8-Day Beach and Serengeti Safari in Tanzania (Premium Rate)
Zanzibar · Arusha · Tarangire · Ngorongoro
From $2,850 pp in a group of 6
7 days · Tanzania · Mid-range
7-Day Mid-Range Tanzania Great Migration Safari
- Arusha
- Tarangire
- Serengeti
- Ngorongoro
- Lake Manyara
On this 7-day safari, you will experience the best Tanzania has to offer, including 3 nights in the Serengeti. You will experience wildlife in the midst of some of the most diverse landscapes: lions in trees, elephants travelling through the bush, and a huge variety of animals inside a collapsed volcano. You will visit the iconic Serengeti National Park which is home to 3 million animals. You will have countless mesmerizing moments, and with a bit of luck, you will see the Big Five!
from$4,335pp in a group of 6
$5,100 pp for a solo traveller. See every group size
- 7days
- 1country
- 6travellers at most
- Mid-rangestyle
In brief
What this safari is
Arusha is the safari gateway. Tarangire National Park is named after the river of warthogs, with elephant families and ancient baobabs. Serengeti National Park is famous for vast open grasslands and the annual Great Migration of wildebeests, zebras and antelopes.
Before you go
Long game-drive days, a crater descent, and picnic lunches are mostly seated. Cooler Ngorongoro air rewards a warm layer.
Before you book
Quick facts
- Starts at
- Kilimanjaro or Arusha airport
- Length
- 7 days
Day by day
The itinerary
Each day shows where you spend it, with today's sunrise and sunset there.
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Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Arusha
Welcome to Tanzania! You will be picked up from the airport by our representative and driven to your accommodation in Arusha. Depending on your arrival time, you will hopefully have time to relax and prepare for the adventure of a lifetime.
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Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Tarangire
Your safari guide will pick you up from your accommodation after breakfast. This morning, you will drive to Tarangire National Park. The transit drive is approximately two and a half hours on good tarmac roads. The park is named after the Tarangire River which runs through it. This river of warthogs is the only source of water for wildlife in the region during the dry season. The park is well known for its elephant families, which can often be seen congregating by the river. You may also see giraffes, bushbucks, and hartebeests. These animals are closely followed by a range of predators, including lions and leopards. There are more breeding species of birds found in Tarangire than anywhere else on the planet. The huge and ancient baobab trees can be seen here. Some of them are said to have lived for more than a thousand years.
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Day 3: Karatu to Serengeti National Park
Serengeti
After breakfast, you will drive up into the cooler regions of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. There will be a chance to stop and see the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater. You will then transit through Ngorongoro Conservation Area to the Serengeti, entering the south of the park. The Serengeti is truly spectacular. It is famous for its vast open grasslands which allow for excellent sightings of wildlife. Whilst it boasts abundant wildlife, it is perhaps best known for the annual Great Migration. Vast numbers of wildebeests, zebras and antelopes move in an annual pattern, constantly seeking fresh grazing. The migration can be found during any given month, you just need to know where to look.
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Day 4: Serengeti National Park
Serengeti
This entire day is set aside for game drives in the Serengeti. The Serengeti boasts an abundance of wildlife such as impalas, buffalos, crocodiles, and hippos. In addition to the iconic landscapes, you have a good chance of encountering predators and you may see lions, cheetahs and leopards.
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Day 5: Serengeti National Park
Serengeti
This is another day set aside for game drives in the Serengeti. It is possible to have a more relaxed pace, and do early morning and late afternoon game drives. You will be returning to your accommodation for lunch and some relaxation.
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Day 6: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro
Your final sunrise in the Serengeti. After breakfast, you will wind your way toward Ngorongoro Crater, hopefully enjoying more wonder on the way. Ngorongoro Crater is concealed by the steep volcanic walls and is a pristine wilderness including sweeping savannah, pockets of acacia woodland, glistening lakes and swamps. The crater was created when a large volcano exploded and collapsed in on itself two to three million years ago. The drive down into the crater is an adventure in itself.
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Day 7: Lake Manyara to Arusha
Arusha
This morning, you will drive to Lake Manyara National Park. Your final destination on this epic safari. Manyara is a small but diverse park 120km west of Arusha. Everything you'll see here is on a different scale. It is both compact (this is one of the narrowest parks in Africa) and epic (the Great Rift Escarpment towers over Lake Manyara's western boundary). The park's namesake is a shallow, salt lake. It covers a large area of the park, flooding and drying with the seasons and is home to thousands of wading birds (including flamingos and over 500 other bird species). You may see baboons and elephants in the park's thick evergreen forest, and watch for the tree-climbing lions that have become famous throughout Africa.
Your group
Price for your group
2 travellers: $4,590 each, $9,180 in total.
| Travellers | Per person | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $5,100 | $5,100 |
| 2 | $4,590 10% off | $9,180 |
| 3 | $4,488 12% off | $13,464 |
| 4 | $4,335 15% off | $17,340 |
| 5 | $4,335 15% off | $21,675 |
| 6 | $4,335 15% off | $26,010 |
Prices are in US dollars per person, from the group rates listed with this trip.
The detail
What is included
Included
- Airport pickup and drop-off at Arusha, Kilimanjaro Airport, or Arusha Airport
- Game drives in Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara as described
- Three Serengeti nights, indicated as Central Serengeti and flexible around the Migration
- Karatu nights as described
- Picnic lunches in Tarangire and Manyara
- Services of a professional Verdoro safari guide
Not included
- International flights
- Additional accommodation in Arusha before and after the safari
- Visa
- Tips
- Personal items
- Transport to and from the meeting point if you do not use the included airport transfer
Nights and arrival
Where you stay and how you get there
Where you stay
Night one is your Arusha accommodation after the airport pickup. After Tarangire you stay in Karatu. The next three nights are indicated as Central Serengeti, but this may change depending on the location of the Migration, so camp nights can follow the herds.
Getting there
You will be picked up from the airport by our Verdoro representative and driven to your accommodation in Arusha.
After the Lake Manyara game drive you will be dropped off at a place of your choosing such as Arusha, Kilimanjaro Airport or Arusha Airport. Share those details.
Good questions
Questions about this safari
What is included in the package price?
The published safari covers the airport pickup in Arusha, Tarangire, Serengeti nights, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara, lodge nights in Karatu and Central Serengeti as indicated, and the drop-off at Arusha, Kilimanjaro Airport, or Arusha Airport.
What is not included?
International flights, extra Arusha nights, visas, personal items, and tips sit outside the bundle. You arrange those yourself, including anything you want for the Arusha night before the parks begin.
How does the arrival day work?
You will be picked up from the airport by our representative and driven to your accommodation in Arusha. Depending on your arrival time, you will hopefully have time to relax and prepare for the adventure of a lifetime.
What happens in Tarangire?
Your safari guide will pick you up from your accommodation after breakfast. This morning, you will drive to Tarangire National Park, approximately two and a half hours on good tarmac roads. The park is well known for its elephant families, giraffes, bushbucks, hartebeests, lions, leopards, and more breeding bird species than anywhere else on the planet, plus huge ancient baobab trees.
How do the Serengeti nights work?
After breakfast, you will drive up into the cooler regions of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with a chance to stop and see Ngorongoro Crater, then transit to the south of Serengeti National Park. Your accommodation is flexible for the next 3 nights, depending on what time of year you come. We have indicated Central Serengeti, but this may change, depending on the location of the Migration.
What should we expect in Ngorongoro Crater?
After breakfast, you will wind your way toward Ngorongoro Crater. The crater was created when a large volcano exploded and collapsed in on itself two to three million years ago. When you reach the crater floor, you'll quickly find yourself amongst large numbers of wildebeests, zebras, gazelles, and more than 500 bird species, with the best chance of seeing endangered black rhinos.
How does the final Manyara day finish?
This morning, you will drive to Lake Manyara National Park, a small but diverse park 120km west of Arusha, with the Great Rift Escarpment towering over the shallow salt lake. You may see flamingos, baboons, elephants in evergreen forest, and the tree-climbing lions that have become famous throughout Africa.
Where do we stay?
Night one is Arusha after the airport pickup. Tarangire is followed by Karatu. Three Serengeti nights are indicated as Central Serengeti, flexible depending on the Migration. After the crater you return to Karatu.
Are meals included?
Picnic lunch in Tarangire, picnic lunch in Manyara, and lodge meals around Serengeti and Karatu nights sit in the published plan.
What should I pack?
Pack layered safari clothing, a warm layer for Ngorongoro, closed shoes, sun protection, and binoculars for elephants, migration herds, and black rhinos.
Read before you book
Guides for this safari
- Mid-range gorilla safaris in Uganda The same circuit at three standards.
- Tanzania safari guide Parks, seasons and what to expect in Tanzania.
- Big game and wildlife safaris compared Every trip built around the animals, in one list.
More answers are on our safari questions page and in what guests say. We also arrange flights, hotels and insurance.
How payment works: the balance is due one month before your safari, a reservation made within 45 days of arrival is paid in full when it is confirmed, and a card payment carries a 3.9% service charge. The full wording is in our terms and conditions.
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