Overview
This 7-day safari is carefully designed to offer an unforgettable journey through Tanzania’s most iconic national parks. Ideal for wildlife lovers and adventurers, this package takes you to Tarangire, Serengeti (North and Central), the Ngorongoro Crater, and the breathtaking Empakaai Crater. Expect incredible game viewing, immersive nature walks, cultural encounters, and opportunities to witness world-famous events like the Great Wildebeest Migration.
Itinerary
• Main Destination: Tarangire National Park
• Drive Time: 3–4 hours
• Game Drive: Approx. 7 hours
• Meals: Full board
• Accommodation: Camping / Mid-range / Luxury lodge
Depart your hotel at 6:00 AM and drive via Arusha to Tarangire National Park. Known for its large elephant population and majestic baobab trees, Tarangire offers rich wildlife diversity including giraffes, lions, cheetahs, and various antelopes. After a full day of exploration, head to your lodge or campsite for dinner and overnight stay.
• Main Destination: Northern Serengeti (Kogatende)
• Drive Time: Approx. 3 hours
• Game Drive: 6–8 hours
• Meals: Full board
• Accommodation: Camping / Mid-range / Luxury lodge
After an early breakfast, depart for the northern Serengeti, arriving by late morning for a game drive in the Mara River region—one of the best locations to witness the Great Wildebeest Migration (July–October). Observe dramatic river crossings, predator-prey interactions, and massive herds of wildebeest and zebras.
• Main Destination: Northern Serengeti
• Game Drive: Full day
• Meals: Full board
• Accommodation: Camping / Mid-range / Luxury lodge
Spend the entire day exploring the pristine northern Serengeti, with opportunities to follow the herds, spot predators, and enjoy the scenic landscapes of rolling plains and river valleys.
• Main Destination: Central Serengeti (Seronera)
• Game Drive: Full day
• Meals: Full board
• Accommodation: Camping / Mid-range / Luxury lodge
Today, drive to the Central Serengeti for another incredible day of wildlife viewing. The Seronera Valley is rich in biodiversity and home to large populations of lions, leopards, elephants, and over 500 bird species. Enjoy game drives across granite kopjes, grasslands, and riverine habitats.
• Main Destination: Ngorongoro Highlands
• Drive Time: Approx. 3 hours
• Meals: Full board
• Accommodation: Camping / Mid-range / Luxury lodge
After a sunrise game drive in Serengeti, begin your journey to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Stop along the way for more wildlife viewing before settling into your lodge or camp in the highlands. Prepare for a more active day tomorrow in the Empakaai Crater.
• Main Destination: Empakaai Crater
• Drive Time: 2–3 hours
• Walking Time: 4–5 hours
• Meals: Full board
• Accommodation: Camping / Mid-range / Luxury lodge
Experience a guided walking safari into the Empakaai Crater, accompanied by a ranger and your guide. Descend into this spectacular collapsed volcanic caldera, where you’ll find a shimmering alkaline lake, flamingos, buffalo, bushbuck, monkeys, and a variety of birds. Views from the rim include Mount Kilimanjaro, Oldoinyo Lengai, and the Great Rift Valley.
• Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
• Drive Time: 45 minutes to the crater, then onward to Moshi/Arusha/Airport
• Game Drive: Approx. 7 hours
• Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Start your day early for a descent into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s Seven Natural Wonders. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to the Big Five and countless other species. After an extensive game drive and picnic lunch in the crater, begin your return to Moshi/Arusha or transfer directly to Kilimanjaro Airport for your departure flight.
