha / Depart

After breakfast, you will drive back to Arusha town. Enjoy lunch at one of the city’s restaurants, followed by some leisure time. Depending on your departure flight, you will then be escorted to the Airport for your onward journey.