Best of Tanzania Lodge Safari to Serengeti, Tarangire & Ngorongoro
Embark on an unforgettable Tanzania Lodge Safari that explores some of the country’s most iconic wildlife destinations, including Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, Lake Manyara, and the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater. This 7-day adventure offers thrilling game drives, scenic landscapes, and up-close encounters with Africa’s legendary wildlife – all from the comfort of hand-picked safari lodges and tented camps.
Quick Safari Overview
Begin your journey in Arusha, heading to the wildlife-rich Tarangire National Park, known for its vast elephant herds and picturesque baobab-dotted terrain. Travel through the scenic Great Rift Valley to the legendary Serengeti National Park – home to the Great Wildebeest Migration. Then visit a coffee estate in Karatu before descending into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site teeming with the Big Five. This immersive Tanzania Lodge Safari ends back in Arusha where your journey began.
Detailed Tanzania Lodge Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Your Tanzania Lodge Safari kicks off with a scenic drive from Arusha to Tarangire National Park. Known for its rich biodiversity and one of Tanzania’s largest elephant populations, Tarangire also hosts lions, leopards, giraffes, buffalos, and over 500 bird species. Afternoon game viewing is followed by an overnight stay at a luxury tented lodge near Lake Burunge, offering stunning sunset views over the bush.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Tarangire to Lake Manyara National Park
Today you travel north to Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its tree-climbing lions and large troops of baboons. The park is a birdwatcher’s paradise, with flamingos and over 400 other bird species. After a full-day safari, head to a comfortable tented lodge perched on the edge of the Rift Valley escarpment, overlooking Lake Manyara.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Great Rift Valley to Serengeti National Park
Drive through the fertile Ngorongoro Highlands en route to the endless plains of Serengeti National Park. Entering the park by midday, enjoy a game drive through the southern plains, known for cheetah sightings and big cat activity. Overnight at a central Serengeti tented safari camp, surrounded by the sounds of the wild.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Full Day in Serengeti National Park
Spend a full day exploring the vast Serengeti. Depending on the season, you may witness the Great Migration – one of nature’s most spectacular events. Your experienced guide will track the best wildlife sightings, including the Big Five and large herds of antelope, wildebeest, and zebra. Optional visit to the Serengeti Visitor Center is available. Return to your Serengeti tented camp for a second night in the bush.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Serengeti to Karatu (via Ngorongoro Highlands)
After a final morning game drive in Serengeti, travel to the Ngorongoro Highlands. Stop for breathtaking views of the crater before continuing to Karatu. In the afternoon, take an optional guided walk through local coffee plantations. Overnight at a tranquil safari lodge near Karatu, offering views of the surrounding hills.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater Safari
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a rewarding game drive in this natural amphitheater, home to around 25,000 animals. Spot the Big Five, endangered black rhinos, and countless grazers and predators. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the crater before returning to your Karatu lodge for the night.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Karatu to Arusha
After breakfast, return to Arusha where your Tanzania Lodge Safari ends. Depending on your flight schedule, there may be time to explore Arusha’s markets or enjoy optional activities.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Important Safari Notes
- Each guest is guaranteed a window seat during all game drives.
- This Tanzania safari is also available as a private safari – contact us for more details.
- This group tour is not suitable for young children. Families with younger children can book a private option.
About the Great Migration
The Wildebeest Migration is a seasonal and unpredictable wildlife phenomenon. The herds move across a circular route between Kenya’s Masai Mara and Tanzania’s Serengeti, covering over 1,200 miles annually. Depending on rainfall, the timing and location of the migration vary. Speak to our travel experts to time your Tanzania Lodge Safari with this natural spectacle.
For more insights, see our full guide to the Great Migration in Serengeti and Masai Mara.
Plan Your Tanzania Lodge Safari
Explore Tanzania’s finest safari parks with comfort and expert guidance. Whether you’re chasing the Great Migration or spotting the Big Five, this Tanzania Lodge Safari delivers a once-in-a-lifetime wildlife adventure.