7 Days Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Tarangire Safari

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha and Transfer to Tarangire National Park

Your safari begins with your arrival in Arusha, where you will be welcomed by a Verdant Safaris representative and introduced to your professional safari guide. After a safari briefing, you will depart Arusha and travel towards Tarangire National Park through the scenic countryside of northern Tanzania. The drive offers beautiful views of rural communities, farms and changing landscapes as you approach the park. Upon arrival, you will enter Tarangire and begin your first game drive, searching for elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, impalas and other wildlife. Tarangire is particularly famous for its enormous baobab trees and large elephant herds, which are often seen around the Tarangire River and other water sources. After your afternoon exploration, you will proceed to your lodge or tented camp for dinner and a relaxing evening surrounded by the peaceful atmosphere of the African wilderness.

Accommodation Options: Tarangire Simba Lodge, Sangaiwe Tented Lodge, Tarangire Sopa Lodge

Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 2: Full-Day Tarangire National Park Safari

After breakfast, you will enjoy a full day of wildlife exploration in Tarangire National Park. You will set out with your guide to explore the park’s open grasslands, acacia woodland, seasonal wetlands and areas around the Tarangire River. The park is famous for its large elephant populations, but you may also encounter lions, leopards, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, warthogs and several species of antelope. Tarangire is also an excellent birdwatching destination, with colourful and distinctive bird species found throughout its varied habitats. You will enjoy a picnic lunch at a suitable location before continuing your afternoon game drive through the park. Your guide will select routes based on wildlife activity and seasonal conditions, giving you opportunities for photography and close observation while maintaining a respectful distance from the animals. Later in the afternoon, you will return to your accommodation for dinner and a peaceful overnight stay.

Accommodation Options: Tarangire Simba Lodge, Sangaiwe Tented Lodge, Tarangire Sopa Lodge

Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 3: Tarangire to Ngorongoro Crater and Karatu

You will enjoy breakfast before departing Tarangire and travelling towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The journey takes you through the scenic highlands of northern Tanzania, with views of local villages, farms and dramatic landscapes along the way. You will arrive at the Ngorongoro Crater, where you will descend into the crater for an exciting game drive across its diverse floor. The crater is home to a remarkable concentration of wildlife, and you may encounter lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, hyenas and numerous antelope species. You will also have the opportunity to search for the endangered black rhinoceros, which inhabits parts of the crater floor. After enjoying a picnic lunch during your crater exploration, you will ascend the crater walls and continue towards the Karatu area. You will check into your accommodation, enjoy dinner and have a relaxing evening surrounded by the beautiful Ngorongoro highlands.

Accommodation Options: The Manor at Ngorongoro, Gibbs Farm, Ngorongoro Farm House

Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 4: Ngorongoro Highlands to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, you will leave the Karatu area and travel towards the legendary Serengeti National Park. The journey takes you through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area before opening into the vast plains and grasslands that have made the Serengeti famous around the world. As you approach the park, you may begin spotting wildlife along the route, creating an exciting introduction to the Serengeti ecosystem. Once inside the park, you will enjoy a game drive while travelling towards your accommodation, searching for zebras, wildebeest, giraffes, elephants, buffaloes and other wildlife. Depending on the season and location of the animals, you may also encounter predators such as lions, cheetahs, leopards and hyenas. Your guide will select suitable routes based on recent wildlife activity and the conditions of the day, allowing you to make the most of your time in the park. You will arrive at your accommodation in the evening for dinner and a relaxing overnight stay in the heart of the Serengeti.

Accommodation Options: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge, Serengeti Simba Lodge, Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Camp

Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 5: Full-Day Serengeti National Park Safari

Today you will spend a full day exploring the magnificent Serengeti National Park on an exciting game drive. After breakfast, you will head out across the plains, woodlands and riverine areas in search of the incredible wildlife that inhabits this vast ecosystem. Serengeti is renowned for the Great Migration, when enormous herds of wildebeest and zebras move across the landscape in search of fresh grazing and water. Depending on the season, you may witness large concentrations of these animals together with predators such as lions, cheetahs, leopards and hyenas. Resident wildlife such as elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, hippos and various antelope species can also be encountered throughout the park. You will enjoy a picnic lunch during the day’s safari before continuing your exploration into the afternoon. Later, you will return to your lodge or camp for dinner and an opportunity to relax beneath the beautiful African evening sky.

Accommodation Options: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge, Serengeti Simba Lodge, Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Camp

Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 6: Serengeti Morning Game Drive and Return to Arusha

You will begin the morning with an early game drive through the Serengeti, providing one final opportunity to experience the park’s extraordinary wildlife. The early hours are often rewarding for wildlife viewing, as predators may still be active and large herds begin moving across the plains. You may encounter lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest and other animals as you explore the morning landscape. You will also have time to appreciate the beautiful sunrise and capture photographs of the Serengeti plains before returning to your accommodation for breakfast. After breakfast, you will begin your journey towards Arusha, travelling through changing landscapes and passing rural communities along the way. Depending on your preferred arrangements, the journey can be completed by road or by domestic flight, allowing the safari to be tailored to your schedule. Upon arrival in Arusha, you will check into your hotel, enjoy dinner and have a relaxing evening before your departure the following day.

Accommodation Options: Arusha Serena Hotel, Mount Meru Hotel, Gran Melia Arusha

Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 7: Departure

After breakfast, you will have some final time to relax at your hotel, depending on the timing of your onward flight. You may enjoy a final cup of Tanzanian coffee, take a short walk around the hotel or purchase souvenirs and locally made crafts. Your Verdant Safaris representative will arrange your transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport according to your flight schedule. The transfer will be organised to allow sufficient time for check-in and other airport departure procedures. As you leave Tanzania, you will take with you memories of Tarangire’s magnificent elephants and baobabs, the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater and the vast wildlife-filled plains of the Serengeti. You will also have experienced some of the country’s most beautiful landscapes and gained a deeper appreciation of Tanzania’s remarkable wildlife and conservation areas. Your 7 Days Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Tarangire Safari officially concludes at the airport, marking the end of your memorable journey with Verdant Safaris.

Meals: (Breakfast)