7-Day Tanzania Safari | Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire & Manyara

Explore Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire and Lake Manyara on a 7-day Tanzania safari with Big Five wildlife, elephants, predators, crater landscapes and Great Migration opportunities.

 

A Complete Northern Tanzania Wildlife Safari

The 7-Day Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire & Lake Manyara Safari is designed for travelers who want to experience several of Northern Tanzania’s most important wildlife destinations in one journey.

Starting and ending in Arusha, this seven-day safari combines the elephant-rich landscapes of Tarangire National Park, the vast plains of Serengeti National Park, the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Conservation Area and the diverse habitats of Lake Manyara National Park.

The route is built around variety. You will experience open savannah, woodland, volcanic landscapes, crater habitats, groundwater forest and lake environments, with several days dedicated to game drives.

With two nights in the Serengeti, the itinerary provides more time for wildlife tracking than shorter Northern Tanzania safaris. It is suitable for first-time safari travelers, wildlife enthusiasts, photographers, couples, families and travelers looking for a broader Tanzania safari experience.

Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed, but the combination of these four destinations provides opportunities to search for the Big Five, predators, elephants, large herbivores and a wide range of birdlife.

Safari Highlights

  • Explore four Northern Tanzania safari destinations

  • Two nights in the Serengeti for extended wildlife viewing

  • Search for the Big Five

  • See elephants and baobab landscapes in Tarangire

  • Explore the wildlife-rich Serengeti plains

  • Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater

  • Visit Lake Manyara’s groundwater forest and lake habitats

  • Possible tree-climbing lion sightings at Lake Manyara

  • Seasonal Great Migration opportunities in the Serengeti

  • Scenic Great Rift Valley and volcanic landscapes

  • Excellent opportunities for wildlife photography

  • Flexible private safari arrangements

  • Start and finish in Arusha

7-Day Tanzania Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Your safari begins after breakfast in Arusha with a drive toward Tarangire National Park.The journey takes you into northern Tanzania's wildlife country, with the scenery gradually changing from urban surroundings to open countryside and safari landscapes.Tarangire is particularly well known for its elephants and distinctive baobab trees.After entering the park, begin your first game drive.Wildlife You May SeeElephantsLionsGiraffesZebrasWildebeestBuffaloWarthogsImpalasNumerous bird speciesThe Tarangire River and other water sources influence wildlife distribution, particularly during drier periods.Continue to your lodge or tented camp for dinner and overnight.Overnight: Tarangire area

Day 2: Tarangire to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, depart Tarangire and travel toward the Serengeti.The journey passes through the scenic landscapes of northern Tanzania, including the Ngorongoro Highlands and surrounding countryside.As you approach the Serengeti, the landscape gradually opens into the vast plains for which the park is famous.After entering Serengeti National Park, begin your afternoon game drive.Depending on your route and arrival time, wildlife viewing can begin soon after entering the park.Possible sightings include:LionsLeopardsCheetahsHyenasElephantsBuffaloWildebeestZebrasHipposContinue to your Serengeti accommodation for dinner and overnight.Overnight: Serengeti National Park

Day 3: Full-Day Serengeti Safari

Today is dedicated entirely to exploring the Serengeti.An early morning game drive can provide opportunities to observe wildlife during the cooler hours of the day, when predators and other animals may be particularly active.Your guide will use recent wildlife sightings and your interests to determine the day's route.Morning Wildlife ViewingYou may encounter:LionsLeopardsCheetahsHyenasGiraffesElephantsBuffaloContinue exploring different habitats throughout the day, with time for lunch and a break according to your safari schedule.Afternoon Game DriveReturn to the plains in the afternoon and continue searching for wildlife.Depending on the season and location of the herds, you may encounter concentrations of:WildebeestZebraGazellesBuffaloElephantsThe Serengeti is also one of Tanzania's key locations for following the Great Wildebeest Migration. The exact position of the herds changes throughout the year and is influenced by rainfall, grazing conditions and water availability.Overnight: Serengeti National Park

Day 4: Extended Serengeti Wildlife Experience

Enjoy another full day in the Serengeti.Having an additional full day allows your guide to explore beyond the areas visited on Day 3 and spend more time with interesting wildlife sightings.The day can be tailored around your priorities, whether you are interested in predators, elephants, photography, birdlife or the seasonal movement of wildebeest and zebra.Possible ExperiencesPredator trackingLion sightingsSearching for cheetahsLeopard viewingElephant encountersSeasonal migration activityHippo poolsWildlife photographyScenic Serengeti landscapesFor photographers, the additional day also creates more opportunities to work with different lighting conditions and wildlife behavior.Overnight: Serengeti National Park

Day 5: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Enjoy a final morning game drive in the Serengeti before beginning the journey toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.The route provides another opportunity for wildlife viewing as you leave the Serengeti and approach the volcanic highlands.Arrive in the Ngorongoro area, with time to enjoy views of the crater depending on your accommodation and arrival schedule.Ngorongoro Crater RimThe crater rim provides dramatic views across the volcanic caldera and surrounding highlands.Rest at your lodge or camp and prepare for the following day's crater safari.Overnight: Ngorongoro area

Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater Safari to Lake Manyara

Start the day early with a descent into the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive.The crater floor contains a mixture of grasslands, wetlands and other habitats that support a wide range of wildlife.Wildlife You May EncounterBlack rhinoLionsElephantsBuffaloHipposHyenasZebrasWildebeestGazellesThe crater provides an opportunity to search for several Big Five species within a relatively compact wildlife environment.After the crater safari, ascend and continue toward the Lake Manyara area.Depending on your accommodation and schedule, arrive in the afternoon or evening.Overnight: Lake Manyara area

Day 7: Lake Manyara Safari & Return to Arusha

After breakfast, enter Lake Manyara National Park for a final game drive.Although smaller than Serengeti and Tarangire, Lake Manyara contains a variety of habitats within a relatively compact area.The park includes groundwater forest, open grassland, lake environments and areas of woodland.Lake Manyara WildlifeYou may encounter:ElephantsGiraffesBuffaloZebrasHipposBaboonsAntelopeNumerous bird speciesTree-climbing lions are one of the park's better-known attractions, although sightings are not guaranteed.The lake also attracts waterbirds, with flamingo numbers varying according to water conditions and season.After the game drive, continue toward Arusha where your seven-day Tanzania safari concludes.

What’s Included

  • Private 4×4 safari vehicle

  • Professional English-speaking safari driver-guide

  • Park entrance and applicable conservation fees

  • Accommodation for 6 nights

  • Meals as specified in the final itinerary

  • Game drives as outlined

  • Drinking water during the safari

  • Government taxes and applicable levies

  • Pick-up and drop-off in Arusha

What’s Not Included

  • International flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Visa fees
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Optional activities
  • Items not specifically mentioned under inclusions

Plan Your 7-Day Tanzania Safari

Experience the changing landscapes of Northern Tanzania on one seven-day journey through Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara.

From elephant-filled baobab country to the open Serengeti plains, the volcanic Ngorongoro Crater and the diverse habitats of Lake Manyara, this safari is designed to give you time to explore rather than simply pass through.

Share your travel dates, number of travelers and preferred accommodation level, and Horizon Explorer Africa Safaris can tailor the itinerary around your plans.

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