This 7-day safari adventure takes you through Tanzania’s top wildlife destinations, including Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Eyasi, and Lake Manyara. Experience Big Five game drives, breathtaking landscapes, and authentic cultural interactions with the Hadzabe and Datoga tribes. Whether you’re an avid wildlife enthusiast or a first-time safari-goer, this itinerary offers an unforgettable journey into the heart of Africa.
Highlights: Largest elephant herds • Baobab tree landscapes • Tarangire River wildlife corridor
Your safari begins with a morning departure from Arusha, heading towards Tarangire National Park, known for its large elephant populations and majestic baobab trees. The Tarangire River attracts a variety of wildlife, including lions, leopards, buffalo, zebras, and a wide range of antelope species.
Enjoy a picnic lunch with scenic views inside the park before continuing your game drive. In the evening, transfer to your lodge or tented camp for dinner and an overnight stay.
Highlights: Ngorongoro Conservation Area • Maasai villages • Serengeti game drive
After breakfast, depart for Serengeti National Park, passing through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way, you may opt for a visit to:
Arriving in Serengeti National Park, enjoy a picnic lunch before embarking on an afternoon game drive, exploring the Seronera region, home to lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, and giraffes. In the evening, settle in at your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight.
Highlights: Sunrise game drive • Big Cats encounters • Seasonal Great Migration spectacle
Start the day with a sunrise game drive, the best time to witness predators on the hunt. The Serengeti’s vast plains host the Great Migration (seasonal), large prides of lions, and countless zebras and wildebeest.
After breakfast at your lodge, continue exploring different regions of the park, ensuring maximum wildlife encounters. In the evening, return to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight.
Highlights: Morning game drive • Scenic journey to Ngorongoro
After an early morning game drive, depart Serengeti and head towards Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way, you’ll enjoy breathtaking landscapes and wildlife sightings. Arrive at your lodge or camp near the crater rim in the evening for dinner and overnight.
Highlights: UNESCO-listed Ngorongoro Crater • Big Five sightings • Hadzabe Bushmen experience
Descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater, a wildlife-rich caldera home to the Big Five: lions, leopards, elephants, buffalos, and rhinos. The crater floor hosts large predator populations and an abundance of herbivores.
Enjoy a picnic lunch near a hippo pool, then continue your game drive before heading to Lake Eyasi, home to the Hadzabe Bushmen, one of the last hunter-gatherer tribes in Africa. Arrive in the evening for dinner and overnight.
Highlights: Early morning hunting with the Hadzabe • Datoga tribe visit • Lake Eyasi birdlife
Wake up before dawn to join the Hadzabe Bushmen on a traditional hunting experience. Learn about their ancient survival techniques, bow-and-arrow hunting skills, and unique way of life.
After breakfast, take a scenic drive around Lake Eyasi, a shallow soda lake home to flamingos, hippos, and various bird species. Visit the Datoga tribe, known for their traditional blacksmithing skills, before continuing to Lake Manyara for dinner and an overnight stay.
Highlights: Tree-climbing lions • Birdwatching paradise • Scenic Great Rift Valley views
Enjoy a morning game drive in Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its tree-climbing lions, flamingos, and diverse birdlife. The lush groundwater forest and soda lake make it one of the most picturesque parks in Tanzania.
After your safari experience, return to Arusha in the afternoon, marking the end of your adventure.
Elpis (meaning “hope” in Hebrew) drives our mission: to deliver affordable, sustainable safaris that support Tanzania’s wildlife and communities. With certified guides, small groups, and eco-friendly practices, we ensure every trip leaves a positive footprint.
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