7-Day Tanzania Safari: Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro, Serengeti, and Selous

Overview: This itinerary offers an in-depth experience of Tanzania's renowned parks, with a visit to Selous Game Reserve for a unique safari experience.

Itinerary

Day 1: Tarangire National Park

• Start your safari with a visit to Tarangire National Park, home to large elephant herds.
• Enjoy a full day of wildlife watching and a relaxing evening at your lodge.
• Distance: 118 km, 2.5 hours from Arusha to Tarangire.
• Main Attractions: Elephants, baobab trees, birdlife.

Day 2: Lake Manyara National Park

• Travel to Lake Manyara National Park and explore its diverse environments.
• Spend the day spotting wildlife and bird species.
• Distance: 80 km, 1.5 hours from Tarangire to Lake Manyara.
• Main Attractions: Tree-climbing lions, flamingos, Great Rift Valley.

Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater

• Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full day of game drives.
• The crater offers a high concentration of wildlife in a unique ecosystem.
• Enjoy a picnic lunch while exploring.
• Distance: 60 km, 1.5 hours from Lake Manyara to Ngorongoro.
• Main Attractions: The Big Five, unique crater landscapes.

Day 4: Serengeti National Park

• Drive to Serengeti for a day of game drives.
• Explore the plains, home to large predators and the Great Migration (seasonal).
• End the day with a sunset game drive.
• Distance: 145 km, 3.5 hours from Ngorongoro to Serengeti.
• Main Attractions: The Great Migration (seasonal), lions, cheetahs.

Day 5: Selous Game Reserve

• Fly or drive to Selous Game Reserve, one of the largest wildlife reserves in the world.
• Enjoy a game drive or boat safari on the Rufiji River.
• The reserve offers a quieter safari experience.
• Distance: Approx. 350 km from Serengeti to Selous (flight recommended).
• Main Attractions: Boat safaris, wildlife, remote landscapes.

Day 6: Selous Game Reserve

• Spend another day in Selous, exploring its diverse wildlife and scenic landscapes.
• Enjoy walking safaris or game drives.
• Distance: Local movement in Selous.
• Main Attractions: Walking safaris, Rufiji River, wildlife encounters.

Day 7: Return to Arusha

• Fly back to Arusha for your departure.
• Spend the evening exploring the city or relaxing before your flight home.
• Distance: Approx. 300 km (flight required).
• Main Attractions: Arusha city, local markets.

Package Inclusions:

• Park fees for Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro, Serengeti, and Selous.
• Private safari vehicle and guide.
• Accommodation (6 nights) and meals as specified.
• Internal flights (Selous to Arusha).
• Drinking water during game drives.

Exclusions:

• International flights.
• Travel insurance.
• Tips, souvenirs, and personal expenses.
• Optional activities like cultural visits or walking safaris.