7 Days / 6 Nights Magic of Tanzania Odyssey Safari
Description
Experience the ultimate African safari adventure as you explore Tanzania’s top wildlife destinations — from the elephant-filled plains of Tarangire to the world-famous Serengeti and the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater. Top it off with a unique cultural encounter at Lake Eyasi with the Hadzabe and Datoga tribes. This immersive 7-day journey offers unforgettable game drives, stunning landscapes, and rich cultural connections.
Tour Highlights
🐘 Tarangire National Park: See giant baobab trees and massive elephant herds.
🦁 Serengeti National Park: Witness endless plains and incredible wildlife action, home of the Great Migration.
🌋 Ngorongoro Crater: Explore the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera, teeming with diverse wildlife including rhinos.
🏹 Lake Eyasi: Meet the Hadzabe and Datoga tribes for an immersive cultural experience.
🛏️ Handpicked Accommodations: Stay in carefully selected lodges and tented camps for comfort and authenticity.
🚙 Private Guided Safari: Enjoy the flexibility and insight of a private driver-guide and 4×4 safari vehicle.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Destination: Arusha
Activity: Airport pick-up & transfer to hotel
Welcome to Tanzania! Upon your arrival, you’ll be warmly greeted by your GM Expeditions driver-guide and transferred to your hotel in Arusha for a relaxing evening before your safari adventure begins.
Accommodation Options:
🏨 Luxury: Gran Melia Arusha / Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge
🏨 Mid-Range: Kibo Palace Hotel / Four Points by Sheraton
🏨 Budget: Green Mountain Hotel / Outpost Lodge
Note: Accommodations may be substituted with similar options based on availability.
Meals: Dinner (depending on arrival time)
Day 2: Tarangire National Park
Destination: Tarangire National Park
Activity: Full-day game drive
After breakfast, head to Tarangire, home to Tanzania’s largest population of elephants and ancient baobab trees. Enjoy a full-day game drive, spotting lions, zebras, giraffes, and a variety of birdlife.
Accommodation Options:
🏨 Luxury: Tarangire Sopa Lodge / Elewana Tarangire Treetops
🏨 Mid-Range: Sangaiwe Tented Lodge / Lake Burunge Tented Lodge
🏨 Budget: Whistling Thorn Camp / Roika Tented Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Transfer to Central Serengeti
Destination: Central Serengeti
Activity: Game drive en route
Travel to the iconic Serengeti via the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands. Enjoy wildlife viewing on the way and settle in at your camp in the Central Serengeti for a true safari under the stars.
Accommodation Options:
🏨 Luxury: Melia Serengeti Lodge / Four Seasons Safari Lodge
🏨 Mid-Range: Mgunga Serengeti Camp
🏨 Budget: Into Wild Africa Camp / Seronera Campsite
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Full-Day Serengeti Safari
Destination: Central Serengeti
Activity: Full-day game drive
Spend the day exploring Serengeti’s endless plains and abundant wildlife. You’ll track lions, elephants, and possibly witness the Great Migration depending on the season.
Accommodation Options: (Same as Day 3)
Luxury: Melia Serengeti Lodge / Four Seasons Safari Lodge
Mid-Range:Mgunga Serengeti Camp
Budget: Into Wild Africa Camp / Seronera Campsite
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater
Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
Activity: Game drive inside the crater
Exit Serengeti and head to the Ngorongoro Crater. Descend into the world’s largest unbroken caldera, teeming with wildlife — including the endangered black rhino.
Accommodation Options:
🏨 Luxury: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge / The Highlands
🏨 Mid-Range: Rhino Lodge / Country Lodge Karatu
🏨 Budget: Octagon Lodge / Ngorongoro Forest Tented Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Lake Eyasi Cultural Tour
Destination: Lake Eyasi
Activity: Cultural experience with the Hadzabe and Datoga tribes
An early start takes you to Lake Eyasi for a rare cultural immersion. Spend the morning with the Hadzabe, a hunter-gatherer tribe, followed by a visit to the Datoga blacksmiths.
Accommodation Options:
🏨 Luxury: Kisima Ngeda Tented Camp
🏨 Mid-Range: Tindiga Tented Camp
🏨 Budget: Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Departure
Destination: Arusha / Airport
Activity: Transfer to the airport
Enjoy a relaxing morning before being transferred back to Arusha or the airport for your onward flight.
Accommodation: Not included
Meals: Breakfast
✅ Safari Includes
All accommodation (based on selected category)
All park entry fees and government taxes
Professional safari guide
Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
All meals and bottled water during safari
Cultural tour at Lake Eyasi
Airport transfers (arrival & departure)
❌ Safari Excludes
International & domestic flights
Visa and travel insurance
Tips
Personal expenses
Optional activities not listed
Alcoholic beverages & soft drinks
Information:
- Duration: 7 Days /6 Night
- Best Time to Visit: June, July, August, September
- Group Size: Any