Tanzania, East Africa
7 Day Tanzania Safari Tour Serengeti & Ngorongoro
L.Manyara, Tarangire, Ngorongoro, & Serengeti Experience
- Big Five Encounters
- Expert Local Guides
- Private 4x4 Safari
The Experience
7 Day Tanzania Safari Tour Serengeti & Ngorongoro
The 7-Day Tanzania Safari Tour: Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater is a premium expedition designed to witness the world’s most spectacular wildlife wonders across East Africa’s premier ecosystems. This high-impact itinerary is not just a safari; it is a front-row seat to the dramatic theatre of nature, carefully timed to showcase the region’s unmatched biodiversity. By exploring the legendary plains of the Serengeti and descending into the ancient volcanic caldera of the Ngorongoro Crater, this tour ensures you are positioned exactly where abundant wildlife and apex predators thrive, providing unparalleled opportunities for wildlife photography and unforgettable big game encounters.
Route Overview
The Northern Circuit
7 Day Tanzania Safari Tour Serengeti & Ngorongoro 🇹🇿
START
Kilimanjaro Int. Airport (Day 1)
DAY 2
Lake Manyara National Park
DAY 3
Central Serengeti
DAY 4
Northern Serengeti
DAY 5
Central Serengeti
DAY 6
Ngorongoro Crater
DAY 7
Tarangire National Park
END
Return to JRO (Day 7)
Detailed Itinerary
Day by Day Journey
Day 1: Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
Your 7 Day Tanzania Safari Tour Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater begins the moment you touch down at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). After clearing customs and immigration, you will be met by a Safari Peak representative at the arrivals hall for a private, comfortable transfer to your hotel in Arusha, the “Safari Capital” of Tanzania.
This 50-kilometer journey offers your first glimpse of the lush landscapes at the base of Mount Meru. Upon arrival at your lodge, you will receive a comprehensive safari briefing, where your expert guide will map out your route through the Northern Circuit’s most iconic ecosystems and prepare you for the adventure ahead. The rest of the day is yours to relax, acclimate to the East African rhythm, and enjoy an overnight stay in the temperate city of Arusha before heading into the bush tomorrow morning.
Accommodation — Night 1
Mid-Range
Moivaro Coffee Plantation Lodge
Arusha, Tanzania
Luxury
Lake Duluti Lodge
Arusha, Tanzania
High-End
Gran Meliá Arusha
Arusha, Tanzania
Day 2: Lake Manyara National Park
After an early breakfast in Arusha, you will depart for Lake Manyara National Park, a scenic gem famously described by Ernest Hemingway as the loveliest he had seen in Africa. Nestled at the base of the dramatic 600-meter-high Rift Valley escarpment, the park offers a unique groundwater forest ecosystem that serves as an introduction to your 7 Day Tanzania Safari Tour Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater.
During your game drive, you will encounter massive troops of baboons, blue monkeys, and the park’s legendary tree-climbing lions. The alkaline waters of the lake are often blanketed in a “pink haze” from thousands of migratory flamingos, while the marshlands provide a sanctuary for hippos and over 400 species of birds. This diverse stopover provides a rich contrast to the vast plains ahead, ending with a scenic drive to the highlands for dinner and an overnight stay in preparation for the Serengeti.
Accommodation — Night 2
Mid-Range
Mvuli Mountain Lodge Ngorongoro
Karatu, Tanzania
Luxury
Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge
Karatu, Tanzania
High-End
Kitela Lodge
Karatu, Tanzania
Day 3: Central Serengeti National Park
On day three and five of your 7 Day Tanzania Safari Tour Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater, you dive deep into the world-famous Seronera Valley in the Central Serengeti. This region is the ultimate year-round wildlife hub, but during the migration, it transforms into a massive transit corridor for over 1.5 million wildebeest and hundreds of thousands of zebras.
Because the Seronera River provides a permanent water source, you will witness high concentrations of predator-prey interactions, as the Serengeti’s “Big Cats”—lions, leopards, and cheetahs—patiently track the moving herds across the open savannah. Your full-day game drive is designed to provide a front-row seat to this survival drama, moving through the kopjes (granite outcrops) where lions often lounge and leopards scan the plains from acacia branches.
Accommodation — Night 3
Mid-Range
Suenos de Africa Camps
Serengeti, Tanzania
Luxury
Nakupenda Serengeti Luxury Camps
Serengeti, Tanzania
High-End
Meliá Serengeti Lodge
Serengeti, Tanzania
Day 4: Northern Serengeti National Park
On day four of your 7 Day Tanzania Safari Tour Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater, you journey toward the remote and scenic northern plains of the Serengeti. This captivating region offers a striking contrast to the flat southern plains, featuring rolling hills, dramatic kopjes, and broken terrain perfect for wildlife tracking. Your expertly guided game drive explores these northern wildlife corridors, where massive seasonal herds push forward in search of fresh pastures. Between tracking the great herds, you will encounter resident prides of lions basking on granite rocks, leopards draped in acacia trees, and diverse wildlife across the valleys, making this one of the most action-packed days of your luxury safari.
Accommodation — Night 4
Mid-Range
Suenos de Africa Camps
Serengeti, Tanzania
Luxury
Nakupenda Serengeti Luxury Camps
Serengeti, Tanzania
High-End
Meliá Serengeti Lodge
Serengeti, Tanzania
Day 5: Northern Serengeti to Central Serengeti – Tracking the Big Five
After an early breakfast overlooking the sweeping northern plains, you begin your journey south from Kogatende back toward the Seronera Valley as part of your premium 7 Day Tanzania Safari Tour Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater.
This drive is much more than a transfer; it is an extended game-viewing opportunity through the heart of the park. As you transition from the hilly, broken terrain of the north to the iconic endless grasslands of the Central Serengeti, your focus shifts toward tracking the Big Five. You will traverse the Lobo Valley, a hidden gem known for its colossal big cat populations, where lions and leopards often retreat to the shade of granite kopjes or ancient acacia trees. By afternoon, you will arrive back in the vibrant Seronera River region, where the permanent water sources ensure year-round sightings of elephants, buffalos, and the elusive black rhino, completing your “Full House” safari experience.
Accommodation — Night 5
Mid-Range
Suenos de Africa Camps
Serengeti, Tanzania
Luxury
Nakupenda Serengeti Luxury Camps
Serengeti, Tanzania
High-End
Meliá Serengeti Lodge
Serengeti, Tanzania
Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater
On the penultimate day of your 7 Day Tanzania Safari Tour Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater, you will descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater—a magnificent UNESCO World Heritage site and the world’s largest inactive volcanic caldera. Often referred to as the “Garden of Eden,” this self-contained ecosystem offers a dense concentration of over 25,000 large mammals, providing the absolute best opportunity in East Africa to witness the Big Five, including the rare, critically endangered black rhino, within a single day.
As you explore the diverse landscapes from the lush Lerai Forest to the alkaline shores of Lake Magadi, you will encounter massive bull elephants, prides of crater lions, and vast pods of hippos at the Ngoitoktok Springs picnic site. This immersive game drive within the towering walls of the caldera serves as a breathtaking grand finale to your luxury wildlife adventure, offering unparalleled photography opportunities before you ascend to the highland town of Karatu for a restful evening overlooking the lush coffee plantations.
Accommodation — Night 6
Mid-Range
Mvuli Mountain Lodge Ngorongoro
Karatu, Tanzania
Luxury
Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge
Karatu, Tanzania
High-End
Kitela Lodge
Karatu, Tanzania
Day 7: Tarangire – Arusha – Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
- End of Safari — Return to Arusha
- Drop-off at your Arusha hotel
- Airport transfers available on request
- Estimated arrival: 17:00 – 19:00
No overnight on Day 7. This itinerary concludes with a return to Arusha. If you’d prefer to spend a night at the crater rim, enquire about an upgrade.
What's Covered
Included & Excluded
Included
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle
- Professional licensed guide
- All park & conservation fees
- Accommodation (selected tier)
- All meals (full board)
- Drinking water throughout
Excluded
- International flights
- Tanzania visa fees
- Tips & gratuities
- Personal expenses & laundry
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Price Per Person
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| Group Size | Mid-Range | Luxury | High-End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 People | $3,130 | $4,218 | On Request |
| 4 People | $2,570 | $3,500 | On Request |
| 6 People | $2,385 | $3,250 | On Request |
* Prices are per person and may vary by season. Contact us for custom quotes.
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