Overview
This 7-day itinerary is perfect for travelers looking for a well-balanced Tanzania safari that combines classic wildlife experiences with authentic cultural encounters. Explore Tarangire’s elephant paradise, spend unforgettable days in the Serengeti, descend into the famous Ngorongoro Crater, and meet the traditional Hadzabe Bushmen of Lake Eyasi.
Detailed itinerary
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport where our representative will warmly welcome you and transfer you to your hotel in Arusha. Enjoy a relaxing evening as you prepare for your safari adventure.
Overnight: Arusha
After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park, known for its massive elephant herds, towering baobab trees, and beautiful river landscapes. Enjoy wildlife viewing throughout the day with a picnic lunch inside the park.
Overnight: Tarangire Area
Depart for the world-famous Serengeti National Park via the Ngorongoro highlands. Enter the Serengeti for an afternoon game drive across its vast savannahs, home to lions, zebras, giraffes, and—seasonally—the Great Migration.
Overnight: Serengeti
Spend a full day exploring the Serengeti. Your guide will take you to the best wildlife areas based on the season, focusing on big cats, migration herds, and other iconic species. Expect breathtaking scenery and abundant wildlife encounters.
Overnight: Serengeti
Enjoy a final morning game drive as you exit the Serengeti. Continue toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with optional stops at viewpoints or Maasai villages. Arrive at your lodge on the crater rim or highlands.
Overnight: Ngorongoro Area
Early morning descent into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s best wildlife sanctuaries and home to elephants, lions, buffalos, hippos, and the rare black rhino.
In the afternoon, continue to Lake Eyasi, the land of the Hadzabe and Datoga tribes.
Overnight: Lake Eyasi
Begin the day with a sunrise cultural experience with the Hadzabe Bushmen—joining them for a traditional hunt and learning about their unique way of life. Visit the Datoga blacksmiths afterward.
Later, drive back to Arusha for drop-off at your hotel or to Kilimanjaro Airport for your departure flight.
Cost includes
- Cost includes
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Park entry fees for:
- Cultural experiences at Lake Eyasi with Hadzabe Bushmen & Datoga tribe
- Accommodation as listed in the itinerary (lodges, tented camps, etc.)
- All meals during the safari (breakfast, lunch, and dinner where specified)
- Picnic lunches during game drives
- Drinking water throughout the safari
- Government taxes and levies
cost excludes
- International and domestic flights
- Travel insurance
- Visa fees
- Tips for driver-guide, lodge staff, and porters
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, laundry, phone calls)
- Alcoholic drinks and soft drinks (unless specified by lodges)
- Optional activities not listed in the itinerary


