7 Days Tanzania Highlands & Safari

7 Days Tanzania Highlands & Safari

Overview—7 Days Tanzania Highlands & Safari

This 7-day safari combines the charm of Tanzania’s lush highlands with the thrill of its world-famous wildlife reserves. Beginning in Arusha, you’ll journey into the green highlands of Karatu and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where rolling farmlands, crater lakes, and Maasai villages add cultural depth to your safari. You’ll explore both the Serengeti National Park—renowned for its predators and the Great Migration—and the Ngorongoro Crater, where an astonishing density of wildlife, including black rhinos and flamingos, thrives in the caldera. The itinerary is designed to give travelers a taste of Tanzania’s varied ecosystems, blending montane highlands with savannah plains.

The highlands portion of the safari adds a slower pace and cultural connection, with opportunities for walking tours, village visits, and scenic viewpoints. Lodges and tented camps throughout the journey provide comfort and stunning natural settings, while expert guides ensure you don’t miss the magic of each location. From the cool mountain air of Ngorongoro to the endless horizons of the Serengeti, this safari brings together the best of landscapes, wildlife, and culture in a single unforgettable adventure.

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Detailed Itinerary —7 Days Tanzania Highlands & Safari

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Day 1: Arrival in Arusha

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport where you’ll be welcomed by your driver-guide and transferred to your hotel in Arusha. Spend the rest of the day relaxing after your journey. Overnight in Arusha.
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Day 2: Arusha – Transfer to Karatu (Ngorongoro Highlands)

After breakfast, drive to Karatu in the Ngorongoro Highlands. Along the way, enjoy views of the Great Rift Valley escarpments and Lake Manyara. In the afternoon, take a walking tour through coffee plantations or a cultural visit to a local village. Dinner and overnight in Karatu.
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Day 3: Karatu – Ngorongoro Crater Safari

Descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive. The crater floor offers chances to see elephants, hippos, black rhinos, lions, and large flocks of flamingos along the soda lakes. Enjoy a picnic lunch before ascending to the crater rim for sunset views. Overnight in Karatu.
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Day 4: Karatu – Transfer to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, depart for Serengeti National Park via the scenic Ngorongoro highlands. Arrive in time for lunch at your lodge or camp. In the afternoon, enjoy your first Serengeti game drive, where wildebeest, zebras, and giraffes roam across the plains. Dinner and overnight in Serengeti.
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Day 5: Full-Day Safari in Serengeti

Spend a full day exploring the Serengeti. Depending on the season, you may witness the Great Migration with thousands of wildebeest and zebras on the move. Predators such as lions, cheetahs, and leopards are common year-round. A bush breakfast or sundowner can be arranged for a special experience. Overnight in Serengeti.
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Day 6: Serengeti – Transfer to Lake Manyara via Ngorongoro Highlands

After a morning game drive and breakfast, depart Serengeti and travel back toward the Ngorongoro highlands. Continue to Lake Manyara National Park for an afternoon game drive. Manyara is famous for its flamingos, hippos, and unique tree-climbing lions. Overnight at a lodge near the park.
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Day 7: Lake Manyara – Return to Arusha & Departure

Enjoy a relaxed breakfast with scenic views, then depart for Arusha. Depending on your flight schedule, you may stop at local markets or cultural centers en route. Transfer to the airport for your onward journey, marking the end of your Tanzania Highlands & Safari adventure.

Tour Provisions

Tour Includes

  • Safari Park fees
  • All Tour activities
  • All Tour accommodation
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation ( To & From )
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Everyday Meals ( As specified )
  • Drinking water ( On all days )

Tour Excludes

  • International flights ( From / to home )
  • Additional Accommodation
  • Tips
  • Personal items(Souvenirs, etc.)
  • Visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Gov increase of taxes and/or park fees

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