7 Days Tanzania Safari: Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Serval Wildlife

Arusha → Ngorongoro → Serengeti → Serval Wildlife

About This Safari

This 7-days safari is designed to offer you the very best of Tanzania in comfort and style. It takes you through iconic wildlife destinations, combining rich safari experiences, cultural encounters, and unforgettable luxury moments. During the journey, you will enjoy exciting game drives in famous national parks, with opportunities to see the Big Five, along with stunning landscapes and diverse wildlife. Your experience will include luxury lodges, bush breakfasts, bush lunches, sundowner experiences, walking safaris, Great Migration viewing (seasonal), and authentic Maasai cultural visits.

Duration7 Days / 6 Nights
Trip styleLuxury Safari
Private / sharedEither, on request
PriceQuoted for your dates

Who This Safari Is For

  • Travelers who want to see the Great Migration and big cats
  • Travelers who prefer premium lodges and camps
  • First-time safari travelers
  • Photographers who want unhurried time in the Serengeti

Route

Arusha → Ngorongoro → Serengeti → Serval Wildlife

Parks and places: Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Arusha, Serval Wildlife.

Day by Day

Day 1: Arrival in Tanzania - Arusha

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, a professional safari guide from Tanzania Destination will warmly welcome you and assist with luggage before transferring to Arusha. As you drive, enjoy beautiful surroundings, green landscapes, and peaceful atmosphere. Upon arrival at Africa Safari Arusha, relax and prepare for the exciting safari adventure ahead.

Accommodation: Africa Safari Arusha
Meals: Lunch and Dinner

Day 2: Arusha - Ngorongoro - Serengeti

Depart Arusha early morning through scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend into Ngorongoro Crater for 4-hour game drive. See Big Five including lions, elephants, buffaloes, rhinos, and leopards. Continue to Serengeti with first game drive spotting lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras freely moving across endless plains.

Accommodation: Tukaone Serengeti Camp
Meals: Breakfast | Picnic Lunch | Dinner

Day 3: Full Day Serengeti - Great Migration

Full day in Central Serengeti witnessing Great Migration. Search for wildebeest, crocodiles, lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants. Experience luxury bush breakfast in wilderness, bush lunch surrounded by wildlife, sundowner at sunset. Optional early morning game drives with excellent photography opportunities.

Accommodation: Tukaone Serengeti Camp
Meals: Breakfast | Picnic Lunch | Dinner

Day 4: Serengeti - Arusha

Early morning game drive with final Serengeti wildlife spotting. Journey back to Arusha through Great Rift Valley and rural Tanzania. Check in at Africa Safari Arusha to rest, shower, and relax after days in the wild. Prepare for unique Serval Wildlife experience.

Accommodation: Africa Safari Arusha
Meals: Breakfast | Picnic Lunch | Dinner

Day 5: Serval Wildlife Experience

After breakfast at Africa Safari Arusha, drive to exclusive Serval Wildlife Sanctuary. Warm welcome and introduction to sanctuary experience. Guided interaction with rescued wildlife - giraffes, zebras, antelopes, ostriches. Feed and observe animals at close range safely. Photography moments, guided walking experiences, relaxation in beautiful natural setting.

Accommodation: Serval Wildlife Lodge
Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 6: Full Day Serval Wildlife

Full day dedicated to Serval Wildlife experience. Continued guided interactions with wildlife, photography sessions, walking experiences. Peaceful, private atmosphere ideal for slow travel. Connect with nature and wildlife in unique memorable way.

Accommodation: Serval Wildlife Lodge
Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 7: Departure Day

Relaxed breakfast surrounded by nature and peaceful wildlife sounds. Final interactive experiences at Serval Wildlife depending on flight time. Last photos, peaceful surroundings. Driver transfers you to Kilimanjaro International Airport for departure flight. End of unforgettable Tanzania safari experience.

Accommodation: N/A
Meals: Breakfast | Picnic Lunch

Accommodation

  • Africa Safari Arusha (days 1, 4)
  • Tukaone Serengeti Camp (days 2, 3)
  • Serval Wildlife Lodge (days 5, 6)

Lodges are subject to availability; we confirm them, or equivalents of the same standard, in your quote.

Meals & Activities

Meals are listed for each day in the itinerary above. Activities on this trip include game drives in Serengeti, game drives in Ngorongoro, game drives in Serval Wildlife.

What's Included

Included

  • Airport pickup & drop-off by safari guide
  • 4x4 safari transfers with professional guide
  • 6 Nights Stay (Africa Safari Arusha, Tukaone Camps, Serval Wildlife Lodge)
  • All meals as per itinerary including bush picnic lunches
  • Park fees for Ngorongoro & Serengeti
  • Serval Wildlife Activities

Not included

  • International flights
  • Tanzania visa
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses (tips, souvenirs, drinks, laundry)

Best Time to Go

  • Serengeti: late June to October for dry-season game viewing and river crossings in the north; December to March for calving on the southern plains.
  • Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara: good all year.

Optional Upgrades

  • Upgrade to a higher accommodation level, or swap specific lodges
  • Add extra nights in the parks you enjoy most
  • Fly between parks instead of driving to save time
  • Hot-air balloon flight over the Serengeti at sunrise (subject to availability)
  • Finish with a Zanzibar beach extension

Add Zanzibar After Your Safari

A short flight takes you from Arusha or the Serengeti to Zanzibar for three to five nights on the beach. We coordinate it as one journey.

See Safari + Zanzibar ideas

Questions About This Safari

Can this safari be changed?

Yes. You can follow this itinerary as written or change the length, the lodges, the parks or the pace. Tell us what you would like and we will send an adjusted itinerary and price.

Is it private or shared?

Tell us which you prefer. A private safari gives you your own vehicle and driver-guide; a shared safari lowers the cost. We will quote the option you choose for your dates.

When is the best time to do this safari?

Serengeti: late June to October for dry-season game viewing and river crossings in the north; December to March for calving on the southern plains. Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara: good all year.

What is not included?

Not included: International flights; Tanzania visa; Travel insurance; Personal expenses (tips, souvenirs, drinks, laundry).

How do payment and cancellation work?

A 30% deposit confirms your booking and the balance is due 60 days before arrival (full payment if you book within 60 days). Accepted payment methods are listed on your written quote. See our Booking Terms for full details. Cancellations must be made in writing. More than 60 days before departure: full refund minus a 10% administrative fee. 31–60 days: 50% refund. 15–30 days: 25% refund. Less than 15 days: no refund. We strongly recommend travel insurance. Full details are in our Booking Terms.

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