Epic 7-Day Serengeti Tarangire Ngorongoro Wildlife Adventure

Enjoy a 7-Day Serengeti, Tarangire and Ngorongoro Wildlife Tour

The 7-Day Serengeti Tarangire Ngorongoro Safari Tour is one of Tanzania’s best wildlife viewing safari packages. This classic 7-Day Serengeti Tarangire Ngorongoro wildlife adventure takes you to some of the best Wildlife Viewing Destinations in Tanzania for a memorable wildlife viewing experience. This One Week Holiday in Tanzania allows you to witness the iconic African Big Five (lion, leopard, rhino, buffalo and elephant), cheetahs, hyenas, wildebeest, zebra, African Wild Dogs, giraffes, and different antelope species among other wildlife.

On this 7-Day Serengeti Tarangire Ngorongoro, you will visit some of the best places in Tanzania such as Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater, also known as the Garden of Eden. For those interested in witnessing the wildebeest migration unfold in Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park, this 7-Day Serengeti Tarangire Ngorongoro Safari offers the best opportunity.

The main highlight of this classic 7 Days Tanzania Wildlife viewing safari tour is game drive adventure in all the three destinations. Visitors get to explore these National Parks in our customized 4×4 safari vehicles with enough wildlife viewing space.

The Serengeti National Park is one of the world’s best places for wildlife safaris The National Park is known for its incredible number of wildlife that roam its diverse habitats. It is also known for hosting the spectacular wildebeest migration. Tarangire National Park is known for its stunning beauty and large herds of elephants that are accustomed to safari vehicles.

The Ngorongoro Crater on the other hand, is known for its stunning beauty and lion population that you’ll experience during this 7-Day Serengeti Tarangire Ngorongoro Safari Holiday Tour. Discover some of Tanzania’s best safari destinations with us, book this 7-Day Serengeti Tarangire Ngorongoro Safari with us. Chat with us for booking.

On the first day of 7-Day Serengeti Tarangire Ngorongoro, Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be welcomed by our representative, who will then transfer you to your booked accommodation in Arusha. You’ll be briefed about this 7-Day Serengeti Tarangire Ngorongoro Safari tour. Check in at the hotel and spend the rest of your day at the hotel unwinding and relaxing.

Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Arusha.

Main Destination: Arusha (City)
Accommodation: Arusha Planet Lodge
Meals & Drinks: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)

Your Driver guide will pick you up from your hotel in Arusha at 8:00am and drive you for 3-hours to Tarangire National Park. This journey also doubles as a road trip as you’ll drive across various scenic regions of the country. Upon arrival at Tarangire National Park, enjoy a short en route game drive as you head to your booked lodge. You’ll arrive at the lodge in time for lunch. Check in at the lodge and enjoy a sumptuous meal.

After lunch, enjoy an evening game drive in Tarangire National Park. This National Park is home to different wildlife species including the African Big Five (lion, leopard, rhino, buffalo, and elephant) cheetahs, hyena, zebras, and giraffes among others. You’ll drive through different wildlife hot spots for a memorable viewing experience. Later, after the adventure, drive to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination: Tarangire National Park
Accommodation: Farm of Dreams Lodge
Meals & Drinks: All meals included

Wake up and have breakfast at the lodge. After breakfast, embark on a drive to Serengeti National Park. Drive towards the fertile highlands where the Iraqw people grow wheat, coffee, and corn for opportunities to see the farming activities. The drive to Serengeti National Park takes you through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

From the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, we will continue with our drive to onwards to Serengeti National Park. Arrive in the park and proceed to your booked safari lodge.  Serengeti translates to endless plains in Mara, the native language of the Maasai people who inhabit the area near the park.

Lunch will be enjoyed at the lodge. After lunch, you’ll enjoy an afternoon adventure in Serengeti National Park. Embark on an evening game drive in Serengeti National Park, exploring different wildlife hot spots for an introductory experience in the park. Expect to encounter different wildlife species, including lions, leopards, rhinos, buffalo, elephants, and cheetahs, among others. Later, after the evening game drive, drive back to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination: Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Central Serengeti Luxury Camp
Meals & Drinks: All meals included

On this 4th day of 7-Day Serengeti Tarangire Ngorongoro  After breakfast, proceed on a full-day adventure in the Serengeti National Park. From your safari lodge, you’ll visit the Seronera valley, which is one of the famous wildlife viewing spots in the park. While here, you’ll encounter different wildlife species, including lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, and giraffes, among others. You’ll proceed with a drive to the Maasai Kopjes, an area with dramatic granite outcrops that are scenic. This area is good for lion sightings.

Continue with a drive to the central plains and the Seronera River valley, which are also hot spots for wildlife species like antelopes, zebras, wildebeest, and different predators like lions and leopards.

You can also visit the southern and central plains for opportunities to witness the wildebeest migration, especially if your safari is timed well. Later return to the central Serengeti area where you’ll be spending your night. After an unforgettable day, you will return to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination: Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Central Serengeti Luxury Camp
Meals & Drinks: All meals included

After breakfast, you will head out for another game drive in the Serengeti National Park before checking out and transferring to Ngorongoro. The morning game drive will give you another opportunity to witness the African Big Five (lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, and leopard) and other wildlife in the park before embarking on your journey to Ngorongoro Crater. Return to the lodge after the morning game drive and refresh. Check out to  the lodge and drive to Ngorongoro Crater.

Arriving at the crater rim where your safari lodge is located and check in. Lunch will be enjoyed at the lodge. You’ll spend the rest of your evening relaxing at the lodge as you prepare for your next adventure in the Next day. There are option activities like cultural visits to the local communities at an extra cost.

Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation: Rhino Lodge
Meals & Drinks: All meals included

Wake up early in the morning and enjoy breakfast at the lodge. After breakfast, embark on a journey to the crater floor, one of the most wildlife-populated area in Tanzania for a remarkable wildlife viewing experience. The Ngorongoro Crater is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, one of the Seven Wonders of Africa, and the most incredible ecosystems on Earth, formed millions of years ago in the massive explosion of a volcano.

The crater is 610m deep and covers roughly around 260 square kilometers, making it the largest unbroken caldera on earth. About 25,000 animals live on the crater floor, making it a hot spot for wildlife viewing safaris in Tanzania. It is also known for hosting one of the largest lion populations in the country and Africa as a whole.

You’ll spend the whole day exploring the crater floor as you encounter different wildlife species, including lions, leopards, rhinos, buffalos, wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, and some of the more than 500 bird species in the area. You might catch a glimpse of the endangered black rhino in the savannas as your explore the area. Later after the adventure, return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation: Rhino Lodge
Meals & Drinks: All meals included

The 7^th day is the final day of your 7-Day Serengeti Tarangire Ngorongoro safari. Wake up and enjoy breakfast at your lodge. After breakfast, depart the lodge and start your journey back to Arusha. Lunch will be enjoyed en route.

Upon arrival at Arusha, you will be driven to Kilimanjaro International Airport, or you can extend your trip with a beach holiday in Zanzibar.

Main Destination: Kilimanjaro Airport
Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)

End of 7-Day Serengeti Tarangire Ngorongoro Safari tour

Pricing (Budget to Mid-range Guidance)

(Rates are only a guideline; request a direct quotation for actual prices.)

• Budget Option: USD 1,500–1,900 per person (depending on shared car transport, mid-range to lower-end lodges, groups.
• Mid-range choice: USD 2,500–3,800 per person (better accommodation such as Central Serengeti Luxury Camp, private/ small-group car, park fees included for the most part).
• Luxury Upgrade: Higher if you choose premium lodges, private guide, and balloon flights.

Best time to visit

• Best of the Great Migration: July–October (northern river crossings of the Serengeti) and January–March (southern calving of the Serengeti) — time your trip around migration goals.
• Best viewing time for wildlife: June–September and December–March.
• Greens season advantages: April-May (Fewer crowds, stunning landscape, lower rates — although some of the dirt tracks could be impassable).

Conservation & Responsible Travel During 7-Day Serengeti Tarangire Ngorongoro Safari

This itinerary benefits local communities and the parks by utilizing park revenues and community input. We (Mpenzi Safaris Africa) operate with local conservation initiatives and observe guidelines for viewing wildlife.

Never approach or feed animals; always follow our guide’s safety directive

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is there a way I could do this itinerary privately?
A: Yes — visitors prefer a personal car and driver for freedom; prices will be a little higher.

Q: Is there any park-to-park domestic flight?
A: Yes — fly-in options reduce road time (added cost) and are recommended if you prefer shorter transfers.

Q: Is Ngorongoro crater good for families?
A: Yes — crater game drives are appropriate for families but verify lodge child policies and youth travel insurance.

Q: Will I require a Tanzania visa?
A: The visa laws vary by nationality; check your embassy or We can help in securing a Visa on Arrival.

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