7 Day Safaris Trip Tanzania
Explore Africa’s greatest national parks on this 7 day Tanzania Safari! Start in Arusha before experiencing a week of incredible safari experiences – including visiting two of Africa’s Seven Natural Wonders!
On this incredible Tanzania safari adventure, you will visit the renowned plains of the expansive Serengeti. Home to an abundance of wildlife, the main draw of the Serengeti is undoubtedly the unforgettable Great Wildebeest Migration. Finish the trip at the unique Ngorongoro Crater, a natural wonder with Africa’s highest concentration of wildlife.
Driven in your private 4×4 by your professional safari guide, this private 7 day Tanzania safari offers you the flexibility to travel at your own pace, exactly the way you like it. The hotels and safari lodges on this trip are hand-picked by our team of Tanzania travel experts.
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DAY 1
Arrival day
Today, you arrive directly at Kilimanjaro International Airport (time and flight information to be confirmed) and will be transferred to your pre-safari lodge in Arusha.
Approximate driving time: 1-2 hours to Arusha
Meals included: Dinner/Breakfast/Lunch
Extra activities or add-ons included: Airport transfer
African Tulip Hotel
Mid-range Lodge
DAY 2
Tarangire National Park
Proceed to Tarangire National Park for a game drive. Later drive to Karatu for overnight stay.
Approximate driving time: 2-3 hours to Tarangire/1.5-2 hours to Karatu
Game drive included: Late morning (time permitting), afternoon.
Meals included: Breakfast, Picnic lunch
Extra activities or add-ons excluded: Walking safari, night game drive
Commonly seen animals: Elephant, Giraffe, Buffalo, Zebra, Wildebeest, Lion, Warthog, Impala, Waterbuck, Ostrich, Dik-dik, Vervet Monkey, Baboon, Yellow-billed Stork, Lesser Kudu.
Occasionally seen animals: Leopard, Hyena, Jackal, Python, Mongoose, Reedbuck, Hartebeest, Marabou Stork, Lovebird, Greater Kudu.
Rarely seen animals: Cheetah, African Wild Dog, Eland, Bat-eared Fox, Honey Badger, Caracal, Aardwolf.
Pembeni Rhotia Camp
DAY 3
Lake Manyara National Park
Proceed to Lake Manyara National Park for a game drive. Later drive back to Karatu for overnight stay.
Approximate driving time: 1 hour to Manyara/ 1 hour back to Karatu
Game drive included: Morning (time permitting), afternoon
Meals included: Included
Extra activities or add-ons excluded: Cultural walks, walking safari, traditional lunch, night game drive, treetop walkway, canoeing safari
Commonly seen animals: Elephants, Giraffes, Hippos, Buffaloes, Zebras, Wildebeests, Vultures, Warthogs, Impalas, Flamingos, Marabou Storks, Hyenas, Waterbucks, Dik-diks, Blue Monkeys, Olive Baboons
Occasionally seen animals: Lions, Servals, Mongooses.
Rarely seen animals: Cheetahs, Leopards.
Pembeni Rhotia Camp
DAY 4
Ngorongoro Crater (Ngorongoro Conservation Area)
You start early, proceed to Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for your game drive. Later, drive back to your lodge for your overnight stay.
Approximate driving time: 1 hour to Ngorongoro / 1 hour back to overnight stop.
Game drive included: Morning(time permitting), afternoon
Meals included: Included
Extra activities or add-ons excluded: Maasai village cultural visit
Commonly seen animals: Elephant, Hippo, Buffalo, Zebra, Wildebeest, Lion, Hyena, Jackal, Vulture, Warthog, Impala, Flamingo, Ostrich, Waterbuck.
Occasionally seen animals: Black Rhino, Cheetah, Dik-Dik.
Rarely seen animals: Leopard, Caracal, Serval.
Pembeni Rhotia Camp
DAY 5
Serengeti National Park (via the Ngorongoro Conservation Area)
Proceed to Serengeti National Park for a game drive.
Approximate driving time: 3-4 hours to Serengeti
Game drive included: En-route (Ngorongoro Highlands), afternoon (Serengeti)
Meals included: Dinner/Lunch/Breakfast
Extra activities or add-ons excluded: Maasai village cultural visit, Olduvai Gorge Museum visit
Commonly seen animals: Elephant, Buffalo, Zebra, Wildebeest, Giraffe, Lion, Hyena, Warthog, Impala, Grant’s Gazelle, Topi, Eland, Baboon, Vervet Monkey, Thomson’s Gazelle.
Occasionally seen animals: Cheetah, Leopard, Hippopotamus, Crocodile, Jackal, Hartebeest, Waterbuck, Ostrich, Secretary Bird, Kori Bustard, Bat-eared Fox, Klipspringer, Bushbuck.
Rarely seen animals: Black Rhino, African Wild Dog, Serval, Caracal, Pangolin, Aardwolf, Roan Antelope, Lesser Kudu, Striped Hyena.
Embalakai Serengeti Camp
Mid-range eco-tented camp
DAY 6
Serengeti National Park (with Hot air balloon safari)
Today you start extra early (04:30am to 05:30am pick up from your lodge by Serengeti Balloon Safaris or Miracle Experience) for a 1-hour Hot air balloon safari. After your balloon safari meet your safari driver and spend the remainder of the day on game drive in Serengeti National Park.
Approximate driving time: 0.5-1 hour to balloon launch site
Game drive included: Morning (around hot air balloon activity), afternoon
Meals included: Bush breakfast, picnic lunch or hot lunch, dinner
Extra activities or add-ons included: Hot air balloon safari
Extra activities or add-ons excluded: Hot bush lunch
Commonly seen animals: Elephant, Buffalo, Zebra, Wildebeest, Giraffe, Lion, Hyena, Warthog, Impala, Grant’s Gazelle, Topi, Eland, Baboon, Vervet Monkey, Thomson’s Gazelle.
Occasionally seen animals: Cheetah, Leopard, Hippopotamus, Crocodile, Jackal, Hartebeest, Waterbuck, Ostrich, Secretary Bird, Kori Bustard, Bat-eared Fox, Klipspringer, Bushbuck.
Rarely seen animals: Black Rhino, African Wild Dog, Serval, Caracal, Pangolin, Aardwolf, Roan Antelope, Lesser Kudu, Striped Hyena.
Embalakai Serengeti Camp
Mid-range eco tented camp
DAY 7
Departure day
Drive to Seronera Airstrip (Auric Air@11:00hrs, latest check-in @10:00hrs) to Zanzibar(14:35hrs). End of our services.
Approximate driving time: 1 hour to the airstrip
Game drive included: Enroute
Meals included: Breakfast, picnic lunch
Extra activities or add-ons included: Flight to Zanzibar
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Frequently Asked Questions
This 7-day Tanzania safari covers some of Africa’s most iconic destinations, including Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara, the Serengeti, and the Ngorongoro Crater. These parks offer a mix of breathtaking landscapes, diverse ecosystems, and excellent opportunities to see the Big 5 and other wildlife.
Pricing depends on the season and group size. For example, low season rates start at $3,335 per person (6 travelers per vehicle), while high season rates are around $4,510 per person (2 travelers per vehicle). All packages include accommodation, meals, park fees, and a professional driver-guide. International flights, visas, and personal expenses are excluded.
You’ll have the chance to see an abundance of wildlife, including elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, buffalo, flamingos, and hyenas. In the Serengeti, depending on the season, you may also witness the Great Wildebeest Migration, while Ngorongoro Crater offers one of the highest concentrations of wildlife in Africa, including rare black rhinos.
This safari is completely private, with your own 4×4 vehicle and professional driver-guide. The private setup allows you to travel at your own pace, spend more time at sightings that interest you, and enjoy a fully personalized safari experience.
Included: Accommodation, meals, park fees, concession fees, professional driver-guide, drinking water, airport transfers, a hot air balloon safari (Serengeti), and your domestic flight to Zanzibar on the final day.
Excluded: International flights, travel insurance, visas, tips, beverages, and optional activities like walking safaris, cultural visits, or night game drives.
