7 Days / 6 Nights Safari Itinerary

Lake Natron, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire National Park

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Tour Summary

  • Destinations: Lake Natron, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire National Park

  • Start/End: Arusha, Tanzania

  • Tour Operator: Mashoka Tours

  • Accommodation: Mid-range lodges or tented camps (customizable)

  • Tour Type: Private guided safari

  • Meals: Full Board (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)

This unique 7-day itinerary blends Tanzania’s classic wildlife safari with the off-the-beaten-path magic of Lake Natron—famed for its surreal landscape and flamingo breeding grounds. Then dive deep into Serengeti’s wildlife action, Ngorongoro’s dramatic crater, and end with elephant-rich Tarangire. This is perfect for adventurers wanting both popular highlights and remote gems.

  • 🐆 Serengeti National Park – Vast savannahs teeming with lions, cheetahs, wildebeest, and more

  • 🦏 Ngorongoro Crater – A UNESCO World Heritage Site and natural haven for the Big Five

  • 🐆 Tarangire – Famous for baobabs, large elephant herds, and diverse game 

  • 🐦 Lake Natron – The lake’s high alkalinity and salinity can preserve dead animals, sometimes giving them a mummified or “petrified” appearance.

SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK

NGORONGORO CONSERVATION

TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK

TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK

Day 1: Arusha – Lake Natron

  • Morning pick-up from your hotel in Arusha

  • Scenic drive through Great Rift Valley to Lake Natron (approx. 6 hours)

  • Late afternoon walk to Ngare Sero waterfalls

  • Visit flamingo nesting sites near the lake

🏨 Accommodation Options:

  • Natron River Camp

  • Maasai Giraffe Eco Lodge 

Meals: L, D

Day 2: Full Day in Serengeti National Park

  • Early morning optional sunrise walk at the lake

  • After breakfast, drive into Northern Serengeti (approx. 6–7 hours)

  • Game drive en route to your lodge or tented camp

🏨 Accommodation Options:

  • Serengeti North Wilderness Camp

  • Chaka Camp (seasonal) 

Meals: B, L, D

Day 3: Serengeti National Park – Full Day

  • Full-day game drives in the remote northern plains or central Serengeti (based on season)

  • Search for big cats, wildebeest, crocodiles, elephants, and more

🏨 Accommodation: Same as Day 2
Meals: B, L, D

Day 4: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater Rim

  • Morning game drive in Serengeti

  • Packed lunch on the way to Ngorongoro

  • Drive through the highlands and arrive at crater rim by evening 

🏨 Accommodation Options:

  • Rhino Lodge

  • Ngorongoro Tortilis Camp 

Meals: B, L, D

Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive – Tarangire

  • Early descent into Ngorongoro Crater

  • Game drive on the crater floor with picnic lunch

  • Afternoon drive to Tarangire area (approx. 3 hrs)

🏨 Accommodation Options:

  • Sangaiwe Tented Lodge

  • Tarangire Simba Lodge

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Meals: B, L, D

Day 6: Full Day Tarangire National Park

  • Full-day safari in Tarangire

  • Watch for elephants, lions, buffalo, and unique baobab landscapes

  • Picnic lunch at riverside

  • Return to lodge for dinner and overnight 

🏨 Accommodation: Same as Day 5
Meals: B, L, D

Day 7: Tarangire – Arusha

  • Leisure breakfast at camp

  • Optional short morning game drive

  • Return drive to Arusha (approx. 2.5–3 hrs)

  • Drop-off at hotel or Kilimanjaro Airport

Meals: B, L

✅ INCLUDED

✓ All national park entry fees and government taxes (includes fee changes from July 1st)
✓ Accommodation (lodge or camping based on your selection)
✓ All meals and bottled drinking water (3 liters or more per day)
✓ Soft drinks, including beers and wine
✓ Fly & bug spray for use during the trip
✓ Airport transfers before and after the safari (flexible timing)
✓ All camping gear (if camping): tents, sleeping bag, mattress
✓ Professional English-speaking safari guide
✓ Safari chef (for camping safaris)
✓ Emergency air ambulance service
✓ Safari Jeep 4×4 with pop-up roof, radio, cooler fridge, and charging ports

❌ Not Included

  • International flights

  • Visa fees

  • Travel insurance

  • Tips for guide and chef

  • Optional Maasai village visit or other cultural tours

  • Personal expenses and souvenirs

TRAVEL TIPS

  • Bring Binoculars for better sighting
  • Bring appropriate clothes for Safari, Pants, Long sleeve shirts, Hats, Sunglasses, and Sun cream.
  • Don’t forget/bring Cameras to take pictures for memories
  • It is recommended to bring mosquito spray with high mint
  • A warm sweater and Jacket as the night can be chilly at high altitudes (Up to 5 C)
  • You are to avoid  Blue and Black colors while in the park as they attract Tsetse flies
  • Being on a long Safari up your chances of seeing the Big five
  • June to October is the best time to visit, but the parks mentioned on the tour may be visited all year round
  • You are advised to wear light and breathable materials as it can get hot out on a game drive
  • In the dry season, you may expect strong sun during the day so you are advised to carry wet wipes with you
  • Bring warm clothes because you may expect cold nights at the parks, mostly in Ngorongoro.
  • Visas are required when traveling to Tanzania, Foreigners may apply for a visa online in advance of travel
  • A passport valid for a minimum of six months beyond visa insurance and/or date of entry
  • Yellow fever vaccination is required for all travelers arriving from or having transited through countries where yellow fever is endemic

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