7 Days Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire Fly-in Safari
7 Days Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire Fly-in Safari is a Tanzania safari tour that allows travelers opportunities to explore the wilderness of Tanzania by air, road and even guided walking safaris. Whilst on this Tanzania safari, you can also get to enjoy a hot air balloon safari, an activity that gives you a bird’s eye view of the park and out of this worldviews especially the sunrise!
A fly-in safari gives you a chance to enjoy a bush flying safari experience as well as cu on the time that would have been for long drives, especially to the Serengeti National Park. While on this 7 Days Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire Fly-in Safari, explore Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater Tanzania, as well as Tarangire National Parks for an amazing African safari experience all throughout the year.
Detailed Itinerary 7 Days Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire Fly-in Safari
Day 1: Fly to Serengeti National Park, Game Drive
Upon your arrival at the Seronera Airstrip, our Tanzania safari guide shall be ready to pick you. He will welcome you to the Serengeti, brief you about the safari and then proceed to drive you to the lodge. Enjoy wild game viewing en-route as you drive to your lodge. Check in; relax as you wait for lunch. Later at 3pm, head out for a game drive in the park and enjoy wild game viewing. Dinner and an overnight stay at the lodge.
Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge for Lower-Luxury, Central Serengeti Tanzania Bush Camp for Mid-range, Tukaone Serengeti Camp for Budget.
Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner
Day 2-3: Optional Balloon Safari, Game Drives!
Rising at dawn with tea and coffee at around 5 am you will be driven to the starting point of be briefed by the guide then take off with the balloon to have an aerial view of the park and see animals at eagle’s eye angle. Other animals observed are Elephants, Zebras, Giraffes, Impala, Topi, Lions, Leopards, Cheetahs, waterbuck, wild dogs, Jackals, Warthogs, Hippos, Nile crocodiles, Gazelle etc. After the morning Serengeti Balloon return back to the lodge for lunch, you will find the driver waiting for you at your landing point drive you the lodge refresh yourselves from such a wonderful experience. Afternoon go for further game drives in the afternoon before returning to the camp as the sun sets. Dinner and overnight as above.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Optional Activity; hot air activity at 599$ pp
Day 4: Transfer to Ngorongoro with en-route Olduvai Gorge Stop, Crater Rim Walk
Drive Time: 145km, Approx. 3-4 hours.
After breakfast at your lodge in Serengeti national park, you will check out of your lodge and proceed for an en-route game drive on your way to Ngorongoro conservation area. You will have a visit to Ol Duvai gorge, which is an archaeological site where evidence of early man relating to human evolution was discovered by Dr. Mary and Louis Leakey. Enjoy packed lunch en-route and game viewing.
Embark on a crater rim walk for as you drive to your lodge. Check in, relax as you wait for dinner and an overnight stay at the lodge.
Accommodation: Eileen’s Tree Inn for Budget, Hhando Coffee Lodge for Mid-range, Ngorongoro Oldeani Mountain Lodge for Lower-Luxury.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater Drive, Maasai Bomas Visit
Your will enjoy an early breakfast at the lodge and with a packed lunch which will be enjoyed in the crater, descend to the Ngorongoro crater to see different attractions such as Lake Magadi which is found at the center of the crater. As you explore the Ngorongoro crater, you will also see flamingos along the shores of Lake Magadi in big numbers as well as other bird species. You will also see wildlife species in the crater area such as elephants, buffalos, rhinos, zebras, waterbucks, antelopes, hyenas, gazelles, kudus, predators such as lions, leopards, cheetahs.
The Ngorongoro Crater is known to host all the big 5 animals, look out for them while on a game drive in the largest caldera in the world. You will also enjoy beautiful views of the scenery around you as you explore the Ngorongoro conservation area. After your picnic lunch, enjoy a Maasai Bomas visit for an opportunity to visit and interact with the local Maasai people that still live amongst the wildlife!
You will then proceed to your lodge, check in and relax as you wait for dinner and overnight stay.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 6: Tarangire National Park Game Drive and Drive to Arusha
You shall have your breakfast at the lodge and with your lunch boxes, drive to Tarangire National Park for an amazing half-day wild game viewing experience. Tarangire National Park is famous for large herds of elephants, and large baobab trees. Look out for other animals in the park like zebras, giraffes, lions, large herds of elephants which the park is famous for, and so much more.
Enjoy lunch in the wilderness and another game viewing opportunity as you leave the park driving to Arusha. Check in at the hotel in Arusha relax as you wait for dinner and an overnight stay.
Accommodation: Burka Coffee Lounge for Budget, Rivertree Country Inn for Mid-range, Arusha Serena Spa and Resort for Lower-Luxury.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 7: Airport Drop Off
After breakfast, check out and proceed to transfer and be dropped off at the airport for your booked flight, ending your safari.
Meal Plan: Breakfast
End of 7 Days Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire Fly-in Safari
Price includes
- Pick up from Seronera Airstrip, Drop off at JRO
- All day game drives as per itinerary
- 4×4 land cruiser safari vehicle
- Accommodation and meals as indicated
- Professional safari and tour guide / driver
- All national park fees and activities
- Crater and Concession fees
- Drinking water in the safari vehicle
- Government taxes
Price excludes
- Flights and visas
- Items of personal nature (laundry, beverages, etc.)
- Travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities
- Any items not included in the itinerary
