Discover Tanzania's iconic wildlife destinations on a thoughtfully designed seven-day safari. Explore Tarangire, Lake Manyara, the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater with a private guide, comfortable safari travel and carefully selected luxury accommodation.
The 7-Day Classic Luxury Safari by Smiling African Travel combines Tanzania's celebrated national parks with the comfort of quality accommodation and the flexibility of a private safari.
Look for elephants beneath Tarangire's baobab trees, explore the woodland and open habitats of Lake Manyara, and enjoy extended game drives across the Serengeti. Finish with a visit to the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, renowned for its remarkable concentration of wildlife.
Your guide helps tailor each day to wildlife sightings, travel conditions and your interests, creating a memorable introduction to northern Tanzania.
This sample itinerary outlines the journey from arrival in Arusha to the northern safari circuit and your return. The exact sequence, accommodation and driving times can be adjusted when your trip is confirmed.
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and meet your Smiling African Travel representative. Transfer to your hotel in Arusha, settle in and enjoy time to relax after your journey. Depending on your arrival time, you can explore the town or simply prepare for the adventure ahead.
After breakfast, travel to Tarangire National Park for a game drive through its varied landscapes. The park is famous for large elephant herds, towering baobabs and wildlife gathering around the Tarangire River, especially during the dry season. Continue towards your accommodation in the Karatu area.
Explore Lake Manyara National Park, a compact but diverse wilderness of groundwater forest, open grassland and lakeshore. Keep watch for elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, baboons and an abundance of birdlife. Wildlife sightings vary with season and conditions. Later, continue to your selected accommodation in the Karatu or Ngorongoro highlands area.
Travel towards Serengeti National Park through the changing scenery of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Depending on the route and conditions, you may enjoy wildlife viewing along the way. Arrive in the Serengeti and head out for a game drive as time allows before settling into your lodge or tented camp.
Spend the day exploring the Serengeti with your private guide. Search for lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest and other wildlife across the plains. The Great Migration moves with the seasons, so the best area to visit depends on your travel dates. Your guide will plan the day's game drives around current conditions and your interests.
An optional hot-air balloon safari may be available at an additional cost, subject to location, availability and weather.
Enjoy a final morning game drive in the Serengeti before travelling towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Watch the scenery change from wide open plains to highland landscapes. Arrive at your selected lodge near Ngorongoro or Karatu and prepare for the following day's crater exploration.
Start early for a descent into the Ngorongoro Crater, a spectacular natural amphitheatre supporting a rich variety of wildlife. Enjoy a game drive across its grasslands, wetlands and woodland habitats, with opportunities to look for buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos and predators. After your crater visit, begin your transfer to Arusha or the airport according to your onward travel arrangements.
Prefer more time in the Serengeti, a different accommodation level or a Zanzibar beach extension? Smiling African Travel can tailor the route to your dates, travel style, budget and wildlife priorities. The final itinerary and accommodation are confirmed in your personalized quotation.
The final inclusions depend on the accommodation category and package selected. Your written quotation will confirm every service.
Travel through iconic landscapes, discover remarkable wildlife and experience Tanzania with a private safari designed around you. Contact Smiling African Travel to start planning.
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