This 7-day Tanzania safari itinerary takes you through Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Eyasi. Explore Tanzania’s Northern Circuit with thrilling game drives, Big Five encounters, rich cultural experiences with the Hadzabe bushmen, and stunning landscapes—perfect for travelers seeking the best 7-day safari adventure in Tanzania.
Accommodation: Mbali Mbali Tarangire River Camp
Drive time: ~2 hrs (120 km)
Depart Arusha after breakfast and drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its large herds of elephants and iconic baobab trees. Enjoy a full-day game drive, with picnic lunch inside the park. Check in to Mbali Mbali Tarangire River Camp in the late afternoon for dinner and overnight stay.
Highlights: Elephant herds, baobabs, Tarangire River, diverse birdlife
Accommodation: Manyara Safari Lodge
Drive time: ~1.5 hrs (100 km)
After breakfast, head to Lake Manyara National Park for a game drive. The park is known for its tree-climbing lions, flamingos, and lush groundwater forest. In the late afternoon, drive to Manyara Safari Lodge for dinner and overnight.
Highlights: Tree-climbing lions, flamingos, hippos, birdwatching
Accommodation: Kati Kati Tented Camp
Drive time: ~5-6 hrs (250 km, via Ngorongoro)
Depart after breakfast for the world-renowned Serengeti National Park. Enjoy a game drive en route through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Arrive in the central Serengeti for an afternoon game drive, then check in at Kati Kati Tented Camp.
Highlights: Big cats, savannah landscapes, wildebeest herds (seasonal)
Accommodation: Kati Kati Tented Camp
Spend a full day exploring the vast Serengeti plains. Early morning and late afternoon game drives offer the best chances to see predators and the Great Migration (seasonal). Return to camp for a sundowner and dinner.
Optional: Hot air balloon safari (extra cost)
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Farm House
Drive time: ~4-5 hrs (200 km)
After breakfast, enjoy a final game drive in Serengeti before heading to the lush Ngorongoro Highlands. Stop at a Maasai village en route (optional). Arrive at Ngorongoro Farm House for dinner and relaxation.
Highlights: Scenic drive, highland landscapes, cultural experiences
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Farm House
Drive time: ~2.5 hrs each way (round trip: 140 km)
Early morning drive to Lake Eyasi for a unique cultural experience with the Hadzabe (Bushmen)-learn about their hunting and survival techniques. Visit the Datoga blacksmiths, known for traditional ironwork. Return to the lodge in the afternoon.
Highlights: Cultural immersion, traditional crafts, bushwalk
Drive time: ~4-5 hrs (190 km)
After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive in this UNESCO-listed natural wonder. Spot the Big Five in a compact ecosystem with stunning scenery. After picnic lunch, return to Arusha by late afternoon for drop-off. End of safari.
Highlights: Crater floor wildlife, rhinos, scenic caldera views.
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