7 Days Tanzania Highlights Safari

This amazing safari hits a great deal of the highlights of Tanzania's parks, including a few days in the world-famous Serengeti.

Price from: $0000

Tour Summary

Safari Type: Private Tanzania safari
Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights
Min. Group Size: 2 Travelers
Max. Group Size: 7 Travelers
Starts & Ends in: Arusha, Tanzania
Transport: 4X4 Safari Vehicle
Start: Arusha at 8 A.M
End: Arusha at 3 PM

Wildlife Experience

Big 5, Elephants, Prolific Birdlife, Leopards, Lions, Wildebeest, Rhinos, Buffalos, Cheetahs, Zebras, Giraffes, Crocodiles, Hippos, Hyrax, Warthogs, Gazelles, Impalas, Waterbucks, Hyenas, Heartbeats

Seasons

High Season: (2nd January – 31st March, 1st November – 22nd December)

Peak Season: (1st July – 31st October, 23rd December – 1st January)

Low Season: (1st April – 30th June)

7 Days Tanzania Highlights Safari | Full Safari Itinerary

Day 1 | Arrival Arusha - Ngorongoro


Pick up from Kilimanjaro International Airport or at the border town of Namanga and transfer to Arusha Hotel for lunch then in the afternoon proceed to the renowned Ngorongoro Crater rim, the largest intact caldera in the world. Rest of the day at leisure. Dinner and overnight at the camp/lodge

Day 2 | Ngorongoro Crater


After breakfast descend into the crater floor for a full day with picnic lunch at the beautiful hippo pool. The Ngorongoro Crater is the world’s largest volcanic caldera with a massive floor of about 260 sq kms with a depth of over 2000 feet, full of grassland, forest and swamp. The permanent water of the crater floor supports a resident population of more than 25,000 large mammals which includes wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, eland, warthog, baboons, wallowing hippo, waterbuck, African elephants, lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs and the ever-elusive leopard… even the rare black rhino finds shelter here. Dinner and overnight at the camp/lodge

Day 3 | Serengeti


After breakfast we will depart Ngorongoro Crater with lunch boxes to Serengeti National Park via Olduvai Gorge, the site of Leakey’s famous discovery of fossils for human and animal ancestors dating back to almost two million years. Afternoon game drive in the endless plains of Serengeti with a big chance to see the big cats in the world (cheetahs, lions, leopards, etc), elephants, the great herds of wildebeest, zebras. Dinner and overnight at the camp/lodge.

Day 4 | Serengeti


Today you will wake up with sights, sounds and smells of Africa all around you, and ahead is a full day of adventure in the world’s most famous national park. After breakfast, we start today with the morning section of our game drive in Serengeti National Park, marveling at the stunning scenery, ever changing light and always entertaining wildlife. After our picnic lunch, we set off again, searching for wildlife in this awe-inspiring park. Dinner and overnight at the camp/lodge

Day 5 | Lake Manyara


After breakfast, with en-route game drives you will leave the plains of the Serengeti National Park and travel to Lake Manyara National Park for afternoon game drive exploring the stunning landscape of the park, looking for wildlife on the plains, in the acacia woodlands and by the shores of the shallow alkaline lake. Lake Manyara National Park is a bird watcher’s paradise where over 400 species of birds recorded here, including flamingo, pelican, sacred ibis, grebe and stork. Manyara is also known for its numerous troops of baboons and blue monkeys buffalo, elephant, giraffe, impala, hippo, large variety of smaller animals, and of course: the very elusive tree-climbing lions. Dinner and overnight at the camp/lodge

Day 6 | Tarangire


After breakfast we will depart Lake Manyara National Park to Tarangire National Park for a full day game drive with picnic lunches. Tarangire National Park is Tanzania’s third largest National park is known for its majestic baobab trees that dot the landscape, dwarfing the animals that feed beneath them. Animals concentrate along the Tarangire River, which provides the only permanent water supply in the area. The park is famous for some of the largest herds of elephants in Africa. Here you may see lion, leopard, cheetah, lesser kudu, buffalo, Oryx, eland, giraffe and zebra. Dinner and overnight at the camp/lodge

Day 7 | Departure - Kilimanjaro Airport


After breakfast drive back to Arusha for hot lunch and then you will be transferred to the Airport for your flight.

7 Days Tanzania Highlights Safari
Tour Inclusions

  • Kilimanjaro Airport pick up/ drop off
  • 1 Night accommodation in Arusha before safari
  • Transport in a 4×4 Land Cruiser Jeep with pop up roof for game viewing
  • Full board accommodation while on safari
  • Stay in your preferred Budget/Midrange/Luxury tented camps/lodges
  • All park fees and government taxes
  • Crater fees
  • Unlimited mileage on game viewing drives
  • All game drives as specified in the itinerary
  • One liter of mineral drinking water in a day while on safari only
  • Services of a professional English speaking guide-driver
  • Government taxes and local levies
  • The flying doctors medical, emergency and rescue cover

7 Days Tanzania Highlights Safari
Tour Exclusions

  • International flights
  • Tips and gratuities to hotel, lodges, camp staff and driver- guide(s). Budget approx. $ 2.00 – $ 4.00 per person per day for lodge and hotel staff, $ 1.00 per bag for porters and $ 10 per person per day for driver-guides. For hotels/lodges/tented camps, please do not tip individual staff members, but instead use the ‘Tip Box’, which you should find at the reception of your accommodation.
  • Optional Hot-air balloon safari (Per Adult - US$ 599, Per Child - US$ 545)
  • International departure taxes.
  • Easter and Christmas holiday Supplements
  • The cost of obtaining visas
  • Travel and medical insurance
  • Day room use to relax and freshen up before your return flight
  • Bush activities, bush meals and drinks, premium drinks
  • All expenses of personal nature (e.g. telephone, drinks, laundry, optional activities, souvenirs etc.)
  • Optional Masai village visit - arrange with your safari driver guide $ 20 per person
  • Drinks and any other item not specified above.

  • This safari tour departs daily-you may set and book according to your own scheduled safari dates
  • Indicated driving time between national parks / places are estimates and may vary due to prevailing road conditions, weather and traffic density
  • Safari tour price is indicated in US$ -you may also request estimates in other currencies.
  • If you are not keen on driving safari, you can opt for a flying option so that you can minimize on driving time (extra cost)
  • This safari tour is private for your party and in own safari van and dedicated tour driver/ guide- (for both road travel & game viewing drives)
  • You are free to choose your specific camp/lodge in Camping, Budget, Midrange, luxury accommodation options provided - (this is subject to availability). We may have to reroute the itinerary or accommodate in similar lodges in case of non-availability.
  • This amazing Kenya safari can also include a hot air balloon safari in Masai Mara (extra cost).
  • Government taxes or park fees may be changed without prior notice. This is beyond our control and any increase levied will be passed to you.

This safari package can be tailored around the below mentioned accommodation options depending on your budget and travel preferences. Our experienced tour consultants will assist provide various pricing options to aid you make an informed choice.


////////////// Ngorongoro ////////////////////////////////

Budget - Ngorongoro Rhino Lodge

Midrange - Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge / Ang’ata Ngorongoro Tented Camp / Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge

Luxury - Ngorongoro Serena Lodge / Sanctuary Ngorongoro Camp


////////////// Serengeti ////////////////////////////////

Budget - Thorn Tree Tented Camp

Midrange - Serengeti Sopa Lodge / Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Camp

Luxury - Serengeti Serena lodge / Ole Serai Luxury Tented Camp / Kubu Kubu Tented Camp/lodge


////////////// Lake Manyara////////////////////////////////

Budget - Manyara Wildlife Safari Camp

Midrange - Manyara Wildlife Hotel / Kirurumu Tented Lodge

Luxury - Manyara Serena Lodge / Escarpment Luxury Lodge / Kilima Kimoja Lodge


////////////// Tarangire////////////////////////////////

Budget - Sangaiwe Tented Camp / Osupuko Tarangire Lodge / Burunge Tented Camp

Midrange - Tarangire Ang'ata Tented Camp / Maramboi Tented Camp

Luxury - Tarangire Sopa Lodge