7 Days 6 Nights Great Parks of Tanzania Safari

Full Itinerary

Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire

Your journey begins with a pickup from your Arusha hotel. Afterward, you’ll head to Tarangire National Park for a full-day game drive. Tarangire named after the Tarangire River, the lifeline for wildlife during the dry season. The park boasts lush vegetation, including elephant grass and acacia woodlands, attracting various animals, from elephants and giraffes to lions and leopards. Bird enthusiasts will be delighted, as Tarangire is home to more bird species than anywhere else. As night falls, you’ll retire to Sunbright Camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 2: Tarangire to Serengeti

After an early breakfast, depart for Serengeti National Park. Enjoy an en-route game drive on the 5-6-hour journey. Upon arrival in Serengeti, check into your camp, have lunch, and embark on an afternoon game drive. Serengeti is renowned for its incredible wildlife, including wildebeests, zebras, lions, and leopards. Return to camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 3: Full Day in Serengeti

After breakfast, prepare for a full day of game drives in Serengeti National Park. This iconic park is famous for its natural beauty and is home to the annual migration spectacle featuring over a million wildebeests and 200,000 zebras. You may have the chance to witness this incredible event. After an exciting day, return to the camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 4: Serengeti to Ngorongoro

After breakfast, depart for the Serengeti exit gate, where you’ll enjoy a picnic lunch. Continue to Ngorongoro Conservation Area, arriving in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 5: Ngorongoro Full Day to Lake Eyasi

Descend into Ngorongoro Crater after breakfast for a 6-hour game drive. Enjoy a picnic lunch within the crater, surrounded by stunning scenery and abundant wildlife. In the late afternoon, ascend from Ngorongoro and drive to Lake Eyasi, where you’ll check into your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 6: Lake Eyasi to Lake Manyara

Following breakfast, embark on a cultural excursion to meet the Hadzabe and Datoga communities, renowned for their hunting and gathering skills. Gain insights into their hunting techniques and experience their traditional dances. In the afternoon, journey to Lake Manyara National Park for an exciting evening wildlife safari. The park is known for its diverse wildlife, including tree-climbing lions. Capture the magic of Lake Manyara’s sunset before returning to your camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 7: Lake Manyara to Arusha

Start your day with an early morning game drive in Lake Manyara National Park. Afterward, proceed to Mto wa Mbu, where you’ll enjoy a guided tour. Explore the village, visit the local market, school, and orphanage, and learn about various tribes and community development projects. Enjoy a traditional lunch with the community members. Afterward, you’ll be dropped off at the airport or your hotel, marking the end of your 7-day safari adventure.