7 Days 6 Nights Tarangire | Lake Manyara | Serengeti | Ngorongoro | Arusha Big Five Safari

Your adventure begins with an early morning pick-up from your Arusha hotel. After a briefing about your safari journey, embark on a scenic 2-hour drive to Tarangire National Park. This park is a photographer’s paradise, with giant baobab trees dotting the bush savannah alongside seasonal marshes. Prepare to be captivated by the diverse wildlife – Tarangire is renowned for offering some of the closest elephant sightings in Africa. Buffaloes, zebras, and wildebeests graze the plains, attracting a range of predators like lions. While leopards are occasionally spotted, cheetahs are a rarer sight. Enjoy game viewing from the open roof of your safari vehicle, soaking in the breathtaking scenery and observing the animals in their natural habitat. As evening descends, continue to Tarangire Angata Tented Camp for dinner and a comfortable overnight stay.

Fuel up with an early morning breakfast before departing Tarangire National Park. With a packed lunch in tow, you’ll journey to Lake Manyara National Park, a haven for birdwatchers with over 400 recorded species. Explore the park’s diverse landscapes, from primate-filled forests to grassy plains. Upon arrival, embark on a game drive, venturing into the vast expanse of Lake Manyara, a seasonal breeding ground for countless flamingos and other waterfowl. Keep an eye out for giraffes, hippos, wildebeests, impalas, and boisterous troops of monkeys and baboons, with Lake Manyara boasting some of Africa’s largest baboon populations. After a thrilling day of exploration, unwind with dinner and a restful overnight stay at Lake Manyara Serena Lodge.

On your forth day, you’ll have an early breakfast at the lodge, pack a lunch, and then check out for a full day game drive through the Serengeti National Park, Tanzania’s finest. The park is teeming with wildlife year-round, from massive buffalo herds and smaller groups of elephants to millions of antelopes like elands, topi, impalas, kongoni, and Grant’s gazelles. You might even spot all three big cats: lions lazing after a kill or resting, cheetahs sprinting across the southeastern plains, and leopards perched in the trees along the riverbank. After the thrilling adventure, you’ll enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at either the Serengeti Sound of Silence Camp, the Serengeti Sound of Nature Camp, or the Serengeti Little Moru Camp.

On your fifth day, you’ll have an early breakfast at the lodge, pack a lunch, and then check out for a full day game drive through the Serengeti National Park, Tanzania’s finest. The park is teeming with wildlife year-round, from massive buffalo herds and smaller groups of elephants to millions of antelopes like elands, topi, impalas, kongoni, and Grant’s gazelles. You might even spot all three big cats: lions lazing after a kill or resting, cheetahs sprinting across the southeastern plains, and leopards perched in the trees along the riverbank. After the thrilling adventure, you’ll enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at either the Serengeti Sound of Silence Camp, the Serengeti Sound of Nature Camp, or the Serengeti Little Moru Camp.

On day six, you’ll have breakfast and check out of your Serengeti lodge with a packed lunch. Then, embark on a scenic 3-hour drive to the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site often called the “8th wonder of the world.” This massive volcanic caldera boasts a unique ecosystem teeming with diverse wildlife. From mighty lions to rare black rhinos, the crater floor, 20 kilometers in diameter and 600 meters deep, shelters a remarkable variety of animals alongside permanent water sources like ponds and pools. After your exciting crater exploration, you’ll be whisked away to the Ngoro Ngoro Serena Safari Lodge for dinner and a relaxing overnight stay, complete with breathtaking views of the Ngorongoro Crater.

Wrapping up your safari adventure, day seven starts with breakfast at your Ngorongoro Crater lodge. After checking out with a packed lunch, you’ll take a scenic drive to Mto Wa Mbu, a vibrant cultural hub known for its peaceful coexistence of over 120 Tanzanian tribes. After soaking in the cultural melting pot, continue the journey to Arusha, arriving by lunchtime. You’ll be conveniently dropped off at the Arusha Airport or at your designated location in Arusha, marking the end of your unforgettable safari experience.