7 Days Tanzania Private Safari 2026-2027

7 Days Tanzania Private Safari 2026-2027: Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha

Welcome to Tanzania! Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport in Arusha, your safari guide will meet you and transfer you to your hotel in Arusha. Depending on your arrival time, you can rest at the lodge, you will enjoy the garden, or explore a bit of town.

• Meals: Dinner
• Accommodation: Overnight in Arusha (mid-range hotel)

Day 2: Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast, you’ll drive to Lake Manyara National Park, which takes about 2 hours. This park is small but full of beauty and variety. You’ll pass through forests filled with monkeys and birds, open grassy areas where you may see elephants and zebras, and the lake shore, where flamingos and hippos can often be seen. You’ll enjoy a relaxed game drive and picnic lunch inside the park. In the late afternoon, you’ll drive to the nearby highlands of Karatu for your overnight stay.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation: Overnight in Karatu (mid-range lodge)

Day 3: Karatu to Tarangire National Park

After an early breakfast, you’ll drive to Tarangire National Park, which is known for its large elephant herds, baobab trees, and seasonal swamps. This park is less crowded and offers peaceful game drives through scenic landscapes. You’ll spend the day exploring the park and watching for wildlife such as lions, giraffes, zebras, antelope, and many bird species. After the game drive, you’ll return to Karatu for the night.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation: Overnight in Karatu (mid-range lodge)

Day 4: Karatu to Serengeti National Park

Today you’ll travel to the Serengeti, one of Africa’s most famous wildlife parks. After breakfast, you’ll drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, passing through Maasai villages and rolling highlands before reaching the wide-open plains of the Serengeti. You’ll enter the park by midday and enjoy a game drive in the central Serengeti region, where animals are active all year round. Expect to see wildebeest, zebras, lions, elephants, and possibly cheetahs or leopards.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation: Overnight inside Serengeti National Park (mid-range tented camp)

Day 5: Full Day in Serengeti National Park

This day is fully dedicated to exploring the Serengeti. You’ll begin with an early morning game drive, one of the best times to see predators hunting or animals waking up for the day. You may see lions, hyenas, jackals, or even a leopard in the trees. After breakfast, continue your game viewing or return to camp to relax before lunch. In the afternoon, you can head back out for another game drive or simply enjoy the view from your camp.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation: Overnight inside Serengeti National Park (mid-range tented camp)

Day 6: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands

After breakfast, you’ll leave the Serengeti with a final morning game drive. This is your last chance to see animals crossing the plains, from grazing antelope to curious giraffes. You’ll head back through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, reaching the crater highlands by late afternoon. The air is cooler here, and you’ll enjoy views of green hills and local farms. Rest and enjoy your final evening in the bush.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Accommodation: Overnight near Ngorongoro Crater (mid-range lodge)

Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha – Departure

After an early breakfast, you’ll descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of the best places in Africa to spot wildlife in a single area. You’ll explore the crater floor during a half-day game drive, looking for rhinos, hippos, warthogs, buffalo, zebras, and possibly lions. After a picnic lunch by a hippo pool, you’ll drive back to Arusha, arriving in the late afternoon. Your guide will drop you off at your hotel or the airport, depending on your travel plans.

• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
• Accommodation: Not included (return to your hotel or airport)