7-Day Serengeti and Ngorongoro Safari
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Tour Overview
Experience three of Northern Tanzania’s most remarkable wildlife destinations on this private seven-day safari through Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater.
Begin among Tarangire’s ancient baobab trees and celebrated elephant herds before continuing towards the endless plains of Serengeti. Spend three nights exploring Serengeti’s grasslands, river valleys, woodland and rocky kopjes while searching for lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes and grazing herds.
Complete your adventure with a descent into the Ngorongoro Crater, where grassland, woodland and wetland habitats support an impressive variety of wildlife.
Your safari includes a private vehicle and professional local guide, allowing the daily route and pace to be adjusted according to wildlife activity, seasonal conditions and your interests.
This itinerary is a customizable starting point. Accommodation, activities, arrival arrangements and travel pace can be adjusted around your dates, group size, comfort preference and budget.
Day - by - Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Tanzania and Transfer to Arusha
A Coming Up Adventure representative will meet you upon arrival and transfer you privately to your accommodation in Arusha.
After check-in, relax and recover from your journey. Depending on your arrival time, you will meet your safari representative for a briefing covering the route, daily schedule, accommodation and important travel information.
- Private transfer to Arusha
- Hotel check-in
- Safari briefing
- Time to rest and prepare
Subject to arrival time
Comfortable overnight stay
Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, meet your private safari guide and travel towards Tarangire National Park. Enter the park and begin your first game drive through landscapes shaped by ancient baobab trees, acacia woodland, open grassland and the Tarangire River.
Tarangire is particularly known for its elephant population. You may also encounter giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, impalas, warthogs and different predators.
Stop for a picnic lunch before continuing your afternoon game drive. Later, leave the park and travel to your lodge or tented camp for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Scenic drive from Arusha
- Morning and afternoon game drives
- Elephant and wildlife viewing
- Baobab landscape photography
- Picnic lunch
Full-board safari meals
Near Tarangire National Park or Karatu
Day 3: Journey to Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, travel through the fertile Ngorongoro Highlands towards Serengeti National Park. The journey offers changing scenery as cultivated highlands gradually give way to open savannah.
Enter Serengeti and continue with an en-route game drive towards your accommodation. Begin searching for lions, cheetahs, giraffes, elephants, zebras, wildebeest and other plains wildlife.
Arrive at your lodge or tented camp in the evening for dinner and your first night in Serengeti.
- Scenic drive through the Ngorongoro Highlands
- Entry into Serengeti National Park
- En-route game drive
- Wildlife and landscape photography
- Sunset scenery, depending on arrival time
Full-board safari meals
Inside Serengeti National Park
Day 4: Full-Day Serengeti Wildlife Safari
Spend a full day exploring Serengeti’s plains, woodland, river valleys and rocky kopjes. Your guide will select the day’s route according to recent sightings, wildlife movement and seasonal conditions.
Search for lions resting around kopjes, cheetahs scanning the open plains, leopards near riverine woodland and large herds of grazing animals.
You may enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park or return to your accommodation for lunch, depending on the planned route. Continue your game drive in the afternoon before returning to camp.
- Morning game drive
- Full-day wildlife viewing
- Big-cat tracking
- Birdwatching
- Wildlife photography
- Picnic or lodge lunch
- Afternoon game drive
Full-board safari meals
Inside Serengeti National Park
Day 5: Flexible Serengeti Safari Experience
Enjoy another full day in Serengeti with greater flexibility to explore different wildlife areas. Your guide may focus on predator territories, grazing herds, seasonal migration activity or locations offering rewarding photography.
An optional sunrise balloon safari can be arranged in advance at an additional cost. After the balloon experience, rejoin your guide and continue exploring the park.
Because wildlife movement is natural and influenced by rainfall, water and grazing conditions, specific sightings and Great Migration locations cannot be guaranteed.
- Early-morning game drive
- Flexible wildlife-viewing route
- Search for predators and grazing herds
- Birdwatching
- Landscape and wildlife photography
- Optional balloon safari
- Afternoon game drive
Full-board safari meals
Inside Serengeti National Park
Day 6: Serengeti to the Ngorongoro Highlands
Begin the day with breakfast and a final game drive through Serengeti. This provides another opportunity to search for wildlife and enjoy the open plains before continuing towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Travel through changing landscapes as the route rises from the savannah towards the cooler highlands. Depending on timing and conditions, stop at a viewpoint overlooking the Ngorongoro Crater.
Continue to your lodge or tented camp for dinner and preparation for the following day’s crater safari.
- Final Serengeti game drive
- En-route wildlife viewing
- Scenic transfer to Ngorongoro
- Crater viewpoint, when accessible
- Photography
- Evening at leisure
Full-board safari meals
Near Ngorongoro or Karatu
Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Return to Arusha
After an early breakfast, travel to the crater entrance and descend onto the Ngorongoro Crater floor for your final game drive.
Explore grassland, woodland, wetland and lakeshore habitats while searching for lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, zebras, wildebeest, gazelles and other wildlife. The crater also provides a possibility of seeing black rhinoceroses, although sightings cannot be guaranteed.
Enjoy a picnic lunch at a designated site before ascending from the crater and beginning your return journey to Arusha.
You will be transferred to your Arusha hotel, Arusha Airport or Kilimanjaro International Airport according to your confirmed travel arrangements.
- Ngorongoro Crater descent
- Crater-floor game drive
- Wildlife and birdwatching
- Picnic lunch
- Scenic crater ascent
- Transfer to Arusha or the airport
Dinner is not included
Available when an additional Arusha night is requested
Your departure flight time must be confirmed before finalizing the itinerary. An additional night in Arusha may be recommended when same-day flight timing is unsuitable.
Tour Highlights:
- Explore Tarangire’s baobab landscapes and elephant country.
- Spend three nights inside or near Serengeti National Park.
- Enjoy flexible morning, afternoon and full-day game drives.
- Search for lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffaloes and giraffes.
- Experience Serengeti’s plains, river valleys, woodland and rocky kopjes.
- Descend into the remarkable Ngorongoro Crater.
- Travel in a private 4×4 safari vehicle with a viewing roof.
- Explore with a knowledgeable local safari guide.
- Enjoy excellent wildlife and landscape photography opportunities.
- Choose accommodation suited to your preferred comfort level.
- Add an optional Serengeti balloon safari, subject to availability.
- Personalize the itinerary for couples, families or private groups.
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Top Destinations You’ll Visit
Journey through three of Tanzania’s most remarkable wildlife destinations, from Tarangire’s elephant country to the endless Serengeti plains and the extraordinary Ngorongoro Crater.
Day 2
Tarangire National Park
Discover a beautiful landscape of ancient baobab trees, acacia woodland, open grassland and the life-giving Tarangire River. The park is especially celebrated for its impressive elephant population.
Destination Highlights- Large elephant herds
- Ancient baobab trees
- Tarangire River
- Excellent birdlife
Days 3–6
Serengeti National Park
Explore vast plains, river valleys, woodland and rocky kopjes while searching for lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes and large herds of grazing wildlife.
Destination Highlights- Big-cat encounters
- Endless open plains
- Flexible game drives
- Optional balloon safari
Day 7
Ngorongoro Crater
Descend into one of Africa’s most remarkable natural wildlife areas. Its grassland, woodland, wetlands and lakeshore support an extraordinary variety of animals within a compact landscape.
Destination Highlights- Crater-floor safari
- Dense wildlife population
- Black rhino possibility
- Remarkable scenery
What Your Safari Includes
Your final proposal and quotation will confirm the exact services included in your personalized itinerary.
Generally Included
- Private airport transfers shown in the confirmed itinerary
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle with a viewing roof
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
- Six nights of confirmed accommodation
- Meals listed in the daily itinerary
- Park entry and conservation fees shown in the quotation
- Ngorongoro Crater service included in the itinerary
- Game drives and activities described in the itinerary
- Bottled drinking water during safari game drives
- Government taxes applicable to confirmed services
Generally Not Included
- International and domestic flights unless specifically stated
- Tanzania visa and passport-related expenses
- Travel, medical and evacuation insurance
- Optional Serengeti balloon safari
- Tips for guides, drivers and accommodation staff
- Alcoholic drinks, soft drinks and personal purchases
- Vaccinations, medication and personal medical expenses
- Additional accommodation before or after the safari
- Activities not included in the confirmed itinerary
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Safari Questions Answered
Helpful information about planning your seven-day Serengeti and Ngorongoro safari.
Can this safari itinerary be customized?
Yes. The destinations, accommodation level, travel dates, activities and daily pace can be adjusted around your preferences.
Is this a private or group safari?
This itinerary is designed as a private safari with your own guide and vehicle. Group options can be discussed when available.
When is the best time to take this safari?
The itinerary can operate throughout the year. The drier months are popular for general game viewing, while the greener months offer lush scenery, birdlife and different migration possibilities.
Will we see the Great Migration?
Migration sightings cannot be guaranteed. Herd locations depend on rainfall, water and grazing conditions across the wider ecosystem.
What type of accommodation is available?
The safari can use budget-conscious, mid-range, upper-range, luxury or mixed accommodation according to your preferences and budget.
Is this safari suitable for families?
Yes. The itinerary can be adjusted with family-friendly accommodation, flexible game drives and suitable room arrangements.
Can I add a Serengeti balloon safari?
Yes. A balloon safari can be requested at an additional cost and is subject to advance availability and weather conditions.
How is the final safari price calculated?
Pricing depends on travel dates, group size, accommodation, availability and any optional activities. A personalized quotation will be prepared after receiving your enquiry.
How do I confirm my booking?
After approving the itinerary and quotation, you will receive the applicable booking terms, payment schedule and confirmation instructions.
Seven Days. A Lifetime of Memories.
From elephants beneath Tarangire’s baobabs to big cats on the Serengeti plains and wildlife inside the Ngorongoro Crater, your Tanzania safari is ready to be shaped around you.