7 Days Northern Tanzania Safaris
Northern Tanzania is a famous safari location for travelers as it’s the base of the key national parks of Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Lake Manyara and this safari package will take you to the key wildlife viewing areas as you search for the African big 5 animals of elephants, rhino, Lion, Leopard, and buffalo can all be seen on this safari.
Highlights
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Serengeti National Park
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Tarangire National Park
- Luxury Tented Camps
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport
Arrive at Kilimanjaro Airport, Tanzania. After clearing customs, look for your Wilderness Explorers Africa Guide.
He will be waiting for you, holding a sign with your name on it. Your driver will transport you to the Hotel on the outskirts of Moshi.
Lunch: Not applicable
Overnight: Gran Melia Arusha
Activity: Not applicable
Day 2: Drive to Lake Manyara National Park
This morning drive to Lake Manyara National Park. Set against the steep escarpment of the Rift Valley,
You’ll find Lake Manyara National Park with its evergreen groundwater forest and variety of ecosystems, Including acacia woodland, grassy plains, a swampy fan delta, and of course the expansive lake this diversity attracts a wide variety of mammal, bird, and wildlife species. Manyara is also home to rare tree-climbing lions.
The park offers excellent game viewing with buffalo, impala, giraffe, bushbuck, waterbuck, hippos, and lots of elephants roam near the lake. Also look out for blue monkeys, Vervet monkeys, and the very active Olive baboon troops.
Lunch: Kirurumu tented camp
Overnight: Kirurumu tented camp
Activity: Game drive
Day 3: Drive to Serengeti National Park
Head out after breakfast for the drive to Serengeti National Park. The word “Serengeti” is derived from the Maasai language, meaning “endless plain.” En-route to the Serengeti, you can opt to visit Masaai Village, a perfect place to explore the Maasai culture and even participate in some tribal activities. Or visit
Olduvai Gorge, known as the Cradle of Humanity; Museum is a testament to the long journey that humanity has made from its humble roots in East Africa to its current state as the dominant species on earth. Enjoy a game drive en route to your camp.
Lunch: Singita Sasakwa lodge
Overnight: Singita Sasakwa lodge
Activity: Safari game drive
Day 4: Full day Serengeti National Park
Relax with a full day in the Serengeti with game drives unequaled for its beauty and home to the Great Wildebeest Migration. The huge herds of plains game such as wildebeest, zebra, and antelope dominate.
The park while the attendant predators such as lion and cheetah are to be found amongst the many kopjes scattered across the plain. Its landscape varies from open grass plains in the south, savannah with scattered acacia trees in the center, hilly, wooded grassland in the north, to extensive woodland and black clay plains to the west.
Lunch: Singita Sasakwa lodge
Overnight: Singita Sasakwa lodge
Activity: Game drives
Day 5: Drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Enjoy a morning game drive en-route to Ngorongoro Crater. Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater floor for game driving and exploration. The crater is 600m deep, 16km across, and 265 sq km in area. Enjoy the spectacular scenery and game viewing, in what has been described as the eighth wonder of the world.
Many of Tanzania’s last remaining black rhino can be seen grazing on the open grassland of the crater floor, surrounded by some of the 20,000 large animals that occupy the crater, including lion, cheetah, eland, zebra, and gazelle. Flamingo, among other bird species, can often be seen feeding at Makat Soda Lake as well.
Lunch: Sanctuary Ngorongoro crater camp
Overnight: Sanctuary Ngorongoro crater camp
Activity: Game drive
Day 6: Drive to Tarangire National Park
This morning drive to Tarangire National Park. Tarangire is traversed by the Tarangire River, which never dries up. Being the only source of water during the dry season, it draws hundreds of animals to the park making for wildlife and bird viewing spectacular. The landscape is varied, with grassy savannah plains, swamps, hills, and spectacular baobabs. Enjoy a full day in the park with game viewing.
Lunch: Oliver’s tented camp
Overnight: Oliver’s tented camp
Activity: Game drives
Day 7: Depart Tarangire for Kilimanjaro
Enjoy a morning at leisure before your transfer to Kilimanjaro airport for your flight home. If your flight departs during the morning an overnight night accommodation must be add in Arusha.
Lunch: Discuss with Guide
Overnight: Not applicable
Activity: Not applicable
End of tour
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
What’s included in the 7 Days Northern Tanzania Safaris
- Park entrances
- Accommodation
- Transportation
- Guide
- Drinking water
What’s excluded in the 7 Days Northern Tanzania Safaris
- International flights
- travel insurance
- Tips
When to book the safari package?
We recommend at least 6 months but last-minute inquiries can be requested.
Best Time to Travel
During the dry season from June to August and from December to early march.
