Best 7 Days Tanzania Safari and Serval Wildlife

The Best 7 Days Tanzania Safari and Serval Wildlife commences in Zanzibar, providing an optimal blend of a tranquil beach retreat and an exhilarating mainland Tanzania safari. The tour encompasses premier wildlife areas in northern Tanzania, including Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Serval Wildlife.

You will experience an exceptional game drive, breathtaking landscapes, and close wildlife interactions, all within a setting of luxury and adventure.

Activities

• Scenic flight Zanzibar to Arusha
• Tarangire National Park game drive
• Lake Manyara National Park game drive
• Full day game drive in Serengeti National Park
• Game drive in Ngorongoro Crater
• Pay a visit to Serval Wildlife to get close to animals
• A cultural visit with the Maasai is optional

Safari Highlights

• Day 1: Fly to Arusha and Transfer to Tarangire National Park
• Day 2: Game drive in Lake Manyara National Park
• Day 3: Drive to Serengeti National Park and an afternoon game drive
• Day 4: Serengeti National Park game drive
• Day 5: Transfer to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area
• Day 6: Go to Serval Wildlife and enjoy an interactive wildlife experience
• Day 7: Transfer from Arusha to Zanzibar by flight

Detailed Itinerary

Day 2: Safari excursion in Lake Manyara National Park

On the second day of the safari, following breakfast at the lodge, you will be transported to Lake Manyara National Park. The park is renowned for its tree-climbing lions, flocks of flamingos, and hippopotamuses. A game drive will precede a picnic lunch, after which you will return to the lodge for dinner and overnight accommodations.

Meal plan

• Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Accommodation options

• Luxury: Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge
• Midrange: Manyara Wildlife Safari Camp
• Cost: Twiga lodge

 

Day 3: Journey to Serengeti National Park followed by an afternoon safari.

On the third day of the safari, you will traverse the Ngorongoro Highlands en route to Serengeti National Park. You will partake in a picnic lunch before entering the Serengeti, where you will begin to observe animals, including lions, elephants, cheetahs, and wildebeest. An afternoon game drive will be conducted, followed by dinner and an overnight stay at your lodge.

Meal plan

• Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Accommodation options

• Luxury: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
• Midrange: Heritage Tented Camp
• Budget: Seronera Campsite

Day 4: Game drive in Serengeti National Park

Day 4: On the fourth day of the safari, a comprehensive wildlife drive will be conducted in Serengeti National Park. Seasonally, one can observe the Great Wildebeest Migration or focus on indigenous fauna such as large felines, hyenas, and elephants.

Lunch will be conducted as a picnic in the park, and the wildlife drive will persist until dusk. You will thereafter return to the lodge, where you will eat dinner and spend the night.

Day 5: Transition to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area

On the fifth day of the Best 7 Days Tanzania Safari and Serval Wildlife, you will have breakfast before departing from Serengeti and driving towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. You will enter the Ngorongoro Crater, where you will engage in a full day of wildlife driving. The crater’s floor is inhabited by black rhinos, lions, hippos, zebras, buffaloes, and several avian species. at the afternoon, you will ascend and reside at your lodge for dinner and overnight accommodations.

Meal plan

• Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Options for lodging

• Opulence: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
• Moderate-tier: Rhino Lodge
• Financial Plan: Simba Camp

Day 6: Visit Serval Wildlife for an engaging wildlife encounter.

On Day 6 of the safari, you will transition to Serval Wildlife near Arusha. This unique refuge offers an exceptional opportunity to engage closely with giraffes, elands, zebras, and various other creatures. You will have an enlightening experience of feeding the animals and capturing wonderful photographs. The evening meal and overnight accommodation will be at a lodge adjacent to Serval Wildlife.

Meal plan

Breakfast, lunch, and supper

Accommodation alternatives

• Luxury: Gran Melia Arusha
• Mid-tier: African Tulip Hotel
• Expense: Arusha Tourist Inn

Day 7: Flight transfer from Arusha to Zanzibar

On the concluding day of your safari, you will partake in breakfast and relax at your lodge. You will be transported to Arusha Airport for your flight back to Zanzibar. This marks the conclusion of your 7-day safari in Tanzania and Serval wildlife tour.

• Dietary regimen
• Morning repast

Safari Includes

• Pick up and drop off in Zanzibar/Arusha
• Domestic flights (Zanzibar–Arusha–Zanzibar)
• Accommodation as per the itinerary
• All meals as mentioned
• Park entrance fees
• Services of an English-speaking driver-guide
• Bottled mineral water during the safari
• Transport in a 4×4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof
• All activities as per the itinerary
• Visit to Serval Wildlife

Safari Excludes

• Visa fees and international flights
• Personal insurance
• Tips and gratuities
• Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks
• Optional activities such as Maasai village visits or hot air balloon safaris
• Personal expenses such as laundry and telephone bills