7-Day Northern Tanzania Safari – Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara & Tarangire Lodge Tour

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA), where your friendly Pita Safaris driver-guide will greet you with a warm karibu sana. Transfer to Arusha, the safari capital of Northern Tanzania, set against Mount Meru’s backdrop.

Check in at Kibo Palace Hotel, a midrange lodge with modern rooms, lush gardens, and a pool. Depending on arrival, relax with a refreshing drink, stroll through local craft markets, or unwind before your welcome dinner featuring Swahili and international cuisine.

Travel Tip: Arriving early? Explore Arusha’s hidden art galleries or enjoy Tanzania’s world-class Arabica coffee.
- Your Tanzania safari adventure begins tomorrow—rest well for the days ahead.

Distance: ~55 km | ~1 hour drive

After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its tree-climbing lions, flamingos, and diverse ecosystems along the Great Rift Valley escarpment.

Enjoy a full game drive, spotting elephants, giraffes, hippos, buffalo, and over 400 bird species. Picnic lunch in the park before heading to your lodge.

Evening at Kirurumu Manyara Lodge, with panoramic Rift Valley views.

Safari Highlight: Flamingos painting the lake pink with dramatic escarpment backdrops.
- Want to see Tanzania’s famous tree-climbing lions? Manyara is the place.

Distance: ~120 km | ~2.5 hours drive

Today you journey into Serengeti National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the best safari destinations in Africa.

Stop at the Ngorongoro Crater viewpoint for breathtaking panoramas before continuing into Seronera, known for its predator-rich landscapes.

Picnic lunch en route, followed by your first Serengeti game drive—expect lions, cheetahs, elephants, and possibly the great wildebeest migration (seasonal).

Stay at Serengeti Heritage Camp, a classic midrange tented camp with ensuite facilities and starlit dining.

Safari Moment: Sundowner views across golden plains followed by a campfire evening.
- Dreaming of a Serengeti safari? Book this midrange adventure with Pita Safaris today.

Distance: ~250 km | ~5–6 hours drive

Start early with a sunrise safari, prime time for predator activity. Serengeti offers unparalleled chances to spot lions, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, buffalo, and elephants.

Choose a full-day safari with picnic lunch in the bush or split into morning and afternoon drives.

Optional: Experience a Serengeti hot air balloon safari, ending with champagne breakfast in the wilderness.

Photography Tip: Sunrise and sunset hours deliver dramatic wildlife shots against the Serengeti skies.
- Track Serengeti’s predators up close—Pita Safaris ensures you don’t miss the action.

Final sunrise safari in Serengeti before driving east toward Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Check into Ang’ata Ngorongoro Camp, perched on the crater rim with spectacular views. Relax with tea, a short walk, or simply enjoy the panoramic landscapes before dinner.

Did You Know? Ngorongoro Crater is the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera, home to over 25,000 animals.
- Tomorrow, descend into Africa’s Eden for an unforgettable safari.

Distance: ~180 km | ~4–5 hours drive

Descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater, often called the “Eighth Wonder of the World.” Its rich ecosystem hosts lions, elephants, hippos, flamingos, and rare black rhinos.

After a picnic lunch near a hippo pool, continue to Tarangire National Park, renowned for its massive baobab trees and elephant herds. Overnight at Lake Burunge Tented Lodge, overlooking the lake and park.

Safari Tip: Tarangire is a paradise for birdwatchers, with over 500 bird species recorded.
- Elephants at sunset with baobabs in silhouette? Tarangire delivers.

Distance: ~150 km | ~3–4 hours drive

Morning safari in Tarangire, spotting lions, leopards, giraffes, and cheetahs among baobabs and acacias. Depending on the season, witness migrating herds of wildebeest and zebras.

Enjoy picnic lunch in the park before returning to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure. Optional Arusha stay or Zanzibar beach holiday extensions available.

Safari Reflection: In just 7 days, you’ve experienced Tanzania’s most iconic parks—Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire, and Lake Manyara.
- Book with Pita Safaris for a trusted, midrange Tanzania lodge safari crafted by experts.

Distance: ~290 km | ~6–7 hours drive