Day 1: Arusha / Moshi to Arusha National Park
Your Tanzania tour begins with a warm welcome from your safari guide, who picks you up from Kilimanjaro Airport or your hotel in Arusha/Moshi. After a short drive, you’ll arrive at Arusha National Park, nestled at the base of Mount Meru. Here, enjoy a guided walking safari and a game drive, offering the chance to spot giraffes, zebras, antelopes, buffalo, and even flamingos around the Momella Lakes. The park’s forested areas are also home to monkeys, baboons, and an impressive variety of bird species. For those seeking adventure, Mount Meru hiking safaris can also be arranged. Dinner and overnight will be at Farm of Dreams Lodge.
Accommodation: Farm of Dreams Lodge
Day 2: Transfer to Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast, continue your Tanzania safari tour with a transfer to Lake Manyara National Park. Famous for its tree-climbing lions and large flocks of pink flamingos, the park is a true gem. As you drive along the lake’s edge, you’ll see elephants moving through the woodlands, buffalo grazing in the savannah, and hippos wallowing in the lake. Bird enthusiasts will delight in spotting pelicans, storks, and over 400 other species. The combination of dense forests, open grasslands, and soda lake shores make Lake Manyara one of the most scenic stops on any Tanzania tour. Dinner and overnight at Farm of Dreams Lodge.
Accommodation: Farm of Dreams Lodge
Day 3: Lake Manyara to Serengeti National Park (Central Serengeti)
On day three, leave Lake Manyara behind and journey through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area towards the Serengeti. Along the way, stop at Olduvai Gorge, the famous archaeological site where Dr. Louis and Mary Leakey discovered fossils of early humans. By midday, you’ll arrive at the legendary Serengeti National Park, the highlight of most Tanzania tours. The Seronera region, known as the heart of the Serengeti, offers some of the best wildlife viewing year-round. Lions, cheetahs, elephants, and wildebeest roam across the plains, and crocodiles lurk in rivers. After lunch and an afternoon game drive, head to Tanzania Bush Camp for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Tanzania Bush Camp
Day 4: Full Day in Serengeti National Park
Day four is dedicated to a full-day game drive in the Serengeti, one of the world’s most famous safari destinations. Begin with a morning drive when predators like lions, leopards, and cheetahs are most active. Traverse the vast savannahs dotted with acacia trees, spotting giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and elephants. At midday, enjoy a picnic lunch in the park before continuing with an afternoon drive to capture different animal behaviors. Witness the breathtaking scenery of the endless plains that make Serengeti the crown jewel of Tanzania tours. Return in the evening for dinner and overnight at Tanzania Bush Camp.
Accommodation: Tanzania Bush Camp
Day 5: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive in Serengeti before transferring to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Stop at Olduvai Gorge en route, then descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for an afternoon safari. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of the best places in Tanzania to see the Big Five. Spot lions lazing in the grass, elephants with long tusks, endangered black rhinos, and hippos in freshwater pools. Hyenas and cheetahs also thrive here, making the crater floor one of the most wildlife-rich places on Earth. Dinner and overnight will be at Ngorongoro Lodge.
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Lodge
Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater to Tarangire National Park
Your Tanzania tour continues with a half-day adventure inside Ngorongoro Crater, where you’ll explore its wetlands, open grasslands, and forests. After your morning safari and picnic lunch, exit the crater and drive towards Tarangire National Park. Known as the “Park of Giants,” Tarangire is home to enormous baobab trees and one of Tanzania’s largest elephant populations. Wildlife such as zebras, wildebeest, hartebeest, gazelles, and oryx also roam the park, while predators like lions and leopards lurk nearby. Dinner and overnight will be at Farm of Dreams Lodge.
Accommodation: Farm of Dreams Lodge
Day 7: Tarangire National Park to Arusha / Moshi
On the final day of your 7 Days Tanzania tour, wake up early for a sunrise game drive in Tarangire. This is the best time to spot lions on the move, elephants grazing in herds, and countless bird species along the Tarangire River. After breakfast, check out of your lodge and begin the return journey to Arusha or Moshi. Depending on your schedule, you may stop at craft markets to shop for souvenirs and interact with local artisans before being dropped off at Kilimanjaro International Airport or your hotel.
