7-Day Serengeti, Ndutu & Ngorongoro Safari Journey

Duration

7 Days

Price Guide

From, $3521 P.p

The 7-Day Serengeti, Ndutu & Ngorongoro Safari Journey is an immersive wildlife adventure designed for travelers who want to experience Tanzania’s iconic northern safari circuit in depth. The itinerary combines the endless plains of Serengeti National Park, the wildlife-rich Ndutu area, and the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, offering a wonderful variety of landscapes, wildlife, and unforgettable safari experiences. With seven days to explore, guests can enjoy relaxed game drives, excellent photography opportunities, and more time to discover the wilderness without feeling rushed. Travelling in a comfortable 4×4 safari Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof and accompanied by a professional English-speaking guide, every day brings a new opportunity to experience the beauty of Tanzania.

A major highlight of the journey is the Ndutu region, especially during the Great Migration season when enormous herds of wildebeest and zebras gather across the nutrient-rich plains. During the calving season, thousands of young wildebeest are born, attracting predators and creating some of the most dramatic wildlife encounters in Africa. Game drives may offer sightings of lions, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, gazelles, giraffes, and numerous bird species. The safari then continues through the Serengeti, where vast golden grasslands, rocky kopjes, rivers, and woodland habitats support an incredible diversity of wildlife. Depending on the season and location, guests may witness large herds moving across the plains and exciting predator-prey interactions.

The adventure concludes with the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa’s most extraordinary natural wildlife sanctuaries. Descending into the crater reveals a spectacular ecosystem of open grasslands, forests, wetlands, and lakes, home to a remarkable concentration of animals. Guests may encounter lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, flamingos, zebras, wildebeest, and the endangered black rhino. With comfortable full-board accommodation, picnic lunches, bottled drinking water, park and conservation fees, professional guiding, and transportation included as specified in the itinerary, this seven-day safari offers the perfect combination of Great Migration experiences, exceptional wildlife viewing, breathtaking scenery, and authentic Tanzanian hospitality.

7-DAY ITINERARY

Day-By-Day

DAY

1

Arusha – Tarangire National Park

Your safari begins with a morning pick-up from your hotel in Arusha, followed by a scenic drive
to Tarangire National Park, located approximately two to three hours away. Upon arrival, you
will begin your first game drive through the park’s beautiful landscapes of open savannah,
seasonal wetlands, and the Tarangire River ecosystem. Tarangire is famous for its ancient
baobab trees and large elephant populations, often seen moving in family groups across the
plains or gathering around the river. During your game drive, you may also encounter lions,
giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, and a variety of bird species. A picnic lunch will be
served inside the park, allowing you to enjoy your meal while surrounded by the beauty of the
wilderness. Later in the afternoon, continue to your lodge for dinner and overnight
accommodation.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY

1

Arusha – Tarangire National Park

Your safari begins with a morning pick-up from your hotel in Arusha, followed by a scenic drive
to Tarangire National Park, located approximately two to three hours away. Upon arrival, you
will begin your first game drive through the park’s beautiful landscapes of open savannah,
seasonal wetlands, and the Tarangire River ecosystem. Tarangire is famous for its ancient
baobab trees and large elephant populations, often seen moving in family groups across the
plains or gathering around the river. During your game drive, you may also encounter lions,
giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, and a variety of bird species. A picnic lunch will be
served inside the park, allowing you to enjoy your meal while surrounded by the beauty of the
wilderness. Later in the afternoon, continue to your lodge for dinner and overnight
accommodation.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY

2

Tarangire – Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast, depart Tarangire and continue to Lake Manyara National Park, located beneath
the dramatic Great Rift Valley escarpment. Despite its compact size, the park offers incredible
biodiversity, featuring lush groundwater forests, open grasslands, and the scenic alkaline lake.
Enjoy a game drive through the park in search of elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, hippos,
and numerous bird species, including flamingos and pelicans. Lake Manyara is also known for its
famous tree-climbing lions, which may occasionally be spotted resting on the branches of acacia
trees. After a picnic lunch and afternoon game drive, continue your journey towards the
Serengeti area for dinner and overnight accommodation.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY

2

Tarangire – Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast, depart Tarangire and continue to Lake Manyara National Park, located beneath
the dramatic Great Rift Valley escarpment. Despite its compact size, the park offers incredible
biodiversity, featuring lush groundwater forests, open grasslands, and the scenic alkaline lake.
Enjoy a game drive through the park in search of elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, hippos,
and numerous bird species, including flamingos and pelicans. Lake Manyara is also known for its
famous tree-climbing lions, which may occasionally be spotted resting on the branches of acacia
trees. After a picnic lunch and afternoon game drive, continue your journey towards the
Serengeti area for dinner and overnight accommodation.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY

3

Lake Manyara – Central Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, depart towards Central Serengeti National Park, one of Africa’s most iconic
wildlife destinations. As you approach the Serengeti, the landscape transforms into endless
golden plains, offering breathtaking views and the first glimpse of this remarkable ecosystem.
Upon arrival, enjoy an afternoon game drive through the heart of Serengeti, an area known for
its year-round concentration of wildlife. Search for lions resting on rocky kopjes, cheetahs
hunting across the plains, leopards hiding along riverine areas, and large herds of wildebeests,
zebras, and gazelles moving across the grasslands. Later, proceed to your lodge for dinner and
overnight stay.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY

3

Lake Manyara – Central Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, depart towards Central Serengeti National Park, one of Africa’s most iconic
wildlife destinations. As you approach the Serengeti, the landscape transforms into endless
golden plains, offering breathtaking views and the first glimpse of this remarkable ecosystem.
Upon arrival, enjoy an afternoon game drive through the heart of Serengeti, an area known for
its year-round concentration of wildlife. Search for lions resting on rocky kopjes, cheetahs
hunting across the plains, leopards hiding along riverine areas, and large herds of wildebeests,
zebras, and gazelles moving across the grasslands. Later, proceed to your lodge for dinner and
overnight stay.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY

4

Full-Day Central Serengeti Safari

Today is dedicated to exploring the spectacular Central Serengeti with morning and afternoon
game drives. The region is renowned for its incredible wildlife density and offers excellent
opportunities to observe animals in their natural habitat.
Begin with an early morning game drive when predators are most active, giving you a chance to
spot lions, leopards, cheetahs, and other carnivores. Continue exploring the plains in search of
elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, hyenas, antelopes, and a variety of bird species. Enjoy a picnic
lunch in the park before continuing your afternoon safari. In the evening, return to your lodge
for dinner and overnight accommodation.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY

4

Full-Day Central Serengeti Safari

Today is dedicated to exploring the spectacular Central Serengeti with morning and afternoon
game drives. The region is renowned for its incredible wildlife density and offers excellent
opportunities to observe animals in their natural habitat.
Begin with an early morning game drive when predators are most active, giving you a chance to
spot lions, leopards, cheetahs, and other carnivores. Continue exploring the plains in search of
elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, hyenas, antelopes, and a variety of bird species. Enjoy a picnic
lunch in the park before continuing your afternoon safari. In the evening, return to your lodge
for dinner and overnight accommodation.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY

5

Central Serengeti – Ndutu Area

After breakfast, depart Central Serengeti and continue towards the Ndutu area, located in the
southern Serengeti ecosystem. Ndutu is a remarkable wildlife destination, especially famous for
the annual wildebeest calving season between December and April.
Enjoy an afternoon game drive through Ndutu’s diverse landscapes of open plains, woodlands,
and seasonal lakes. The area attracts large numbers of wildlife, including wildebeests, zebras,
gazelles, lions, cheetahs, and hyenas. Later, arrive at your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY

5

Central Serengeti – Ndutu Area

After breakfast, depart Central Serengeti and continue towards the Ndutu area, located in the
southern Serengeti ecosystem. Ndutu is a remarkable wildlife destination, especially famous for
the annual wildebeest calving season between December and April.
Enjoy an afternoon game drive through Ndutu’s diverse landscapes of open plains, woodlands,
and seasonal lakes. The area attracts large numbers of wildlife, including wildebeests, zebras,
gazelles, lions, cheetahs, and hyenas. Later, arrive at your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY

6

Full-Day Ndutu Wildlife Exploration

Spend a full day exploring the beautiful Ndutu region with morning and afternoon game drives.
Depending on the season, you may witness the incredible wildebeest calving experience, where
thousands of newborn calves are born across the plains, attracting increased predator activity.
Explore the area’s open grasslands and scenic surroundings while searching for lions, cheetahs,
leopards, elephants, giraffes, and large herds of migratory animals. Enjoy a picnic lunch during
the day before continuing your safari experience. Return to your lodge in the evening for dinner
and overnight stay.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY

6

Full-Day Ndutu Wildlife Exploration

Spend a full day exploring the beautiful Ndutu region with morning and afternoon game drives.
Depending on the season, you may witness the incredible wildebeest calving experience, where
thousands of newborn calves are born across the plains, attracting increased predator activity.
Explore the area’s open grasslands and scenic surroundings while searching for lions, cheetahs,
leopards, elephants, giraffes, and large herds of migratory animals. Enjoy a picnic lunch during
the day before continuing your safari experience. Return to your lodge in the evening for dinner
and overnight stay.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY

7

Ndutu – Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha

After an early breakfast, depart Ndutu and travel towards the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater.
Descend into the crater floor for an unforgettable game drive within this unique natural wonder,
often referred to as one of Africa’s finest wildlife destinations.
The crater is home to an incredible concentration of wildlife, including lions, elephants,
buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, hippos, and the endangered black rhino. Enjoy a picnic lunch
inside the crater while surrounded by breathtaking scenery before ascending and beginning
your journey back to Arusha. You will arrive in Arusha in the late afternoon, marking the end of
your unforgettable Tanzania safari adventure.

Breakfast, Lunch

DAY

7

Ndutu – Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha

After an early breakfast, depart Ndutu and travel towards the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater.
Descend into the crater floor for an unforgettable game drive within this unique natural wonder,
often referred to as one of Africa’s finest wildlife destinations.
The crater is home to an incredible concentration of wildlife, including lions, elephants,
buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, hippos, and the endangered black rhino. Enjoy a picnic lunch
inside the crater while surrounded by breathtaking scenery before ascending and beginning
your journey back to Arusha. You will arrive in Arusha in the late afternoon, marking the end of
your unforgettable Tanzania safari adventure.

Breakfast, Lunch

Tour Price Includes

Covers all required park entry fees and applicable government taxes throughout the safari.
Includes the official fees required for access and services within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
An experienced guide will accompany you throughout the safari, providing expert knowledge about wildlife, nature, and local culture.

Price Tour Excludes

Airfare is not included unless specifically stated in the safari package.
Guests are responsible for arranging their own travel insurance.
Alcoholic beverages, sodas, juices, and other soft drinks are at the guest’s own expense.

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