7-Day Classic Northern Tanzania Safari: Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro
Experience the ultimate Northern Circuit adventure with the 7-Day Classic Northern Tanzania Safari from Savanna Dream Tanzania Safari. Explore the elephant-filled savannahs of Tarangire, traverse the endless plains of the Serengeti, and descend into the iconic Ngorongoro Crater, home to the legendary Big Five. This itinerary combines thrilling game drives, diverse landscapes, and comfortable evenings with dinner and overnight stays at carefully selected lodges or tented camps.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where your Savanna Dream Tanzania Safari driver-guide will meet you. Transfer to your hotel in Arusha for relaxation, dinner, and overnight stay.
Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, renowned for its enormous elephant herds and majestic baobab trees. Enjoy game drives to spot lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, and abundant birdlife. Dinner and overnight at a lodge near Tarangire.
Day 3: Tarangire – Serengeti National Park
Travel across the Ngorongoro Highlands to the Serengeti National Park. Afternoon game drives across the vast plains provide opportunities to spot cheetahs, lions, and other predators. Dinner and overnight at a Serengeti lodge or tented camp.
Day 4: Full Day in Serengeti National Park
Spend a full day exploring the Serengeti. Witness predator action, spot elephants, giraffes, and zebras, and if the season is right, experience the Great Migration. Return to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 5: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater
After a morning game drive, travel to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for an exciting game drive among lions, elephants, buffalo, hippos, and rhinos. Enjoy a picnic lunch on the crater floor, then continue to your lodge on the crater rim for dinner and overnight.
Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater – Lake Manyara (Optional) – Arusha
After breakfast, enjoy an optional visit to Lake Manyara National Park or cultural stops en route. Game drives offer chances to see tree-climbing lions, hippos, and flamingos. Return to Arusha for dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 7: Departure
After breakfast, transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure flight. End of safari with Savanna Dream Tanzania Safari.
Safari Highlights
Explore Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater
Spot the Big Five: lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant, and rhino
Witness seasonal Great Migration (if timing allows)
Diverse landscapes: baobab forests, savannah plains, and volcanic crater floors
Dinner and overnight stays at lodges/hotels included
Guided by professional Savanna Dream Tanzania Safari experts
Inclusive
Airport transfers (arrival & departure)
Accommodation in lodges/hotels or tented camps as per itinerary
Full board meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
All park entry fees & crater service fees
Professional English-speaking driver-guide
4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
Bottled drinking water during safari
Exclusive
International flights
Tanzania visa fees
Travel & medical insurance
Soft & alcoholic drinks
Tips for driver-guide & lodge staff
Personal expenses (souvenirs, laundry, etc.)
