7-Day Classic Safari

Join us on a thrilling 7-day safari adventure through some of Tanzania’s most iconic national parks. Witness incredible wildlife, stunning landscapes, and immerse yourself in the natural beauty of this extraordinary country.

 

Itinerary

Whether you want to focus on bird watching, photography, or exploring lesser-known parks, we can create the perfect safari for you.

 

  • Arrival: Touch down at Kilimanjaro International Airport.
  • Transfer: Meet your guide and transfer to your hotel in Arusha.
  • Briefing: Safari briefing with your guide to go over the itinerary and answer any questions.
  • Overnight: Enjoy a relaxing evening at a comfortable lodge in Arusha.
  • Morning: Depart for Arusha National Park, a short drive from the city.
  • Activities:
    • Game drive through diverse landscapes including savannah, rainforest, and lakes.
    • Walking safari with a park ranger, providing a close-up view of flora and fauna.
  • Lunch: Picnic lunch by the scenic Momella Lakes.
  • Afternoon: Continue exploring the park, looking out for giraffes, buffalo, zebras, and more.
  • Overnight: Return to your lodge in Arusha for dinner and overnight stay.
  • Morning: Depart for Tarangire National Park.
  • Activities:
    • Full-day game drive in Tarangire, famous for its large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees.
    • Spot a variety of wildlife including lions, leopards, and numerous bird species.
  • Lunch: Enjoy a picnic lunch within the park.
  • Overnight: Stay at a lodge or tented camp within or near Tarangire.
  • Morning: Drive to Lake Manyara National Park.
  • Activities:
    • Game drive through the park, known for its tree-climbing lions and rich birdlife.
    • Explore the diverse habitats, from the alkaline lake to dense forests.
  • Lunch: Picnic lunch with views of the lake.
  • Afternoon: Continue your game drive, spotting elephants, hippos, and flamingos.
  • Overnight: Stay at a lodge or tented camp near Lake Manyara.
  • Morning: Depart for Serengeti National Park via the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
  • Activities:
    • En route game drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
    • Afternoon game drive in the central Serengeti, home to vast plains and abundant wildlife.
  • Lunch: Picnic lunch along the way.
  • Overnight: Stay at a lodge or tented camp in the Serengeti.
  • Full Day: Immerse yourself in the Serengeti with morning and afternoon game drives.
  • Activities:
    • Witness the Great Migration (seasonal) as millions of wildebeest and zebras traverse the plains.
    • Spot the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, rhino) and other wildlife.
  • Optional: Experience a hot air balloon safari at dawn for a bird’s-eye view of the Serengeti (additional cost).
  • Lunch: Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park.
  • Overnight: Stay at a lodge or tented camp in the Serengeti.
  • Morning: Early drive to Ngorongoro Crater.
  • Activities:
    • Descend into the crater for a game drive in one of the world’s most unique wildlife habitats.
    • Discover diverse ecosystems and spot a wide range of animals, including the endangered black rhino.
  • Lunch: Picnic lunch within the crater.
  • Afternoon: Ascend from the crater and drive back to Arusha.
  • Departure: Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure or extend your stay in Tanzania.

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