Introduction

Immerse yourself in the heart of Tanzania’s wild beauty and rich culture with this unique 7-day safari adventure. Witness the breathtaking landscapes of Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire National Park, encountering the Big Five and an abundance of wildlife. Experience the magic of a sunset walk along the Ngorongoro Crater rim, taking in panoramic views as the golden light blankets the savannah. Connect with the Maasai people, learning about their traditions, lifestyle, and deep connection to the land. With luxury accommodations, expert guides, and unforgettable experiences, this safari blends adventure, culture, and nature into a journey of a lifetime.

Highlights

Serengeti National Park

Lake Manyara National Park

Ngorongoro Crater

Tarangire National Park

Map

Tanzania

Start Point: Arusha

Day 1

Arusha Gran Melia Arusha

Day 2

Tarangire NP Marera Valley Lodge

Day 3 - 4

Serengeti NP Embalakai Serengeti Camp

Day 5

Ngorongoro Highlands Embalakai Ngorongoro Camp

Day 6

Ngorongoro Crater Marera Valley Lodge

Day 7

Lake Manyara NP (No accommodation)

End Point: Arusha

Day 1

Arusha

This is where all of your planning becomes a reality: your safari starts now. Tanzania is such a wonderful country when it comes to wildlife and beautiful landscapes. After we greet you and answer any questions you might have, we'll take great pleasure in taking you out and showing you what we mean.

Busy Arusha is an essential part of safari life here in northern Tanzania and most travelers pass through at some stage. Whether you’re on your way out on safari or here for a little longer, you’ll catch a glimpse of streets filled with energy and color.

Activity Day 1

We will provide you with a transfer from the airport.
You'll be dropped off at your hotel in one of our company vehicles.

Accommodation Day 1

Gran Melia Arusha

Hotel Class: Luxury

A convenient Arusha city center location is just the start at Gran Melia Arusha. Some of the rooms have fabulous views of shapely Mount Meru off in the distance, while the rooms themselves are excellent. There's an onsite restaurant, and the spa and wellness center is perfect for relaxing after a long day on the road.

Meal Plan Dinner

Day 2

Tarangire National Park

Explore one of Tanzania’s most rewarding national parks, a land of big baobab trees, big elephants and big cats. No wonder this ends up being the favorite park in Tanzania for many visitors. Sightings of wildebeest, giraffes, hippos, buffaloes, baboons, vervet monkeys and zebras are also almost guaranteed. Lions are plentiful here – Tarangire is home to one of Tanzania’s healthiest lion populations. While you’ll have to work a little harder to see a cheetah or leopard, it will only enhance your excitement when you do. You can also look forward to classic safari scenery – savannah plains, river woodlands and rocky hills.

Activity Day 2

Explore fantastic Tarangire on a guided game drive that will take you out among the baobab trees to look for lions, elephants and more.

Accommodation Day 2

Marera Valley Lodge

Lodge Class: Mid-Range

One of the best places to stay between Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro, Marera Valley Lodge helps you escape the busy roads and tourist trails of northern Tanzania. The lodge occupies big grounds with views out over the surrounding valleys. There's an inviting swimming pool and the stylish main building houses a bar, restaurant and lounge. Rooms here have soaring ceilings, plenty of luxury touches and lots of space.

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3 & 4

Serengeti National Park

Welcome to the Unesco World Heritage–listed Serengeti, one of Africa’s top safari destinations. While you’re here, there’s an excellent chance that you’ll see leopards along the dry riverbanks, cheetahs out on the grasslands, and elephants, giraffes and all kinds of antelopes everywhere across the park. Watch also for the Serengeti’s famous lion prides. And that’s just the start. Some of the largest and most diverse wildlife populations on the planet roam the Serengeti, not to mention millions of wildebeest and zebras who migrate across the plains every year.

Ngorongoro Highlands (Day 3)

Temperatures are lovely and cool in Ngorongoro Highlands, which is perfect for exploring the forests, and seeing the wildlife (elephant, buffalo and maybe even leopard) and views.

Activity Day 3

Transfer by Road, Marera Valley Lodge to Serengeti National Park
A guided game drive through Serengeti National Park is one of the best safari experiences you can have anywhere in Africa. Apart from the signature savannah grasslands and the park's amazing wildlife, your guide will show you all that's good about the Serengeti.

Activities Day 4

You'll be heading down more safari trails in search of animals in Serengeti National Park when we take you on a guided game drive. This is the best thing about many safaris, and you'll hopefully see many animals.

Afternoon

Share a sundowner with us in Serengeti National Park. It's the perfect way to end your day, a sunset view over a few drinks.

Optional Day 4

Early Morning

Rise above Serengeti National Park in the magical light of early morning in a hot-air balloon. The views are simply incredible, and even elephants look like ants from up here.

Accommodation Day 3 & 4

Embalakai Serengeti Camp

Tented camp Class: Luxury

At Embalakai Camp you're immersed in the wild Serengeti alongside a river and with savannah views stretching to the horizon. The wood-floored, canvas-walled safari tents are safe and secure, but you can watch and listen to the wildlife as it passes right by your tent. You can also enjoy your meal or a drink under the stars. The location is the ideal Serengeti base as it is deep in wildlife territory but away from the other camps and lodges.

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5

Ngorongoro Highlands

High in the Ngorongoro Highlands, you can expect beautiful views, dense forests and cool temperatures. Apart from Ngorongoro Crater, there are plenty of dramatic land formations, with steep-walled craters and high, rocky summits a feature. Watch for wildlife also in the forests, including elephants, buffaloes and, if you're extremely lucky, leopards.

Walking safari, Ngorongoro Highlands

You'll never get tired of going on a walking safari, where you'll leave behind the vehicle and step out into the wild. It can be a little nerve-wracking at first, but you'll be walking with an experienced guide and it's very safe. It can be a real thrill walking in this way, and most people fall in love with the experience.

Activities Day 5

Morning

Our transfer this morning to the next part of your safari is also a game drive which means looking for animals as we go.
Walking safari, Ngorongoro Highlands

You'll love the chance to get to know the Maasai when we take you on a visit to the community in Ngorongoro Highlands.

Accommodation Day 5

Embalakai Ngorongoro Camp

Tented camp Class: Luxury

You'll be staying at Embalakai Ngorongoro Camp while you're in Ngorongoro Highlands. It's a good place to return to at the end of your safari day.

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 6

Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro is a special place and the first time that you descend onto the crater floor is like no other safari experience in Africa. This is a world unto itself, one where you’ll encounter the crater’s 600-strong population of hyenas, as well as critically endangered black rhinos. You’ll also find elephants with larger-than-average tusks, and more than 50 lions living in the crater. But it’s the sheer beauty of Ngorongoro that will most likely live longest in your memory. From early morning, mist rises from the crater, revealing steep, forested walls, secret waterways where hippos wallow, and a world of abundant wildlife hidden away from the rest of the world.

Activity Day 6

On this morning's guided game drive, we'll take you down into Ngorongoro Crater; the drive down is one of the most thrilling possible approaches for a day of wildlife viewing. You'll be down in the crater for most of the day looking for lions, hyenas, black rhinos and more.

Accommodation Day 6

Marera Valley Lodge

Lodge Class: Mid-Range

Enjoy more time relaxing at Marera Valley Lodge near Karatu.

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 7

Lake Manyara National Park

You're going to love Lake Manyara National Park because it promises experiences you just can't get elsewhere. For example, this is one of the most compact parks in Tanzania's north: the park consists of a narrow strip of forest shadowed by vast Lake Manyara on one side and the cliffs of the Rift Valley escarpment on the other. The park is known for its large elephant and baboon populations, and part of the excitement of visiting here is never quite knowing when you're going to come face-to-face with an elephant. And then there are the tree-climbing lions for which the park is famous: this is one of very few places in Africa where lions routinely climb (and spend much of their time up in) trees.

This marks the end of your safari in Tanzania. We hope that you have enjoyed your trip and that you're already planning your next safari.

Activities Day 7

Morning till Afternoon

Take a guided game drive around the forests and along the lakeshore of Lake Manyara National Park, and look for elephants and tree-climbing lions, all in the company of an expert guide.

Afternoon

It's time for lunch in Lake Manyara National Park.

Transfer to Airport, Lake Manyara National Park via Arusha to Kilimanjaro Airport

7 Days - Safari + Sunset Walking on the Crater Rim & Maasai

7 Days - Safari + Sunset Walking on the Crater Rim & Maasai

Introduction

Highlights

Arusha

Activity Day 1

Gran Melia Arusha

Tarangire National Park

Activity Day 2

Marera Valley Lodge

Serengeti National Park

Ngorongoro Highlands (Day 3)

Activity Day 3

Activities Day 4

Afternoon

Optional Day 4

Early Morning

Embalakai Serengeti Camp

Ngorongoro Highlands

Walking safari, Ngorongoro Highlands

Activities Day 5

Morning

Embalakai Ngorongoro Camp

Ngorongoro Crater

Activity Day 6

Marera Valley Lodge

Lake Manyara National Park

Activities Day 7

Morning till Afternoon

Afternoon

Pricing

Detailed Price Information

Overview Tour

7 Days / 6 Nights

7 Days - Safari + Sunset Walking on the Crater Rim & Maasai

Included

Excluded

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7 Days - Safari + Sunset Walking on the Crater Rim & Maasai

Introduction

Highlights

Arusha

Activity Day 1

Gran Melia Arusha

Tarangire National Park

Activity Day 2

Marera Valley Lodge

Serengeti National Park

Ngorongoro Highlands (Day 3)

Activity Day 3

Activities Day 4

Afternoon

Optional Day 4

Early Morning

Embalakai Serengeti Camp

Ngorongoro Highlands

Walking safari, Ngorongoro Highlands

Activities Day 5

Morning

Embalakai Ngorongoro Camp

Ngorongoro Crater

Activity Day 6

Marera Valley Lodge

Lake Manyara National Park

Activities Day 7

Morning till Afternoon

Afternoon

Pricing

Detailed Price Information

Overview Tour

7 Days / 6 Nights

7 Days - Safari + Sunset Walking on the Crater Rim & Maasai

Included

Excluded