7 Days Northern Tanzania Safari itinerary

Th7 Days Northern Tanzania Safari itinerary  will guide you through the northern circuit of Tanzania, showcasing a variety of tourist attractions. This 7 Days Northern Tanzania Safari itinerary  offers an extraordinary journey through stunning landscapes and varied animals, highlighting the finest aspects of Tanzania.

This safari will captivate you with flamingos, tree-climbing lions, elephants, zebras, cheetahs, and the magnificent migration of wildebeest. You will also have the opportunity to admire the stunning landscapes that constitute an exceptional wilderness for species.

You will explore renowned tourist attractions including Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Tarangire National Park, where you will personally encounter wildlife. Examine the whole 7 Days Northern Tanzania Safari to gain a clearer understanding of its suitability for you. All our safari holidays are customized, and our team of experts is eager to assist you in personalizing any safari to meet your individual requirements.

Day 1: Journey to Lake Manyara National Park

The driver/guide for our 7 Days Northern Tanzania Safari will meet you at your hotel or designated pick-up location in Arusha town. The driver/guide will provide an overview of the safari prior to embarking on a picturesque journey to Lake Manyara National Park, passing via Makuyuni and the settlement of Mto wa Mbu.

Arrival and luncheon at your lodge. You will partake in an afternoon game drive at the adjacent Lake Manyara National Park until dark.

Lake Manyara National Park is strategically located between the Great Rift Valley Escarpment and Lake Manyara. The most renowned phenomenon is the tree-climbing lions, which are sporadically observed on the branches of Acacia trees.

Lake Manyara National Park is renowned for the flamingos that reside in the lake. In the rainy season, they congregate in flocks of thousands along the lake’s periphery, but their presence diminishes in the dry season.

Over 400 avian species reside in the park, with many persisting year-round.

Accommodation: Lake Manyara Serena Lodge Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner

 

Day 2: Journey to Serengeti National Park

Depart for Serengeti National Park post-breakfast, arriving at your lodge in time for lunch. An afternoon game drive will commence as you embark on your quest for the BIG 5.

Lodging: Kirimu Camp

Day 3: Game  drive in Serengeti National Park

Morning and evening game drives in the expansive park.

Serengeti, originating from the term “Siringet,” signifying everlasting plains in the Masai language, encompasses vast expanses where continuous flows of wildebeest and zebra migrate southward to Ngorongoro or northward to the Masai Mara annually.

The park hosts the BIG FIVE along with other species such as hyenas, cheetahs, caracals, serval cats, and several bovine species. It also hosts numerous bird species, including vultures. Our game drives will traverse the diverse habitats and ecosystems of the Serengeti.

Accommodation: Kirimu Camp Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Journey to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Subsequent to breakfast, proceed to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Complete check-in, followed by lunch at your lodge, and then spend the afternoon leisurely appreciating the crater views from your accommodation.

Accommodation: Acacia Farm Lodge Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater Tour

Following breakfast, you will descend the steep walls of the world’s largest caldera crater, equipped with a packed lunch for an afternoon of wildlife observation and exploration on the crater floor.

The crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, holds global significance for biodiversity protection owing to its population of globally threatened species, high wildlife density, and the annual migration of wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, and other animals to the northern plains.

Comprehensive archaeological investigations have produced a substantial array of evidence about human evolution and human-environment interactions, including early hominid footprints that are around 3.6 million years old.

This is an opportunity to observe lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, cheetahs, hyenas, and several species of antelope and birds. Proceed to your accommodation in the early afternoon for dinner.

Accommodation: Acacia Farm Lodge Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Journey to Tarangire National Park

Following breakfast, you will proceed to Tarangire National Park, arriving at your lodge in time for lunch. An afternoon game drive in the park will be enjoyable.

Tarangire National Park ranks as the sixth largest national park in Tanzania, following Ruaha, Serengeti, Mikumi, Katavi, and Mkomazi. The park’s name derives from the Tarangire River, which traverses the area and serves as the sole water source for wildlife during arid seasons.

In the dry season, numerous animals move to Tarangire National Park from Manyara. The park is renowned for its abundant elephants, leopard and cheetah sightings, baobab trees, and tree-climbing African pythons, among others.

Accommodation: Tarangire Sopa Lodge Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7: Return to Arusha

Post-breakfast, vacate your hotel and return to Arusha for lunch. You will subsequently be transported to either your accommodation or Kilimanjaro International Airport.

Dietary Schedule: Breakfast, Lunch