7-Day Classic Northern Tanzania Safari: Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro
The 7-Day Classic Northern Tanzania Safari offers the ultimate wildlife adventure for travelers seeking a comprehensive Northern Circuit experience. Explore Tarangire National Park with its massive elephant herds and baobab-studded landscapes, traverse the endless plains of the Serengeti, and descend into the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater to encounter the Big Five. Enjoy game drives in custom 4x4 vehicles and unwind each evening with dinner and overnight stays at comfortable lodges or tented camps.
Detailed Itinerary
Arrival in Arusha
Transfer: Kilimanjaro International Airport → Arusha Hotel
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport where your Tanzania Solo Safari driver-guide will warmly greet you. Transfer to your comfortable hotel in Arusha to relax, unpack, and enjoy a peaceful evening with dinner and overnight stay.
Arusha → Tarangire National Park
Activity: Full Day Game Drive | Highlight: Elephant Herds & Baobabs
Depart after breakfast for Tarangire National Park, renowned for its giant ancient baobab trees and massive elephant families. Enjoy thrilling game drives spotting lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, and rich birdlife along the Tarangire River. Dinner and overnight at a lodge near Tarangire.
Tarangire → Serengeti National Park
Activity: Scenic Transit & Afternoon Game Drive
Journey across the breathtaking Ngorongoro Highlands and enter the legendary plains of Serengeti National Park. Embark on an afternoon game drive across the savannah, searching for roaming predators like lions, cheetahs, and hyenas. Dinner and overnight at a Serengeti lodge or tented camp.
Full Day in Serengeti National Park
Activity: Morning & Afternoon Game Drives | Highlight: Great Migration & Big Cats
Spend a full immersive day exploring the diverse wildlife habitats of the Serengeti. Witness incredible predator-prey dynamics, kopjes, and seasonal movements of the Great Migration (if timing allows). Relax in the evening with dinner and overnight at your Serengeti lodge or camp.
Serengeti → Ngorongoro Crater
Activity: Morning Game Drive & Crater Floor Descent
Enjoy a morning game drive in Serengeti before driving toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend 600 meters into the crater floor for an unforgettable afternoon safari among elephants, rare black rhinos, lions, and hippos. Enjoy a picnic lunch by the crater floor before heading to your lodge on the crater rim for dinner and overnight.
Ngorongoro Crater → Lake Manyara (Optional) → Arusha
Activity: Optional Lake Manyara Tour & Return to Arusha
After breakfast, enjoy an optional visit to Lake Manyara National Park—famous for its tree-climbing lions, hippos, and flamingos—or scenic cultural stops en route. Return to Arusha in the afternoon for dinner and overnight at your hotel.
Arusha → Departure
Transfer: Arusha Hotel → Kilimanjaro International Airport
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast and final souvenir shopping or relaxation in Arusha. Afterward, your driver will transfer you to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your international departure flight home, concluding your unforgettable Tanzania Solo Safari adventure.
Inclusions
- Airport meet-and-greet and private transfers (arrival & departure)
- Accommodation in comfortable lodges, hotels, or tented camps as per itinerary
- Full board catering (breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily)
- All national park entry fees, conservation fees, and crater service fees
- Professional, licensed English-speaking driver-guide
- Exclusive 4×4 safari Land Cruiser equipped with a pop-up roof for optimal game viewing
- Ample bottled mineral drinking water throughout the safari
- 24/7 support from the Tanzania Solo Safari operations team
Exclusions
- International and domestic flights
- Tanzania entry visa fees
- Comprehensive travel and medical insurance
- Soft drinks, alcohol, and premium beverages at lodges
- Tips and gratuities for your driver-guide and lodge staff
- Personal expenses such as laundry services, souvenirs, and telephone calls
Why Safari with Tanzania Solo Safari
With over 15 years of operational expertise in wildlife safaris across Tanzania, Tanzania Solo Safari delivers safe, bespoke, and unforgettable adventures. We specialize in solo travelers and private small groups, ensuring personalized service and expert guidance at every turn.