7 Days / 6 Nights Serengeti – Ngorongoro – Lake Eyasi Safari Itinerary
This 7-day Northern Tanzania safari offers an immersive journey through iconic wildlife destinations and authentic cultural experiences. The adventure begins in the vast plains of Serengeti National Park, continues through the breathtaking Ngorongoro Conservation Area and Ngorongoro Crater, and concludes with a unique cultural experience at Lake Eyasi.
Along the way, you will encounter abundant wildlife including the Big Five, witness the Great Migration (seasonal), and explore diverse landscapes ranging from endless savannahs to volcanic highlands. The journey also includes a rare opportunity to meet the Hadzabe and Datoga tribes, offering deep cultural insight into ancient traditions still practiced today.
Introduction
Your unforgettable safari adventure begins with an early morning pick-up from your hotel in Arusha. Drive through the Great Rift Valley and Ngorongoro Highlands before entering Serengeti National Park via Naabi Hill Gate.
Enjoy an afternoon game drive across the endless plains in search of lions, elephants, giraffes, cheetahs, and large herds of wildebeest and zebras. As the sun sets, continue to your camp for dinner and an overnight bush experience.
Overnight: Serengeti Campsite
Spend a full day exploring the central Serengeti, especially the wildlife-rich Seronera Valley. Early morning game drives offer excellent predator sightings including lions, leopards, and cheetahs.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush and continue afternoon game drives to spot elephants, hippos, crocodiles, and diverse birdlife. Return to camp for dinner and overnight stay.
Overnight: Serengeti Campsite
Continue exploring different areas of Serengeti depending on wildlife movement. Experience roaming giraffes, antelopes, elephant herds, and big cats in their natural habitat.
Enjoy scenic landscapes filled with acacia trees and kopjes, perfect for photography. Picnic lunch will be served in the bush before returning to camp for relaxation.
Overnight: Serengeti Campsite
After a morning game drive, depart Serengeti and journey toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Enjoy changing landscapes from open plains to lush highlands.
Arrive at the crater rim in the evening and enjoy panoramic views of the Ngorongoro Crater at sunset before dinner and overnight stay.
Overnight: Ngorongoro Simba Campsite
Descend early into the Ngorongoro Crater for a spectacular game drive in one of Africa’s richest wildlife areas. Spot black rhinos, lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, hyenas, and flamingos at Lake Magadi.
After a picnic lunch near the hippo pool, continue to Lake Eyasi for dinner and overnight stay in a peaceful natural setting.
Overnight: Lake Eyasi Campsite
Experience a unique cultural day with the Hadzabe tribe, one of the last hunter-gatherer communities in Africa. Join them on a traditional hunting experience and learn their ancient survival skills.
Later, visit the Datoga people, known for their traditional blacksmithing and cultural heritage. In the afternoon, enjoy birdwatching along Lake Eyasi’s shores before returning to camp.
Overnight: Lake Eyasi Campsite
After breakfast, drive back to Arusha through scenic rural landscapes. Upon arrival, visit local craft markets and cultural shops for souvenirs and traditional art.
Later, transfer to your hotel or airport for your onward journey, marking the end of your safari adventure.
From
$4,490.4
- Price varies by group size (USD)
- Can start any day If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
- Can be customized You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.