7-Day Tanzania's Iconic Wildlife Safari

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

Arrival in Arusha

Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport (ARK), you will be greeted by your private driver guide. They will assist with your luggage and provide a comfortable transfer to your accommodation in Moivaro Cofee Lodge. After check-in, you can relax and enjoy a delightful dinner at the lodge. You'll stay overnight at Planet Lodge, resting up for the exciting safari departure planned for the following day.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Moivaro Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located near Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Arusha to Tarangire

Start your day with an early breakfast served at Arusha Planet Lodge. Afterward, we will depart for Tarangire National Park, a stunning reserve named after the Tarangire River, the lifeline for wildlife in the region during the dry season. This "river of warthogs" winds through diverse landscapes, including dense vegetation, elephant grass, and acacia woodlands.

Tarangire is renowned for its large elephant families, often seen gathering around the river. Alongside these majestic creatures, you may spot giraffes, bushbucks, and hartebeests. Predators such as lions, cheetahs, and leopards are also frequently observed, hunting in this rich ecosystem. Bird enthusiasts will be thrilled, as Tarangire boasts more breeding bird species than any other location on the planet.

In the late afternoon, we will continue our journey to the Ngorongoro Highlands, where you will enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at Eileen's Tree Inn.

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:

Eileen's Trees Inn

• Mid-range lodge located in Karatu (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Ngorongoro highlands to Central Serengeti National Park

After an early breakfast, we will drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area to the iconic Serengeti National Park, enjoying a game viewing drive en route. Serengeti, the world's most renowned wildlife sanctuary, is celebrated for its natural beauty and immense scientific value. It hosts the largest concentration of plains game in Africa, making it a prime safari destination. The park is famed for the Great Migration where over a million wildebeest and around 200,000 zebras migrate south for the short rains in October and November, and then west and north after the long rains in April, May, and June. This ancient journey, driven by instinct, overcomes all obstacles, including droughts and crocodile-infested rivers. Witnessing this migration is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

In the late afternoon, we will arrive at Suenos de Africa luxury Camp, where you can unwind, enjoy dinner and overnight, preparing for another day of incredible wildlife adventures in the Serengeti.

Main Destination:

Central 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:

Suenos de Africa Luxury Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro

After breakfast, we will drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, enjoying a game viewing drive through the Serengeti National Park along the way. Serengeti is the quintessential African safari destination, often featured in National Geographic documentaries for its rich wildlife and breathtaking landscapes. The park's endless plains and stunning sunrises and sunsets capture the essence of Africa's wild beauty.

Serengeti is known for its vast wildlife population, including the annual Great Migration, where white-bearded wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles move from the Serengeti plains in Tanzania to the Maasai Mara in Kenya in search of fresh grazing grounds. The park is also home to majestic big cats like lions, cheetahs, and leopards.

We will arrive at your accommodation in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area late in the afternoon. You'll enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at your lodge, preparing for the next day's adventures.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Highlands

Accommodation:

Eileen's Trees Inn

• Mid-range lodge located in Karatu (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Ngorongoro Crater

After an early breakfast, we will descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for an exciting game-viewing drive. The Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and often referred to as one of the 8th wonders of the world, is the largest unflooded and unbroken caldera in the world. This deep volcanic crater is one of Africa's most renowned sites, famed for having the highest density of wildlife on the continent.

The crater's unique ecosystem supports a remarkable variety of animals. You are guaranteed incredible wildlife sightings, including the endangered black rhinos, large prides of lions, herds of wildebeests, zebras, elephants, buffaloes, and hippos. While the popularity of the Ngorongoro Crater means you may encounter other safari vehicles, the extraordinary wildlife viewing in this awe-inspiring setting more than compensates for it.

Late in the afternoon, we will take a short drive to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay at Eileen's Tree Inns.

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:

Eileen's Trees Inn

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

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha

Early after breakfast, we will depart for Lake Manyara National Park, an unspoiled paradise best known for its rich birdlife and unique tree-climbing lions. The park is bordered by the dramatic western escarpment of the Rift Valley and the shallow, alkaline Lake Manyara. The lake attracts thousands of flamingos during the rainy season, creating a spectacular sight.

The name Manyara comes from the Maasai word for a plant used to build protective enclosures around family homesteads (bomas). The park's vegetation is diverse, ranging from savannah to evergreen forest, providing a varied habitat for wildlife. During your exploration, you may encounter giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffalos, elephants, and with some luck, the famous tree-climbing lions.

After a picnic lunch and an extensive game drive, we will drive back to Arusha late in the afternoon. You will arrive in time for your Air transfer back home or to Zanzibar, concluding your memorable safari adventure.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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