7 Days Luxury Wildlife Safari

DAY 1 : Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park.

Depart from Arusha after breakfast and enjoy a scenic two-hour drive through changing landscapes and local villages. Along the way, observe farmlands, quarries, and Maasai herders tending their cattle. Upon arrival at Lake Manyara National Park, enjoy a game drive in this compact but wildlife-rich park, famous for its birdlife, elephants, giraffes, wildebeests, zebras, and impalas. After an exciting day, continue to Karatu for dinner and overnight stay.

• Luxury Accommodation: Lake Manyara Tree Tops

DAY 2 :Karatu to Serengeti National park.

After an early breakfast, depart from your hotel and drive through Ngorongoro en route to Serengeti National Park. Enjoy the stunning scenery as the vast plains stretch endlessly before you. Upon entering the park, head to the central region known as the Seronera area, a wildlife-rich zone nourished by the Seronera River. Here, you’ll encounter large herds of wildebeest and zebras, graceful giraffes, elephants, antelopes, and gazelles. Keep an eye out for predators such as lions, cheetahs, leopards, and hyenas roaming the savannah.

• Luxury Accommodation: Grumeti Serengeti Tented Camp

Day 3 and 4 : Serengeti National Park

Begin your day with an early morning game drive across the Serengeti plains, trying to capture what may have been missed the previous day. Experience the magic of an unforgettable sunrise as the sun sets fire to the golden savannah and predators such as lions and leopards embark on their morning hunt.
Alternatively, for a truly unique adventure, you may opt for a hot air balloon safari — a breathtaking experience that lets you drift silently over the untouched landscapes of the Serengeti in the calm of dawn. This is an optional activity; please confirm in advance with your safari expert if you wish to include it.
After breakfast, continue exploring the vast Serengeti savannah in your open-roof vehicle with packed lunch on board. Put on your hat and sunglasses and enjoy a full day immersed in the wonders of nature.

• Luxury Accommodation: Grumeti Serengeti Tented Camp

Day 5 : Serengeti to Ngorongoro.

Begin your day with an early morning game drive across the Serengeti plains, seeking to capture the sights and moments you may have missed on the previous day. Witness an unforgettable sunrise as the first light sets the vast savannah ablaze, while predators like lions and leopards prowl in search of their morning meal.

Later in the afternoon, start your journey toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, enjoying a game drive en route. Your driver will take a different route from the one you used earlier, offering fresh scenery and wildlife encounters. This drive provides a remarkable transition from the golden grasslands of the Serengeti to the lush montane forests of Ngorongoro — a rare opportunity to experience the contrast between two of Tanzania’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites in a single day.

• Luxury Accommodation: Ngorongoro Crater Lodge

Day 6 : Ngorongoro Crater.

With your picnic lunch packed, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive. Explore the world’s largest unbroken caldera, home to the Big Five, hippos, cheetahs, antelopes, hyenas, and numerous bird species. You may also spot jackals, warthogs, zebras, and monkeys during your exploration. After an exciting day in the crater, continue your journey to Tarangire for dinner and overnight.

• Luxury Accommodation: Tarangire Tree Tops

Day 7 : Arusha - Tarangire National Park

After an early breakfast, drive from your hotel to Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds of up to 300 and diverse wildlife, including wildebeest, zebras, buffaloes, impalas, gazelles, hartebeests, and elands. Explore the Silale Swamp, a haven for over 550 bird species, and keep an eye out for tree-climbing pythons, lions, and leopards. After an eventful day of game viewing, drive back to Arusha in the evening.

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