7 Days Ultimate Northern Tanzania Wildlife Expedition

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Tour Type

Wildlife Safari

Tour Duration

7 Days 6 Nights

Min. No of Pax

Tour Price

Budget On request

Mid-range On request

Luxury On request

The Price Includes

All national park entry fees
Full board accommodation for all nights
Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop up roof
Professional English speaking driver guide
Bottled drinking water during game drives
All game drives as outlined in the itinerary
Ngorongoro Crater descent fees
Government taxes and levies

The Price Excludes

International airfare
Visa fees
Travel insurance
Tips for drivers, guides, and lodge staff
Alcoholic and soft drinks not included in the meal plan
Optional activities such as hot air balloon safaris, cultural visits, and nature walks
Personal expenses including laundry and souvenirs

Tour Overview

Above and Beyond Photographic Tours & Safaris proudly presents this immersive seven day Tanzania safari experience designed for travelers who desire a blend of luxury comfort, unforgettable wildlife adventures, and the finest attractions within Tanzania’s world renowned northern safari circuit. This journey has been carefully crafted to provide a deep connection with nature, combining breathtaking scenery, diverse ecosystems, and exceptional game viewing in parks such as Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara National Park. Every day of the itinerary provides enriched exploration, professional guiding, and handpicked accommodation options ranging from premium luxury lodges to comfortable and elegant mid range lodges, ensuring every traveler enjoys comfort, authenticity, and memorable moments.

Your adventure begins with a relaxing stay in Arusha at the prestigious Gran Melia Arusha or at mid range options such as Forest Hills Hotel or Ritzy Arcadia Cottages. Surrounded by the slopes of Mount Meru and lush greenery, Arusha is the ideal place to unwind and prepare for the safari ahead. Over the next several days, you will journey through diverse landscapes including savannah plains, volcanic highlands, river valleys, and lush groundwater forests. Each destination offers its own wildlife highlights such as Tarangire’s famous elephant herds and baobab trees, the endless plains of the Central Serengeti filled with predators and plains game, and the Ngorongoro Crater with its remarkable Big Five density and unique volcanic ecosystem. The itinerary concludes at Lake Manyara National Park, an oasis of natural beauty known for its tree climbing lions, flamingos, and captivating birdlife.

This seven day safari offers travelers a chance to witness world class wildlife sightings, participate in optional activities such as hot air balloon safaris, cultural encounters with Maasai communities, guided nature walks, night game drives outside the parks, and scenic sundowner sessions. Whether choosing the luxury or mid range category, the experience promises comfort, adventure, and expertly curated moments that capture the essence of Tanzania’s wilderness. With breathtaking views, diverse wildlife encounters, and seamless logistics, this itinerary is ideal for honeymooners, photographers, families, and seasoned safari travelers. Above and Beyond Photographic Tours & Safaris ensures that every guest departs with lifelong memories of Africa’s most iconic safari destinations.

Day To day

Day 1

Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, your Above and Beyond Photographic Tours & Safaris representative greets you and transfers you to your hotel in Arusha. The journey covers approximately 50 kilometers and takes about one hour, offering scenic views of Mt Meru and the fertile landscapes surrounding the city. Gran Melia Arusha provides luxurious rooms, tranquil gardens, a swimming pool, fine dining, and stunning views, making it the perfect place to rest. Mid range guests check in at Forest Hills Hotel or Ritzy Arcadia Cottages. Optional activities in Arusha include a city tour, visiting the Cultural Heritage Centre, touring a nearby coffee plantation, or hiking the lower slopes of Mount Meru. The evening is at your leisure to relax and prepare for your upcoming safari.

Suggested Accommodations

Ritzy Arcadia Cottages
Forest Hill Hotel
Gran Melia Arusha

Day 2

Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, depart from Arusha for Tarangire National Park, located about 120 kilometers away, with a driving time of approximately three hours. Tarangire is one of Tanzania’s most scenic parks, famous for its massive elephant herds, towering baobab trees, diverse birdlife, and dramatic landscapes shaped by the Tarangire River. During your game drive, you may encounter giraffes, zebras, lions, buffalos, cheetahs, wildebeests, and impalas roaming the open plains. The river attracts wildlife year round, providing exceptional opportunities for photography and extended game viewing.

Luxury travelers will stay at Escarpment Luxury Lodge or Moonbow Lodge, both positioned to provide sweeping views and an elegant safari ambiance. Mid range guests stay at the highly rated Farm of Dreams Lodge in Karatu. Optional extra activities include a guided walking safari outside the park, a Maasai cultural boma visit, or an evening sundowner overlooking the Tarangire valley. After a full day of exploration, you return to your lodge for dinner and relaxation.

Suggested Accommodations

Moonbow Lodge
Escarpment Luxury Lodge Manyara
Farm of Dreams Lodge

Day 3

Journey to Central Serengeti and Afternoon Game Drive

Today you begin the scenic drive from Tarangire or Karatu to the Central Serengeti, covering approximately 200 kilometers with a travel time of about five hours including stops at scenic viewpoints. The drive takes you through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and down onto the endless plains of the Serengeti. Central Serengeti is the beating heart of the park and home to the Seronera River Valley, known for its year round resident wildlife and high predator concentration. Lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, giraffes, zebras, topi, and buffaloes can be spotted within short distances of each other in this region. After lunch, enjoy an afternoon game drive as you explore kopjes, riverine forests, and open savannahs.

Luxury accommodation is provided at Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge, offering upscale tented rooms with panoramic views. Mid range options include Moyo Tented Camp, Anantya Camp, or Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge. Extra activities available include a sunset photographic session, night game drive outside park boundaries, or a cultural visit to a Maasai community near the park.

Suggested Accommodations

Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge
Moyo Tented Camp
Serengeti Serena Lodge

Day 4

Full Day Game Drive in Central Serengeti

Enjoy a full day exploring the Central Serengeti. Your day begins early, allowing you to catch the sunrise and spot nocturnal predators such as leopards and hyenas returning from their night hunts. The Seronera region is known for some of the best predator action in Tanzania due to its permanent water sources. Spend the day exploring various game drive routes that lead through acacia woodlands, rolling plains, and rocky outcrops where lions often rest. Wildlife encounters may include elephants, hippos, hartebeests, ostriches, warthogs, and numerous bird species. This diverse environment makes Central Serengeti a favorite destination for photographers and safari enthusiasts.

You return to Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge or one of the mid range camps for dinner and relaxation. Optional activities include a hot air balloon safari at dawn, offering breathtaking aerial views of the plains and wildlife below, followed by a champagne bush breakfast.

Suggested Accommodations

Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge
Moyo Tented Camp
Serengeti Serena Lodge

Day 5

Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a journey of about three hours covering around 150 kilometers. Upon arrival, you descend into the world famous Ngorongoro Crater for a full day game drive. The crater is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is often referred to as the eighth wonder of the world due to its remarkable biodiversity. Within the crater’s 260 square kilometer floor, you will encounter permanent wildlife populations including lions, elephants, zebras, wildebeests, hippos, flamingos, hyenas, jackals, and the critically endangered black rhinoceros.

Your luxury accommodation is at Escarpment Luxury Lodge or Moonbow Lodge, while mid range travelers stay at Farm of Dreams Lodge. Additional activities include visiting a Maasai boma, enjoying crater rim nature walks, or taking guided cultural tours of the local highland communities.

Suggested Accommodations

Embalakai Ngorongoro Camp
Angata Ngorongoro Camp
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge

Day 6

Lake Manyara National Park and Return to Arusha

This morning you travel to Lake Manyara National Park, located just 60 kilometers from Karatu and accessible within one hour. Lake Manyara is known for its breathtaking scenery, groundwater forests, tree climbing lions, hot springs, and more than 400 species of birds. Your half day game drive takes you through diverse habitats ranging from acacia woodlands to open floodplains. Wildlife that may be spotted includes elephants, giraffes, hippos, impalas, blue monkeys, baboons, and flocks of flamingos feeding along the alkaline lake.

After your exploration of Lake Manyara, you proceed to Arusha for your final night at Four Points by Sheraton Arusha. The rest of the evening is at your leisure, allowing you to relax or enjoy a city walk.

Suggested Accommodations

Ritzy Arcadia Cottages
Forest Hill Hotel
Four Points By Sheraton Arusha

Day 7

Departure

After breakfast, your driver transfers you to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your outbound flight. This marks the end of your unforgettable seven day Tanzania luxury and mid range safari adventure with Above and Beyond Photographic Tours & Safaris.

At Above & Beyond Photographic Tours and Safaris, every journey is thoughtfully crafted around you. We move beyond rigid schedules to offer flexible, tailor-made itineraries shaped by your interests, preferred pace, and travel style. Our experienced travel specialists work closely with you from the very beginning, designing a personalized adventure that reflects the true spirit of Tanzania. This is not just a trip, it is your journey, your story, and an unforgettable experience that goes above and beyond expectations.

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