Seven-day classic Tanzania safari covering Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Tarangire.
A Journey Through Africa's Greatest Wildlife Kingdoms
Starting From USD 2,650 Per Person*
Rates depend on season, accommodation category, and group size.
Safari Overview
This carefully designed 7-day safari takes you deep into Tanzania's most celebrated wilderness areas. From the elephant paradise of Tarangire, through the vast open plains of the Serengeti, and down into the dramatic Ngorongoro Crater, this journey delivers an unforgettable combination of wildlife encounters, scenic beauty, and the legendary Great Migration experience in Northern Serengeti.
Upon landing at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you will be greeted by your professional safari guide and transferred to your accommodation in Arusha, a calm and green safari town resting at the base of Mount Meru.
This first day is dedicated to rest and recovery after your journey, giving you time to settle into the African atmosphere. Depending on your arrival time, you may simply relax at the lodge and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.
Accommodation: River Trees
Board Basis: HB
After breakfast, your safari begins as you drive towards Tarangire National Park, a landscape defined by ancient baobab trees and large herds of elephants moving across open savannah.
The park offers a rich wildlife experience with sightings of lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, and numerous bird species. The Tarangire River acts as a vital lifeline, attracting animals from different parts of the ecosystem.
As the day unfolds, enjoy a game drive through this scenic wilderness before heading to your lodge for evening relaxation.
Accommodation: Country Lodge
Board Basis: FB
After breakfast, depart for the Serengeti, passing through the beautiful Ngorongoro Highlands with panoramic views and traditional Maasai settlements along the way.
Once inside Serengeti National Park, the landscape opens into vast rolling plains filled with wildlife. Begin your first game drive in Central Serengeti, an area known for consistent predator activity and large herds of grazing animals.
Expect close encounters with lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, and buffaloes roaming freely in their natural habitat.
Accommodation: Baobab Tented Lodge
Board Basis: FB
Today you continue deeper into the Serengeti ecosystem, heading north toward a more remote and untouched region famous for the Great Migration.
Northern Serengeti offers a quieter, more exclusive safari atmosphere where vast herds of wildebeest and zebras gather seasonally as they move toward the Mara River.
Enjoy an afternoon game drive as you explore this dramatic landscape shaped by wildlife movement and predator-prey interactions.
Accommodation: Enkutoto Migration Camp
Board Basis: FB
Spend a full day in the Northern Serengeti exploring the Mara River region, one of the most iconic wildlife areas in Africa.
Here you witness the dramatic river crossings where thousands of wildebeest gather at the riverbanks before plunging into crocodile-filled waters. It is a powerful display of survival and instinct.
The day is spent tracking migration herds, predators, and exploring the remote wilderness of this northern frontier.
Optional early morning hot-air balloon safari is available for a breathtaking aerial perspective.
Accommodation: Enkutoto Migration Camp
Board Basis: FB
After breakfast, enjoy a final morning safari experience in Serengeti before driving towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a collapsed volcanic caldera often described as one of Africa's most remarkable wildlife havens. The crater floor hosts a dense concentration of animals including lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, hyenas, and the rare black rhino.
A picnic lunch is enjoyed inside the crater surrounded by breathtaking scenery before ascending back to the rim and continuing to your lodge.
Accommodation: Manyara Best View
Board Basis: FB
Enjoy a slow morning breakfast while taking in the fresh highland air and peaceful views of the Ngorongoro region.
Afterwards, begin your journey back to Arusha. Depending on your flight time, a short stop for shopping or city experience may be arranged before transferring to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for departure.
As you leave, you carry with you lasting memories of Tanzania's wildlife, landscapes, and unforgettable safari moments.
Board Basis: BB.
Talk to Nelson about your dates, group size, and what you most want to see. He responds personally within 24 hours.