7 Days-Classic Northern Tanzania Safari

Begin your safari with a scenic drive from Arusha to the Tarangire area. Known for its giant baobab trees and elephant herds, Tarangire is a great introduction to Tanzania's wild side. Arrive at the lodge in time for lunch and enjoy an afternoon at leisure.

• Activities:
  • Road transfer from Arusha to Tarangire area
  • Lunch and relaxation at the lodge
  • Optional short nature walk or cultural visit
• Distance/Time: ~2.5–3 hours drive
• Meals: Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation: Sangaiwe Tented Lodge (alternatives: Maramboi / Osupuko / Whistling Thorn)

Spend the day exploring Tarangire National Park. Search for elephants, lions, and migratory birds along the Tarangire River. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park or return to the lodge for a hot meal. Return for a restful evening at the camp.

• Activities:
  • Full-day game drive in Tarangire
  • Picnic or lodge lunch
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation: Sangaiwe Tented Lodge (alternatives: Maramboi / Osupuko / Whistling Thorn)

After breakfast, head to the village of Mto wa Mbu or Karatu for a cultural immersion. Participate in traditional activities, local farming, or banana beer tasting. Savor a local lunch before continuing to your lodge in Karatu for dinner and overnight.

• Activities:
  • Cultural tour or activities in Mto wa Mbu
  • Traditional Tanzanian lunch
  • Transfer to Karatu for the night
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation: Bougainvillea Lodge (alternative: Eileen’s Trees Inn)

After breakfast, drive through the Ngorongoro highlands toward Serengeti National Park. Witness the transformation of landscapes from green hills to golden savannah. Enjoy a picnic lunch en route and an afternoon game drive as you enter the heart of the Serengeti.

• Activities:
  • Scenic drive through Ngorongoro to Serengeti
  • Picnic lunch
  • Afternoon game drive
• Distance/Time: ~5–6 hours with stops
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation: Acacia Tented Camp (alternative: Osupuko Tented Camp)

Dedicate the entire day to wildlife tracking across different areas of the Serengeti. Follow the path of the Great Migration or search for elusive predators around the kopjes. Take a picnic lunch for flexibility and cover more ground.

• Activities:
  • Sunrise game drive
  • Full-day safari with picnic lunch
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation: Acacia Tented Camp (alternative: Osupuko Tented Camp)

Begin your morning with a final game drive in the Serengeti, catching predators on the move. After breakfast, journey toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, arriving by evening. Settle in with beautiful crater rim views.

• Activities:
  • Morning safari in Serengeti
  • Scenic drive to Ngorongoro
  • Picnic lunch on route
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation: Ngorongoro Rhino Lodge (alternative: Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge)

After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day safari. The crater is home to elephants, lions, rhinos, and flamingos. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the crater before driving back to Arusha, where your safari ends.

• Activities:
  • Morning crater safari
  • Picnic lunch inside the crater
  • Afternoon transfer back to Arusha
• Distance/Time: ~4–5 hours drive
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
• Accommodation: End of tour