7 days Ngorongoro, Tarangire & Serengeti and lake manyara
Experience the best of Tanzania with this incredible 7-day Ngorongoro, Tarangire & Serengeti and lake manyara safari itinerary.
DestinationNgorongoro, Tarangire, Serengeti and Lake Manyara National Parks
Duration7 Days / 6 Nights
Tour TypeGroup joining Safari
Best forBudget-conscious travelers seeking an affordable safari experience,Social travelers looking to explore Tanzania’s top parks with a group, Wildlife enthusiasts wanting to spot the Big Five and diverse landscapes
Day 1: Arusha – Tarangire National Park
Morning
06:30 AM - 07:30 AM
Pick-up from Arusha hotel & safari briefing
07:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Drive to Tarangire National Park
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Arrival and park registration
10:30 AM - 01:00 PM
Morning game drive (elephants, baobab trees, lions)
Afternoon/Evening
01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Picnic lunch in the park
02:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Afternoon game drive
04:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Drive to Mto wa Mbu for overnight stay
07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Dinner and overnight rest
Day 2: Lake Manyara National Park
Morning
07:00 AM - 08:00 AM
Breakfast at the campsite/lodge
08:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Drive to Lake Manyara National Park
09:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Game drive (tree-climbing lions, flamingos, hippos)
Afternoon/Evening
12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
Picnic lunch with a lake view
01:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Final game drive
04:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Drive to Karatu for overnight stay
07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Dinner and overnight rest
Day 3: Karatu – Serengeti National Park
Morning
06:30 AM - 07:30 AM
Breakfast at the lodge
07:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Drive to Serengeti via Ngorongoro Conservation Area
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Stop at Ngorongoro Crater viewpoint for photos
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Picnic lunch en route
Afternoon/Evening
01:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Game drive in central Serengeti (big cats, wildebeest, giraffes)
04:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Drive to campsite/lodge for overnight stay
07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Dinner and overnight in Serengeti
Day 4: Full-Day Serengeti Safari
Morning
06:00 AM - 07:00 AM
Early breakfast
07:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Morning game drive (sunrise views, predators hunting)
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Picnic lunch
Afternoon/Evening
01:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Afternoon game drive (cheetahs, elephants, zebras)
04:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Return to campsite/lodge for rest
07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Dinner and overnight in Serengeti
Day 5: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Morning
06:00 AM - 07:00 AM
Early breakfast
07:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Final game drive in Serengeti
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Picnic lunch en route
Afternoon/Evening
01:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Optional visit to Maasai village (cultural experience)
03:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Drive to lodge/campsite near Ngorongoro Crater
07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Dinner and overnight stay
Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater Safari
Morning
06:00 AM - 07:00 AM
Early breakfast
07:00 AM - 08:00 AM
Descend into Ngorongoro Crater
08:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Game drive (Big Five, hippos, rhinos)
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Picnic lunch at Hippo Pool
Afternoon/Evening
01:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Final game drive in the crater
03:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Drive to Arusha for overnight stay
07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Dinner and rest
Day 7: Arusha – Departure
Morning/Departure
08:00 AM - 09:00 AM
Breakfast at the hotel
09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Optional city tour or shopping
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Transfer to airport or hotel drop-off
Accommodation Options:
Package Inclusions:
Private 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof
Park entry fees for Lake Manyara & Ngorongoro Crater
Professional English-speaking guide
Full-board accommodation (1 night)
Meals (lunch, dinner on Day 1; breakfast, lunch on Day 2)
