Experience the best of Tanzania with the 7 Days Ultimate Tanzania Wildlife Safari, an unforgettable journey through some of the country’s most spectacular wildlife destinations. This Tanzania safari takes you through Tarangire National Park, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and the world-famous Serengeti National Park, offering opportunities to see elephants, lions, leopards, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest and many other species in their natural habitats. You will enjoy scenic landscapes, thrilling game drives, excellent photography opportunities and comfortable accommodation throughout the safari. The itinerary combines classic Big Five safari experiences with the diverse ecosystems that make northern Tanzania one of Africa’s most renowned safari regions. Your journey begins and ends in Arusha, making it convenient for international and regional safari arrangements.
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Upon arrival in Arusha, you will be welcomed by the Silverback Tour representative and transferred to your hotel for check-in and relaxation. Arusha is an important starting point for many Tanzania safari holidays and provides a wonderful introduction to the country’s safari culture. Depending on your arrival time, you may enjoy a short city experience, visit a local craft centre or simply relax at the lodge as you prepare for the days ahead. Your safari guide will brief you about the programme, including the destinations, expected activities and general safari arrangements. You will have an opportunity to discuss the safari schedule and prepare any personal items required for the upcoming wildlife experiences. The evening is reserved for rest before beginning your Tanzania wildlife safari the following morning.
Accommodation: Gran Melia Arusha, Arusha Coffee Lodge, Mount Meru Hotel
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, you will depart Arusha and travel towards Tarangire National Park, one of Tanzania’s outstanding wildlife destinations. The journey takes you through scenic countryside and local communities before entering the park, where your first Tanzania game drive begins. Tarangire is particularly recognised for its large elephant populations, ancient baobab trees, seasonal wetlands and open savannah landscapes. During the game drive, you may encounter elephants, zebras, wildebeest, giraffes, impalas, buffaloes, warthogs and numerous bird species. Your experienced safari guide will help you identify wildlife and explain the behaviour and ecological importance of the different species you encounter. After exploring the park, you will proceed to your lodge or tented camp for dinner and an overnight stay surrounded by the atmosphere of the African wilderness.
Accommodation: Tarangire Safari Lodge, Sangaiwe Tented Lodge, Maramboi Tented Lodge
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 3: Tarangire to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
After breakfast, you will leave Tarangire and continue towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, travelling through the beautiful landscapes of northern Tanzania. The route provides opportunities to see local villages, cultivated fields and traditional communities as you approach the highlands. You will arrive at your accommodation in the Ngorongoro area and have lunch before relaxing or enjoying the surrounding environment. Depending on your schedule, you may take part in an optional cultural experience or visit a nearby community to gain insight into local traditions and everyday life. The Ngorongoro highlands offer dramatic scenery, cooler temperatures and spectacular views across the surrounding countryside. Your evening will be spent at the lodge preparing for the following day’s exciting Ngorongoro Crater safari.
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Farm House, Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge, Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater Big Five Safari
After an early breakfast, you will descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day wildlife safari in one of Tanzania’s most remarkable natural landscapes. The crater floor contains grasslands, woodland, wetlands and other habitats that support a wide variety of wildlife throughout the year. During your game drive, you may encounter lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, zebras, wildebeest, gazelles and other species, while the crater is also an important habitat for black rhinoceros. You will enjoy a picnic lunch at a designated location before continuing your exploration of the crater floor. The dramatic crater walls and abundant wildlife create excellent opportunities for photography and memorable safari experiences. In the late afternoon, you will ascend from the crater and return to your accommodation for dinner and relaxation.
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 area and drive towards the legendary Serengeti National Park, one of Africa’s most famous safari destinations. The journey itself is part of the adventure, with expansive landscapes gradually changing as you approach the vast Serengeti plains. Along the way, you may encounter wildlife before reaching the main park area, allowing your game viewing experience to begin even before checking into your accommodation. The Serengeti is renowned for its large populations of wildebeest, zebras and gazelles, as well as predators such as lions, cheetahs and leopards. Upon arrival, you will enjoy a game drive en route to your lodge or camp, giving you your first opportunity to experience the incredible wildlife of the Serengeti. After check-in, you will have dinner and relax as you prepare for a full day of Serengeti safari adventures.
Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge, Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge, Serengeti Simba Lodge
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 6: Full-Day Serengeti Wildlife Safari
Today is dedicated to an exciting full-day Serengeti wildlife safari, giving you plenty of time to explore the park’s diverse habitats. You will leave early in the morning when wildlife activity can be particularly rewarding, searching for predators and herbivores across the open plains. Your game drive may bring you close to lions, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, gazelles and other wildlife, while sightings will naturally depend on animal movements and seasonal conditions. You may also explore areas associated with the Great Migration, particularly if your safari coincides with the movement of wildebeest and zebras through the Serengeti ecosystem. A picnic lunch will be enjoyed during the day’s exploration before you continue with additional game viewing in the afternoon. In the evening, you will return to your lodge or camp for dinner, relaxation and another night in the heart of the Serengeti.
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 experience in the Serengeti before beginning your journey back towards Arusha. Depending on your departure schedule, you may have time for a short game drive as you leave the park, providing one final opportunity to appreciate the Serengeti’s spectacular landscapes and wildlife. You will then continue towards Arusha by road or take an optional scheduled flight, depending on the arrangements made for your safari. On arrival in Arusha, you will be transferred to the airport or another agreed departure point for your onward journey. Silverback Tour will ensure that your departure arrangements are coordinated according to your flight schedule. This marks the end of your 7 Days Ultimate Tanzania Wildlife Safari, leaving you with memorable experiences of Tarangire, Ngorongoro and the Serengeti.
Meals: (Breakfast)
Included in the tour
- Airport arrival and departure transfers as specified in the itinerary
- Transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle with a professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Accommodation as outlined in the itinerary
- Meals as specified in the programme
- Game drives in Tarangire National Park
- Ngorongoro Crater safari
- Game drives in Serengeti National Park
- Park entrance fees where included in the agreed safari package
- Ngorongoro Conservation Area fees where included in the agreed package
- Crater service fees where applicable
- Bottled drinking water during game drives
- Driver-guide allowances and safari vehicle expenses
- All applicable government taxes and statutory fees where included
- Wildlife viewing and photography opportunities throughout the safari
Excluded from the tour
- International and domestic flights unless specifically included
- Tanzania visa fees
- Travel and medical insurance
- Personal expenses such as drinks, laundry and telephone calls
- Tips and gratuities for guides and lodge staff
- Alcoholic and premium drinks
- Optional cultural activities and excursions not included in the agreed itinerary
- Balloon safari in the Serengeti
- Personal purchases and souvenirs
- Any services not specifically mentioned under inclusions.