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7-Day Tanzania Ultimate Safari Adventure: Tarangire, Natron, Serengeti & Ngorongoro

7-Day Tanzania Ultimate Safari Adventure: Tarangire, Natron, Serengeti & Ngorongoro

Safari Overview

This 7-day Tanzania safari takes you through some of the most spectacular destinations in the Northern Circuit. Explore the wildlife-rich plains of Tarangire and experience the unique beauty of Lake Manyara. Discover the traditions and daily life of the local community during a cultural tour in Mto wa Mbu. Continue to the dramatic landscapes of Lake Natron before heading to the world-famous Serengeti National Park. Conclude your adventure with an unforgettable game drive in the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, creating memories of Tanzania's wildlife, culture and natural beauty.
7-Day Tanzania Ultimate Safari Adventure: Tarangire, Natron, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Route

Day to day description

Arrival pre safari

Today you arrive directly to Kilimanjaro International Airport (time and flight to be confirmed) and will be transferred to your pre-safari lodge in Arusha.

Approximate driving time: 1.5 hours to lodge
Accommodation: Sanna Boutique Hotel
Meals included: Dinner

Day 1 Arusha – Tarangire National Park – Mto wa Mbu

After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel in Arusha and transferred to Tarangire National Park for a full-day game drive. The park is famous for its large elephant herds, magnificent baobab trees and diverse wildlife. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park before continuing your afternoon game drive, with opportunities to see lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes and many species of birds. In the late afternoon, exit the park and drive to Mto wa Mbu for dinner and overnight.

Approximate driving time: 2.5 hours to Tarangire National Park
Accommodation: Kirururmu Manyara Lodge
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Day 2 Lake Manyara Canopy Walk – Mto wa Mbu Cultural Experience – Karatu

After breakfast, head to Lake Manyara for an exciting canopy walk, offering a unique perspective of the forest and surrounding landscape. After the canopy experience, continue to Mto wa Mbu for a cultural tour. Explore the local village, visit farms and artisan workshops, and learn about the traditions and daily life of the community. Enjoy a local lunch before continuing to Karatu in the afternoon. Check into your lodge, relax and enjoy dinner.

Approximate driving time: 2.5 hours to Tarangire National Park
Accommodation: Marera Lodge
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Day 3 Karatu – Lake Natron

After breakfast, depart Karatu and travel toward the remote and spectacular Lake Natron. The journey takes you through scenic landscapes, Maasai villages and the dramatic Great Rift Valley. Upon arrival, enjoy a guided walk around the lake and take in the extraordinary scenery. Depending on the season and conditions, you may also see large numbers of flamingos around the lake. Later, return to your lodge or camp for dinner and relaxation.

Approximate driving time: 2.5 hours to Tarangire National Park
Accommodation: Maasai Girraffe Eco-lodge
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Day 4 Lake Natron – Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, depart Lake Natron and drive toward Serengeti National Park. This is a longer transfer, with the Lake Natron–Central Serengeti journey commonly estimated at around 5½–6 hours, depending on the exact route and accommodation location. As you approach Serengeti, begin enjoying an en-route game drive, watching for zebras, wildebeest, giraffes, antelopes and predators. Continue toward your camp or lodge, arriving in the late afternoon or evening. Enjoy dinner and relax after the day's journey.

Approximate driving time: 2.5 hours to Tarangire National Park
Accommodation: 
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch & dinner

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Midrange Safari

Includes

  • Meals & accommodation
  • Snacks & soft drinks
  • Transfer fee
  • 4x4 Land cruiser with pop up roof
  • Government taxes & VAT
  • All National Park conservation, park entry, camping, activity or concession fees as applicable 
  • Experienced English-speaking safari guide.
  • 1 first aid kit per vehicle - In vehicle sanitizer, charging ports (Type G socket)

Excludes

  • International flights
  • Alcohol
  • Laundry & shopping expenses
  • Optional activities expenses
  • Extra excursion not listed in itinerary
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