Experience an unforgettable 7 Days Tanzania Safari from Arusha exploring some of northern Tanzania's most famous wildlife destinations: Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
This private Tanzania safari combines exciting game drives, spectacular landscapes and excellent opportunities to see elephants, lions, leopards, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, giraffes, hippos, rhinos and many other wildlife species.
The safari starts and ends in Arusha, making it a convenient choice for travellers arriving through Kilimanjaro International Airport or continuing with another Tanzania safari or travel arrangement.
Safari Highlights
✓ 7 Days Tanzania Safari from Arusha
✓ Private 4x4 safari Land Cruiser
✓ Lake Manyara National Park game drive
✓ Bird watching and seasonal flamingo sightings
✓ Serengeti National Park game drives
✓ Opportunity to witness the Great Migration depending on season
✓ Big Five wildlife viewing opportunities
✓ Ngorongoro Crater game drive
✓ Olduvai Gorge area depending on the itinerary and park conditions
✓ Scenic landscapes of northern Tanzania
✓ Professional English-speaking safari guide/driver
✓ Comfortable accommodation options
✓ Private and flexible safari arrangements
7 Days Tanzania Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Arusha – Lake Manyara National Park
Distance: approximately 130 km | 3–4 hours
- Your 7 Days Tanzania Safari from Arusha begins with a morning pick-up from your hotel, residence or airport in Arusha.
- Drive towards Lake Manyara National Park, a scenic wildlife destination located along Tanzania's Great Rift Valley.
- Lake Manyara is known for its beautiful landscapes, groundwater forests, open grasslands and alkaline lake. The park provides opportunities to see elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, giraffes, hippos and many other wildlife species.
- The lake is also an excellent destination for bird watching. Depending on the season and water conditions, you may see large concentrations of flamingos and other bird species.
- Enjoy a game drive through the park before proceeding to your accommodation for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation at Lake Manyara
Standard options:
✓ Migunga Tented Camp
✓ Manyara Wildlife Safari Camp
Luxury option:
✓ Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge
Day 2: Lake Manyara National Park – Serengeti National Park
Distance: approximately 290 km | 5–6 hours
- After breakfast, begin your journey from Lake Manyara towards Serengeti National Park, one of Africa's most famous wildlife destinations.
- The journey takes you through changing landscapes and towards the vast plains of the Serengeti.
- As you approach the Serengeti, you will begin to experience the open savannah landscapes that support large populations of wildlife.
- Depending on the season and location of wildlife, you may have opportunities to see:
✓ Elephants
✓ Lions
✓ Leopards
✓ Buffaloes
✓ Zebras
✓ Wildebeest
✓ Giraffes
✓ Hippos
✓ Hyenas
✓ Antelopes and other wildlife
- Enjoy game viewing as you enter the Serengeti before continuing to your camp or lodge.
- Dinner and overnight at your Serengeti accommodation.
Accommodation in Serengeti
Standard options:
✓ Acacia Central Camp
✓ Kati Kati Tented Camp
Luxury options:
✓ Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
✓ Acacia Seronera Luxury Camp
Day 3: Full-Day Serengeti National Park
- Spend a full day exploring the spectacular Serengeti National Park.
- The Serengeti is famous for its enormous wildlife populations, open grasslands and the annual wildebeest migration.
- After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive across the plains. Your experienced safari guide will help you locate wildlife and explain the behaviour of the animals and the Serengeti ecosystem.
- You may encounter lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, hyenas and many other animals.
- The Serengeti is also an excellent destination for bird watching, with many resident and migratory bird species.
- Depending on your safari arrangements, enjoy a picnic lunch in the park or return to your accommodation for lunch.
- Continue with an afternoon game drive before returning to your camp or lodge for dinner and overnight.
- Optional activities, such as a hot-air balloon safari, can be arranged at an additional cost and subject to availability.
Accommodation in Serengeti
Standard options:
✓ Acacia Central Camp
✓ Kati Kati Tented Camp
Luxury options:
✓ Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
✓ Acacia Seronera Luxury Camp
Day 4: Full-Day Serengeti National Park
- Enjoy another full day of wildlife viewing in the Serengeti.
- An early morning game drive provides excellent opportunities to see wildlife when temperatures are cooler and many animals are active.
- Depending on the season, location and wildlife movements, you may have opportunities to witness large herds of wildebeest and zebras and, in some areas, predator activity.
- Your professional safari guide will choose suitable areas for game viewing based on current conditions and your interests.
- Enjoy a picnic lunch during the day before continuing with your afternoon game drive.
- Return to your camp or lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation in Serengeti
Standard options:
✓ Acacia Central Camp
✓ Kati Kati Tented Camp
Luxury options:
✓ Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
✓ Acacia Seronera Luxury Camp
Day 5: Serengeti National Park – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Distance: approximately 160 km | 3–4 hours
- After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive in the Serengeti before travelling towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
- The journey takes you through spectacular landscapes and wildlife-rich areas.
- Depending on your itinerary and available time, you may visit or pass through the Olduvai Gorge area, an important archaeological site associated with some of the earliest discoveries relating to human evolution.
- Continue towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and enjoy the spectacular scenery surrounding the crater.
- Dinner and overnight at your accommodation.
Accommodation at Ngorongoro
Standard options:
✓ Ngorongoro Farm House
✓ The Castle at Ngorongoro
Luxury options:
✓ Acacia Farm Lodge
✓ Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Day 6: Full-Day Ngorongoro Crater Safari
- After breakfast, descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive.
- The crater is one of Tanzania's most remarkable wildlife destinations. Its enclosed ecosystem supports a high concentration of wildlife throughout the year.
During your game drive, look out for:
✓ Lions
✓ Elephants
✓ Buffaloes
✓ Rhinos
✓ Hippos
✓ Zebras
✓ Wildebeest
✓ Giraffes
✓ Hyenas
✓ Flamingos and other bird species
- The crater offers excellent opportunities to see a wide variety of wildlife within a relatively concentrated area.
- Enjoy a picnic lunch during the crater experience before continuing with wildlife viewing.
- In the afternoon, ascend from the crater and return to your accommodation for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation at Ngorongoro
Standard options:
✓ Ngorongoro Farm House
✓ The Castle at Ngorongoro
Luxury options:
✓ Acacia Farm Lodge
✓ Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Day 7: Ngorongoro Conservation Area – Arusha
Distance: approximately 191 km | 3–4 hours
- After breakfast, begin your journey back to Arusha.
- Depending on your travel arrangements and available time, you may enjoy a final short game drive or scenic stop before leaving the Ngorongoro area.
- Drive through the beautiful Tanzanian countryside towards Arusha.
- Upon arrival in Arusha, your driver will transfer you to your hotel, residence or Kilimanjaro International Airport according to your onward travel arrangements.
- Your 7 Days Tanzania Safari from Arusha comes to an end with unforgettable memories of Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro.
What's Included
✓ All transfers as specified in the itinerary
✓ Accommodation during the safari
✓ All meals and drinking water during the safari as specified
✓ Flying Doctors medical, emergency and rescue cover
✓ All game drives as included in the itinerary
✓ Transport in a private 4x4 safari Land Cruiser
✓ Professional English-speaking safari guide/driver
✓ Applicable government taxes, levies and park entry fees
✓ Personalized private safari service
What's Not Included
✓ International flights and applicable taxes
✓ Passport and visa application/processing fees
✓ Travel insurance
✓ Tips and gratuities for drivers and guides
✓ Personal laundry
✓ Alcoholic drinks
✓ Optional activities and excursions
✓ Entrance fees for activities not included in the itinerary
✓ Personal expenses
Best Time for a 7 Days Tanzania Safari
The 7 Days Tanzania Safari from Arusha can be enjoyed throughout the year.
The dry seasons are generally excellent for wildlife viewing because animals often gather around available water sources and vegetation is less dense.
The green seasons can also be rewarding, offering beautiful scenery, lush landscapes, excellent photographic conditions and abundant birdlife.
Travellers interested in the Great Migration should plan their safari according to the seasonal movement of the wildebeest herds. Migration locations can change throughout the year.
Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed because animals move freely within their natural environment.
Why Choose Precious Memories Safaris?
✓ Experienced Tanzania safari specialists
✓ Private safari arrangements
✓ Professional English-speaking safari guides
✓ Comfortable 4x4 safari vehicles
✓ Flexible safari planning
✓ Carefully selected accommodation options
✓ Personalized service from booking to the end of your safari
✓ Local knowledge of Tanzania's national parks and wildlife
✓ Support throughout your Tanzania holiday
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a private Tanzania safari?
Yes. This itinerary is designed as a private Tanzania safari, giving you greater flexibility with game drives, accommodation and travel arrangements.
Where does the safari start?
The safari starts in Arusha, Tanzania. Airport transfers from Kilimanjaro International Airport can be arranged according to your arrival arrangements.
Where does the safari end?
The safari ends in Arusha on Day 7. Your driver can transfer you to your hotel, residence or Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward journey.
Can I customize this 7 Days Tanzania Safari?
Yes. The itinerary can be customized according to your travel dates, accommodation preferences, budget and interests.
What animals can I see?
Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro offer opportunities to see elephants, lions, buffaloes, leopards, rhinos, zebras, wildebeest, giraffes, hippos, hyenas and many other animals.
Can I see the Great Migration?
The Great Migration can be experienced in Tanzania at different times of the year. The location of the wildebeest herds changes seasonally, so your safari itinerary can be adjusted according to your travel dates.
Can I add a hot-air balloon safari?
A hot-air balloon safari in the Serengeti can be arranged as an optional activity, subject to availability and additional cost.
What type of vehicle is used?
Private safari transportation is provided in a 4x4 safari Land Cruiser with a professional English-speaking driver-guide.
Can you arrange airport transfers?
Yes. We can arrange transfers between Kilimanjaro International Airport, Arusha and your safari accommodation according to your travel arrangements.
Can I combine this safari with another Tanzania safari?
Yes. This safari can be extended or combined with other Tanzania destinations depending on your travel schedule and interests.
Book Your 7 Days Tanzania Safari from Arusha
Ready to explore Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro on one unforgettable Tanzania safari?
Contact Precious Memories Safaris for a personalized quotation based on your preferred travel dates, accommodation level and number of travellers.
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