7 Days | 6 Nights Safari: Tarangire, Ngorongoro, Serengeti & Cultural Encounters

A mother hippopotamus and her calf stand by a river in Tanzania, surrounded by crocodiles.

Costs per Person (USD)

Season

2 Pax

   3 Pax

4 Pax

     5 Pax

6+ Pax

   SRS

Peak Season

$5,033

    $3,506

   $3,481

    $3,019

     $2,856

    $801

High Season

$4,874

    $3,396

   $3,371

    $2,908

     $2,746

    $693

Low Season

$4,722

    $3,592

   $2,967

    $2,805

     $2,642

    $616

Camping Option

$3,997

    $2,892

   $2,367

    $2,205

     $2,042

    $429

Inclusions

✅ All airport transfers (pick-up & drop-off)
✅ Transport in 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
✅ Professional English-speaking driver guide
✅ Accommodation (lodges/camps) as per itinerary
✅ Meals as per plan (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
✅ Mineral water daily
✅ All park entry & government fees
✅ Ngorongoro crater descent
✅ Cultural visits (Maasai boma, Mto wa Mbu tour, Hadzabe option)
✅ Taxes & VAT

Exclusions

❌ International flights
❌ Visa fees
❌ Tips (guideline: $25/day per vehicle for guide)
❌ Travel insurance & personal expenses
❌ Alcoholic beverages

 

Close-up of a cheetah standing in the dry savannah of Tarangire National Park, Tanzania.

Overview

Embark on an extraordinary 7-day safari adventure through Northern Tanzania’s most iconic destinations. This itinerary combines thrilling wildlife encounters with authentic cultural experiences, giving you the best of both worlds.

You’ll explore the vast plains of the Serengeti, descend into the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, marvel at the elephant herds and baobabs of Tarangire, and engage with Tanzania’s vibrant cultures through visits to Maasai villages, Mto wa Mbu, and Hadzabe bushmen.

This is the perfect safari for travelers who want a balance of wildlife, culture, and scenic landscapes in just one unforgettable journey.

Highlights

  • Game drives in Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater
  • Meet the Maasai people and learn about their culture
  • Walking or biking excursion in Mto wa Mbu village with local lunch
  • Visit Lake Eyasi and hunt with the Hadzabe bushmen (optional)
  • Chance to see the Big 5 & the Great Migration (seasonal)
  • Scenic African landscapes with baobabs, volcanic craters & endless savannahs

Itinerary

Day 1: Arusha → Tarangire National Park

  • Pick-up after breakfast in Arusha
  • Full-day game drive in Tarangire: elephants, baobabs & wildlife
  • Picnic lunch in the park
  • Overnight: Tarangire Kati Kati Camp or similar
  • Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2: Tarangire (Full Day Game Drive)

  • Explore Tarangire’s remote southern areas
  • Wildlife: lions, elephants, giraffes, oryx & birdlife
  • Scenic backdrop: Ol Doinyo Lengai volcano
  • Transfer to Ngorongoro area in the evening
  • Overnight: Farm of Dreams Lodge or similar
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater → Serengeti

  • Descend 600m into the crater, a UNESCO site
  • Wildlife: black rhino, hippos, flamingos, lions, elephants
  • Picnic lunch by Lake Magadi
  • Afternoon transfer to Serengeti
  • Overnight: Tukaone Weavers Tented Camp or similar
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4 & 5: Serengeti National Park

  • Full-day game drives in Serengeti
  • Northern Serengeti (Mara River) for wildebeest migration (seasonal)
  • Search for lions, cheetahs, leopards & endless wildlife
  • Overnight: Tukaone Weavers Tented Camp or similar
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Serengeti → Ngorongoro → Mto wa Mbu

  • Morning game drive in Serengeti
  • Visit Maasai boma en route
  • Scenic views from Ngorongoro Crater rim
  • Overnight: Motto Cottages, Mto wa Mbu
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7: Mto wa Mbu Village Tour → Departure

  • Walking or biking cultural tour in Mto wa Mbu
  • Visit farms, rice fields & taste local dishes
  • Lunch with “Mamas” (local women cooks)
  • Transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport for evening flight
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

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