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7 Day Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara Mid-Range Safari

Discover Tanzania's Iconic Wildlife Destinations in Seven Unforgettable Days.

Discover Tanzania’s iconic Northern Circuit through an unforgettable mid-range safari featuring exceptional wildlife, breathtaking landscapes, and authentic cultural experiences together. Central Serengeti offers outstanding Big Five sightings, endless plains, abundant wildlife, and spectacular sunsets throughout every memorable safari adventure annually. Western Serengeti features the Great Migration, dramatic Grumeti River crossings, impressive predators, and outstanding photographic opportunities during seasonal wildlife movements. Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, presents remarkable wildlife, breathtaking crater scenery, and authentic Maasai cultural experiences together. Complete your adventure at Lake Manyara National Park, enjoying tree-climbing lions, flamingos, lush forests, and diverse wildlife before departure home.

DAY BY DAY SUMMARY

Day 1: Arusha to Central Serengeti – Fly-In Safari & Game Drive
Day 2: Discover the Big Five and Spectacular Birdlife
Day 3: Central Serengeti to Western Serengeti
Day 4: Grumeti River Game Drive & Western Serengeti Wildlife
Day 5: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater Safari
Day 6: Ngorongoro to Maasai Cultural Experience
Day 7: Karatu to Lake Manyara National Park – Game Drive & Departure

TOUR INFO

$2635 per person

7 Days

Great Migration

Mid Range Safari

Itinerary Details

DAY-BY-DAY

Central Serengeti wildlife safari in Tanzania
Day 1: Arusha to Central Serengeti – Fly-In Safari & Game Drive

Morning – Arusha to Central Serengeti
After breakfast, transfer from your hotel to Arusha Airport for a scheduled flight to Seronera Airstrip in the heart of Central Serengeti. Enjoy breathtaking aerial views of Tanzania’s landscapes as you fly toward one of Africa’s most famous wildlife destinations.

Afternoon – Game Drive & Picnic Lunch
Upon arrival, meet your professional safari guide and begin your Serengeti adventure. Enjoy a scenic picnic lunch before setting out on an exciting game drive across the endless plains. Watch for lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, leopards, wildebeest, and a variety of antelopes. Keep your camera ready for unexpected wildlife encounters along the way.

1 NIGHT
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Seronera Wildlife Lodge in Central Serengeti Tanzania
Central Serengeti wildlife safari in Tanzania
Day 2: Discover the Big Five and Spectacular Birdlife

Full-Day Central Serengeti Game Drive

Morning Game Drive
After breakfast, set out on a full-day game drive through Central Serengeti, exploring its scenic plains and diverse wildlife habitats. Keep watch for the Big Five, along with giraffes, antelopes, wildebeests, and zebras.

Picnic Lunch & Afternoon Wildlife Viewing
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the heart of the Serengeti before continuing your game drive. Spend the afternoon searching for cheetahs, hippos, crocodiles, hyenas, jackals, wildebeests, and zebras, while enjoying opportunities for bird watching and photography.

Return to the Lodge
In the late afternoon, return to Seronera Wildlife Lodge for dinner and a relaxing overnight stay, surrounded by the peaceful atmosphere of the Serengeti.

1 NIGHT
Meals: All meals included
Seronera Wildlife Lodge in Central Serengeti Tanzania
Western Serengeti wildlife safari in Tanzania
Day 3: Central Serengeti to Western Serengeti

Morning – Journey to Western Serengeti
After breakfast, depart from Central Serengeti and drive for approximately four hours toward the Western Serengeti. Along the way, enjoy scenic views of acacia woodlands, granite kopjes, and open savannahs, with opportunities to spot giraffes, zebras, and other wildlife.

Afternoon – Game Drive & Picnic Lunch
Upon reaching Western Serengeti, begin an exciting game drive with your professional safari guide. Stop at a scenic picnic site for lunch before continuing your wildlife exploration. Keep an eye out for topi antelopes, colobus monkeys, lions, buffaloes, hippos, and Nile crocodiles as you explore the region's diverse habitats.

Evening – Ikoma Safari Camp
As the day comes to an end, continue to Ikoma Safari Camp for dinner and a relaxing overnight stay. Unwind in the peaceful surroundings and enjoy the authentic atmosphere of the Serengeti wilderness.

1 NIGHT
Meals: All meals included
Ikoma Safari Camp in Serengeti Tanzania
Western Serengeti wildlife safari in Tanzania
Day 4: Grumeti River Game Drive & Western Serengeti Wildlife

Day 4: Grumeti River Game Drive & Western Serengeti Wildlife

Morning – Grumeti River Game Drive
After breakfast, set out on a game drive toward the famous Grumeti River in Western Serengeti. Explore the riverine landscape while searching for wildebeest, hippos, lions, elephants, and other wildlife. During the migration season, you may see wildebeest gathering near the river or attempting to cross. Watch for large Nile crocodiles waiting in the water.

Afternoon – Bird Watching & Picnic Lunch
Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic location before continuing your wildlife adventure. Western Serengeti is home to a variety of bird species. Look for African fish eagles, kingfishers, crowned cranes, secretary birds, and saddle-billed storks as you explore the area.

Evening – Return to Ikoma Safari Camp
In the late afternoon, return to Ikoma Safari Camp for dinner and a comfortable overnight stay. Relax and enjoy the peaceful sounds of the wilderness after an exciting day around the Grumeti River.

1 NIGHT
Meals: All meals included
Mgunga Camp Tanzania safari accommodation
Ngorongoro Crater Tanzania wildlife and scenic landscape
Day 5: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater Safari

Morning – Scenic Drive to Ngorongoro
After breakfast, depart from Western Serengeti and drive toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The journey takes approximately five hours, with beautiful scenery along the way. Pass traditional Maasai villages, open plains, rocky kopjes, and changing landscapes as you approach the crater highlands.

Afternoon – Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive
Descend into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater for an exciting game drive. Enjoy a picnic lunch at a designated scenic spot inside the crater. Continue exploring the diverse habitats and watch for lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, zebras, wildebeest, and flamingos. With luck, you may also spot the endangered black rhino.

Evening – Ngorongoro Farm House Lodge
After your crater safari, ascend from the crater and drive to Ngorongoro Farm House Lodge. Enjoy dinner in the peaceful surroundings of the Karatu highlands. Relax and settle in for a comfortable overnight stay.

1 NIGHT
Meals: All meals included
Ngorongoro Farm House Tanzania accommodation near Ngorongoro Crater
Maasai Cultural Experience Tanzania traditional Maasai village
Day 6: Ngorongoro to Maasai Cultural Experience

 Maasai Cultural Experience

Morning – Traditional Maasai Boma Visit
After breakfast, visit a traditional Maasai boma near the Ngorongoro area. Receive a warm welcome from the Maasai community with traditional songs and dances. Experience their unique way of life while learning about their customs, traditions, and strong connection to the land.

Afternoon – Maasai Cultural Experience & Picnic Lunch
Enjoy a picnic lunch within the community while taking in the authentic surroundings. Spend time learning about Maasai daily life, traditional crafts, family traditions, and cultural values. Participate in traditional dancing, storytelling, and engaging activities such as spear-throwing demonstrations, offering an enjoyable and memorable cultural experience.

1 NIGHT
Meals: All meals included
Marera Valley Lodge Tanzania accommodation near Ngorongoro
Lake Manyara National Park Tanzania wildlife and scenic landscape
Day 7: Karatu to Lake Manyara National Park – Game Drive & Departure

Morning – Karatu to Lake Manyara
After breakfast at Ngorongoro Farm House Lodge, depart from Karatu and drive to Lake Manyara National Park. Enjoy scenic views of the Great Rift Valley along the way. Pass lush forests, local villages, and beautiful countryside before reaching the park.

Afternoon – Lake Manyara Game Drive & Picnic Lunch
Upon arrival, begin an exciting game drive through Lake Manyara’s diverse habitats. Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic picnic site before continuing your safari. Look out for elephants, giraffes, hippos, baboons, flamingos, and colorful birds. You may also spot the park’s famous tree-climbing lions resting in the branches.

Evening – Drive to Arusha & Departure
After the game drive, leave Lake Manyara and drive to Arusha for your onward journey or departure flight. Your Tanzania safari ends with unforgettable memories of wildlife, stunning landscapes, and authentic African experiences.

NIGHT
Meals: Breakfast & lunch

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Safari Frequently Asked Questions

This safari combines Tanzania’s most famous wildlife destinations, including Central Serengeti, Western Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara. It offers exceptional wildlife viewing, beautiful landscapes, and unforgettable African experiences.

You will explore Central Serengeti, Western Serengeti, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, and Lake Manyara National Park. Each destination offers unique scenery, wildlife, and safari experiences.

Yes. The itinerary provides excellent opportunities to see lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, and rhinoceroses, especially in Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater.

The safari begins with a flight to Seronera Airstrip in Central Serengeti. Afterwards, you will travel between destinations using a comfortable 4×4 safari vehicle with a professional guide.

The package includes comfortable mid-range lodges and camps located near key wildlife areas. They provide good services, meals, and a relaxing environment after game drives.

Yes. Picnic lunches are provided inside the parks to allow more time for wildlife viewing without returning to the lodge during the day.

You can expect to see lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, cheetahs, leopards, hippos, crocodiles, flamingos, and many bird species.

Yes. This itinerary is ideal for first-time visitors because it combines famous destinations, comfortable accommodation, and professional guiding services.

The safari can be enjoyed throughout the year. However, the best period depends on your interests, such as the Great Migration, predator sightings, or general wildlife viewing

This package provides a complete experience by combining different ecosystems. Therefore, visitors enjoy a wider range of landscapes, wildlife species, and memorable safari moments.

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