7-Day Northern Tanzania Safari – Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire & Lake Eyasi

Welcome to Tanzania! Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, your friendly Pita Safaris driver-guide will greet you with a warm smile and cheerful karibu sana—“you’re very welcome.” Enjoy a scenic transfer to Arusha, passing coffee estates, banana groves, and traditional villages.

Check into Kibo Palace Hotel, a midrange Arusha lodge featuring ensuite rooms, a swimming pool, and lush gardens. Depending on arrival time, relax with a drink, lounge by the pool, or explore Arusha’s colorful craft markets. In the evening, savor a welcome dinner blending Swahili-inspired flavors with international cuisine.

Travel Tip: Arriving early? Visit Arusha’s Maasai Market or sip fresh-roasted Tanzanian coffee.
- Rest well—the adventure begins tomorrow.

Distance: ~55 km | Drive Time: ~1 hour

After breakfast, drive south to Tarangire National Park, famous for its ancient baobabs and vast elephant herds. This quieter gem of the northern circuit offers uncrowded Tanzania safari game drives, where you may encounter lions, zebras, giraffes, and over 500 bird species.

Enjoy a picnic lunch beneath an acacia tree before continuing along the wildlife-rich Tarangire River, a magnet for animals during the dry season. In the evening, arrive at Lake Burunge Tented Lodge, offering sweeping lake views and magical bushland sunsets. Dinner is served under a canopy of stars.

Safari Snapshot: Golden hour in Tarangire is ideal for photographing elephants against baobabs.
- Discover Tanzania’s elephant kingdom with Pita Safaris.

Distance: ~120 km | Drive Time: 2.5–3 hours

Today, journey to the legendary Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa’s most famous wildlife havens. Descend 600 meters into the caldera, home to nearly 25,000 animals, including endangered black rhinos, elephants, lions, and hippos.

Enjoy a picnic lunch by the hippo pool, then ascend to the crater rim. Overnight at Ang’ata Ngorongoro Camp, nestled in the misty highlands, where forest sounds surround your evening under canvas.

Did You Know? Ngorongoro is one of the few places where you might see all Big Five in a single day.
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Distance: ~180 km | Drive Time: ~4.5 hours

After breakfast, cross the Ngorongoro Highlands and enter the iconic Serengeti National Park through Naabi Hill Gate. En route game drives through the Seronera Valley reveal lions, cheetahs, elephants, and endless plains teeming with wildlife.

By evening, settle into Serengeti Heritage Camp, a midrange tented safari camp blending comfort and authentic bush ambiance. After a refreshing shower, enjoy dinner under a starlit sky as the Serengeti’s night sounds surround you.

Safari Moment: Nothing compares to a Serengeti sunset with a drink in hand.
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Distance: ~145 km | Drive Time: ~4.5 hours (with game drives)

Rise early for a sunrise Serengeti game drive, the best time to see predators in action. Return for breakfast at camp—or enjoy a bush breakfast beneath an acacia tree.

Spend the day exploring the Serengeti’s kopjes, rivers, and open plains, alive with giraffes, buffalo, elephants, and, seasonally, the Great Wildebeest Migration. Picnic lunch keeps you close to the action. In the evening, return to camp for fireside stories under a dazzling sky.

Photography Tip: Early morning and late afternoon light create golden tones perfect for wildlife portraits.
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After breakfast, bid farewell to the Serengeti and journey toward Lake Eyasi, nestled beneath the Rift Valley escarpment. This afternoon, meet the Datoga people, skilled blacksmiths who forge tools with ancient methods and share pastoral traditions.

Stay at Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge, where serene rooms overlook the valley. Enjoy dinner and a quiet evening in this unique cultural destination.

Cultural Highlight: The Datoga are master blacksmiths, crafting tools from scrap metal using techniques passed down for centuries.
- Add authentic culture to your Tanzania safari with Pita Safaris.

Rise early for a once-in-a-lifetime encounter with the Hadzabe hunter-gatherers, one of East Africa’s last remaining tribes living in harmony with nature. Join them on a short hunt, practice traditional archery, and learn their fascinating click-based language.

After breakfast, return to Arusha, stopping for lunch en route, before transferring to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your evening flight—or extend your stay in Arusha.

🌟 Safari Reflection: From Tarangire’s elephants to Serengeti’s predators, Ngorongoro’s Big Five, and the Hadzabe’s timeless traditions—this journey combines wildlife, landscapes, and culture into one unforgettable Tanzania safari.
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: None (Optional Arusha extension)
Distance: ~220 km | Drive Time: ~5 hours