7 Days Safari Itinerary – Lake Manyara, Lake Eyasi, Serengeti & Ngorongoro

7 Days 6 Nights

Overview

This 7-day adventure offers a perfect mix of wildlife safaris and cultural experiences. You will explore the lush landscapes of Lake Manyara, visit the unique tribes around Lake Eyasi, witness the endless plains of Serengeti, and finally descend into the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater. Expect incredible wildlife encounters, authentic cultural interactions, and breathtaking scenery throughout the journey.

NB: Tips are highly appreciated for driver guides and camp staff.
NOTE: Internal flights between parks can be arranged to shorten travel times.

Day 1 :

Arusha – Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast, depart from your hotel in Arusha with a packed lunch and head to Lake Manyara National Park. The park is renowned for its diverse birdlife, tree-climbing lions, elephants, giraffes, and hippos. Enjoy a full-day game drive with lunch at a scenic picnic site. In the evening, proceed to your tented lodge or lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 2 :

Lake Manyara – Lake Eyasi (Tatoga Tribe)

After breakfast, drive to Lake Eyasi with a lunch box. On arrival, check in at the lodge and take some rest. In the afternoon, visit the Tatoga tribe, where you will learn about their way of life, farming techniques, and traditional customs. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 3 :

Lake Eyasi – Hadzabe Tribe – Serengeti National Park

Start the day early with a visit to the Hadzabe tribe, one of the last hunter-gatherer tribes in Tanzania. Join them for a morning hunting experience and learn about their traditions and lifestyle. Afterward, return to the lodge for breakfast and then depart with a lunch box, driving towards Serengeti National Park. Stop at Naabi Gate for permits and lunch before proceeding with an afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at a central Serengeti lodge or tented camp.

Day 4 :

Serengeti National Park (Central to Lobo)

Wake up early for a sunrise game drive, returning for breakfast at the lodge. Later, continue game driving as you head north to the Lobo area, known for its high concentration of predators and seasonal wildebeest migration. Dinner and overnight at Lobo Wildlife Lodge.

Day 5 :

Serengeti National Park (Lobo – Central Serengeti)

After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive in the Lobo area. Later, return to the lodge for lunch and some rest. In the afternoon, drive back to the central Serengeti, enjoying wildlife viewing en route. Dinner and overnight at a central Serengeti lodge or tented camp.

Day 6 :

Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area

After breakfast, depart with a lunch box and enjoy a final game drive in Serengeti before continuing to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way, enjoy scenic views and wildlife sightings. Dinner and overnight at a lodge on the crater rim or nearby.

Day 7 :

Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha

After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive. The crater floor is home to an incredible concentration of wildlife, including lions, elephants, rhinos, buffalo, and hippos. Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic spot inside the crater. Later in the afternoon, drive back to Arusha for drop-off at your hotel or transfer to the airport.