The suggested best of the one week/ 7 days Tanzania safari trip. The trip is best for travelers who are wishing to explore Tanania but having limited time in the country. This trip leads to topnotch safari destinations in the country including Arusha NP, Kilimanjaro NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro NP, and Lake Manyara NP. All days on the trip will start with an early breakfast, have lunch in the afternoon hours and by evening hours have your dinner at various designated restaurants/lodges/hotels.
Trip Summary
- Day 1: Transfer to Arusha National Park
- Day 2: Transfer to Mt. Kilimanjaro National Park
- Day 3: Transfer to Serengeti National Park
- Day 4: Serengeti National Park
- Day 5: Visit Ngorongoro
- Day 6: Transfer to Lake Manyara
- Day 7: Drive back to Arusha and fly back
Detailed Trip
Day 1: Transfer to Arusha National Park
Upon your arrival at Julius Nyerere International Airport, will picked by your driver guide and drive you around the city of Arusha, then afterwards will drive to Arusha National Park for dinner and overnight.
Day 2: Transfer to Mt. Kilimanjaro National Park
This morning will take a morning game drive at Arusha National Park washing some of the wild species which are located just in close distance to the city. Then, your game drive will be letting you out of the park, and taking a drive to Mt. Kilimanjaro National Park. You reach the park by afternoon hours and refresh with lunch and cool bottle of water, then will take a drive to through Tanzania’s most popular national park watch many of larger and small species.
Day 3: Transfer to Serengeti National Park
This morning enjoy a picnic served breakfast, then take a drive which lets you out of the park and leads you to Serengeti National Park. It’s about 5hours drive through the northern route, reaching the park in the late afternoon hours, then will then will use this moment to enjoy the scenic endless open savannah land.
Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Tanzania Bush Camp.
Day 4: Serengeti National Park
This day will be enjoying the animal variety at Serengeti national park on several game drives and nature walks. You will also enjoy seeing a variety of wildlife species which are very active during the morning and can be seen grazing around the national park. Will engage in game drive and enjoy looking out for wildlife species grazing in the open savannah of Serengeti national park like elephants, giraffes, cheetahs, impalas, gazelles, buffalos, elands, antelopes, zebras, wildebeests, hippos among others.
Day 5: Visit Ngorongoro
This morning, take a warm early game viewing drive through as you transfer to Ngorongoro conservation area and descend into the crater and you will visit Lake Magadi which is found in the center of the crater, you have to watch various wildlife species such as elephants, rhinos, buffalos, lions, leopards, cheetahs, wildebeests, zebras and flamingos at the shores of Lake Magadi.
Dinner and overnight at Karatu Tented Lodge.
Day 6: Transfer to Lake Manyara
This morning will drive to visit Oldvai gorge, this is a historical spot in the history of man, where the skull of the oldest, monkey man was discovered. Afterwards, will drive your way out, and visit the nearest Lake Manyara National Park. Reaching the park will have relax and enjoy the nature of the place.
Day 7: Drive back to Arusha and fly back
You shall use the early morning hours on a game drive, and search for the rarely proclaimed tree climbing lions. One a good day you can find a Jungle kings lousily relaxed under tree branches. Explore the hidden gem of Lake Manyara National park. After this game viewing drive, will take a drive back to Arusha to Julius Nyerere airport for your flight back home.
4×4 Car Hire FAQ
When is best month for Self drive Safari in East Africa?
For the best game viewing self-drive safari, mid -June, July, August, September October are ideal months.
April to May (the ‘long rains’) and November to December (the ‘short rains’).
How much does a self drive safari cost in East Africa?
A budget 4×4 self drive safari is from USD 1000 to USD 2000.
Is it safe to drive in East Africa?
Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania are more Safer. With taking standard precautions Uganda too is safe.
What comes with my camping gear?
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- Sleeping Pads with a Pillow
- Camping Stove
- Cookware and Utensils
- Storage box / Cooler
- Lanterns/Flashlights
- Portable Chairs and Table
- Camping Lights/Headlamps
- First Aid Kit
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