7-Day Best of Northern Tanzania Group Safari

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Day 1Arusha to Tarangire National Park Arusha to Tarangire National Park After a safari briefing in the morning and an approximately 2-hour drive, you will arrive at the Tarangire National Park. Giant baobab trees, bush savannah and the seasonal marshes add to the wonder of this nature reserve. The Tarangire National Park is considered as one of the best places to view elephants up close. The park is also home to buffaloes, zebras, and wildebeests which are always closely followed by a range of predators such as lions. Leopards are seen now and then but cheetahs are rarely spotted. From the open roof of the safari vehicle, you will be able to absorb the landscape and watch the animals. In the late afternoon, you will leave the park and drive to the Lake Burunge Tented Camp, where you will stay overnight. Main Destination: Arusha (City) Accommodation: Lake Burunge Tented Lodge Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Tarangire NP +10 Photos +9 Photos Meals & Drinks: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinks not included

Tarangire to Lake Manyara National Park

Day 2Tarangire to Lake Manyara National Park Tarangire to Lake Manyara National Park After breakfast, you will travel from the Tarangire Area to the Lake Manyara National Park. The park is known for its over 400 bird species, primate-filled forests, and grassy plains. A large area of the park is covered by the alkaline Lake Manyara, the seasonal breeding grounds for large colonies of flamingos and many more waterfowl. The park is also home to giraffes, hippos, wildebeests, impalas, and groups of noisy monkeys and baboons. After an extensive game drive, you will travel to the Kirurumu Manyara Lodge, where you will spend the night. Main Destination: Tarangire National Park Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River) High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors) Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall) Wildlife in Tarangire NP ElephantAbundant GiraffeCommon LionCommon BuffaloAbundant ZebraAbundant WildebeestAbundant Show more HippoCommon HyenaOccasional LeopardRare CheetahRare Wild DogVery Rare White RhinoNone Black RhinoNone Accommodation: Kirurumu Manyara Lodge Mid-range tented camp located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Manyara to Serengeti National Park

Day 3Lake Manyara to Serengeti National Park Lake Manyara to Serengeti National Park After breakfast, you will travel via the cooler highlands towards the southern Serengeti. At midday, you will reach the plains of the Serengeti National Park. This park is the largest in Tanzania and has a diversity of habitats and landscapes — short grass plains, savannah, thick bush, swamps, and lakes. Bizarre rock formations called kopjes dot the grassy landscape where predators are often seen. The Serengeti is famous for its yearly migration when hundreds of thousands of wildebeests and zebras trek to find fresh grass and water. You will spend the night at the Kati Kati Tented Camp inside of the park. Main Destination: Lake Manyara National Park Best Time To Visit June to October (Easier to spot animals) High Season July to March (The northern section gets crowded) Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall) Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP ElephantCommon GiraffeCommon BuffaloCommon ZebraCommon WildebeestCommon HippoCommon Show more LionOccasional HyenaOccasional LeopardRare Wild DogVery Rare White RhinoNone Black RhinoNone CheetahNone Accommodation: Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Camp Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP +11 Photos +10 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Serengeti National Park

Day 4Serengeti National Park Serengeti National Park The entire day is dedicated to wildlife viewing in the Serengeti National Park. The areas that you visit will depend upon where the migrating herds are. Predators usually follow closely behind the trekking animals and include lions, leopards (in the acacia trees), and cheetahs. During the short rainy season in November and December, the herds move from the hills in the north to the plains in the south. During the longer rainy season from April to June, they return up north. As the migration is completely dependent on the yearly rainfalls, the location of the herds may vary from year to year but your guide will know where to locate the animals and where to see them best. You will spend another night at the Kati Kati Tented Camp. Main Destination: Serengeti National Park Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times) High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded) Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall) Wildlife in Serengeti NP ElephantCommon LionCommon CheetahCommon BuffaloAbundant ZebraAbundant WildebeestAbundant Show more GiraffeCommon HippoCommon HyenaCommon LeopardOccasional Black RhinoVery Rare Wild DogVery Rare White RhinoNone Accommodation: Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Camp Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Serengeti National Park to Karatu

Day 5Serengeti National Park to Karatu Serengeti National Park to Karatu On your outward journey to the park gate, you will enjoy some more wildlife viewing before you leave the Serengeti National Park in the early afternoon to continue your journey to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. As soon as you reach the edge of the Ngorongoro Crater, you will see the giant caldera below —a breathtaking view. You will leave the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and drive to Karatu in the Ngorongoro highlands. Here you will join a walk on the coffee plantation to learn more about the cultivation and processing of coffee. You will spend the night at Ngorongoro Farm House or a similar lodge. Main Destination: Serengeti National Park Accommodation: Ngorongoro Farm House Luxury lodge located near Karatu (Town) +11 Photos +10 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinks not included

Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive

Day 6Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive Rise and shine! After breakfast at daybreak, you will travel back to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area before you drive down into the crater. The massive collapsed volcano is home to over 25,000 mammals ranging from the Big Five— lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, and leopard —to spotted hyenas, rare wild dogs, and some of the more than 500 bird species of the area. After an extensive game drive and a picnic for lunch, you will leave the caldera in the afternoon and return to your lodge. Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best) High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds) Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none) Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater Black RhinoCommon LionCommon BuffaloAbundant ZebraAbundant WildebeestAbundant HyenaAbundant Show more ElephantCommon HippoCommon LeopardOccasional GiraffeNone White RhinoNone CheetahNone Wild DogNone Accommodation: Ngorongoro Farm House Luxury lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Drive Back to Arusha

Day 7Drive Back to Arusha Drive Back to Arusha After a leisurely breakfast, you will travel back to Arusha where you will arrive around midday. You will be dropped off in the city center or at the airport. Main Destination: Arusha (City) Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included) End of tour (See Getting There for more details)End of tour (See Getting There for more details) Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport. Interested in This Tour? Request a Quote We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators (Learn why) Requests are sent directly to the tour operator If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly Next: Overview Next: Day by Day Next: Rates Next: Inclusions Next: Getting There Next: Offered By Best price guarantee Your request will be sent directly to the operator If preferred, you can contact the operator directly Next: Request a Quote Request a Quote Disclaimer This tour is offered by Indigo Safaris, not SafariBookings. This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings. This group tour requires a minimum of 2 people to run. The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability. If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative. This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Indigo Safaris. $2,840 to $3