Discover the spectacular wildlife and landscapes of northern Tanzania on this 7 Days Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara Safari with Silverback Tour. This carefully planned Tanzania safari combines three iconic destinations, Lake Manyara National Park, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and the world-famous Serengeti National Park. You will explore diverse ecosystems while searching for lions, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos and many other species. The safari also gives you an opportunity to experience the dramatic scenery of the Great Rift Valley and the vast Serengeti plains, renowned for their exceptional wildlife and the annual Great Migration. With professional guiding, comfortable accommodation and exciting game drives, this itinerary is ideal for anyone seeking a memorable Tanzania wildlife safari, Serengeti safari and Ngorongoro Crater safari in one adventure.
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Your Tanzania safari begins with your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, where you will be welcomed by a representative from Silverback Tour. You will then be transferred to your accommodation in Arusha, an important gateway to Tanzania’s northern safari circuit. After checking in, you will have time to relax and recover from your journey before the safari programme begins. Depending on your arrival time, you may explore selected parts of Arusha or simply enjoy the facilities at your hotel. Your safari guide will provide a briefing about the upcoming journey, including the destinations, game drives, accommodation and general safari guidelines. You will enjoy dinner and spend the night in Arusha, preparing for your first wildlife experience in Lake Manyara National Park.
Accommodation: Gran Melia Arusha, Arusha Coffee Lodge, Mount Meru Hotel
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 2: Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast, you will depart Arusha and travel towards Lake Manyara National Park, enjoying scenic views of northern Tanzania along the way. The park lies beneath the Great Rift Valley escarpment and features a fascinating mixture of woodland, grassland, wetlands and lake environments. Upon arrival, you will begin a game drive through the park, searching for elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, baboons and numerous bird species. Lake Manyara is also associated with tree-climbing lions, so your guide will carefully search suitable areas for these remarkable predators. You will enjoy lunch before continuing your afternoon wildlife drive through the park. Later, you will proceed to your accommodation in the Lake Manyara or Karatu area for dinner and an overnight stay.
Accommodation: Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge, Lake Manyara Wildlife Lodge, Manyara Wildlife Safari Camp
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 3: Lake Manyara to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
After breakfast, you will leave Lake Manyara and continue towards the magnificent Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The journey takes you through beautiful landscapes, including highland scenery, agricultural areas and rural communities. You will have opportunities to enjoy scenic viewpoints and take photographs as you travel towards the Ngorongoro highlands. Depending on the agreed programme, you may also participate in an optional cultural experience or visit a local community to learn about traditional ways of life. On arrival in the Ngorongoro area, you will check into your accommodation and have time to relax. Your guide will brief you about the following day’s Ngorongoro Crater safari and the early morning schedule. You will enjoy dinner and spend the night in preparation for an exciting Big Five wildlife experience inside the crater.
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Farm House, Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge, Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater Big Five Safari
Today you will descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for one of the highlights of your Tanzania wildlife safari. After an early breakfast, your guide will drive towards the crater descent road before entering the vast crater floor. The crater contains a variety of habitats that support numerous wildlife species, giving you opportunities to search for lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, zebras, wildebeest, gazelles and other animals. You may also have an opportunity to search for black rhinoceros in suitable areas, although sightings depend on natural wildlife movements and prevailing conditions. You will enjoy a picnic lunch during your crater exploration while taking in the dramatic scenery of the surrounding crater walls. After lunch, you will continue with the game drive before ascending from the crater in the afternoon. You will return to your accommodation for dinner, relaxation and overnight accommodation.
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge, Ngorongoro Farm House, Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 5: Ngorongoro to Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, you will depart the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and continue towards the legendary Serengeti National Park. As you leave the highlands, the scenery gradually changes into expansive grasslands and open savannah, creating an impressive transition into the Serengeti ecosystem. Serengeti is one of Tanzania’s most famous wildlife destinations and is renowned for its large mammal populations, spectacular landscapes and the annual Great Migration. Your journey into the park will become part of the safari as your guide watches for wildlife along the route. You may encounter wildebeest, zebras, giraffes, elephants, buffaloes, antelopes and various predators as you approach your accommodation. After checking in, you will have time to relax and enjoy the wilderness surroundings. Dinner and overnight accommodation will be provided in the Serengeti.
Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge, Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge, Serengeti Simba Lodge
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 6: Full-Day Serengeti Wildlife and Great Migration Safari
You will spend the entire day exploring Serengeti National Park on an extensive Tanzania wildlife safari. You will set out early in the morning with your experienced guide to search for wildlife across the vast plains. Depending on the season and location of the herds, you may encounter large concentrations of wildebeest and zebras associated with the Great Migration. The Serengeti also provides opportunities to search for lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffaloes, hyenas and many species of antelope. Your guide will select suitable wildlife-viewing areas based on current conditions, recent sightings and seasonal movements. You will enjoy a packed lunch or bush lunch before continuing your afternoon game drive through the Serengeti landscape. In the evening, you will return to your lodge or camp for dinner and your final overnight stay in this remarkable wildlife destination.
Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge, Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge, Serengeti Simba Lodge
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 7: Serengeti to Arusha and Departure
After breakfast, you will enjoy a final morning game drive in the Serengeti before beginning your journey towards Arusha or the appropriate departure point. This final wildlife drive provides another opportunity to enjoy the Serengeti scenery and search for wildlife before leaving the park. Depending on your travel arrangements, you may return by road or take an internal flight from a Serengeti airstrip towards Arusha. If travelling by road, you will enjoy the changing landscapes as you leave the Serengeti plains and continue towards northern Tanzania. Silverback Tour will arrange your onward transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport, Arusha Airport or another agreed departure point. This marks the end of your 7 Days Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara Safari, combining three of Tanzania’s most celebrated wildlife destinations. You will depart with lasting memories of the Serengeti plains, Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara wildlife experiences.
Meals: (Breakfast)
Included in the Safari
- Airport pickup and drop-off according to the agreed itinerary.
- Accommodation as specified or comparable alternatives, subject to availability.
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary.
- Professional English-speaking safari driver-guide.
- Private or shared 4×4 safari vehicle according to the agreed package.
- Lake Manyara National Park game drive.
- Ngorongoro Crater game drive.
- Full-day Serengeti National Park game drive.
- National park and conservation area entry fees according to the agreed package.
- Great Migration focused wildlife viewing, subject to seasonal wildlife movements.
- All scheduled road transfers.
- Internal flight from Serengeti to Arusha where specifically included in the final quotation.
- Bottled drinking water during safari activities where included.
- Government taxes and applicable service charges.
- Safari briefing and assistance from Silverback Tour.
Excluded from the Safari
- International flights to and from Tanzania.
- Domestic flights unless specifically included in the final quotation.
- Tanzania visa fees.
- Travel and medical insurance.
- Personal expenses and shopping.
- Alcoholic beverages and premium drinks.
- Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers and lodge staff.
- Laundry services.
- Optional cultural experiences and excursions.
- Balloon safari and other optional activities.
- Additional accommodation before or after the itinerary.
- Souvenirs and personal purchases.
- Any service not specifically mentioned under the included items.