7

DAYS

Ultimate Wildlife & Cultural Safari Experience

Where untamed wilderness meets timeless culture.

Experience

Private Guided Safari | Wildlife | Culture | Scenic Landscapes

Start / End

Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)

Group Size

2–6 people (Private Safari)

Tour Overview

Embark on an unforgettable 7-day journey through Tanzania’s legendary northern circuit where nature’s drama unfolds across sweeping savannahs, ancient volcanic craters, and vibrant cultural landscapes. This exclusive itinerary by Newdol Safaris combines world-class wildlife encounters with meaningful cultural immersion. From soaring over the endless plains of the Serengeti to walking alongside the Hadzabe hunter-gatherers of Lake Eyasi, every moment is designed to inspire and connect.

Enjoy seamless travel with limited long drives and a scenic flight to the Serengeti giving you more time for what truly matters: extraordinary game drives, breathtaking scenery, and authentic human encounters. Whether it’s your first safari or a return to Africa, this journey promises a perfect blend of luxury, discovery, and deep connection with Tanzania’s wild heart.

7 DAYS | 6 NIGHTS

Price
USD 2,850
Per Person

Essence Captured

FULL ITINERARY

Day 1: Arrival – Kilimanjaro International Airport to Arusha

Karibu Tanzania! Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, a friendly Newdol Safaris representative will welcome you warmly and assist with luggage before transferring you in comfort to your lodge in Arusha.

Relax, refresh, and unwind after your flight. Later, enjoy a personal safari briefing a chance to review your upcoming adventure, ask questions, and prepare for the days ahead.

Meal Plan: Dinner
Accommodation: Luxury lodge in Arusha

Day 2: Fly to Serengeti National Park – The Land of Endless Plains

After breakfast, board a scenic flight to the world-famous Serengeti National Park where the rhythm of life beats to the footsteps of migrating herds and the call of distant lions. Your guide will meet you upon landing for your first afternoon game drive. 

The Serengeti’s vast open plains and acacia-studded horizons teem with life: graceful gazelles, powerful predators, and vibrant birdlife fill this living masterpiece. As the sun dips below the horizon, return to your lodge for dinner beneath a canopy of stars serenaded by the sounds of the African night.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Safari lodge or tented camp inside Serengeti

Day 3: Full-Day Game Drive in the Serengeti

Rise early to witness the Serengeti awakening. Morning light spills across golden grasslands as predators finish their nightly hunts and grazers begin to move in shimmering herds.

Spend the day exploring one of the world’s richest wildlife habitats home to over a million wildebeest and countless zebra, giraffe, lion, and elephant. Depending on the season, you may witness the Great Migration, a spectacle that defines the circle of life on these timeless plains.

Enjoy a picnic lunch in the heart of the wilderness before continuing your game drive. As dusk falls, return to your lodge for a cozy evening around the fire, reliving the day’s incredible sightings.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Greet the dawn with one last game drive in the Serengeti before beginning your journey toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Along the way, stop at the legendary Olduvai Gorge, often called the “Cradle of Mankind,” where groundbreaking discoveries revealed humanity’s ancient origins.

As you ascend toward the Ngorongoro Highlands, the scenery shifts dramatically from open plains to misty forests. At the crater rim, pause to absorb the breathtaking view of the vast caldera below before settling into your lodge for dinner with panoramic views of this natural wonder.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater Exploration

After an early breakfast, descend 600 meters into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, often described as the world’s largest natural zoo. This enclosed ecosystem supports a rich variety of wildlife lions, elephants, zebras, and even the elusive black rhino.

Enjoy an unforgettable game drive across the crater floor, followed by a picnic lunch beside a tranquil hippo pool. In the afternoon, ascend back to the rim and drive to your charming lodge in Karatu for a relaxing evening surrounded by rolling highland scenery.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Lake Manyara National Park – The Hidden Gem

After breakfast, set off for Lake Manyara National Park, a small but stunning park set between the Great Rift Valley escarpment and its shimmering soda lake.

Home to tree-climbing lions, herds of elephants, and more than 400 bird species, Manyara offers a wonderful mix of forest, grassland, and wetland habitats in a compact area. Enjoy a relaxed picnic lunch and an afternoon game drive before returning to your lodge in the evening.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7: Lake Eyasi Cultural Experience & Return to Arusha

This morning takes you off the beaten path to Lake Eyasi, home to the Hadzabe people one of Africa’s last remaining hunter-gatherer tribes. Join them as they demonstrate traditional hunting and foraging techniques, offering a rare window into a way of life unchanged for thousands of years. 

This authentic cultural exchange offers perspective, humility, and inspiration in equal measure. After this enriching encounter, enjoy lunch before driving back to Arusha or proceeding to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch

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Safari Pricing (Per Person)

PACKAGE 2 Pax 4 Pax 6 Pax
Luxury Package
$4,150
$3,780
$3,550
Mid Range Package
$2,850
$2,550
$2,350
Budget Package
$1,980
$1,750
$1,620

PRICE INCLUDES

  • All national park and conservation fees
  • Professional English-speaking driver-guide
  • Scenic flight to the Serengeti
  • Full-board accommodation throughout safari
  • All airport transfers (JRO ↔ Arusha)
  • Bottled drinking water during game drives

PRICE EXCLUDES

  • International flights
  • Tourist visa
  • Travel & medical insurance
  • Tips & personal expenses
  • Optional activities not listed in the itinerary

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Your Journey Awaits

With Newdol Safaris, every safari is more than a trip it’s a story written in the wild, a memory that lingers long after the dust settles.

Book your 7-Day Ultimate Wildlife & Cultural Safari today and discover the spirit of Tanzania in luxury, comfort, and authenticity.