7-Day Tanzania Drive in Fly out Luxury Safari

Arrival in Arusha & Hotel Transfer

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, you will be warmly welcomed and transferred to Grand Meliá Arusha, a luxury hotel in Arusha. After that, you can relax and recover from your journey while enjoying the hotel’s premium comfort and services.

Optional Arusha City Sightseeing Tour

In addition, you may enjoy an optional city sightseeing tour in Arusha, where you will visit local markets, cultural heritage sites, and scenic viewpoints. Meanwhile, you can explore vibrant local life and discover the city’s cultural richness.

Furthermore, the tour may include a visit to Kilima Moto, where you can take a short hike and enjoy a beautiful sunset view over Arusha. As a result, this experience offers a perfect introduction to Tanzania’s landscapes and culture.

Safari Briefing & Preparation

In the evening, your professional safari guide will provide a detailed briefing on the Northern Circuit itinerary. Additionally, your guide will ensure that all travel arrangements, safari logistics, and equipment are fully prepared.

Finally, this session helps you feel fully ready and confident for the adventure ahead.

Meals: Bed & Breakfast
Accommodation: Gran Melia Arusha 

Tarangire National Park Safari Experience

Your safari begins with an early morning pickup at 7:30 AM, where you will meet your guide and driver. After that, you will enjoy a scenic 2-hour drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its vast landscapes, ancient baobab trees, and large elephant herds.

Upon arrival, begin a rewarding game drive in search of elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and other wildlife roaming freely across the savannah. Meanwhile, take in the park’s unique and dramatic scenery.

At midday, enjoy lunch at the Tarangire River picnic site with beautiful views of the river and surrounding wildlife. In addition, playful monkeys and baboons often appear nearby, adding to the authentic safari experience.

After lunch, continue with a late afternoon game drive, when wildlife activity is at its peak and lighting is ideal for photography. Finally, exit the park around 4:30 PM and relax at Tarangire Simba Lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Safari Highlights

• Large elephant herds in natural habitats
• Ancient baobab trees and open savannah landscapes
• Prime late-afternoon wildlife viewing opportunities

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Tarangire Simba Lodge 

Lake Manyara National Park & Cultural Experience

Start your day with breakfast at the lodge before heading out for a full day of cultural and nature-based activities around Lake Manyara National Park. After that, explore the surrounding countryside, including local banana and rice plantations, where you can learn about traditional farming practices.

In addition, visit nearby villages to experience authentic Tanzanian culture, interact with local communities, and discover traditional crafts. Meanwhile, optional activities such as canoeing, biking, or visiting scenic waterfalls offer a refreshing and adventurous alternative.

Later in the day, return to the lodge to relax and enjoy dinner after a fulfilling cultural experience. Finally, unwind in a peaceful setting surrounded by nature.

Highlights

• Cultural visits to local villages and communities
• Exploration of banana and rice plantations
• Optional canoeing, biking, and waterfall excursions

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Escarpment Luxury Lodge

Ngorongoro Crater Safari Experience

After breakfast, journey to the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa’s most iconic safari destinations. Upon arrival, descend into the breathtaking caldera for an unforgettable afternoon game drive, where wildlife sightings are frequent due to the crater’s unique self-contained ecosystem.

Meanwhile, observe lions, elephants, buffaloes, and endangered black rhinos roaming across open grasslands framed by dramatic crater walls. As a result, this area offers one of the best opportunities in Tanzania to see the Big Five in a single location.

In the evening, ascend to Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge, beautifully positioned on the crater rim, where you can enjoy panoramic views and a peaceful overnight stay.

Highlights

• Afternoon game drive inside Ngorongoro Crater
• High chance of spotting the Big Five, including black rhinos
• Spectacular views of the crater floor and surrounding highlands

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge 

Serengeti National Park Afternoon Game Drive

After breakfast, drive to Serengeti National Park, arriving in the early afternoon. Upon arrival, check into Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge, your comfortable base for exploring the park.

Later in the afternoon, head out for a game drive during the cooler hours, when wildlife activity increases and predators are more active. Meanwhile, explore the vast central Serengeti plains, where lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, and zebras roam freely across the open savannah.

As the day progresses, enjoy breathtaking wildlife encounters and capture stunning sunset photography over iconic African landscapes. Finally, return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Highlights

• Explore the central Serengeti plains
• Observe predators and herbivores in their natural habitat
• Sunset game drive with iconic photography opportunities

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Accommodation: Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge

Serengeti Sunrise Game Drive & Departure

Start your final day with an early morning sunrise game drive in Serengeti National Park, when the cool hours offer the best chance to observe active wildlife across the plains. During this time, enjoy your last close encounters with the park’s iconic animals and take in the golden light of the savannah.

Afterward, return to the lodge, pack your belongings, and transfer to Seronera Airstrip for your scheduled flight out of the Serengeti. Finally, say farewell to your guide and driver as your journey through Northern Tanzania comes to an end, carrying unforgettable memories of its landscapes and wildlife.

Highlights

• Sunrise game drive in the Serengeti
• Flight departure from Seronera Airstrip
• Farewell to your safari guide and team

Accommodation: N/A