7-Day Exclusive Luxury Safari Experience In Tanzania - Serengeti African Tours

The itinerary

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   Overview

   • 7-Day Exclusive Luxury Safari Experience in Tanzania
   • Arusha · Tarangire · Serengeti · Lake Manyara · Ngorongoro Crater
   • This 7-day exclusive luxury safari experience in tanzania is designed to give you the feeling of being inside Tanzania’s wild rhythm, from sunrise game drives to quiet evenings under African skies. Our focus on Lake Manyara gives you strong wildlife viewing, beautiful landscapes and enough time to enjoy each location without rushing.
   • You travel in a custom 4×4 safari jeep with pop-up roof and guaranteed window seat, guided by local professionals who have worked Tanzania routes for over 15 years. The safari is run in an all-inclusive style so your park fees, guiding, transport and daily logistics are handled smoothly from pickup to drop-off.
   • Each departure is carefully timed for wildlife movement and road conditions, and we keep flexibility inside the game drives so we can follow active sightings. If you want a special focus like photography, migration tracking or romantic add-ons, we adjust the pace and stops to fit your travel goals.
   • Note: On this tour, you will stay in carefully selected lodges and tented camps Accommodation can be upgraded to lodge for extra cost
   • Life on Safari
   • Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will check in and go through the security checkpoint, where officials will check your required documents. Our tour guide will greet you, take your luggage to our transfer vehicle, and drive you to Arusha city.
   • On arrival at the hotel, our driver-guide will assist you with the check-in process, and the hotel porter will take your luggage to your room. You can relax at the lodge after the long journey.
   • Main Destination: Arusha (City)
   • Accomodation: Gran Melia Arusha
   • Meals included: Breakfast(Lunch & dinner not included)
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   Part 1

   • After breakfast at the hotel and a short safari briefing, drive to Tarangire National Park for a full-day game drive in the park.
   • Tarangire National Park is a lovely, quiet park in Northern Tanzania and is located slightly off the main safari route. It is most famous for its elephant migration, birding and authentic safari atmosphere. The majority of travellers to the region either miss out on Tarangire altogether or venture into the park for only a matter of hours, leaving parts of Tarangire virtually untouched.
   • During lunch, your driver will set and prepare the table for the meal of soup. This will be followed by a glass of wine, tea or coffee. After lunch, continue with the game drive until the evening, when you’ll drive to the lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.
   • Main Destination: Tarangire National Park
   • Accomodation: Lake Burunge Baobab Tented Lodge
   • Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
   • Serengeti National Park in Central Seronera is well known for its healthy stock of resident wildlife, particularly the “Big Five”, named for the 5 most prized trophies taken by hunters. The Serengeti is believed to hold the largest population of lions in Africa, due in part to the abundance of prey species. More than 3,000 lions live in this ecosystem. The reclusive leopards are commonly seen in the Seronera area.
   • After lunch, continue with the game drive until the evening, when you’ll drive to the lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.
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   Part 2

   • Main Destination: Central Serengeti National Park
   • Accomodation: Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge
   • Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
   • After breakfast, go on a game drive in Serengeti National Park. After lunch, continue with the game drive until the evening, when you’ll drive to the lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.
   • During the great migration, a million wildebeest, each one driven by the same ancient rhythm, fulfill their instinctive role in the inescapable cycle of life in the frenzied 3-week bout of territorial conquests and mating.
   • Your driver will set up a sundowner table with drinks, and before you drive back to the lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.
   • Main Destination: Central Serengeti National Park
   • Accomodation: Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge
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   Part 3

   • Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
   • You will enjoy breakfast at the lodge, followed by a morning game drive in Serengeti National Park, searching for big cats and the famous Big Five. After lunch, continue with a few more hours of game viewing in Serengeti. Later in the afternoon, you will begin a transfer game drive toward Karatu, where you will have dinner and your overnight stay.
   • Main Destination: Central Serengeti National Park
   • Accomodation: Kitela Lodge
   • Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
   • After breakfast, you will depart from the campsite with a picnic lunch and descend into the amazing Ngorongoro Crater. Explore the magnificent world of diversity that lies within, surrounded by the imposing walls that encircle the reserve. It is possible to see all of Africa’s “Big Five” within the crater, among a vast array of other wildlife, including hundreds of bird species.
   • Enjoy a full day in the crater on a game drive. In the evening, you’ll drive to the lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.
   • The Ngorongoro Crater is the largest unbroken volcanic caldera on earth and is home to Africa’s “Big Five”. Here, you can witness Maasai tribesmen living among wild animals and experience exceptional natural landscapes.
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   Part 4

   • Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
   • Accomodation: Manyara’s Secret Lodge
   • Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
   • Early in the morning, you will drive to Lake Manyara National Park. Lake Manyara provides the perfect introduction to Tanzania’s birdlife. More than 400 species have been recorded, and even a first-time visitor to Africa can reasonably expect to observe 100 of these in one day.
   • Inland of the floodplain, a narrow belt of acacia woodland is the favoured haunt of Manyara’s legendary tree-climbing lions and impressively tusked elephants. At lunchtime, your driver will set up and prepare a table using the shade of our car, for a full meal, followed by a glass of wine, tea, or coffee.
   • After lunch, continue with the game drive. Later in the afternoon, drive back to Arusha for a drop-off at your hotel.
   • Main Destination: Lake Manyara National Park
   • Accomodation: No accomodation
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   Part 5

   • Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
   • High demand: This safari books 4–8 weeks ahead during peak season (June–October).
   • Kids under 15 receive a special discount. Contact us when booking.
   • Hot-air balloon safari over the Serengeti can be added for $600/person.
   • All national park entrance fees and conservation levies
   • Accommodation as specified
   • All meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner
   • Soft drinks and bottled water (minimum 3 litres per person per day)
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   Part 6

   • Transportation in a custom 4×4 safari jeep with pop-up viewing roof and guaranteed window seating
   • Expert English-speaking guide/driver (15+ years Tanzania experience)
   • Vehicle inverter for device charging, FM radio communications, electric cooler and filtered water
   • Government taxes and VAT
   • Tips for guides and cook (guideline: $10–15/day guide, $5–8/day cook)
   • International and domestic flights
   • Tanzania e-visa ($50 USD)
   • Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
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   Part 7

   • Hot-air balloon safari in Serengeti ($600/person add-on)
   • Personal purchases, laundry and phone calls
   • Alcoholic beverages
   • Note: We have a discount for kids under 15 years old
   • "Our guide Emmanuel was incredible — he spotted a leopard and two lion cubs that three other vehicles completely missed. The most magical experience of our lives."
   • "The private setup meant we could spend 45 minutes with a cheetah and cubs without feeling rushed. The lodges were far beyond what we expected."
   • "As first-time safari travelers, we were nervous. From the moment we arrived, Serengeti African Tours took care of everything. The Ngorongoro Crater literally took our breath away."
   • "Booked through SafariBookings and couldn't be happier. Every detail was handled perfectly. Guide Abouh is extraordinary — his knowledge of wildlife is encyclopaedic."
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   Part 8

   • Everything You Need to Know
   • What is the best time of year for the 7-Day Exclusive Luxury Safari Experience in Tanzania? This itinerary runs year-round, but June to October is best for dry-season visibility and easier wildlife tracking. If your tour includes migration-focused zones, we guide you on the best travel window before confirmation.
   • This itinerary runs year-round, but June to October is best for dry-season visibility and easier wildlife tracking. If your tour includes migration-focused zones, we guide you on the best travel window before confirmation.
   • What animals am I most likely to see on this tour? On this route through Arusha, Tarangire, Lake Manyara, guests usually see elephants, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo, giraffes, and often lions. Leopard and cheetah sightings depend on timing and luck, but your guide uses radio updates to improve chances.
   • On this route through Arusha, Tarangire, Lake Manyara, guests usually see elephants, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo, giraffes, and often lions. Leopard and cheetah sightings depend on timing and luck, but your guide uses radio updates to improve chances.
   • What are the accommodation options on this tour? We use clean and trusted safari camps or lodges based on your selected comfort level and budget. Upgrades to higher-category lodges are available before departure, subject to room availability.
   • We use clean and trusted safari camps or lodges based on your selected comfort level and budget. Upgrades to higher-category lodges are available before departure, subject to room availability.
   • How many people will be in my group? Private departures are only for your booking party. Joining options are usually small groups, typically up to 6–7 travelers in a custom safari vehicle with guaranteed window seats.
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    Part 9

    • Private departures are only for your booking party. Joining options are usually small groups, typically up to 6–7 travelers in a custom safari vehicle with guaranteed window seats.
    • What should I pack for this itinerary? Please pack neutral-color clothing, a warm layer for early mornings, sun protection, comfortable shoes, insect repellent, and personal medication. A small soft duffel and camera with spare batteries are strongly recommended.
    • Please pack neutral-color clothing, a warm layer for early mornings, sun protection, comfortable shoes, insect repellent, and personal medication. A small soft duffel and camera with spare batteries are strongly recommended.
    • Can I upgrade from camping to a lodge, and are there hidden costs? Yes, we can upgrade your accommodation category before final booking confirmation. We provide a transparent quote that lists all park fees, accommodation and transport, so you can see exactly what is included.
    • Yes, we can upgrade your accommodation category before final booking confirmation. We provide a transparent quote that lists all park fees, accommodation and transport, so you can see exactly what is included.
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    Part 10

    • 5-Day Anniversary Safari Fly-in Serengeti Tour
    • BOOKING INQUIRY
    • We are true experts when it comes to Tanzania. We live, work and travel here. Serengeti African Tours arranges lodge and camping safaris, trekking and hiking tours and beach holidays. We carefully select our well-trained guides, drivers, cooks and porters.
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    • +255 762 468 213
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    • info@serengetiafricantours.com