Tanzania’s Signature Serengeti Experience, 7 Days
Tour Overview
Delve deep into Tanzania’s heartland with this week-long journey through the vast Serengeti. Tailored to offer a comprehensive experience, this itinerary invites you to witness the awe-inspiring wildebeest migration—one of nature’s most magnificent spectacles. Navigate through the Serengeti’s diverse regions, from the dense central woodlands to the Grumeti River’s crocodile-infested waters, and the expansive northern grasslands. Alongside, stand the chance to spot the Big Five in their natural habitat. Accommodations have been handpicked, ensuring comfort amidst wilderness. Each day unfolds a new adventure, culminating in a rich tapestry of memories and stories to take home.
Day by Day Itinerary - Explore Tanzania Safari 6 days
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Accommodation: Arusha Coffee Lodge
Begin your journey in the heart of Arusha. After landing, you’ll be greeted at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transferred to the Arusha Coffee Lodge. Settle into your room surrounded by aromatic coffee plantations. Relax and recover from your journey, with the option of a light evening tour around the lodge’s coffee farm.
Day 2: Serengeti – Central Region
Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
After breakfast, fly to the Seronera Airstrip in Central Serengeti. Experience your first game drive as you travel to the Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge. The central region is known for its diverse habitats and a large lion population. Unwind in the evening with a delicious dinner overlooking the Serengeti plains.
Day 3: Chasing the Great Migration
Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
Dedicate this day to follow the thundering hooves of the wildebeest migration. Depending on the season, you might witness river crossings, calving, or mating behaviors. Enjoy a packed lunch amidst the wild and return to the lodge for a relaxed evening.
Day 4: Serengeti – Western Corridor
Accommodation: Grumeti River Camp
After breakfast, travel westward to the Grumeti region. The western corridor is known for its river, where massive crocodiles await the migration herds. Your evening game drive might include sightings of hippos, crocs, and varied birdlife along the riverbanks.
Day 5: Exploring the Big Five
Accommodation: Grumeti River Camp
Dedicate this day to spotting the Big Five. Seek out leopards, lions, elephants, rhinos, and buffaloes during your morning and evening game drives. The dense woodlands of the Western Serengeti are an excellent backdrop for these magnificent creatures.
Day 6: Serengeti – Northern Region
Accommodation: Lemala Mara Tented Camp
Proceed north after breakfast. The Northern Serengeti, with its lush grasslands, is a haven for the migrating herds during the dry season. After settling into the Lemala Mara Tented Camp, embark on an evening game drive, possibly catching sight of river crossings or lions in pursuit of prey.
Day 7: Departure
Accommodation: None (Late evening departure from Arusha)
After a morning game drive and breakfast, bid farewell to the Serengeti. You’ll fly back to Arusha, where day rooms are available for freshening up. Shop for souvenirs, share your memories over a farewell dinner, and then proceed to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure.
