7 Day Deluxe Tanzania Lodge Safari

Day 1: Arusha – Tanzania

On day one of this Deluxe Tanzania Lodge Safari, you will be met at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transferred to your 4-star hotel in Arusha, Tanzania.

Over the next few days, we will explore the world-class game reserves of Tanzania's Northern Safari Circuit.

• Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast

Day 2: Arusha to Lake Manyara – Tanzania

In the morning we drive from Arusha to Lake Manyara, taking a picnic lunch to enjoy along the way.

We arrive at Lake Manyara in the afternoon and take our first game drive in the Lake Manyara National Park. Scenic Lake Manyara is best known for its rich birdlife hosting an array of waterbirds and migrant species, including massive flamingo flocks at times. Wildlife sightings include black and white rhino, buffalo, giraffe, zebra and baboon, as well as leopard.

Tonight our Luxury Tanzania Safari stays is at a 4 to 5-star safari lodge or tented lodge in the Lake Manyara area.

• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch & Dinner
• Optional Excursion: Night Game Drive in Lake Manyara National Park (pre-booking required)

Day 3: Serengeti National Park – Tanzania

After breakfast, we depart Lake Manyara and head to the Serengeti National Park via the famous Olduvai Gorge. We stop to visit the Olduvai Museum and Gorge, the archaeological site where fossils of our earliest human ancestors and their tools have been unearthed.

There is also the option of visiting a Maasai village to encounter East Africa's best-known tribe - the semi-nomadic Maasai. Then we enjoy an en-route game drive to our deluxe safari lodge or 4 to 5-star tented lodge in the legendary Serengeti Park.

• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch & Dinner
• Optional Excursions: Masai Village Tour and Olduvai Gorge Museum (extra cost)

Day 4: Serengeti National Park – Tanzania

We spend a full day game viewing in the famous Serengeti National Park taking a break for your choice of a hot lunch at the safari lodge or a picnic lunch in the bush.

The largest national park in Tanzania, Serengeti covers about 14 760 km² of open plains and wilderness. This unique wildlife reserve hosts an awe-inspiring abundance of large mammals including masses of herbivores such as wildebeest, zebra, gazelle, topi, buffalo, and hartebeest among others. The Serengeti Park is also famous for predator populations, especially big cats - lions, cheetahs and leopards.

After a rewarding day of game viewing, we return to the 4 to 5-star safari lodge or tented lodge for our overnight stay.

• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch & Dinner
• Optional Excursion: Hot Air Balloon Safari (Pre-booking required)

Day 5: Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater – Tanzania

On day five of our Deluxe Tanzania Lodge Safari, we venture back out onto the Serengeti Plains. We embark on a morning game drive in Serengeti National Park, stopping for a picnic lunch at Nabi Hill gate.

We then head for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area enjoying a game drive en route. Our journey takes us via the Malanja Depression through various Masai villages where these distinctive East Africans can be seen going about their daily lives.

We arrive at the 4 to 5-star lodge in the Ngorongoro Crater area in time for dinner.

• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch & Dinner
• ​Optional Excursion: Hot Air Balloon Safari (Pre-booking required)

Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater – Tanzania

After breakfast, we set off for the game-rich Ngorongoro Crater and embark on a six-hour game drive followed by a cultural excursion to a local Masai village.

The Ngorongoro Crater is home to one of the highest concentrations of wildlife in Africa, with almost every large mammal represented across the range of natural habitats here. Exploring the floor of the world's largest unflooded volcanic crater offers superb wildlife sightings!

We then return to the lodge for a final dinner, recounting your wildlife adventures on the famous Northern Tanzania Safari Circuit.

• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch & Dinner

Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha – Tanzania

After breakfast on our final day on safari in Tanzania, we head back to Arusha via the stunning Great Rift Valley scenery and the ethnically diverse, rural village of Mto wa Mbu.

We arrive in Arusha at about midday bringing this affordable luxury Tanzania Safari to a close.

• Meal Plan: Breakfast

Zanzibar Holiday Add-on

Extend your Tanzania Safari with a beach break on idyllic Zanzibar Island. This Tanzania Northern Safari Tour combines well with:

• 4-Day Zanzibar Beach Resort Package
• 4-Day Zanzibar Vacation - Beach, Stone Town & Spice Tour

Zanzibar Island, located off the coast of Tanzania, is the perfect tropical island retreat to round off your Africa holiday. Renowned for its stunning white-sand beaches, crystal-clear turquoise waters, rich cultural heritage, and historic Stone Town, Zanzibar is a paradise for relaxation and exploration. On these tours, you decide how much or how little you wish to do in this tropical paradise. The Zanzibar beach resort caters to all tastes with watersports, land-based activities, spa treatments, three beautiful restaurants, many bars, and a variety of facilities. It is surrounded by a white-sand beach and features one of Zanzibar's largest swimming pools, complete with a pool bar. There are a host of activities on offer to keep you amused, from spice tours or a visit to historic Stone Town.

Speak to your travel advisor to discuss the options for your Zanzibar visit.

Tanzania Safari Notes

Safari group size: 6 to 7 people per vehicle with a guaranteed window seat for every guest.

Luggage allowance on safari 15kg per person in a soft bag.

We recommend booking your incoming and onward flights at least one day before and after this Deluxe Tanzania Lodge Safari is scheduled. It is advisable to arrive the day before the tour starts in Arusha and fly out the day after the safari tour ends to allow for delays and changes.

Talk to one of our friendly travel experts if you would like us to arrange pre- or post-tour accommodation.

Tanzania Safari Flights

Note that flight costs are not included in the tour package and must be booked separately. Our friendly travel advisors can advise on your options and make bookings on your behalf through our flight partners.

For more details contact African Budget Safaris.

Wildebeest Great Migration Explained

Please note that the Wildebeest Great Migration is seasonal. As a natural wildlife phenomenon, it is fluid and unpredictable. For this reason, seeing the Great Migration cannot be guaranteed.

The wildebeest and other wild herbivores migrate between Masai Mara in Kenya and Serengeti in Tanzania. These herds move in a massive circular route covering some 1200 miles (1931km). It is a continuous movement of wildlife that can be seen in different areas at different times of the year. During certain phases of this annual trek, the animals disperse or slow down, whilst at other times the migration picks up speed, with the herds becoming larger and denser. Not only does the Wildebeest Great Migration vary from place to place and season to season but the movement of these large wildlife herds varies from year to year.

Please talk to a travel expert from African Budget Safaris about seeing the Wildebeest Great Migration on your safari to find out more. Also, check out our detailed article about the Great Migration in Serengeti and Masai Mara.