7 Days Tanzania Safari
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7 Days Tanzania Safari

The 7 Days Tanzania Safari takes you from Tarangire's baobabs and elephant herds into the legendary Serengeti for back-to-back game drives and a sunrise balloon flight above the endless plains. The finale is the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where rhinos, lions, flamingos, and buffalos share the floor of the world's largest intact volcanic caldera.

The balloon safari is included, not optional. Watching wildebeest and zebra move across the savannah from 300 metres up, with the Serengeti spreading in every direction, is the kind of moment that redefines what a safari can be. Game drives continue on foot with expert guides before and after.

For a full eight-day version that adds a Maasai cultural encounter, see the 8 Days Highlight of Tanzania Safari. The 9 Days Northern Circuit Tanzania Safari extends into the northern Serengeti migration zone.

Trip Highlights

  • Hot air balloon safari over the Serengeti (inclusive of all fees & taxes)
  • Game drives in Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater
  • Large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees in Tarangire
  • Multiple full-day Serengeti game drives, excellent predator and plains game viewing
  • Descend into Ngorongoro Crater to view dense wildlife populations (including potential rhino sightings)
  • Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof, fridge and charging port
  • Professional English-speaking guide and picnic lunches in the bush
  • Comfortable lodge stays in Arusha, Karatu and Central Serengeti
  • Emergency evacuation cover and all government taxes included

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival (Kilimanjaro) / Arusha

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to your lodge in Arusha. Rest, acclimatize, and enjoy dinner as you prepare for the safari ahead.
Day 2

Arusha to Tarangire to Karatu

Drive to Tarangire National Park for a full-day game drive among large elephant herds and towering baobab trees. Picnic lunch in the park, then transfer to Karatu for overnight.
Day 3

Karatu to Central Serengeti

Depart for the Serengeti, entering the park with game viewing en route. Arrive in the central Serengeti, surrounded by the sights and sounds of Africa's greatest wildlife stage.
Day 4

Serengeti – Hot Air Balloon Safari + Game Drives

Rise before dawn for the included hot air balloon safari over the Serengeti: spectacular sunrise views and wildlife from above. Post-flight refreshments, then full-day game drives targeting lions, leopards, and cheetahs.
Day 5

Serengeti – Full-Day Game Drive

A full day in the Serengeti following predator movements and grazing herds across the savannah. Picnic lunch in the bush; evenings bring cocktails and the sounds of the wild.
Day 6

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, for a full-day safari among rhinos, lions, flamingos, and buffalos. Return to Arusha for your final overnight.
Day 7

Departure (Arusha to Kilimanjaro Airport)

After breakfast, free time in Arusha before your transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure flight.

What's Included & Excluded

What's Included

  • Airport transfers on arrival and departure
  • Lodge safari as per the itinerary
  • Hotel accommodation in Moshi or Arusha (before and after the safari)
  • Private 4×4 safari vehicle with: refrigerator, portable charging stations, and pop-up roof (7-seater)
  • Unlimited mileage game drives
  • Professional, English-speaking safari guide
  • Overnight stays in comfortable lodges
  • Meals according to the itinerary (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
  • Mineral water and soft drinks throughout the safari
  • All mentioned activities in the itinerary
  • All national park entrance fees
  • Emergency evacuation services
  • Hot Air Balloon Safari (inclusive of all fees and taxes)
  • All government taxes

Not Included

  • International flights
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Tips for safari staff (recommended $20 per person per day)
  • Personal expenses (souvenirs, extra meals, travel insurance, etc.)
  • Visa fees (USD 50 for non-Americans, USD 100 for Americans)
  • Immunization/vaccination documents (Yellow Fever, COVID-19 if required)
  • Optional activities (on request, extra cost)
  • Government-imposed increases in park fees or taxes
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