7-Day Safari Through Tanzania’s Wild Heart

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport, a Sunlife Tours guide will greet you and transfer you to your hotel in Arusha, the gateway to Tanzania’s northern safari circuit. Set at the base of Mount Meru, Arusha offers a perfect place to relax before your adventure. Depending on your arrival time, you may explore the town or unwind at your lodge as you prepare for your unforgettable Tanzania safari experience.

Accommodation: Gold Crest Hotel Arusha

Meal Plan: Bed and Breakfast

After breakfast, your Sunlife Tours safari guide will pick you up for a full-day journey to the incredible Tarangire National Park, renowned for its rich wildlife and scenic landscapes. Explore the park on thrilling game drives, where you may encounter large herds of elephants, graceful giraffes, powerful lions, and a variety of antelope. The life-giving Tarangire River draws animals year-round, especially in the dry months. Marvel at ancient baobab trees and watch for elusive tree-climbing pythons. Enjoy a picnic lunch within the park before heading to Karatu for dinner and an overnight stay at Marera Valley Lodge — the perfect place to unwind after an adventurous day.

Accommodation: Marera Valley Lodge

Meal Plan: All meals Included

After an early breakfast, your Sunlife Tours guide will take you to Lake Manyara National Park, a small but stunning reserve nestled at the foot of the Great Rift Valley escarpment. Experience a diverse landscape that includes dense forest, open grasslands, and acacia-dotted plains. As you explore on a game drive, watch for tree-climbing lions, grazing elephants, elegant giraffes, and hippos near the lakeshore. Break for a scenic picnic lunch inside the park. In the afternoon, return to Karatu for dinner and a restful overnight stay at Marera Valley Lodge.

Accommodation: Marera Valley Lodge
Meal Plan: All meals included

After breakfast, leave Karatu behind and set out on a scenic journey toward the legendary Serengeti National Park, one of Africa’s premier wildlife havens. Travel through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where you’ll pause to take in the awe-inspiring vistas of the Ngorongoro Crater. Arrive in the Serengeti by early afternoon and dive into an exciting game drive across its endless plains. Spot iconic wildlife including lions, cheetahs, leopards, giraffes, and massive herds of wildebeest and zebras. As the day winds down, head to your Sunlife Tours selected lodge for dinner and an overnight stay, immersed in the tranquil sounds of the wild.

Accommodation: Serengeti Queen Camps
Meal Plan: All meals included

After an early breakfast, set out with Sunlife Tours for a full-day game drive in Serengeti National Park. Explore vast plains and woodlands in search of the Big Five, cheetahs, giraffes, wildebeests, and more. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wild and capture stunning scenery along the way. As the sun sets, return to your lodge or camp for dinner and a peaceful evening under the stars in one of Africa’s most iconic safari destinations.

Accommodation: Serengeti Queen Camps
Meal Plan: All meals included

After an early breakfast, depart Serengeti and journey toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, taking in the breathtaking landscapes along the way. Upon arrival, descend into the crater floor for a thrilling day of wildlife viewing. This natural amphitheater is home to an incredible variety of animals such as lions, elephants, buffalo, endangered black rhinos, and colorful flamingos. Your expert guide will offer fascinating details about the crater’s formation and its rich biodiversity. In the late afternoon, ascend to the crater rim and proceed to your lodge in the Ngorongoro Highlands for dinner and a peaceful overnight stay.

Accommodation: Gold Crest Hotel Arusha

Meal Plan: Bed and Breakfast

After breakfast, enjoy some last moments of relaxation at the lodge before departing for Arusha and transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport. This concludes your unforgettable 7-day safari, filled with amazing wildlife encounters across Tanzania’s breathtaking wilderness.