Overview
For an exclusive all-out safari experience, embark on a 7 days Ngorongoro-Serengeti and Tarangire safari. This incredible experience offers the best wilderness exploration adventure. Tanzania is one of the best safari destinations in the world, hosting a variety of wildlife species, with the Big 5 as the most sought-after.
At the center of all safaris in Tanzania are Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro. These destinations offer an unmatched wildlife experience like no other. Tarangire National Park is not very far from them, giving more room for encountering a wide range of wildlife species. Your 7 days Ngorongoro-Serengeti and Tarangire safari will start and end in Arusha. Below is a detailed plan of your 7 days Ngorongoro-Serengeti and Tarangire safari.
Detailed itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha and travel to Tarangire National Park
As the base for all our safari, our driver-guide ushers you into the country at Arusha Airport upon arrival. You are then taken through a quick briefing on specifically how your tour is set to unfold. Journey quickly to your booked lodge in Tarangire National Park in time for dinner and rest. All this depends on your arrival time and flight plan.
Day 2: Full-day game drive in Tarangire
Sunrise in the African wilderness hits differently; you enjoy a delicious breakfast under the vast savannah woodland. Set off for a discovery adventure on a full-day game drive quest to spot various wildlife species. Tarangire National Park is famous for hosting large herds of elephants that can be spotted during this game drive. The vast savannah and seasonal marshes are the perfect recipe for the untamed African wilderness adventure. Enjoy a picnic lunch under the African sun in the presence of various wildlife and scenery.
Head to the side of River Tarangire in the afternoon, which is a perfect spot for the afternoon. This river is a lifeline of the park and a major source of water, attracting thousands of animals in the afternoon when the temperatures are hot. The predators follow the prey as they head to quench their thirst, and this is where the action begins. As the sun sets, return to the lodge for dinner and rest.
Day 3: Transfer to Serengeti National Park
After exhausting the tales of Tarangire, set your eyes on Serengeti National Park after breakfast. The journey to the park is one of the memorable avenues that transcend human expectations. The journey passes through vast wildlife territories, uncovering what you’re yet to experience. Arrive later at your booked accommodation in Serengeti National Park and have lunch. You can have an optional evening or night game drive or just relax to prepare for the next day’s adventure. Have dinner shortly after dusk and rest at nightfall.
Day 4: Venture into the endless plains of Serengeti on a full-day game drive
The exploration of Serengeti National Park kicks off early in the morning after breakfast. The Serengeti is known for its endless savannah plains that host the largest animal migration in the world. Depending on the particular months of your travel, a full-day game drive in Serengeti opens a door for the Great Wildebeest Migration. This migration sees over a million wildebeest, gazelles, zebras, and others journey from Serengeti to Maasai Mara in Kenya following the rains. During this full-day game drive, the sight is set on the crossing of the great Mara River that forms a natural border with Kenya’s Maasai Mara National Reserve. With thousands crossing every day, there is a high chance of spotting them cross.
Beyond the adventures of the migration, Serengeti National Park offers an extraordinary savannah expedition. After your merry time picnic lunch, shift your attention to uncovering the other side of the park. Enjoy the athleticism in hunting shown by some of the apex predators, including lions, leopards, and cheetahs. Witness the generational enmity between the lions and buffaloes as they wage war on each other. The large herds of elephants are hard to miss with their commanding size. Drive back to the lodge as the sun sets in time for your dinner and rest.
Day 5: Morning game drive and journey to Ngorongoro
Serengeti is known for its vast and endless savannah plains; therefore, exploring them to an end is close to impossible. This is why after breakfast, you will embark on a morning game drive as you journey to Ngorongoro. The tales of the savannah are not any different but continue to surprise everyone. Another day on a game drive in Serengeti brings a new experience. Arrive in Ngorongoro a few hours after noon and have lunch at your lodge. Later, before nightfall, have dinner and rest.
Day 6: Explore the vast Ngorongoro Crater for the whole day
At the sound of the morning glory birds, wake up for breakfast for the exploration of Ngorongoro, famous for its large concentrations of wildlife. Set out with the early risers for a full-day game drive. Starting early gives you a heads-up to watch some of the nocturnal wildlife species as they return to their hideouts upon daylight. Catch the lions as they rest off their heavy bellies after a feast from a successful night hunt.
Continue on your venture into the vast Ngorongoro Crater for a fashionable experience. Witness the hyenas and wild dogs as they terrorize the savannah with their piercing laughs. Follow the stealth hunting leopards as they creep behind the unsuspecting impalas. Witness the swiftness of the cheetahs as they rule the savannah highways with their electric speed. Enjoy a delicious picnic lunch in the endless plains later by noon.
Set your eyes to the other side of Ngorongoro as the weather warms up for the heavyweights. Drive through the large herds of buffaloes, elephants, wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles as they flood the remaining watering holes. As the dust settles, it unveils the tactical hunting formations by the lions gearing up for action. Ngorongoro Crater is a remarkable destination that showcases the true African wilderness. Return to the lodge by sunset, dinner, and rest for the night ahead.
Day 7: Departure
The last of your 7 days Ngorongoro-Serengeti and Tarangire safari starts with breakfast. Drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area on your way back to Arusha. Catch the last scenic beauty of the crater and the dotted wildlife species across its vast territory. Journey for about 4 hours to Arusha Airport in time for your departing flight back home.
