7-Day Classic Northern Tanzania Safari Tour

Package Overview

This is the perfect first-time Tanzania safari. Track elephants in Tarangire, spend two full days with big cats and vast herds in the Serengeti, and finish with a classic game drive on the Ngorongoro Crater floor. A private 4×4 Land Cruiser, pro guide, and handpicked lodges make it comfortable and flexible. Available year-round, with routing tweaked to follow wildlife movements.

Park → Ngorongoro Crater (overnight in Karatu or crater rim)
Safari Types: Private | Family-friendly | Honeymoon | Photographic (lodge or tented-camp options)
Starting Point/End: Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)

Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Arrive Arusha

  Meet & greet at JRO/Arusha. Transfer to your lodge, safari briefing, and time to relax by the pool or explore town.
  Overnight: Arusha lodge (BB).

  • Themes Game Drives
• Day 2 : Tarangire National Park

  Drive to Tarangire (≈2.5 hrs). Game drives among giant baobabs and large elephant herds; look for lions, giraffe, zebra, and over 400 bird species. Sunset at the lodge.
  Overnight: Tarangire area lodge/tented camp (FB).

  • Themes Game Drives
• Day 3 : To Serengeti via the Ngorongoro Highlands

  Scenic drive through the highlands into Serengeti’s endless plains with wildlife en-route. Optional stop at Olduvai Gorge (time permitting). Late-afternoon game drive.
  Overnight: Serengeti lodge/tented camp (FB).

  • Themes Game Drives
• Day 4 : Full-Day Serengeti

  Unhurried morning and afternoon game drives. Follow big cats, watch for cheetah on open plains, and—season permitting—track the Great Migration herds.
  Overnight: Serengeti lodge/tented camp (FB).

  • Themes Game Drives
• Day 5 : Serengeti → Karatu / Ngorongoro Rim

  Morning game drive, then continue to the Ngorongoro area. Enjoy views over the caldera and a cool-weather evening by the fireplace.
  Overnight: Karatu or crater-rim lodge (FB).

  • Themes Game Drives
• Day 6 : Ngorongoro Crater Tour

  Early descent to the crater floor for a classic Big Five drive—black rhino, lions, buffalo, elephants, hippos. Picnic by the hippo pool; ascend in the afternoon.
  Overnight: Karatu lodge (FB).

  • Themes Game Drives
• Day 7 : Return to Arusha & Departure

  Drive back to Arusha (≈3 hrs). Souvenir stop or optional activities (coffee tour / local market) if time allows. Transfer to JRO for your flight or extend to Zanzibar.

  • Themes Game Drives

Inclusions

• Private 4×4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof, charger & fridge
• Professional English-speaking safari guide/driver
• All park fees & Ngorongoro Crater entry
• 6 nights accommodation (mid-range lodges/tented camps; upgrades available)
• Meals as listed: FB = breakfast, lunch, dinner while on safari
• Bottled drinking water in the vehicle
• Airport transfers (arrival & departure)
• Government taxes & VAT

Exclusions

• International & domestic flights (optional fly-in supplements available)
• Tanzania visa & travel insurance
• Drinks at lodges (unless stated), laundry, and personal expenses
• Optional activities: hot-air balloon, Olduvai visit, cultural tours, etc.
• Tips/gratuities for guide and lodge staff
• Pre/post-safari hotel nights in Arusha (we can arrange)

Package Start From

• Arusha, Tanzania, Africa

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