7-Day Tanzania Safari | Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Tarangire safari
7-Day Tanzania Safari: Explore Tanzania’s Best Parks
From Arusha • Private 4×4 Land Cruiser Jeep • Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater & Tarangire
Overview – The Most Complete 7-Day Tanzania Safari Experience
This 7-Day Tanzania Safari is one of the most immersive wildlife journeys possible in East Africa. Beginning and ending in Arusha, you’ll travel in your private 4×4 Land Cruiser Jeep with an expert naturalist guide through four of Tanzania’s most legendary wildlife ecosystems:
Home of the famous tree-climbing lions, pink flamingos, and stunning Rift Valley scenery.
Serengeti National Park (2 Nights)
Endless plains, massive predator populations, and the spectacular Great Wildebeest Migration.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site and the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera with unmatched wildlife density.
Land of elephants, giant baobabs, and river-fed wildlife concentrations.
This is a perfect 7-day itinerary for travelers seeking the classic Tanzania safari experience—rich wildlife, culture, breathtaking landscapes, and unforgettable photographic moments.
7-Day Tanzania Safari Overview
Tour Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights
Destinations: From Arusha • Private 4×4 Land Cruiser Jeep • Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater & Tarangire
Transport: Private 4×4 Land Cruiser Jeep
Start/End: Arusha, Tanzania
Accommodation: Midrange or Luxury lodges & camps
Best For: Wildlife lovers, couples, families, photographers
7-Day Tanzania Safari – Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 — Arusha → Lake Manyara National Park
Tree-Climbing Lions, Flamingos & Rift Valley Wonders
Your safari begins with pickup from your hotel, residence, or Arusha airport. After a briefing, you’ll begin the scenic drive toward Lake Manyara along the escarpments of the Great Rift Valley.
Upon entering the park, you are surrounded by lush groundwater forest alive with:
Baboons in massive troops
Elephants moving gently through the shade
Colorful birdlife in every direction
But the highlight awaits in the acacia woodlands—tree-climbing lions, a rare behavior observed only in Lake Manyara and Uganda’s Ishasha sector.
Lake Manyara Highlights
Tree-climbing lions
Flamingos, pelicans & storks
Hippos at the lakeshore
Forest elephants
More than 300 species of birds
In the late afternoon, transfer to your lodge in the Manyara/Karatu region.
Accommodation: Manyara Serena Lodge / Country Lodge Karatu
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Day 2 — Lake Manyara → Serengeti National Park
Into the Endless Plains
Today you depart for the world-famous Serengeti National Park. The journey takes you across Ngorongoro, where sweeping panoramic views make for perfect photography stops.
Once you enter Serengeti, the landscape transforms into open savanna dotted with acacia trees—home to:
Large lion prides
Elusive leopards
Fast-moving cheetahs
Thousands of grazing zebra
Massive buffalo herds
Enjoy a game drive en route to your lodge or tented camp.
Accommodation: Embalakai Tented Camp / Serengeti Heritage Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 — Full Day Safari in Serengeti National Park
Great Migration • Predator Action • Sunrise Over the Plains
You have a full day dedicated to exploring the Serengeti. Begin with a sunrise game drive when the predators are most active.
Depending on the time of year, you may witness the Great Wildebeest Migration, one of nature’s greatest spectacles, featuring millions of wildebeest and zebras.
Possible sightings today:
Cheetahs hunting at dawn
Lions resting on warm granite kopjes
Hyenas interacting with vultures
Hippos wallowing in river pools
Massive elephant families
Crocodiles lining the riverbanks
You’ll break for a picnic lunch under a shady umbrella tree, then continue your afternoon exploration.
Accommodation: Serengeti Heritage / Serengeti Tortilis Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 — Serengeti → Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Olduvai Gorge + Maasai Culture + Scenic Highlands
After breakfast, depart Serengeti with a wildlife-rich game drive on the way out.
Stop at Olduvai Gorge, one of the most important paleoanthropological sites in the world. Learn about ancient human fossils discovered by the Leakey family—dating back nearly 2 million years.
Optional stop: Maasai village for cultural interaction, singing, dancing, and insights into pastoral life.
Arrive at your lodge perched on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater, offering unsurpassed views.
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Serena Lodge / Lions Paw Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 — Full Day Safari in Ngorongoro Crater
One of the Best Wildlife Experiences on Earth
Today you descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater, often called the Eden of Africa. The enclosed ecosystem supports a dense population of wildlife that is incredibly easy to spot.
You may see:
Black rhinos (rare & protected)
Lion prides
Hyenas
Bull elephants
Zebra & wildebeest
Hippos lounging in pools
Flamingos along seasonal lakes
A picnic lunch by the hippo pool adds to the magical experience.
You ascend the crater rim and drive to Tarangire for overnight.
Accommodation: Tarangire Safari Lodge / Baobab Tented Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 — Ngorongoro → Tarangire National Park
Elephant Kingdom & Baobab Forests
Tarangire is known as Tanzania’s elephant paradise, hosting some of the largest herds in East Africa.
Your game drive will reveal:
Dozens of elephants bathing, dusting & feeding
Buffalos in big herds
Zebra and wildebeest migration (seasonal)
Over 500 bird species
Majestic ancient baobab trees
The Tarangire River provides permanent water, making animal sightings consistent.
Accommodation: Tarangire Safari Lodge / Sangaiwe Tented Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7 — Tarangire → Arusha
Final Game Drive & Return to Arusha
Enjoy a relaxed breakfast in Tarangire overlooking the river valley.
Your final game drive completes your 7-Day Tanzania Safari before returning to Arusha, where we drop you at:
✔ Your hotel
✔ Residence
✔ Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
✔ Arusha Airport (ARK)
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
7-Day Tanzania Safari -What's Included
Courtesy Pick up / Drop off Arusha Airport Courtesy Pick up / Drop off at Arusha Hotel or Residence
Transport in a customized pop up top 4x4 Land Cruiser jeep.
Services of an experienced English/ other language speaking safari tour guide/driver.
6 nights full-board lodge/camp stay
Park entrance fees to Masai Mara NR
All meals on safari Bottled drinking water in safari vehicle
The flying doctors’ emergency medical evacuation/ rescue insurance cover.
What's Excluded
- Bottled & Soft Drinks - Items and services of a personal nature - Tips & Gratuities.
7 days Where You Stay – Sample Accommodation Options
Luxury
Lake Manyara Serena Lodge
Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
The Highlands Ngorongoro
Tarangire Sopa Lodge
Midrange
Country Lodge Karatu
Embalakai Tented Camp
Serengeti Heritage Camp
Baobab Tented Camp
Best Time to Visit 7-Day Tanzania Safari
June–October: Dry season, perfect for the Great Migration and predator sightings
November–March: Calving season, lush landscapes, excellent for photography
April–May: Green season, fewer tourists, discounted rates
FAQs – 7-Day Tanzania Safari
Yes — 7 days allow you to fully experience the Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Manyara, and Tarangire without rushing.
This safari is great all year, with Migration peaks between May–October and calving season in January–March.
Yes — you enjoy your own private 4×4 Land Cruiser Jeep and dedicated guide.
Absolutely — we offer seamless add-ons to Zanzibar beach resorts.
Expect lions, elephants, giraffes, cheetahs, buffalos, hippos, zebras, wildebeest, hyenas, flamingos, and possibly black rhinos.
Yes — vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, halal and other diets are catered for.
