7 Days Adventure Safari
Overview
This 7-day adventure combines Tanzania’s iconic wildlife with a unique experience. Guests will explore Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara, and the Serengeti, The safari balances wildlife encounters, and comfortable accommodation for a truly authentic Tanzanian experience.
Highlights
Game drives in Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, and Serengeti National Park.
Witness the Big Five and diverse wildlife in Northern Tanzania.
Optional hot air balloon safari over the Serengeti plains.
Explore Olduvai Gorge, the cradle of humankind.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arusha Arrival
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha, where you will be greeted and transferred to your hotel. Spend the evening at leisure and enjoy a welcome dinner while reviewing your itinerary for the upcoming adventure.
Optional Accommodation:
Budget: Arusha Backpackers
Mid-range: Mount Meru Hotel
Luxury: Arusha Serena Hotel
Meals: Dinner
Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park – Karatu
After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park. Enjoy a full day of game drives photographing elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, and a variety of bird species. In the late afternoon, drive to Karatu for overnight at a lodge surrounded by scenic highlands.
Optional Accommodation:
Budget: Fig Tree Lodge
Mid-range: Mount Meru Game Lodge
Luxury: Ngorongoro Farm House Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Karatu – Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive. Observe black rhinos, lions, elephants, hippos, and flamingos in one of Africa’s densest wildlife habitats. In the afternoon, visit a nearby Maasai village to experience traditional dances, crafts, and local culture before returning to Karatu for dinner and overnight.
Optional Accommodation:
Budget: Fig Tree Lodge
Mid-range: Mount Meru Game Lodge
Luxury: Ngorongoro Farm House Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Karatu – Serengeti National Park
Depart Karatu after breakfast and drive to Serengeti National Park. Stop en route at Olduvai Gorge to explore its archaeological significance. Arrive in Serengeti for an afternoon game drive observing predators, grazing herds, and iconic plains scenery. Overnight at your lodge or tented camp.
Optional Accommodation:
Budget: Nyani Campsite
Mid-range: Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp
Luxury: Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Full-Day Serengeti National Park
Spend a full day exploring the Serengeti with morning and afternoon game drives. Capture photographs of lions, leopards, elephants, and vast herds of wildebeest and zebras. A picnic lunch in the bush maximizes wildlife viewing. Optional hot air balloon safari offers a breathtaking aerial perspective. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Optional Accommodation:
Budget: Nyani Campsite
Mid-range: Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp
Luxury: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Mto wa mbu
After breakfast, drive to Mto wa mbu for a full-day experience. Return to Karatu in the late afternoon for dinner and overnight.
Optional Accommodation:
Budget: Fig Tree Lodge
Mid-range: Mount Meru Game Lodge
Luxury: Ngorongoro Farm House Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Karatu – Arusha Departure
After breakfast, drive back to Arusha with stops at scenic viewpoints or local markets. Enjoy a farewell lunch before transferring to Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha for your onward journey, concluding your 7-day Hadzabe cultural and safari adventure.
Optional Accommodation:
Budget: Arusha Backpackers
Mid-range: Mount Meru Hotel
Luxury: Arusha Serena Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Safari Add-ons (Optional)
Hot air balloon safari over Serengeti plains
Walking safari in Lake Manyara or Arusha National Park
Extra nights in Arusha, Serengeti, or Karatu
Included
Accommodation as per itinerary
Meals as mentioned (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
Transport in a private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
Professional English-speaking driver/guide
Park entry fees and Ngorongoro Crater service fee
Drinking water during safari
Excluded
International flights
Tanzania visa fees
Travel insurance
Tips and gratuities
Drinks at lodges/camps (unless stated)
Optional activities (balloon safari, cultural visits, etc.)