This 7-day Northern Tanzania Safari is designed to showcase the very best of Tanzania’s wildlife and landscapes in a perfectly paced itinerary. From the lush foothills of Mount Meru in Arusha National Park, to the elephant-rich plains of Tarangire, the endless savannahs of the Serengeti, and the wildlife-dense Ngorongoro Crater, this journey offers exceptional game viewing, scenic diversity, and cultural richness.
The safari is ideal for first-time visitors, couples, families, photographers, and wildlife enthusiasts seeking a comprehensive yet relaxed safari experience. Guests stay in carefully selected lodges and tented camps that offer comfort, warm hospitality, and excellent locations close to wildlife areas.
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, you will be met by a professional Wildicon Safaris representative and transferred to your lodge in Arusha. After check-in, enjoy time to relax after your journey. In the evening, you will receive a safari briefing covering the route, wildlife expectations, and safety guidelines for the upcoming adventure.
Accommodation: Comfortable lodge or hotel in Arusha
Meals: Dinner
After breakfast, depart for Arusha National Park, one of Tanzania’s most scenic parks, located at the base of Mount Meru. The park features lush montane forests, open grasslands, lakes, and volcanic craters. During your game drive, you may spot giraffes, buffalo, zebras, warthogs, colobus monkeys, and a wide variety of birdlife.
A highlight of this day is the opportunity for a guided walking safari with an armed ranger, allowing you to experience wildlife on foot while learning about plants and animal tracks. Later, enjoy a picnic lunch with views of Momella Lakes before returning to your lodge in Arusha.
Accommodation: Lodge in Arusha
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its giant baobab trees and large elephant herds. The Tarangire River acts as a lifeline, attracting animals such as lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo, and over 500 bird species.
Enjoy a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch inside the park. Your guide will explore different habitats, from riverbanks to open plains, offering excellent wildlife viewing and photography opportunities. In the late afternoon, depart for your lodge near Tarangire or Karatu.
Accommodation: Tented camp or lodge near Tarangire / Karatu
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, begin your journey to the world-famous Serengeti National Park, passing through the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands. As you descend into the Serengeti plains, the landscape opens into endless grasslands dotted with acacia trees.
Enjoy a game drive en route to your camp, spotting wildlife such as lions resting on kopjes, cheetahs scanning the plains, and large herds of herbivores. Depending on the season, you may encounter the Great Migration of wildebeest and zebras. Arrive at your tented camp in time for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Serengeti tented camp or lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Spend the entire day exploring the Serengeti’s vast ecosystem. An early morning game drive provides the best chance to see predators such as lions, cheetahs, and hyenas in action. The rest of the day is spent following wildlife movements across the plains, river areas, and rocky outcrops.
You will enjoy a picnic lunch in the park and continue with afternoon game drives, discovering new areas rich in wildlife. As the sun sets, return to your camp for dinner and a relaxing evening under the African sky.
Accommodation: Serengeti tented camp or lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, depart Serengeti and travel to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s most remarkable wildlife destinations. The crater floor supports a dense population of animals including lions, elephants, buffalo, zebras, hippos, hyenas, and the endangered black rhino.
Enjoy a half-day game drive with a picnic lunch at a scenic hippo pool. In the afternoon, ascend the crater rim and transfer to your lodge in Karatu or near Ngorongoro.
Accommodation: Lodge near Ngorongoro / Karatu
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, enjoy a relaxed drive back to Arusha. Depending on your departure schedule, you may have time for souvenir shopping or a short city visit. You will then be transferred to Arusha Airport or Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight.
Meals: Breakfast
