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Activity Arusha, Tanzania
7 Days Tanganyika Wilderness Safari
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About this activity
This luxury safari blends Tanzania’s most iconic parks into one unforgettable journey, perfect for travelers seeking both adventure and elegance. With expert guides, intimate lodges, and prime wildlife viewing year-round, this 7-day experience reveals the wild soul of Tanzania in comfort and style.
At a glance
- Duration
- 7 days
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group
- Your group only
- People per booking
- 1–15
- Guide
- German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
- Operated by
- Gosheni Safaris (T) Limited
Ages: Children (2–17 years) · Adults (18–80 years)
What is included
Included
- Included: 6 nights’ luxury accommodation as per itinerary
- Included: Private 4×4 safari vehicle with English-speaking guide
- Included: Lunch
- Included: All park entry & Ngorongoro Crater fees
- Included: Dinner
- Included: Breakfast
- Included: Bottled water during game drives
- Included: Airport transfers
Not included
- Not included: International flights & Tanzania visa
- Not included: Travel insurance
- Not included: Alcoholic beverages & personal expenses
- Not included: Tips for driver/guide and lodge staff
- Not included: Optional activities (balloon safari, cultural visits)
- Not included: Extra accommodation before/after safari (available on request)
Itinerary
Day 1 · Arrival in Arusha
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2 hours
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where you’ll be warmly welcomed by your driver-guide. After a short safari briefing, you’ll be transferred to your charming retreat in Arusha to relax and prepare for your upcoming adventure.
Highlights:
- Warm Tanzanian welcome
- Evening rest surrounded by lush gardens
- Optional city or coffee plantation tour if arriving early
Acacia Retreat
Day 2 · Tarangire National Park
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8 hours
After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its massive baobab trees and huge elephant herds. Enjoy a full-day game drive along the Tarangire River — a year-round water source that attracts an abundance of wildlife.
In the evening, settle into your luxury tented camp and enjoy dinner under the stars.
Highlights:
- Herds of elephants & tree-climbing lions
- Stunning landscapes with baobab forests
- Authentic bush camp experience
Serian Tarangire Camp
Day 3 · Serengeti National Park (Central – Seronera)
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Serengeti National Park
8 hours
After breakfast, journey through the Ngorongoro highlands into the world-famous Serengeti National Park. Enjoy a game drive en route as you enter the vast plains teeming with life — from gazelles and wildebeests to lions and cheetahs.
Arrive at your luxurious wilderness camp in the Seronera area for dinner and relaxation.
Highlights:
- Scenic drive through the highlands
- Big Five sightings en route
- First Serengeti sunset at camp
Enkirari Wilderness Camp
Day 4 · Full Day in Serengeti National Park
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Serengeti National Park
10 hours
Spend the entire day exploring the Central Serengeti, the park’s most wildlife-rich region. Witness dramatic predator-prey encounters, spot leopards in the acacia trees, and marvel at vast herds of wildebeests.
Your driver-guide will prepare a hot bush lunch during your day’s exploration.
Highlights:
- Big Cats territory: lions, leopards, cheetahs
- Hot lunch in the wild
- Sunset photography and campfire dinner
Enkirari Wilderness Camp
Day 5 · Another Day in Serengeti National Park
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Serengeti National Park
10 hours
Wake early for a sunrise game drives the perfect time to see predators hunting and animals grazing in the golden morning light. Spend the afternoon at leisure at camp or continue exploring the plains.
Highlights:
- Optional hot-air balloon safari (extra cost)
- Relaxing afternoon at camp
- Serengeti’s breathtaking golden hour
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Stop 2
one hour Admission not included
From your camp to the balloon
0400 – 0515hrs
Some things are worth getting up early for and this is certainly one of them. Rising before the birds and heading out in the silence of the pre-dawn towards the launch-site is all part of the anticipation. Perhaps one of the Serengeti’s more elusive inhabitants will be caught in the headlights on this nocturnal game drive.
Enkirari Wilderness Camp
Day 6 · Serengeti → Ngorongoro Conservation Area
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10 hours
After breakfast, enjoy a final Serengeti game drive before heading toward Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Stop at a Maasai village for a brief cultural visit before reaching your camp perched near the crater rim.
Dinner and overnight at Naserian Safari Camp surrounded by scenic highland views.
Highlights:
- Game drive en route
- Optional Maasai cultural experience
- Dinner overlooking the crater highlands
Naserian Safari Camp
Day 7 · Ngorongoro Crater Tour → Arusha
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10 hours
After an early breakfast, descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa’s most magnificent wildlife destinations.
Spot the Big Five, lions, elephants, rhinos, leopards, and buffalo — as you traverse this natural wonder. Enjoy a picnic lunch beside the hippo pool before driving back to Arusha for drop-off or your onward flight.
Highlights:
- The Big Five in one park
- Crater floor game drive
- Farewell lunch in the wild
Accommodation: Optional (extra cost)
Meeting point and pickup
You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.
Meeting point
- Arusha Arusha, Tanzania See on map
End point
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of we can drop you off in Arusha if you will add extra night at extra cost
Pickup points
- Signature Bomas B&B
- Adonai Motel
- Arusha Family Retreat Resort
- KiliCrane Lodge Arusha
- Ahadi Lodge
- Monica Home Stay
- Kilimanjaro Airport
- Arusha Tourist Inn Hotel
- Sun Bright Hotels
- Karibu Heritage House Premises
Location Name: Arusha
Return Location: Arusha
Using your ticket
- Please call +255 767 828384 at least 48 hour in advance to confirm airport pick-up
- Flight from Kilimanjaro to Serengeti North is not included and needs to be booked in advance.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| If you cancel | You get back |
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| At least one day before | 100% |
| Less than a day before | 0% |
- The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
Good to know
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Children must be accompanied by an adult
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Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
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