7 Days Tanzania Private Safari
7 Days, 6 Nights in Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and the Serengeti
Explore Tanzania’s Northern Safari Circuit on a 7 day private safari covering Tarangire National Park, the Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti.
The itinerary combines different wildlife environments rather than spending the entire trip in one park. You begin with Tarangire, continue to the Ngorongoro area for a crater safari, then spend three nights in the Serengeti before returning to Arusha.
Your safari is private, with your own vehicle and guide throughout the journey, allowing the pace and daily routine to be adjusted around your interests.
7 Days Tanzania Private Safari at a grance
| Duration | 7 Days / 6 Nights |
| Travel Style | Private Safari |
| Destinations | Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Serengeti |
| Guide | Private English Speaking Safari Guide |
| Accommodation | Lodges and/or Tented Camps |
| Start | Arusha |
| End | Arusha |
| Best For | Travellers wanting a classic Northern Tanzania safari with more time in the Serengeti |
Why Combine Tarangire, Ngorongoro and Serengeti?
These destinations offer different safari environments, which is one of the strengths of this itinerary.
Tarangire gives you a different landscape from the Serengeti, with large elephant populations, baobabs and the Tarangire River playing an important role in the park’s wildlife environment.
Ngorongoro adds something different again. The crater is a volcanic caldera within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and supports a wide range of wildlife.
Then you spend three nights in the Serengeti, where the emphasis is on having enough time to explore rather than simply passing through.
The result is a safari with variety at the beginning and more time in one destination toward the end.
What You Will Experience
TARANGIRE ELEPHANTS
Explore Tarangire, known for its elephants, baobab landscapes and wildlife around the Tarangire River.
NGORONGORO CRATER
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, distinctive wildlife environments. for a game drive.
THE SERENGETI
Spend three nights in the Serengeti, giving you more time for game drives and wildlife viewing.
7 Days Tanzania Private Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Tanzania
Arrive in Tanzania and meet your Tanzania Miracle Adventures representative.
There is no need to rush into activities on arrival day. After an international flight, the priority is getting settled and ready for the safari ahead.
Overnight: Arusha
Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, leave Arusha and travel towards Tarangire National Park, one of the major safari destinations in northern Tanzania.
The park is particularly known for its elephants, large baobab trees and the Tarangire River, which plays an important role for wildlife, particularly during drier periods.
Spend the day on a game drive with your driver guide, looking for wildlife and experiencing the changing landscapes of the park.
Overnight: Karatu Town
Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive and Continue to Serengeti
Today you descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive.
The crater provides a very different safari environment from Tarangire and the Serengeti. Its enclosed landscape supports a high concentration of wildlife, making it one of the most distinctive places to visit in northern Tanzania.
After your crater experience, continue towards Serengeti National Park.
As you leave the Ngorongoro highlands and approach the Serengeti, the landscape gradually changes into the wide endless open plains hence the name Serengeti ( Meaning ‘Endless plains’ in the language of the Maasai, the residents of this area).
Overnight: Serengeti
Day 4: Full Day in the Serengeti
Today is dedicated entirely to the Serengeti.
With no need to transfer to another destination, you have more time to explore the park with your guide and respond to what you find along the way.
Your guide will consider the season, recent wildlife activity, weather and the conditions on the ground when planning the day’s game drives.
You may encounter lions, elephants, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, hyenas, hippos and many other species, although wildlife sightings can never be guaranteed.
Overnight: Serengeti
Day 5: Another Full Day in the Serengeti
Your second full day gives you more time to experience the Serengeti without rushing.
This is particularly valuable on safari because wildlife does not follow a timetable. Sometimes an interesting sighting may last only a few minutes. At other times, you may want to stay in one place and simply observe what is happening around you.
Having another full day also allows your guide to explore different areas rather than trying to cover too much ground in a single day.
Overnight: Serengeti
Day 6: Serengeti → Arusha
After breakfast, begin your journey back towards Arusha.
This is primarily a transfer day, although there may be opportunities for wildlife viewing during the early part of the journey depending on your departure time.
The journey takes you out of the Serengeti and through the changing landscapes of Northern Tanzania before continuing towards Arusha.
Arrive in Arusha and check into your accommodation.
Overnight: Arusha
Day 7: Departure
Depending on your departure time, you may enjoy your final morning Arusha town to explore to city or simply shop for souvenirs.
Our driver will be ready for your transfer to the airport according to your flight schedule.
Key Things to Note About This Tour
It Covers Three Very Different Wildlife Areas
Tarangire, Ngorongoro and Serengeti each provide a different setting and wildlife experience.
You Have Three Nights in the Serengeti
You have two full days there after your arrival day, that gives your guide more flexibility in planning your game drives.
This Safari Moves Naturally
The itinerary follows a practical northern circuit:
Arusha → Tarangire → Karatu → Ngorongoro → Serengeti → Arusha
You are not repeatedly driving back and forth between destinations.
It Is Private
You travel with your own vehicle and guide rather than joining other travellers. That makes it easier to discuss the pace of each day and spend more or less time at particular wildlife sightings, subject to park rules and conditions.
What to Pack
- Comfortable lightweight clothing
- A warm layer for early mornings and evenings
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sun hat
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Insect repellent
- Reusable water bottle
- Binoculars
- Camera and spare batteries
- Small day bag
- Any personal medication you normally require
A light jacket or fleece is particularly useful around the Ngorongoro highlands, where temperatures can be cooler than on the lower safari plains.
Why Travel With Tanzania Miracle Adventures?
When you travel with us, you are working with a Tanzania based team that knows the country, operates its own vehicles and takes care of the practical details that keep your trip moving.
Tanzania Knowledge
We know the places we operate in, and the practical details that can make a difference to your time in Tanzania. From safari and Kilimanjaro to Zanzibar, our local knowledge helps us plan trips that make sense.
People & Experience
Your trip is looked after by people who understand Tanzania and the work involved in operating here. From travel consultants and guides to drivers and operations staff, experienced people are involved at every stage.
Our Operations
We do more than arrange trips. Our own fleet includes safari vehicles, Toyota Alphards, Toyota Coasters and executive vehicles, supported by a local team that manages transportation and logistics on the ground.
What Is Included?
- Private safari vehicle
- Professional English speaking driver-guide
- Airport transfers
- Accommodation as specified in the itinerary
- Meals as specified
- Park and conservation fees
- Game drives
- Ngorongoro Crater fees
- Drinking water during safari
- Government taxes and applicable service charges
What Is Not Included?
Unless specifically stated in your quotation:
- International flights
- Tanzania visa
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Tips
- Alcoholic drinks
- Laundry
- Optional activities
- Additional accommodation before or after the safari
- Items not specifically listed under inclusions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The itinerary is designed as a private safari with your own vehicle and guide.
You spend three nights in the Serengeti, with two full days dedicated to game drives.
Karatu is a practical overnight base between Tarangire and Ngorongoro. It allows you to stay close to the Ngorongoro area without adding an unnecessary extra destination.
Yes. Tanzania can be a very good family destination, but the itinerary should be planned around the children’s ages, travel times, accommodation and the pace of the safari.
Yes. Because this is a private safari, the itinerary can be adjusted around your travel dates, accommodation preferences, interests and onward travel arrangements.
You spend three nights in the Serengeti, with two full days dedicated to game drives.