7 Days Best of Tanzania Luxury Safari – Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara & Tarangire

Safari Overview

This luxurious itinerary takes you to Tanzania’s top safari destinations, including Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara National Park.

In the Serengeti, you will witness outstanding wildlife encounters, including wildebeest and zebra herds, with predators such as lions, cheetahs, and leopards frequently seen hunting. In Ngorongoro Crater, the world’s largest intact caldera, you will have the rare opportunity to spot all members of the Big Five in one location.

The adventure continues to Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its tree-climbing lions and rich birdlife, and Tarangire National Park, well known for its large elephant families and ancient baobab trees.

Summary Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival – Tarangire National Park

Day 2 – Day 4: Serengeti National Park

Day 5: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Day 7: Lake Manyara National Park – Departure

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival – Tarangire National Park

Upon arrival at the airport, you will be met by our professional driver-guide and transferred to Tarangire National Park for an afternoon game drive.
Tarangire is renowned for its large elephant clans and iconic baobab trees, which elephants often strip for nutrients.

Dinner & Overnight: Tarangire Treetops – Elewana Collection
Meal Plan: Full Board
https://www.elewanacollection.com/tarangire-treetops/at-a-glance

Day 2 – Day 4: Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, drive to Serengeti National Park with game viewing en route.
You will spend the next two full days exploring the vast Serengeti plains, enjoying spectacular landscapes and abundant wildlife, including big cats, large herbivore herds, and diverse birdlife.

Dinner & Overnight: Serengeti Pioneer Camp – Elewana Collection
Meal Plan: Full Board
https://www.elewanacollection.com/serengeti-pioneer-camp/at-a-glance

Day 5: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Enjoy a morning game drive in central Serengeti, home to lions, leopards, cheetahs, and other predators.
Later, transfer to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Dinner & Overnight: Ngorongoro Lodge – Meliá Collection
Meal Plan: Full Board
https://www.melia.com/en/hotels/tanzania/ngorongoro-conservation-area/ngorongoro-lodge-melia-collection

Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater – Lake Manyara

After breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a spectacular game drive. The crater’s natural walls create a sanctuary for wildlife, offering excellent chances to see lions, elephants, buffaloes, rhinos, and leopards (with some luck).
Enjoy a picnic lunch near the hippo pool before ascending the crater walls and driving to Lake Manyara.

Dinner & Overnight: Kilimamoja Lodge, Lake Manyara
Meal Plan: Full Board
https://wellworthcollection.co.tz/lake-manyara-kilimamoja/

Day 7: Lake Manyara National Park – Departure

After breakfast, enjoy a game drive in Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its tree-climbing lions, flamingos, and diverse ecosystems ranging from groundwater forests to open plains.
After the safari, transfer to Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight.

Safari Cost (Based on 2 People – 1 Private 4×4 Jeep)

USD 7,260 per person

Price Includes

Airport transfers
Private 4×4 safari jeep
Professional English-speaking driver-guide
All park entrance fees
Ngorongoro Crater service charge
Accommodation with all meals as per itinerary
Mineral drinking water during safari

Price Excludes

International flights
Visa fees
Tips and gratuities
Personal expenses