7-Day Northern Tanzania Safari
Classic wildlife circuit: Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire & Manyara
About This Safari
Experience the quintessential East African safari on this 7-day shared adventure through Tanzania's legendary northern parks. Your journey begins in Arusha, gateway to the wild, before heading to Tarangire National Park where ancient baobabs frame vast elephant herds. Next, Lake Manyara reveals tree-climbing lions and flamingo-fringed shores.
The heart of the safari unfolds in the Serengeti, where endless plains host the Great Migration (seasonal) and year-round predator action. Spend two full days exploring central and western corridors with a knowledgeable driver-guide who reads the landscape like a book. Then descend 600 metres into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and natural amphitheatre teeming with black rhino, lion prides, and hippo pools.
Each evening, retreat to well-appointed lodges or tented camps with en-suite facilities, hot showers, and hearty meals blending local and international flavours. Travel in a custom 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof — guaranteed window seat for every guest. Group size is capped at 12 (typically two vehicles of six), ensuring personal attention and a sociable atmosphere ideal for solo travellers, couples, and friends.
This joining departure runs on fixed dates during the peak dry season when wildlife concentrates around water sources and the Migration crosses the Mara River. No camping, no surprise costs — just seamless logistics, professional guiding, and the raw magic of the African bush.
Highlights
- Two full days in the Serengeti tracking the Great Migration and big cats
- Game drive on the floor of Ngorongoro Crater, home to rare black rhino
- Elephant herds and baobab landscapes in Tarangire National Park
- Tree-climbing lions and birdlife at Lake Manyara
- Comfortable lodge/tented camp accommodation with en-suite bathrooms throughout
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What's Included
- All park entry fees and crater service fee
- 6 nights' accommodation in mid-range lodges/tented camps (double/twin share)
- All meals from lunch Day 1 to lunch Day 7
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide per vehicle
- Transport in a 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof (max 6 guests per vehicle)
- Daily game drives as per itinerary
- Drinking water (1.5L per person per day)
- Airport transfers on arrival/departure days
- Vehicle and fuel
- Flying doctors insurance
- Drinking water
- Airport transfers
- Accommodation
- Game drives
- Professional guide
- All meals (full board)
- Park entrance fees
Not Included
- International and domestic flights
- Visa fees (USD 50/100 on arrival)
- Travel insurance (mandatory)
- Gratuities for guide and camp staff (recommended USD 10–15 pp/day)
- Alcoholic and premium beverages
- Optional activities (balloon safari, Maasai village visit, night drives)
- Personal expenses (laundry, souvenirs, phone calls)
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Visa fees
- Optional activities
- Alcoholic beverages
- Personal expenses
Best Time to Travel
Dry season
Peak game viewing, sparse vegetation, Migration river crossings
Green season
Lush scenery, fewer crowds, calving season (Jan–Mar), migratory birds
What to Bring
- Neutral-coloured clothing (khaki, olive, beige)
- Warm fleece or jacket for early morning drives
- Wide-brim hat and UV sunglasses
- Binoculars (8x or 10x recommended)
- Sunscreen SPF50+ and lip balm
- Closed walking shoes or light hiking boots
- Camera with spare batteries/SD cards
- Headlamp or torch for camp evenings
- Light rain jacket (Nov–May departures)
- Personal medications and basic first aid