7-Day Tanzania Classic Safari Adventure
From the Savannah to the Crater — Discover the Wild Heart of Tanzania.
Overview
Experience the ultimate Tanzanian adventure with this 7-Day Safari — a journey that takes you through Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater.
Start and end your adventure at the peaceful Parrot Hotel Arusha, your gateway to Tanzania’s northern safari circuit.
From elephant herds and endless plains to cultural encounters and scenic drives, this itinerary blends nature, culture, and comfort — offering an unforgettable African experience for every traveler.
Safari Highlights
- Airport pickup and comfortable stay at Parrot Hotel Arusha
- Game drives in Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater
- Witness the Big Five and Tanzania’s stunning landscapes
- Visit a Maasai village for a cultural experience
- Stay in hand-picked lodges and camps for every budget
- Professional guides and private 4×4 safari vehicle
Itinerary Details
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha – Welcome to Tanzania
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport, where our representative will greet you and transfer you to your hotel.
Relax and prepare for the adventure ahead in the comfort of Parrot Hotel Arusha.
Accommodation: Parrot Hotel Arusha
Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast
Day 2: Arusha → Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park, known for its massive elephant herds and iconic baobab trees. Enjoy a full-day game drive across the park’s varied landscape.
Spot lions, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeests as they gather along the Tarangire River.
Budget: Burunge Tented Lodge
Mid-range: Tarangire Safari Lodge
Luxury: Elewana Tarangire Treetops
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Tarangire → Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, depart for Serengeti National Park, Tanzania’s most famous wildlife destination.
En route, stop at a Maasai village to learn about traditional life and culture.
Continue with an afternoon game drive in the endless Serengeti plains, home to lions, cheetahs, elephants, and the Great Migration (seasonal).
Budget: Serengeti Wild Camp
Mid-range: Katikati Tented Camp
Luxury: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Full Day Serengeti Game Drive
Spend a full day exploring Serengeti National Park.
Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives in search of the Big Five — lions, leopards, buffaloes, elephants, and rhinos.
Witness breathtaking sunsets over the vast savannah and unwind at your lodge or camp in the evening.
Accommodation: Same as Day 3
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5: Serengeti → Ngorongoro Conservation Area
After breakfast, enjoy a final game drive through the Serengeti before heading toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Arrive at your lodge set on the crater rim, offering stunning views of the Ngorongoro Crater below.
Budget: Rhino Lodge
Mid-range: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Luxury: Elewana The Manor at Ngorongoro
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater → Arusha
Descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa’s most stunning wildlife havens.
Enjoy a half-day game drive, spotting lions, elephants, hippos, and black rhinos.
After lunch, drive back to Arusha and unwind at your hotel.
Accommodation: Parrot Hotel Arusha
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 7: Departure Day
Enjoy a relaxed breakfast at your hotel before transferring to the airport for your flight home or continuing your Tanzanian adventure.
Meal Plan: Breakfast
Accommodation
Budget Accommodation
Safari using affordable Hotels, Lodges, or Camps, comparable to a 1-2 star Hotel. Accommodation is usually located outside the National Park.
Mid-range Accommodation
Safari using medium to large–scale Lodges, tented camps, or Cottage Camps, comparable to a 3-star Hotel
Luxury – Accommodation
Safari using deluxe tented camps or Lodges usually located inside the National Park and comparable to a 4-star hotel. Accommodation is usually located inside the Park.
Luxury+ – Accommodation
Safari using extremely luxurious tented camps or Lodge, usually located in a private wildlife – Viewing area and comparable to a 5-star Hotel. Expect great food, excellent service, top-quality guiding, and gorgeous tents or rooms. Most luxury + properties charge around USD$ 850 to 1850 per person per night!
Includes & Excludes
- Overnight stays in the lodge(s) as shown on the itinerary (check-out at 10 am)
- Meal plans as shown on the itinerary
- Private (4x4) modern safari vehicle for safari game drives
- Language preference-speaking safari guide for the duration of your safari
- Park fees for all the (national) parks on the itinerary
- Game drives in the national parks
- Any extra activities as shown on the above itinerary
- Drinking water in the safari jeep
- Arrival and departure airport transfers
- International flights & Domestic flights
- Fees for passports, visas, immunisations, and insurance
- Personal insurance (travel insurance and Flying Doctors)
- Tips for staff such as driver cum guides/chef/porter
- Other drinks such as wines, Beer, champagnes and spirits
Note (COVID-19)
“Please note that all these are sample itineraries. We will tailor-make your safari according to your wish and due to COVID-19 restrictions on travel around the world, it is free to postpone your travel up to 1 year after the original travel date”
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Destinations: Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Serengeti National Park
our Journey Awaits
Let us turn your safari dreams into reality. With our expertly curated itineraries and trusted local knowledge, you’ll experience Tanzania’s wildlife, landscapes, and culture in comfort and style — your adventure begins here.