Safari Overview
This 7 Days Tanzania Safari explores the core wildlife areas of northern Tanzania, combining diverse landscapes, varied ecosystems, and excellent game viewing opportunities. The itinerary balances travel time and time inside the parks, allowing for relaxed game drives and proper wildlife observation.
Parks visited:
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Tarangire National Park
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Serengeti National Park
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Ngorongoro Crater
DETAILED SAFARI ITINERARY
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
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Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport
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Meet safari guide and transfer to hotel
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Safari briefing and rest
Overnight: Arusha hotel
Meals: Dinner
Day 2: Arusha → Tarangire National Park
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Drive to Tarangire National Park
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Game drive along the Tarangire River
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Common sightings: elephants, giraffes, lions, zebras
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Picnic lunch inside the park
Overnight: Lodge or tented camp near Tarangire
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Tarangire → Serengeti National Park
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Drive through the Ngorongoro Highlands
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Enter Serengeti via Naabi Hill Gate
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Afternoon game drive across central plains
Overnight: Serengeti lodge or tented camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Full-Day Serengeti Game Drives
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Early morning game drive
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Exploration of kopjes and river systems
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Midday rest at camp
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Afternoon game drive until sunset
Overnight: Serengeti lodge or tented camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Serengeti → Ngorongoro Conservation Area
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Morning game drive in Serengeti
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Drive toward Ngorongoro
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Stop at viewpoints overlooking the crater
Overnight: Lodge near Ngorongoro
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater → Karatu
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Descend into Ngorongoro Crater
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Full crater game drive
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Picnic lunch near hippo pool
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Afternoon transfer to Karatu
Overnight: Karatu lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Karatu → Arusha / Departure
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Breakfast at lodge
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Return to Arusha or transfer to airport
Meals: Breakfast
INCLUSIONS
✔ All park & crater entrance fees
✔ Private 4×4 safari vehicle
✔ Professional English-speaking guide
✔ All accommodations as listed
✔ All meals as per itinerary
✔ Picnic lunches
✔ Drinking water during safari
✔ Government taxes
EXCLUSIONS
✘ International flights
✘ Tanzania visa
✘ Travel insurance
✘ Alcoholic & soft drinks
✘ Optional activities
✘ Tips & personal expenses
