7 Days Tanzania Safari Tour Itinerary

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7 Days Tanzania Safari Tour Itinerary – Northern Circuit

Murchison

Tour Overview

This 7-day Tanzania Safari Tour explores the most visited parks of the Northern Circuit: Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park, and Ngorongoro Crater. Witness iconic wildlife including the Big Five, wildebeest migration, tree-climbing lions, and diverse bird species while enjoying comfortable safari accommodations and expert guiding.

Tour Highlights

Game drives in Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater

Witness the Great Migration (seasonal)

Spot the Big Five in Ngorongoro Crater

Tree-climbing lions in Lake Manyara

Scenic landscapes and iconic African wildlife

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha

  • Activities:
    • Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
    • Transfer to your lodge in Arusha
    • Rest and optional city tour exploring local markets and culture
  • Accommodation: Lodge/Hotel in Arusha

Day 2: Tarangire National Park

  • Activities:
    • Drive from Arusha to Tarangire National Park (approx. 2–3 hours)
    • Full-day game drive: spot elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, and wildlife gathering at the Tarangire River
    • Enjoy the scenic landscapes and unique baobab trees
  • Accommodation: Safari lodge/camp in Tarangire

Day 3: Lake Manyara National Park

  • Activities:
    • Morning drive to Lake Manyara National Park (approx. 1–2 hours)
    • Game drive exploring the park’s tree-climbing lions, hippos, and flamingos
    • Birdwatching and enjoying the park’s diverse habitats
  • Accommodation: Lodge/camp near Lake Manyara

Day 4: Serengeti National Park

  • Activities:
    • Drive to Serengeti National Park (approx. 5–6 hours), passing through scenic landscapes
    • Afternoon game drive in the Serengeti plains: zebras, wildebeest, predators
    • Witness the start of the Great Migration (seasonal)
  • Accommodation: Safari lodge/camp in Serengeti

Day 5: Serengeti National Park

  • Activities:
    • Full-day game drive exploring Serengeti’s diverse wildlife
    • Optional picnic lunch in the park
    • Opportunity to spot cheetahs, lions, elephants, and other iconic African animals
  • Accommodation: Safari lodge/camp in Serengeti

Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater

  • Activities:
    • Drive to Ngorongoro Crater (approx. 4–5 hours)
    • Descend into the crater for a full-day game drive
    • Spot the Big Five in one day
    • Enjoy a picnic lunch within the crater, surrounded by wildlife
  • Accommodation: Lodge/camp on the crater rim or nearby

Day 7: End in Arusha

  • Activities:
    • Morning drive back to Arusha (approx. 3–4 hours)
    • Optional shopping at local markets or cultural visits
    • Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for departure

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