7-Day Amazing African Safari Tours (with 1735 Reviews)

Experience an unforgettable 7-Day Tanzania Safari through some of Northern Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife destinations. This carefully designed safari combines Arusha, the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands, Serengeti National Park, and the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, with three nights dedicated to Serengeti game viewing. Enjoy private safari drives, expert local guiding, luxury accommodation and exceptional opportunities to see lions, elephants, buffalo, giraffes, zebras and other African wildlife. Serengeti is a year-round safari destination, while Tanzania’s dry season generally offers excellent wildlife viewing conditions.

Day 1: Arrival in Tanzania – Mount Meru Hotel

Arrive in Tanzania and receive a warm welcome from your safari team before transferring to Mount Meru Hotel in Arusha for dinner and overnight accommodation. Arusha is an ideal starting point for a Northern Tanzania safari, providing convenient access to the Serengeti and Ngorongoro conservation areas. Take time to relax after your international flight, meet your safari guide and receive a briefing about the exciting days ahead. Depending on your arrival time, you may enjoy a relaxed evening at the hotel. This first night provides a comfortable beginning to your 7-Day Tanzania Safari, preparing you for the wildlife adventures, scenic landscapes and unforgettable game drives ahead.

Day 2: Arusha to Serengeti via Ngorongoro Highlands

After breakfast, begin your scenic journey from Arusha toward Serengeti National Park, travelling through the spectacular Ngorongoro Highlands. Enjoy changing landscapes, highland scenery and opportunities to see local communities and wildlife along the route. Continue toward the Serengeti, one of Tanzania’s most famous safari destinations and a renowned home of the Great Wildebeest Migration. Depending on your arrival time, enjoy an introductory game drive before proceeding to your luxury Serengeti safari lodge or tented camp for dinner and overnight. The journey introduces you to Tanzania’s extraordinary northern safari circuit and prepares you for three memorable days of Serengeti wildlife exploration.

Day 3: Central Serengeti Game Drive

Wake early for an exciting Central Serengeti game drive, when wildlife activity is often rewarding. Explore the endless savannah plains in search of lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest and numerous bird species. Your experienced safari guide will interpret animal behaviour, tracks and the surrounding ecosystem while helping you find excellent wildlife-viewing opportunities. Enjoy a picnic lunch or return to your luxury lodge for a relaxed midday break before continuing your afternoon game drive. Serengeti is officially recognised for game drives and balloon safaris, with wildlife experiences available throughout the year. Return to your luxury safari lodge or tented camp for dinner and overnight.

Day 4: Serengeti Game Drive

Spend another full day discovering the remarkable Serengeti National Park on morning and afternoon game drives. Having additional time in the park increases your opportunity to explore different habitats and observe a wider variety of wildlife. Depending on the season and animal movements, you may encounter large herds of wildebeest and zebra, hunting predators, elephants, giraffes, hippos, and abundant birdlife. Serengeti’s wildlife movements change throughout the year, making seasonal planning important when designing your safari itinerary. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness or relax at camp between drives. End your day with dinner and another peaceful overnight stay at your luxury Serengeti safari lodge or tented camp.

Day 5: Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, enjoy a final Serengeti game drive as you begin your journey toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Travel through Tanzania’s beautiful northern landscapes, watching for wildlife along the way. Upon arrival in the Ngorongoro area, settle into your luxury safari lodge or tented camp and enjoy the spectacular highland surroundings. Ngorongoro is one of Tanzania’s most celebrated wildlife destinations and forms an exceptional combination with Serengeti on a Northern Circuit safari. Tanzania National Parks highlights Serengeti and Ngorongoro among the country’s internationally recognised natural attractions. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay, ready for an early start and exciting wildlife exploration inside the Ngorongoro Crater.

Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

Rise early for an unforgettable Ngorongoro Crater game drive, descending into the crater for an opportunity to see an impressive concentration of wildlife within its dramatic natural setting. Search for lions, elephants, buffalo, zebras, hippos, flamingos and other species while your professional guide explains the crater’s ecosystem. After your game drive and lunch, begin the scenic journey back to Arusha. Tanzania’s official park-planning guidance recommends planning routes, accommodation, permits and wildlife activities in advance. Arrive in Arusha and check into your selected luxury safari lodge or mid-range hotel for dinner and your final overnight stay before departure.

Day 7: Transfer to Airport – End of Tanzania Safari

After breakfast, enjoy your final morning in Arusha before your safari driver transfers you to the airport for your onward flight. Depending on your departure schedule, there may be time for a relaxed breakfast, last-minute shopping or a short city experience. Your 7-Day Amazing Tanzania Safari ends with wonderful memories of Serengeti wildlife, the Ngorongoro Highlands and the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater. Your safari team will ensure you reach the airport in good time for your scheduled flight. Tanzania’s national parks provide diverse wildlife, landscapes and tourism experiences throughout the year, making this Northern Circuit itinerary an excellent introduction to an unforgettable African safari.