Tanzania - 7-day Best of Northern Tanzania - Group Accommodated

Tanzania – 7-day Best of Northern Tanzania – Group Accommodated

From $2,840

Includes

Lodge safari according to the itinerary

Transportation in a 4Ã4 safari vehicle

Professional, English-speaking guide

Overnight accommodation according to the itinerary

Meals according to the itinerary

Mineral water

All mentioned activities

All national park fees

Flying Doctors insurance (AMREF) during the safari

Excludes

Flights

Optional activities

Alcoholic and soft drinks

Visa fees

Tips

Travel insurance

Increase in government tax and park fees

Itinerary

Lake Burunge, Tanzania

Set within the ecologically important migratory corridor of Manyara and Tarangire, Lake Burunge-Manyara is one of three major lakes in Tanzania’s Manyara region that provide incredible game viewing opportunities. Lookout decks along the shore offer close-up encounters with the wild animals which come to drink or hunt, as well as with 300 bird species. Game drives, guided walks, canoeing, and cultural tours to the neighbouring Mbugwe and Maasai villages are just some of the activities visitors can look forward to. Neighbouring Tarangire National Park is another highlight of the area, only 30 kilometres away.

Lake Burunge Tented Lodge

Day 1 - 2

Tarangire

+5

Day 1

Day Notes:

After a safari briefing in the morning and an approximate 2 hour drive you will arrive at the Tarangire National Park. Giant baobab trees, bush savannah and the seasonal marshes add to the wonder of this nature reserve. The Tarangire National Park is considered as one of the best places to view elephants up close. The park is also home to buffaloes, zebras and wildebeests which are always closely followed by a range of predators such as lions. Leopards are seen now and then but cheetahs are rarely spotted. From the open roof of the safari vehicle you will be able to absorb the landscape and watch the animals. In the late afternoon you will leave the park and drive to the Lake Burunge Tented Camp, where you will overnight.

Transfer from Kilimanjaro International Airport [JRO] to Lake Burunge Tented Lodge
Check-in to Lake Burunge Tented Lodge
Afternoon game drive

Lake Manyara National Park, Tanzania

Situated in Tanzania’s central-northern region with the Lake Manyara to its east and the Manyara Escarpment to its west, the Lake Manyara National Park offers breathtaking views and a large variety of habitats supporting an array of wildlife. This small park is home to surprising biodiversity and features a magnificent landscape of acacia woodlands, forests, baobab strewn cliffs, algae-streaked hot springs, swamps and the lake itself. The park supports over 400 species of bird and the largest concentration of baboons anywhere in the world. Other species to spot include giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, impala, waterbuck, warthog, the Cape clawless otter, and the Egyptian mongoose. Don’t miss the opportunity to see thousands of flamingos on the lake, the renowned tree-climbing lions, and large families of elephants strolling through the forest.

Kirurumu Manyara Lodge

Day 2 - 3

Kirurumu Manyara Lodge is set high on the edge of the Great Rift Valley in Tanzania, with breathtaking views of Lake Manyara, the Rift floor, Mount Losimingori, the Ngorongoro Crater, and the Serengeti. The property offers perfectly appointed suites and cottages with private verandas, en-suite bathrooms, and cosy beds. Guests can start each day with a scrumptious breakfast on-site. Facilities and services include daily housekeeping, a dining area, and Wi-Fi. Area activities include mountain biking, game viewing, Maasai guided ethno botanical walks, hot air balloon safaris, and hiking/trekking.

Day 2

Day Notes:

After breakfast you will travel from the Tarangire Area to the Lake Manyara National Park. The park is known for its over 400 bird species, primate-filled forests and grassy plains. A large area of the park is covered by the alkaline Lake Manyara, the seasonal breeding grounds for large colonies of flamingos and many more waterfowls. The park is also home to giraffes, hippos, wildebeests, impalas and groups of noisy monkeys and baboons. After an extensive game drive you will travel to the Kirurumu Manyara Lodge, where you will spend the night.

Check-out from Lake Burunge Tented Lodge
Transfer from Lake Burunge Tented Lodge to Kirurumu Manyara Lodge
Lake Manyara game drive
Check-in to Kirurumu Manyara Lodge

Southern Serengeti, Tanzania

Northern Tanzania's Southern Serengeti, together with Kenya’s Masai Mara Game Park, form Africa’s most famous wildlife park. The image of acacia trees on an endless grass plain epitomises Africa for many. The annual wildebeest migration through the Serengeti and the Masai Mara is the largest mass movement of land mammals on the planet – with more than a million animals following the rains. Large prides of lions, and herds of elephants, giraffes, gazelles, and eland can be seen, making for some phenomenal photography opportunities. Hot air balloon rides provide further inspiration. Visitors can also look forward to cultural tours to delve into the rich heritage of the Masai people.

Ndutu Kati Kati Tented Camp

Day 3 - 5

Serengeti National Park

Day 3

Day Notes:

After breakfast, you will travel via the cooler highlands towards the southern Serengeti and at midday you will reach the plains of the Serengeti National Park. This park is the largest in Tanzania and has a diversity of habitats and landscapes – short grass plains, savannah, thick bush, swamps and lakes. Bizarre rock formations called kopjes dot the grassy landscape where predators are often seen. The Serengeti is famous for the yearly migration when hundreds of thousands of wildebeests and zebras trek to find fresh grass and water. You will spend the night at the Kati Kati Tented Camp inside of the park.

Check-out from Kirurumu Manyara Lodge
Transfer from Kirurumu Manyara Lodge to Ndutu Kati Kati Tented Camp
Drive to Serengeti National Park
Check-in to Ndutu Kati Kati Tented Camp

Day 4

Day Notes:

The entire day is dedicated to game viewing in the Serengeti National Park. The areas that you visit will depend upon where the migrating herds are. Predators usually follow closely behind the trekking animals and include lions, leopards (in the acacia trees) and cheetahs. During the short rainy season in November and December the herds move from the hills in the north to the plains in the south. During the longer rainy season from April to June they return up north. As the migration is completely dependent on the yearly rainfalls, the location of the herds may vary from year to year but your guide will know where to locate the animals and where to see them best. You will spend another night at the Kati Kati Tented Camp.

Full day game drive in Serengeti

Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania

Located in Northern Tanzania, the Ngorongoro Crater is best known for its natural beauty and abundance of diverse wildlife; which makes it one of Africa’s most popular safari destinations. Surrounded by Tanzania’s highlands, this UNESCO-listed crater is said to be the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera. Visitors can look forward to spotting the world-renowned Big Five and a host of other wildlife species including large herds of zebra and wildebeest. It is famed as one of Tanzania’s best tourist attractions offering visitors an array of wonderful activities including excellent bird watching, trekking, wildlife viewing, mountain biking and visiting a local Maasai village. Don’t miss the opportunity to jump on an excursion to the magnificent Olduvai Gorge.

Ngorongoro Farm House

Day 5 - 7

Ngorongoro Farmhouse Lodge is situated beneath the majestic Oldeani Volcano, and boasts easy access to both the untamed wilderness of Ngorongoro Conservation Area, as well as the simple pleasure of a ramble through 500 acres of farmland.

+4

Day 5

Day Notes:

On your outward journey to the park gate, you will enjoy some more game viewing before you leave the Serengeti National Park in the early afternoon to continue your journey to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. As soon as you reach the edge of the Ngorongoro Crater, you will see the giant caldera below – a breath-taking view. You will leave the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and drive to Karatu in the Ngorongoro highlands. Here you will join a walk in the coffee plantation to learn more about the cultivation and processing of coffee. You will spend the night at Ngorongoro Farm House or a similar lodge

Check-out from Ndutu Kati Kati Tented Camp
Game drive out of Serengeti
Transfer from Ndutu Kati Kati Tented Camp to Ngorongoro Farm House
Check-in to Ngorongoro Farm House
Coffee plantation walk

Day 6

Day Notes:

Rise and shine! After breakfast at daybreak you travel back to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area before you drive down into the crater. The massive collapsed volcano is home to over 25,000 mammals ranging from the Big Five – lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino and leopard – to spotted hyenas, rare wild dogs and some of the more than 500 bird species of the area. After an extensive game drive and a picnic for lunch, you will leave the caldera in the afternoon and return to your lodge.

Ngorongoro Crater game drive

Day 7

Check-out from Ngorongoro Farm House
Transfer from Ngorongoro Farm House to Arusha Airport [ARK]

End of Itinerary

Destinations

Tanzania

Day 1

Lake Burunge

Tanzania

Day 2

Lake Manyara National Park

Tanzania

Day 3-4

Southern Serengeti

Northern Tanzania's Southern Serengeti, together with Kenya’s Masai Mara Game Park, form Africa’s most famous wildlife park.

Tanzania

Day 5-6

Ngorongoro Crater

Located in Northern Tanzania, the Ngorongoro Crater is best known for its natural beauty and abundance of diverse wildlife; which makes it one of Africa’s most popular safari destinations.

Accommodations

Lake Burunge

Day 1-2

Lake Burunge Tented Lodge

Tarangire.

Lake Manyara National Park

Day 2-3

Kirurumu Manyara Lodge

Kirurumu Manyara Lodge is set high on the edge of the Great Rift Valley in Tanzania, with breathtaking views of Lake Manyara, the Rift floor, Mount Losimingori, the Ngorongoro Crater, and the Serengeti.

Southern Serengeti

Day 3-5

Ndutu Kati Kati Tented Camp

Serengeti National Park .

Ngorongoro Crater

Day 5-7

Ngorongoro Farm House

Ngorongoro Farmhouse Lodge is situated beneath the majestic Oldeani Volcano, and boasts easy access to both the untamed wilderness of Ngorongoro Conservation Area, as well as the simple pleasure of a ramble through 500 acres of farmland..

TOUR DEPARTS EVERY SUNDAY

14 - 28 December 2025, 13 & 27 December 2026

Per person sharing US$ 3,550
Single Traveller: US$ 4,190

29 June - 26 October 2025, 1 February - 1 March & 28 June - 25 October 2026

Per person sharing US$ 3,670
Single Traveller: US$ 4,300

2 - 30 November 2025 & 1 - 29 November 2026

Per person sharing US$ 3,060
Single Traveller: US$ 3,490

11 - 25 January 2026, 15 & 22 March 2026

Per person sharing US$ 3,470
Single Traveller: US$ 4,100

29 March - 26 April 2026

Per person sharing US$ 2,840
Single Traveller: US$ 3,190

10, 17 & 24 May 2026

Per person sharing US$ 2,890
Single Traveller: US$ 3,270

31 May, 14 & 21 June 2026

Per person sharing US$ 3,550
Single Traveller: US$ 4,190

Tanzania – 7-day Best of Northern Tanzania – Group Accommodated