7-Day Tanzania Safari In Serengeti National Park And Tarangire National Park

7-Day Tanzania Safari In Serengeti National Park And Tarangire National Park

The 7 day Tanzania safari to Serengeti and Tarangire National Park is an unmatched wildlife encounters and an astounding game spectacle in Africa. The great wildebeest migration from Serengeti National Park to Masai Mara National Reserve is a season event considered one of the 8 world natural wonders. During the great wildebeest migration in Serengeti National Park, millions of wild animal embark on an annual exodus whose reason for starting is still a mystery.

Tarangire National Park in Tanzania is another game safari gem in Africa. As you drive through the tracks of Tarangire National Park there is plenty to see including the huge herds of elephants, cheetahs, African buffaloes stunning plains dotted with very old baobab trees. A long the way to Serengeti National Park, make a detour to Ngorongoro conservation area.

Ngorongori conservation area is in the Ngorongo caldera and a wildlife haven. Within the Ngorongoro conservation area, is the historical Olduvai gorge where the skull of the stone age man was discovered.

Highlights

Day- 1 Drive to Tarangire National Park in Tanzania

Day-2 Game Drive in Tarangire National Park

Day 3 Drive to Ngorongoro Conservation area

Day 4 Game Drive in Ngorongoro and Transfer To Serengeti National Park

Day 5 Game Drive in Serengeti National Park

Day 6 Second game Drive in Serengeti National Park

Day 7 Departure

Details of 7 day Tanzania safari to Serengeti and Tarangire National Park

Day- 1 Drive to Tarangire National Park in Tanzania

After breakfast, our driver guide from Arch Safaris and Tours will pick you from your hotel in Arusha to start the drive to Tarangire National Park. Tarangire National Park is one of the famous Tanzania safari destinations worth combining with tours to Serengeti National Park. This Tanzania National park name gets its name from River Tarangire that is where the heart of the park beats. The drive time from Arusha to Tarangire National Park is about Two hours.

As you drive into the gates and tracks of Tarangire National Park, you may spot herds of elephants, buffaloes, cheetah, hartebeest, warthogs, giraffes, lions and others.  Check into your lodge.

Accommodation Tarangire National Park Eileen Tree Inn, Tarangire Sopa Lodge, Roika Tarangire Tented lodge, Tarangire Simba lodge, Maramboi Tented lodge. Accommodations to use while on Tanzania safari to Tarangire National Park are situated within the park and on the outskirts.

Day-2 Game Drive in Tarangire National Park

Rise up early morning for a game drive on the tracks within Tarangire National Park. During the dry season that is June to October most wild animals in the park concentrate there time closer to River Tarangire. The vegetation along the river banks is greener and so attract more wild animals to feast on it. The wet season that is March to May in Tarangire National Park is known for offering a great Tanzania birding experience.

Enjoy picnic lunch in a suitable spot while on a game drive in Tarangire National Park. Have fun away from the normal lunch spots surrounded by nature and environment conditioned by the cool breeze off River Tarangire.

Drive to Ngorongoro Conservation area which is about 2 hours drive from Tarangire National Park.

Accommodation in Ngorongoro conservation area Ngorongoro Serena Safari lodge

Day 4 Game Drive In Ngorongoro And Transfer To Serengeti National Park

Wake up early morning for a game drive in Ngorongoro conservation area. During the game drive on the tracks of this Ngorongoro conservation area, you may find the big five including black and Rhinos, giant elephants, buffaloes, lions, leopards. Other resident animals in Ngorongoro National Park include gazelles, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, warthogs, waterbucks, bushbucks and others.

The rim of Ngorongoro crater is covered with forest which is in stark contrast with the marsh on the floor and grassland. The presence of salty lake Magadi on the floor of Ngorongoro caldera is a magnet to an array of pink flamingos that flock it’s banks. An optional hike to the Almoti and Empakaai craters is unrewarding.

Transfer to southern part of Serengeti National Park

Accommodation in Serengeti National Park Seronera Wildlife lodge, Serengeti Migration Camp, Four Season Safari Lodge, Melia Serengeti lodge, Mbuzi Mawe Serena Camp, Mbalageti Serengeti

Day 5 Game Drive in Serengeti National Park

Rise up early for a game drive in Serengeti National Park which is the genesis of the Great Wildebeest migration. While on a game drive on the tracks of Serengeti National Park, you may spot lions, elephants, cape buffaloes, rhinos, gazelles, wildebeest, elands, zebras, cheetahs, kudus, waterbucks, bushbucks and others. A wide range of birds flock Serengeti National Park with over 500 species recorded. It is best to wake up early to start the search for the wild animals as day time comes to life.

Enjoy a picnic lunch break before carrying on for a game safari in other parts of Serengeti National Park where you get to see animals you may have missed earlier.  Retire to your lodge to relax and unwind from the day’s safari activities.

Day 6 Second game Drive in Serengeti National Park

Get up early for breakfast and enjoy another game drive in Serengeti National Park. Drive through the central part of Serengeti National Park where you will enjoy more wildlife encounters. Serengeti National Park is indeed the concentration point for game safari in Africa.  Return to your lodge

Day 7 Departure

Wake up early for breakfast and drive back to Arusha to catch up with your flight back home from a Tanzania Safari

Inclusions In The 7 day Tanzania safari to Serengeti and Tarangire National Park

Game safari activities on Tanzania safari

Transport to the Tanzania safari destination. Better to use a 4×4 wheel drive vehicle in good condition because of the nature of the roads to the different destination. Transport includes vehicle hire, gas or fuel, driver guide and others.

Accommodations to use on Tanzania safari but excluding accommodations before starting or after the safari.

 Best Time To Do 7 Day Tanzania Safari To Serengeti And Tarangire National Park

The dry season is best time to do a Serengeti and Tarangire National Park safari in Tanzania however, you need to use a vehicle in good condition. The dry season which is normally June to October and December to Mid-January is characterized by dry environment most of the season and lower grass plains in the park. This creates better chances of spotting a number of animals including the small ones.

The dry season is the peak tourism season in Tanzania and the Great wildebeest migration is usually in high gears during this tome so expect to share the same space with many other tourists.

For comfort during game safari in Tanzania, it is best to make reservation for the time on Safari earlier to avoid panic at the last minute especially with accommodations.

The wet season is not a bad idea to go on safari in Serengeti National Park and Tarangire National Park that is March to May and late October to November but it is the low tourism season too. Keen birders have so much to view while on Tanzania birding safari especially at the beginning of the season.

The grass is taller and greener in the wet season providing food for the increased number of park inhabitants that return from the Great wildebeest migration. Even more birth are expected in the wet season and these hide in the grass from possible predators. The costs of most Tanzania safari logistics is expected to decline in the low season including park entrance fees so of you have a limited budget you can take advantage of the low season.

How To Get To Serengeti And Tarangire National Park During Tanzania Safari

Road transport is the main means one can use to get to Serengeti National Park and Tarangire National Park but it must be comfortable. Using a 4×4 wheel drive vehicle is the best choice because of the nature of the roads to and within the Tanzanian game parks. Those on self drive during Tanzania safari, having  full tank before entering the gates of any Tanzania safari destination is recommended because its hard to find a refilling gas station.

Flying Tanzania Safari to Serengeti and Tarangire National Park is available but expect to use small air crafts. Carry baggage that is within the free baggage allowance accepted by the aviation company or hire a vehicle to transport your baggage on ground in case you have so many. Advance booking for the domestic flights is advised during Tanzania Safari.

Cost of 7 Day Serengeti And Tarangire National Park Tour During Tanzania Safari

The cost of Tanzania safari for 7 days is categorized into luxury, midrange and budget. The costs of Park entrance fees to either Serengeti National Park or Tarangire National Park are the universal costs uncured across all budgets.

Other possible costs to incur during Tanzania safari include transport costs, accommodation costs and others. Donot forget to include a generous tip for a good service rendered to you during the Tanzania safari as this is one noble gesture we encourage our tourists to extend. Pack some hard cash too in case you have to make on ground purchases.

The cost of the 7 day Tanzania safari may also be influence by the number of people travelling with, season, additional safari activities to participate in and others.

At Arch Safaris And Tours, we have a team of professional and experienced safari consultants who can work with you to customize your 7 day Tanzania safari inclusive of your needs but within your budget. We have some prepackaged Tanzania safaris you can choose from right on our website.

Optional activities to Do During Tanzania safari to Serengeti National Park and Tarangire National Park

Hot air balloon

Birding in Serengeti and Tarangire National Park

Community Visit especially to the Masai

Guided Walking Safaris

Visit the Olduvai Gorge historical Museum       At Arch Safaris And Tours, we have a team of professional and experienced safari consultants who can work with you to customize your 7 day Tanzania safari inclusive of your needs but within your budget. We have some prepackaged Tanzania safaris you can choose from right on our website.

How To Book Serengeti National Park and Tarangire National Park

Any day is safari day in Serengeti National Park and Tarangire National Park as these Tanzania Parks are not affected by extreme weather conditions.

• Identify the number of people travelling with for the 7 day Serengeti National Park and Tarangire National Park Tanzania safari.
• Send these details to our Email info@archsafarisandtours.com and our safari consultant will get back to you with the necessary details.
• Donot forget to select your preferred safari package so that we can work around your budget for this 7 day Serengeti National Park and Tarangire National Park Tanzania safari.
• Donot hesitate to as the relevant questions to your 7 day Serengeti National Park and Tarangire National Park Tanzania safari where you feel uncomfortable.

What to expect on 7 day Serengeti National Park and Tarangire National Park Tanzania safari

During the 7 day Serengeti National Park and Tarangire National Park Tanzania safari, expect to not to gave a smooth ride to the safari destinations because most roads in the countryside are in poor condition.

Expect to find other vehicles on safari in Tanzania especially in Serengeti National Park where the great wildebeest migration is in high gears.

The sun is usually hot in both Serengeti National Park and Tarangire National Park especially in the dry season so park some light gears too.

Donot expect the animals in Serengeti National Park and Tarangire National Park to remain in one position because they are wild animals that freely move with nothing to stop them.

Open your mind to the beauties of Serengeti National Park and Tarangire National Park in Tanzania instead of focusing of finding particular animals. You need to keep the spirits of the quest for Tanzania safaris high to create unforgettable memories. Seeing all the wild animals in the wilderness is not guaranteed

Carry pair of binoculars for better visibility of wild animals in far ranging spots.