9 Days: Tanzania: Arusha, Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Highlands, Crater, Serengeti National Park & Karatu
Tour Overview
Explore best of Kenya Tanzania safari visiting the best wildlife areas of Kenya and Tanzania. Discover the Elephants of Amboseli, the white rhino of Lake Nakuru, Ngorongoro Crater and the Wildebeest and big cats of Serengeti in Tanzania and Masai Mara, Kenya. Follow the herds as the cross the Mara River and roam the plains of Serengeti.
Tour Highlight
- Great Wildebeest Migration viewing in Kenya or Tanzania
- Full-day Ngorongoro Crater Big 5 safari in Tanzania
- Excellent opportunities to see predators in action
- Admire the views of Kilimanjaro on game in Amboseli
- Look out for the white rhino in Lake Nakuru National Park
Inclusions
- Nairobi
- Aberdare National Park
- Shaba National Reserve
- Samburu National Reserve
Exclusions
- Nairobi
- Aberdare National Park
- Shaba National Reserve
- Samburu National Reserve
Your Tour at a Glance
Stay
9 Days
8 Nights
Activity
4 – Active
Customize Your Tour
Price: $ 2,915 per person 2 ppl sharing a room, Sngl supplement $ 85 per night
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* With Seven Wonders Safaris
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- We give preference to our customer’s choice and provide service at a reasonable price.
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Day by day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive In Kilimanjaro International Airport
Destination: Arusha
Accommodations: Tulia Hotel or Simillar
Day 2: Arusha To Tarangire National Park:
Breakfast: At the lodge.
Morning: We’ll board our safari vehicles and depart for Tarangire, Tanzania’s third-largest national park. Along the way, we’ll stop to visit to a local Maasai market, where you might get to sample local fare and interact with locals using the Swahili words and phrases you’ve learned so far on your adventure.
After arriving at the gates of Tarangire National Park, we’ll set off on a game-viewing drive. With nine distinct vegetation zones ranging from grassland to woodland, from deep gully vegetation to scattered rocky hilltops, Tarangire offers a diverse geological landscape, as well as diverse wildlife—including the largest recorded concentration of breeding bird species in the world. Baobab trees dot the landscape, and the valley of the Tarangire River dominates the entire scene.
Lunch: We will enjoy a picnic lunch in the park.
Afternoon: After lunch, we’ll continue our game-viewing drive to witness the wildlife of Tarangire National Park. Afterwards, we’ll head to our lodgings, a permanent tented camp in the midst of the wilderness.
Dinner: At the camp.
Evening: You are free to remain in the lounge area to discuss the day’s activities or share pictures of the animals you saw with fellow group members.
Destination: Tarangire
Accommodations: Tarangire Tortillis Camp or Simillar
Day 3: Game Viewing In Tarangire National Park
Breakfast: At the camp.
Morning: Game viewing in Tarangire National Park for. The variety of wildlife here is excellent, from lion, cheetah, zebra, and Cape buffalo to a wealth of birdlife. Elephants are plentiful here, traveling in large herds that are not often seen elsewhere in Africa. After several hours of game viewing, we’ll return to the camp for lunch or depart with picnic, and go for a full day.
Lunch: At the camp.
Afternoon: Enjoy an afternoon game drive along the Tarangire River the only source of water for the animals in the park
Dinner: At the camp.
Evening: You are free to remain in the lounge area to discuss the day’s activities with fellow group members, or retire to your tent to rest before tomorrow’s discoveries.
Meals included: B L D
Destination: Tarangire
Accommodations: Tarangire Tortillis Camp or Simillar
Day 4: Tarangire National Park To Karatu.
Breakfast: At the Camp.
Morning: Today, we’ll get to experience A Day in the Life of a Maasai village. The Maasai are a nomadic community known for their vibrant clothing and ornate, beaded body decoration. Attire says much about the person wearing it: Color choices tend to vary by age and location, and the accessories worn offer context into a person’s personality and position within the village. During our visit, we’ll learn how the Maasai tend their livestock, make natural medicine, and create their ceremonial dress, as well as take part in these daily activities—from milking the cows or plastering a home to jumping into ceremonial rituals. We’ll also meet the village chief, who resides here.
In addition to meeting the chief, you’ll have ample opportunities to make connections with the warm and spirited Maasai people over casual conversation while we join them for daily chores or during a vibrant traditional dance celebration. If you’d like, you may choose to bring a small trinket from your hometown to share with our hosts: A postcard, photo, or map is a wonderful way to convey the great distance you traveled to participate in this special day.
Meals included: B L D
Destination: Ngorongoro Highlands
Accommodations: Marera Valley Lodge or Simillar
Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater Tour To Serengeti National Park.
Breakfast: At the lodge.
Morning: We drive through the Ngorongoro conservation before descending, 610 meters down to the grasslands of the crater floor, an area of about 265 square kilometers. Despite its small size, the Crater is a Big 5 country and the openness of the terrain means easy and rewarding game viewing. You will spend the day exploring the crater floor, stopping to picnic on the grasslands amidst the grazing herds. Formed by a massive volcanic eruption, the world’s largest intact and un-flooded caldera provides a year-round home to an astonishing 25,000 large mammals including black rhino, wildebeest, and zebra along with Africa’s densest concentrations of hyena.
The Crater’s forests shelter elephants and buffalo, and its wetlands are home to hippos and flamingos while lions, jackals, leopards, and caracals make up the full range of predators. After lunch, you leave the crater behind and drive to the Serengeti National Park.
Afternoon: We’ll reach our carefully selected tented camp by mid-afternoon and you’ll have time to settle in before dinner.
Dinner: At the camp.
Evening: You are free to remain in the main dining tent area or around the campfire to discuss the day’s wildlife with fellow group members, or retire to your tent to rest before tomorrow’s day of discoveries.
Meals included: B L D
Destination: Serengeti National Park
Accommodations: Tanzania Bush Camps or Similar
Day 6: Explore The Serengeti National Park
Breakfast: At the camp.
Morning: We’ll set out to explore the vast expanse of the Serengeti, where the wildlife sightings are typically at their peak in the early mornings and late afternoons, when the temperature cools. The multitude and diversity of wildlife species in this huge protected area are unrivaled anywhere on the planet. Serengeti, in fact, is the Maasai word that means “endless plain.” We’ll return to camp in between game-viewing drives for lunch.
Lunch: At the main dining tent.
Afternoon: After time to relax, we’ll head out on our afternoon game-viewing drive. Our guides will again help us identify the more elusive animal species, such as bat-eared fox and golden jackal, as well as rare birds like the purple grenadier and the red-cheeked cordon bleu. See if you can spot the odd-looking Secretary bird or the elegant grey crowned crane.
Dinner: At the main dining tent.
Evening: You are free to remain in the main dining tent area or around the campfire to discuss the day’s activities with fellow group members. Or, turn in early to prepare for tomorrow’s game-viewing.
Meals included: B L D
Destination: Serengeti National Park
Accommodations: Tanzania Bush Camps or Similar
Day 7: Serengeti Game-Viewing Drives
Breakfast: At the camp.
Morning: This morning’s game-viewing drive will focus on observing animal behavior and interactions. We don’t just stop to photograph the next animal on a list, but spend time really getting to know how different species behave. Throughout our ride, our driver-guides will provide expert insight on the various species we’ll encounter.
Lunch: At the camp.
Afternoon: Enjoy a couple of hours of free time before heading out for our final game-viewing excursion in the Serengeti. Isolated rock groups, called kopjes, provide shelter to the solitary leopard, pairs of cheetahs, and prides of lion. We’ll learn from our driver-guides about the clues that tell you if one has recently hunted or is about to hunt. Their quarry is the lone gazelle or vulnerable calf spotted amongst the hundreds of thousands of hoofed herbivores: antelope, zebra, and the ever-present wildebeest.
Dinner: At the camp.
Evening: You are free to retire to your tent to pack or rest up before tomorrow’s day of discoveries.
Meals included: B L D
Destination: Serengeti National Park
Accommodations: Tanzania Bush Camps or Similar
Day 8: Serengeti National Park To Ngorongoro Highlands
Breakfast: At the Camp.
Day Starts: With Walking Safari in Serengeti
The day will start with Walking safari which puts you in closest to nature, suddenly your senses come to live –every sight, sound and smell becomes intensely meaningful. Could that bush be an animal or how old are these lion tracks, I wonder what animals make these worn-out paths? Those giraffes are staring these side could they have seen us, that’s the excitement, walking safari crates and Enticing journeys wants to instill these to our guest. These will be followed by game viewing. The afternoon after lunch game en- route to Ngorongoro conservation area, visiting the Oldupai gorge, and learn about the origin of human kind after some great time at the museum you will exit the park, and drive to your lodge for dinner, and overnight.
Afternoon: We’ll visiting the Oldupai gorge, and learn about the origin of human kind, and some time at the museum.
Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Marera Mountain Lodge
Evening: You are free to remain in the main dining area or around the lodge to discuss the day’s wildlife with fellow group members, or retire to your room to rest before tomorrow’s day of discoveries.
Destination: Ngorongoro Highlands
Accommodations: Ngorongoro Marera Mountain Lodge
Day 9: Ngorongoro Highlands To Arusha
Breakfast: At the lodge.
Morning: On our way to Arusha, we’ll have a conversation about the marginalization of the physically disabled in Tanzania during a stop at Shanga House, a collective that provides employment opportunities for those with physical disabilities. We’ll be greeted by two members of Arusha’s community of disabled individuals, who will give us a glimpse into Shanga’s history as well as their own lives and experiences in the community.
After a short presentation, we’ll have a little time to chat with these community members and peruse the workshop wares before lunch.
Lunch: At a nearby coffee plantation.
Afternoon: Travelers taking our optional post-trip extension to The Spice Island of Zanzibar will depart to the airport for their flight to the island of Zanzibar. The rest of the travelers will drive to Kilimanjaro, connect their flight home.
Destination: Arusha
Accommodations
Tulia Hotel or Simillar
Night 1Tarangire Tortillis Camp or Simillar
Nights 2 – 3
Marera Valley Lodge or Simillar
Night 4
Tanzania Bush Camps or Similar
Nighst 5 – 7
Ngorongoro Marera Mountain Lodge
Night 8
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ExcellentBased on 180 reviewsVerifiedKarl W28 June 2024Seven Wonders Safaris - a great budget option! I booked the “11-Day Budget Kenya & Tanzania” safari with Seven Wonders Safaris which included visits to the Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Lake Manyara, Tarangire and Serengeti National Parks as well as the Ngorongoro Crater. (For reference, my trip was in mid-June.) While the safari was booked with Seven Wonders, there were 4 distinct parts of the trip with 4 different guides (Jeremy, Festo, Agatha and Julius) and varying clients. Travel was always in a 6-7 passenger Toyota Landcruiser equipped with a pop-top (so passengers could stand up to see the wildlife) and electrical sockets (although some were better equipped than others). All the guides were knowledgeable about the wildlife, were accommodating and provided interesting information during the game drives. Overnight accommodations were good with showers and power except for the 3 nights spent camping in tents where the ability to charge devices and take showers was available but limited. Overall, the trip was very well organized. As hoped for, I saw the Big Five (elephants, rhinoceros, cape buffalos, lions, and leopards), many interesting and beautiful birds, cheetahs, various species of antelope, giraffes, hippopotamus, hyenas, zebras and much, much more. Sightings of wildebeest were primarily in the Ngorongoro Crater as they had already migrated further north in the Serengeti (and the safari was in the central and south end of the Serengeti.) Additionally, as a result of the high water-level in Lake Nakuru, sightings of the lesser flamingos (the pink ones) were limited. These birds feed on algae that thrives in shallow water (the consumption of which gives the flamingo their pink color.) Enroute to Lake Nakuru, we also stopped at Lake Naivasha and took the $20 boat ride. This was actually an unexpected highlight of the trip due to the many species of birds which were pointed out to us. Given the significant distances between parks, a few days were primarily consumed with driving from one to another – the trips from Nairobi to Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru to Arusha and central Serengeti to the Ngorongoro Crater being the longest. Despite the long drives, it was a great experience to visit all three major parks (i.e. Masai Mara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro)! While I saw both flamingos and wildebeest, none were visible in great numbers which was to be expected in mid-June. Unexpected were the wildfires which are apparently set annually by the Serengeti Park rangers to burn the dead grasses and enhance new growth. Unfortunately, this resulted in very poor visibility in several areas of the park, though not all. I also booked a tree-top balloon ride over the Serengeti which was a pricey but wonderful experience. Also worth considering is the brief Olduvai Gorge excursion which provided an interesting geologic history dating back 7 million years. If you are looking to go on a safari without breaking the bank, this is a great option!Verifiedbadsha m24 June 2024Had a feeling of real adventure.. It was really very nice to spend few days in the wild with 7 wonders .. had a great sighting.. Driver was very good at spoting wildlife and his knowledge about nature and wildlife is just amazing.. My shef was also very good, no complaint regarding food.. it was testy and healthy too . My best wishes to team 7 wonders..VerifiedBella17 June 2024Don’t hesitate! Will recommend to friends and family! From start to finish, our experience with seven wonders was excellent. Evelyn made what seemed would be a daunting trip to plan seamless. She was very responsive despite the 8 hour difference and made adjustments to our itinerary to customize our experience. She even helped book hotels that I was interested in from my research and made sure they knew that we were on our honeymoon. We got a special “gift” at every place we stayed at and she even got us a free upgrade to the honeymoon suite. We did 6 days in Kenya and 6 days in Tanzania. We absolutely loved it. She coordinated with the Kenya company so that we only had one point person. The hotels were also stunning with great food. We have never felt so pampered. Our guide was amazing. Hosa was very knowledgeable about the wildlife and it was clear that he had a passion for it. He made sure we were comfortable and was friendly and timely. He was also very knowledgeable about tribal life. We saw so many animals and the experience was breathtaking. It’s definitely something we will talk about for years to come. Overall, this was a 10/10 experience and I plan on booking again when we have some little ones to bring along.VerifiedKenS082611 June 2024Great Adventure to Victoria Falls My wife and I did an 8 day Victoria Falls excursion, for our honeymoon, all arranged by 7 Wonders Safaris in Tanzania. 7 Wonders Safaris does much more than just Tanzania. It was an absolutely fabulous experience in Zimbabwe and Zambia. We stayed at the Stanley & Livingstone Boutique Hotel in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe for four nights. While there we saw Victoria Falls and all the surrounding canyons from the comfort of a helicopter. Breathtaking!!! We also explored the Falls on a walking tour and went on two fabulous game drives in the Victoria Falls Game Reserve. We had a quite pleasant Dinner Cruise on the Zambezi River above the Falls. We then spent 3 nights at the The David Livingstone Safari Lodge in Livingstone, Zambia. We did a walking tour of the Falls and got a different perspective from the Zambia side. We also had an afternoon cruise on the Zambezi where we saw many different animals along the banks. Both of these hotels are great. Their staffs are very friendly and supportive. The food at both was superb. I must give a special thanks to Evelyn at 7 Wonders Safaris for arranging everything for us. Her assistance was much appreciated.VerifiedNoelia A8 June 2024Magic Adventure Wonderful safari with the company of our guide Frank and Joza our expert driver! They have made this experience unforgettable, taking care of everything in detail for our well-being. Thanks of course to Evelyn, a serious and legal person, always willing to help you, and solving any type of problem that may arise, therefore, we will always take you along ♥️Verifiedeven K16 April 2024Adventure on the steppes We saw all kinds of animals and it was very educational and fun! Recommend sleeping in a tent to get the real Safari feeling. No problem visiting during the rainy season, mostly fine weather and few people in the parks! RecommendedVerifiedCarol D9 April 2024Every day was amazing, yet every day was better than the day before! My husband, teenage grandson and I spent 10 fabulous days on safari in Tanzania with George Mollel as our guide and driver. Besides being an incredibly nice person, George is also extremely knowledgeable about the country, animals and people. His enthusiasm is contagious and he kept all of us fully engaged all day every day. Our trip was very well organized with attention to every detail, and all went off without a hitch. All accommodations were exceptional (except for one disappointing meal and George spoke up for us). We traveled to Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti National Park. George was able to keep us away from crowds yet up close to the animals. Just some of the animals we saw: elephants, giraffes, ostrich, lions, leopards, chetah, gazelles, cape buffalo, dik diks, jackals, wildebeest, hartebeest, zebra, hyenas, hippos, monkeys, baboons, crocodiles, impala, wart hogs, flamingos, hornbills, vultures, eagles, guineafowl, hawks, the grey crowned crane, and secretary birds. Every day was amazing, but George would say, “Just wait until tomorrow!”. On our last full day we saw lion cubs not even two weeks old. Even George said he didn’t think he could top that! Trip of a lifetime!VerifiedKenS08269 March 2024Two Fabulous Weeks in Tanzania. My wife, Nueng, and I did the 12-Day Platinum Private Guided Tour with George Mollel. We added an extra day at the beginning and at the end and turned it into a two week fabulous adventure. The Safari included Arusha, Arusha National Park, Lake Duluti, Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Southern Serengeti National Park, Central Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Eyasi. The accommodations throughout the trip were superb, the food was wonderful, and even included lunch at the famous Gibb's Farm. We must give many thanks to Evelyn, in the main office, for handling our every need. She handled our original reservation, with many requests for different quotes, flawlessly. Even while we were on the Safari, she was very helpful in changing some of the scheduled activities for us and resolving any issue that arose. George Mollel is a fantastic guide, who speaks excellent English. His in depth knowledge of the areas we visited, the wildlife, and vegetation was excellent. He was constantly keeping us entertained with wildlife sightings and anecdotes about our surroundings. During our two weeks with George, I would estimate that we easily saw over 500,000 animals, including elephants, giraffes, lions, cheetahs, cape buffalos, rhinos, hippos, gazelles, hyenas, jackals, monkeys, baboons, zebras, wildebeest, dik diks, several species of antelopes, a huge variety of birds, and ostriches. Seven Wonders Safaris is a great company, and I highly recommend their Safari Packages.VerifiedEllie C29 February 2024A once in a lifetime trip we won’t forget I cannot say enough good things about Seven Wonders. We did the 9-day Maasai Mara, Serengeti, Lake Manyarna, and Ngorongoro itinerary. Evelyn was super communicative and easy to work with as she answered all of our questions. Our Maasai Mara guide, Freddy, was great and we enjoyed our modest accommodations. We got to visit a local Maasai village, which was certainly a highlight, as they were incredibly welcoming to us. We especially loved the Tanzania leg of the trip. We stayed in some really beautiful places that were welcoming — and had some truly awesome food and staff. Our safari guide, Lucas, was so incredible and was really what made our safari so awesome. He was really kind/knowledgeable about the landscape and animals. We felt like we were in really great hands the whole time. I would 100% recommend Seven Wonders and Lucas to any friends or family wanting to travel to East Africa! They made our visit amazing. They also helped coordinate add ons to take a hot air balloon ride and visit the Olduvai Gorge, both of which we recommend.