7-Day Epic Adventure Safari (Stay on the Crater Rim)

Join Alvin African Safaris on a 7-day Tanzania safari featuring Tarangire, Serengeti (3 nights), Ngorongoro Crater rim stay, and Lake Manyara. Experience iconic wildlife, diverse landscapes, and expert-guided game drives.

4 Days / 3 Nights Safari

Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, and Serengeti National Park

Plan Your Adventure

Safari Overview

This 7-day safari with Alvin African Safaris is designed for travelers seeking a truly immersive wildlife experience. The itinerary includes three unforgettable nights in the Serengeti and a special overnight stay near the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater rim—ensuring you are always close to nature’s wonders.

Expect iconic sightings of lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, flamingos, hippos, and, with luck, the elusive black rhino. From tree-dotted savannahs and dramatic volcanic craters to shimmering salt lakes, each day brings a new landscape and new adventures.

Full Day to Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha — Welcome to Tanzania

Upon landing at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, you’ll be met by your Alvin African Safaris guide and transferred to your lodge. Settle in, relax, and get ready to embark on the adventure of a lifetime.

Meals: Dinner on your own
Accommodation: Lodge/hotel in Arusha

Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire National Park — Giants of the Wild

After breakfast, head to Tarangire National Park, famous for its monumental baobab trees and large herds of elephants. The park is alive with wildlife, including giraffes, lions, leopards, zebras, and countless bird species.

Enjoy a scenic picnic lunch and an afternoon game drive before heading to your lodge near Ngorongoro for dinner and overnight.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge/camp near Ngorongoro

Day 3: Karatu to Serengeti National Park — Into the Plains

Today’s journey takes you through the stunning Ngorongoro Conservation Area into the heart of the Serengeti National Park. Along the way, take in sweeping views of the Ngorongoro Crater before descending into the vast Serengeti plains, where wildlife roams free.

Arrive in time for an afternoon game drive before settling into your Serengeti lodge or camp for a night under the stars.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge/camp in Serengeti

Day 4: Serengeti National Park — Full-Day Exploration

Spend a full day discovering the magic of the Serengeti, where lions, cheetahs, elephants, buffalo, hippos, and countless other species thrive. Whether it’s an early morning and late afternoon game drive or a full-day safari with a picnic lunch, each moment is unforgettable.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge/camp in Serengeti

Day 5: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater Rim — Highland Retreat

After breakfast and a morning game drive in the Serengeti, begin your journey back toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Tonight’s special stay is at a lodge near the Ngorongoro Crater rim, where the crisp mountain air and stunning highland views create a perfect setting for the night.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge near the Ngorongoro Crater rim

Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater — Wildlife Wonderland

Today’s highlight is a descent into the famous Ngorongoro Crater, a natural wonder and one of Africa’s top wildlife destinations. The crater’s floor is teeming with animals—expect to see wildebeests, zebras, elephants, hippos, lions, hyenas, and perhaps the rare black rhino.

After your crater safari and picnic lunch, return to your lodge in Karatu for dinner and overnight.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge/camp near Ngorongoro

Day 7: Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha — Final Safari Chapter

On your final day, explore Lake Manyara National Park, known for its striking scenery, flamingos, tree-climbing lions, and diverse wildlife. After your last game drive and a peaceful picnic lunch, return to Arusha or transfer to the airport for your onward journey.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Not included (end of tour)