Overview
About This Safari
Your 7-day Tanzania safari from Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport begins with a warm welcome and a transfer to your first safari destination. The journey takes you through Tanzania’s spectacular northern landscapes, from the elephant-rich plains of Tarangire to the legendary Serengeti ecosystem and the breathtaking Ngorongoro Highlands.
This private safari offers a perfect balance of wildlife exploration and relaxation, staying in carefully selected lodges or tented camps located near the parks. Each day provides opportunities to experience Tanzania’s diverse ecosystems, including large elephant herds, lions, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo, hippos, and many other species.
The route has been planned logically:
Arrival and overnight in Arusha for a smooth start (if arriving late)
Tarangire before continuing toward the Serengeti
Multiple nights in Serengeti for better wildlife opportunities
Ngorongoro Crater exploration before returning to Arusha/Kilimanjaro Airport
Start / End Arusha / Kilimanjaro Airport
Group size 1-100 people
Difficulty Easy
Minimum age 2+
Safari Snapshot
A quick look at the route, day by day.
- Day 1 Arusha City
Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) – Transfer to Arusha
Transfer to hotelRelaxing at your hotelARUSHA FARM HOUSE - Day 2 Ngorongoro Crater
Arusha – Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park safari Scenic game drivesPicnic lunchKankari Lodge - Day 3 Serengeti National Park
Karatu – Serengeti National Park (Central Serengeti)
Transit game drivePicnic lunchSerengeti afternoon game driveDove Serengeti Camp - Day 4 Serengeti National Park
Full-Day Serengeti National Park Game Drive
Serengeti game drivePicnic lunchDove Serengeti Camp - Day 5 Ngorongoro Crater
Serengeti – Ngorongoro Highlands
Transit game drivePicnic lunchSerengeti game driveKankari Lodge - Day 6 Arusha City
Ngorongoro Crater Tour – Return to Arusha
Early game drive at Ngorongoro craterPicnic lunchARUSHA FARM HOUSE - Day 7
Departure – Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport
After breakfast, enjoy your final morning in Arusha before your private transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport…
Ways to Customize This Trip
- Adjust the balance of safari, beach time and optional Zanzibar activities
- Upgrade accommodation and add private activities or extra safari nights
Where you go
Route
- Day 1 Arusha City
- Day 2 Ngorongoro Crater
- Days 3–4 Serengeti National Park
- Day 5 Ngorongoro Crater
- Day 6 Arusha City
Day by Day
7 daysHere is how the days run. We can adjust the route around your dates and the pace you want.
- Arusha City
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Serengeti National Park
Day 1 Arusha City Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) – Transfer to Arusha ARUSHA FARM HOUSE
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be welcomed by your private driver and transferred to your hotel in Arusha.
Depending on your arrival time, you can relax at the hotel, explore Arusha town, or prepare for your safari adventure starting the following morning.
- Main stop Arusha City
- Accommodation ARUSHA FARM HOUSE
- Activities Transfer to hotel, Relaxing at your hotel
Accommodation - ARUSHA FARM HOUSE
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ARUSHA FARM HOUSE
Hotel / Mid-range / Arusha City
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Day 2 Ngorongoro Crater Arusha – Tarangire National Park Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Kankari Lodge
After breakfast, depart Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and scenic landscapes along the Tarangire River.
Enjoy a full-day game drive searching for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and many bird species.
In the late afternoon, continue toward Karatu, located near the Ngorongoro Highlands.
- Main stop Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation Kankari Lodge
- Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Activities Tarangire National Park safari Scenic game drives, Picnic lunch
Accommodation - Kankari Lodge
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Kankari Lodge
Safari lodge / Mid-range / Ngorongoro Crater
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Day 3 Serengeti National Park Karatu – Serengeti National Park (Central Serengeti) Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Dove Serengeti Camp
After breakfast, drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area toward the endless plains of Serengeti.
Enjoy game viewing en route as you enter Serengeti National Park. The Serengeti is famous for its incredible wildlife density, including lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, giraffes, and large herds of wildebeest and zebras.
Arrive at your lodge/camp in the afternoon and enjoy an evening relaxation.
- Main stop Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation Dove Serengeti Camp
- Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Activities Transit game drive, Picnic lunch, Serengeti afternoon game drive
Accommodation - Dove Serengeti Camp
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Dove Serengeti Camp
Tented camp / Luxury / Serengeti National Park
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Day 4 Serengeti National Park Full-Day Serengeti National Park Game Drive Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Dove Serengeti Camp
Today is dedicated entirely to exploring Serengeti’s spectacular wildlife areas.
Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives searching for predators and experiencing the beauty of the Serengeti ecosystem.
Depending on the season, you may witness different wildlife movements:
Wildebeest migration (seasonal)
Predator activity
Large herbivore herds
Scenic savannah landscapes
Overnight: Central Serengeti
- Main stop Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation Dove Serengeti Camp
- Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Activities Serengeti game drive, Picnic lunch
Accommodation - Dove Serengeti Camp
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Dove Serengeti Camp
Tented camp / Luxury / Serengeti National Park
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Day 5 Ngorongoro Crater Serengeti – Ngorongoro Highlands Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Kankari Lodge
Enjoy a final morning game drive in Serengeti before departing toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
The journey offers beautiful views of the highlands and opportunities for additional wildlife sightings along the way.
Arrive at your lodge near the crater rim or Karatu area for relaxation before your crater adventure.
- Main stop Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation Kankari Lodge
- Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Activities Transit game drive, Picnic lunch, Serengeti game drive
Accommodation - Kankari Lodge
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Kankari Lodge
Safari lodge / Mid-range / Ngorongoro Crater
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Day 6 Arusha City Ngorongoro Crater Tour – Return to Arusha Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner ARUSHA FARM HOUSE
After breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a spectacular half-day game drive.
The crater is one of Africa’s most unique wildlife areas and offers excellent chances to see:
Lions
Elephants
Buffalo
Hippos
Zebras
Flamingos
Black rhinos (with luck)
After the crater tour, drive back to Arusha.
- Main stop Arusha City
- Accommodation ARUSHA FARM HOUSE
- Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Activities Early game drive at Ngorongoro crater, Picnic lunch
Accommodation - ARUSHA FARM HOUSE
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ARUSHA FARM HOUSE
Hotel / Mid-range / Arusha City
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Day 7 Departure – Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast, enjoy your final morning in Arusha before your private transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight.
If your flight is later in the day, optional activities can be arranged, such as:
Arusha city tour
Cultural experiences
Coffee plantation visit
Maasai market visit
- Main stop Departure – Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport
- Meals Breakfast, Lunch
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Accommodation
Where you stay on this trip. We can move the comfort level up or down when we plan your dates.
Tour Rates
This is the starting price for this trip. Your final quote is confirmed once we check your dates and availability.
Standard Season
Solo On request
2 people From $3,175 per person
3 people From $2,747 per person
4 people From $2,571 per person
5 people From $2,435 per person
Lowest price 6 people From $2,344 per person
7+ people On request
Prices are per person in USD and based on shared double/twin accommodation unless stated otherwise. Final pricing depends on travel dates, lodge availability, group size and route adjustments.
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