7 Days Tanzania Safari Itinerary

This 7 Days Tanzania Safari itinerary is thoughtfully designed by Enjoy safaris Africa which will offer you an opportunity to explore Tanzania’s national parks including Ngorongoro conservation area, Serengeti National Park, and Tarangire national park.

Ngorongoro conservation area in Tanzania
Ngorongoro conservation area in Tanzania

Highlights of the 7 Days Tanzania Safari

  • Day 1: Arrive in Tanzania
  • Day 2: Transfer to Ngorongoro conservation area
  • Day 3: Transfer to Serengeti National Park
  • Day 4: Game Drive
  • Day 5: Balloon Safari and full-day game drive
  • Day 6: Transfer from Serengeti national park to Tarangire national park
  • Day 7: Departure

Detailed Itinerary of 7 Days Tanzania Safari

Day 1: Arrive in Tanzania

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, a safari driver from Enjoy Safaris Africa will pick you up, and immediately after a short briefing, he will transfer you to your hotel where you will spend an overnight and relaxation in preparation for the next day of your safari.

Meal Plan: Dinner

Accommodation: Arusha Mount Meru Hotel

Day 2: Transfer to Ngorongoro conservation area

Wake up early in the morning after breakfast and meet your driver by 07:00 to transfer to the Ngorongoro conservation area which is famous for hosting the greatest annual wildebeest migration. Upon arrival depending on the time, you will have lunch and relax for some time and then go for an afternoon game drive in the crater where you will have an opportunity to view a variety of wildlife including Lions, Elephants, Rhinos, Wildebeests, Hartebeests, zebras, Gazelles, and many more animals. Later on, retire to the hotel for overnight and dinner.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Accommodation: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge

Day 3: Transfer to Serengeti National Park

Immediately after breakfast at your lodge, your driver will be ready to transfer you to Serengeti national park which is famously known for its different large herds of wildlife species mainly Wildebeests, zebras, gazelles, and many other animals. It is as well commonly known for hosting the great wildebeest migration. Upon arrival, lunch will be served, and later go for a game drive in the Seronera area which offers a thrilling game-viewing experience because of the huge numbers of wild animals it hosts. Later in the evening, you will head back to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Meal plan: Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge

Serengeti National Park in Tanzania
Serengeti National Park in Tanzania

Day 4: Game Drive

After breakfast, you will have a full-day game drive thereby you will embark on your game drive experience with packed lunch. During your game drive, you will be able to witness the longest wildebeest migration where you will be able to view the wildebeests along zebras, gazelles, and other wildlife species moving in search of fresh greener grass and water. Later you will have a picnic lunch set for you at any site in the park. Later return to your lodge, freshen up, have dinner, and rest.

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge

Day 5: Balloon Safari and full-day game drive.

After enjoying your morning meal, your driver will take you to the starting point of your hot air balloon experience where you be first briefed by your guide. After the briefing, you will take off in the balloon and you will be able to observe a large herd of wildlife in Serengeti at a higher point as you are floating in the air. You will proceed with a game drive and later in the afternoon, return to your lodge for lunch. Your guide will pick you up after lunch and proceed with your game drive. Retire back to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge

Hot air balloon safari in Serengeti National Park.
Hot air balloon safari in Serengeti National Park.

Day 6: Transfer from Serengeti national park to Tarangire national park

After your morning meal, check out of the lodge and meet your driver who will transfer you from Serengeti to Tarangire national park which is branded as one of the top birding destinations in Tanzania with iconic baobab trees. You will arrive at the park in time for lunch which will be served at your lodge and afterward you will go for an afternoon game drive and explore the flora and fauna found in this park including Waterbucks, giraffes, elands, impalas, vervet monkeys, and many more wildlife species. Later retire to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Meals: Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Mbali Mbali Tarangire River Camp

Day 7: Departure

After a peaceful morning meal, you will check out of the lodge and meet your driver with your luggage and head out for an early morning game drive as you observe many animals as they wake up and later proceed to the Airport for your scheduled departure flight to your next destination.

End of the 7 Days Tanzania Safari