7 Day Luxury Tanzania: Serengeti Stay
Tarangire, three nights in the central Serengeti, the Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara, in luxury lodges and tented camps.
Go beyond the expected.
Seven days in comfort: a game drive in Tarangire, three nights in a luxury tented camp in the central Serengeti, a descent into the Ngorongoro Crater and a last morning at Lake Manyara.
- Three nights in a luxury tented camp in the Serengeti
- Tarangire National Park's elephants and baobabs
- Ngorongoro Crater descent
- Lake Manyara National Park on the way back
What's included
Included
- Airport transfers
- Private pop-up roof 4x4 safari vehicle with driver-guide
- Accommodation and meals as specified
- Park and reserve entrance fees for the activities listed
Not included
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses
- Alcoholic beverages
Confirm current park fees, permit availability, accommodation and pricing before booking, since these can change with season and demand. Access to remote areas should be confirmed before travel.
Day by day
Day 1 Arrival in Arusha
Arusha
Arrive at Kilimanjaro Airport and transfer to a luxury lodge in Arusha.
Day 2 Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park
A full day of game drives in Tarangire, then on to a luxury lodge 1 to 2 hours from the park.
Day 3 To the Serengeti
Serengeti National Park
Drive to the central Serengeti with game drives on the way.
Day 4 Serengeti game drives
Serengeti National Park
A full day of game drives in the central Serengeti for lion, leopard, cheetah and the herds.
Day 5 Serengeti: second full day
Serengeti National Park
Another day of game drives with a picnic lunch in the field.
Day 6 Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater
Descend into the crater for a game drive on the crater floor, then continue to your lodge 1 to 2 hours from the crater.
Day 7 Lake Manyara and return to Arusha
Lake Manyara National Park and Arusha
A morning game drive in Lake Manyara National Park, then drive to Arusha for your flight.
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Questions about 7 Day Luxury Tanzania: Serengeti Stay
Can I combine a Tanzania safari with Zanzibar?
Yes, this is one of the most popular East African combinations; a Serengeti or Ngorongoro safari followed by several days on Zanzibar’s beaches, connected by a short flight.
Do I need a visa to visit Tanzania?
Most nationalities need a visa for Tanzania, commonly available as an e-visa applied for online before travel. Requirements vary by nationality, so confirm current guidance for your passport ahead of your safari.
How many national parks does Tanzania have?
Tanzania protects its landscapes across more than twenty national parks, alongside conservation areas and game reserves that together cover roughly a third of the country’s total area; one of the highest proportions of protected land of any country in the world.
Is climbing Kilimanjaro part of a normal safari?
Kilimanjaro is usually planned as its own multi-day trek (typically 6–9 days depending on route) either before or after a separate safari itinerary, rather than combined into the same days, since it requires its own acclimatisation schedule.
Is Tanzania or Kenya better for a first safari?
Both offer excellent safaris across largely the same ecosystem, and the choice often comes down to which side of the Serengeti-Mara border better fits your dates and interests: we’re happy to talk through the trade-offs for your specific safari.
What is the best time to visit the Serengeti?
The Serengeti has strong wildlife viewing year-round, but timing depends on what you want to see: the calving season is roughly January–March in the southern plains, and the dramatic river crossings typically happen around June–September in the north as the migration moves toward Kenya.