Marangu, Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro

Tanzania

Discover Tanzania on a 7-day safari through Marangu, Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro. Enjoy a cultural tour in Marangu, game drives among elephants and big cats, a visit to Olduvai Gorge and a descent into the Ngorongoro Crater, staying in Serena Lodges throughout. Ideal for wildlife lovers seeking comfort and unforgettable views.

Travel Guide

Map

Overview

Daily Schedule

Day

Arusha | Arrival & Lodge Check-In

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where your representative will meet you and assist with arrival formalities. Transfer by road to Arusha or USA River, a journey of about an hour through coffee farms and views of Mount Meru. Check in to your Serena Lodge and settle in after your flight. Use the rest of the day to relax in the gardens, freshen up and meet your guide for a briefing on the safari ahead. Dinner is served at the lodge, followed by an overnight stay in Arusha.
🏨 Your stay at Serena Lodge Arusha or Similar (🍴B&D)

Day

Marangu | Chagga Cultural Tour

After breakfast, drive towards the lower slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro for the Marangu Cultural Tour. Meet local Chagga guides and explore village life, walking through banana and coffee plantations and learning about traditional farming methods. Visit a waterfall in the forest, discover underground caves once used for shelter and sample local produce along the way. The tour offers a warm insight into the heritage and daily customs of the Chagga people. In the afternoon, return to Arusha, relax at your lodge, and enjoy dinner followed by an overnight stay.
🏨 Your stay at Serena Lodge Arusha or Similar (🍴B&D)

Day

Tarangire | Elephants & Baobabs

After breakfast, check out and drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds and giant baobab trees. Enjoy a full game drive through the park along the Tarangire River, where you may spot lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest and a wide variety of birdlife. Savour a picnic lunch in the park amid the scenery. In the late afternoon, continue to Lake Manyara, check in to your Serena Lodge and relax with dinner and an overnight stay.
🏨 Your stay at Serena Lodge Lake Manyara or Similar (🍴B, L, D)

Day

Serengeti | Olduvai Gorge & Plains

After an early breakfast, check out and begin the scenic drive towards the Serengeti, climbing through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Stop at Olduvai Gorge, often called the Cradle of Humankind, to learn about early human discoveries at the site museum. Continue across the open plains with game viewing along the way, watching for wildebeest, zebras, gazelles and predators. Enjoy a picnic lunch en route. Arrive at your Serena Lodge in Central Serengeti in the late afternoon, check in and relax before dinner and an overnight stay.
🏨 Your stay at Serena Lodge Central Serengeti or Similar (🍴B, L, D)

Day

Serengeti | Full-Day Game Drive

Spend a full day exploring the Serengeti National Park, one of Africa's greatest wildlife regions. Head out early with your guide to search for lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes and huge herds of wildebeest and zebra, depending on the season. Enjoy a packed lunch in the bush or return to the lodge for a relaxed meal. Continue with an afternoon game drive across the endless plains and kopjes, with chances for memorable photographs. Return to your Serena Lodge in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay.
🏨 Your stay at Serena Lodge Central Serengeti or Similar (🍴B, L, D)

Day

Ngorongoro | Crater & Maasai Boma

After breakfast, check out and drive out of the Serengeti towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a vast volcanic caldera and UNESCO World Heritage Site, for a game drive among black rhino, lions, hippos, buffalo and large herds of grazing animals. Enjoy a picnic lunch beside a hippo pool. On the way up, visit a Maasai Boma to learn about their traditions, dances and daily life. Continue to your Serena Lodge on the crater rim for dinner and an overnight stay.
🏨 Your stay at Serena Lodge Ngorongoro or Similar (🍴B, L, D)

Day

Arusha | Departure

After breakfast, check out from your hotel and transfer to Arusha Airport for your flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival, proceed for your onward departure, bringing your Classic Tanzania Safari journey to an end. We wish you a safe and pleasant journey home.

Day 1:

Serena Lodge gardens

Destination Highlights

Arusha – Gateway to Safari

Marangu – Chagga Culture

Mount Kilimanjaro – Africa’s Peak

Tarangire – Elephants & Baobabs

Lake Manyara – Rift Valley Views

Olduvai Gorge – Cradle of Humankind

Serengeti – Endless Plains

Ngorongoro Crater – Wildlife Haven

Maasai Boma – Living Traditions

Signature Experiences

Join the Marangu Cultural Tour

Game Drive in Tarangire

See Elephants Among Baobabs

Visit Olduvai Gorge

Safari Across the Serengeti

Full-Day Serengeti Game Drive

Descend into Ngorongoro Crater

Visit a Maasai Boma

Stay in Serena Safari Lodges

Inclusions and Exclusions

Inclusions

2 nights at Serena Lodge Arusha (half board)
1 night at Serena Lodge Lake Manyara (full board)
2 nights at Serena Lodge Central Serengeti (full board)
1 night at Serena Lodge Ngorongoro (full board)
Airport transfers on arrival and departure
4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
English-speaking driver guide
Game drives as per itinerary
Marangu Cultural Tour
Olduvai Gorge and Maasai Boma visits
National park and conservation area entrance fees
Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
Service charges and taxes

Exclusions

Int’l & Domestic flights unless specified
Travel or medical insurance
Visa charges and processing fees
Personal expenses (spa, laundry, shopping, minibar, casino, etc.)
Tips and gratuities not included
Meals and beverages not mentioned under inclusions
Any additional sightseeing or activities not mentioned above
Anything not specifically mentioned under Inclusions

Best Time to Travel

June to October

Price available on request

Information

Prices are quoted per person, based on double occupancy, exclude flights & Visa. Rates are starting from; exact pricing depends on availability and travel dates. Prices may be revised in the event of changes to taxes, fuel surcharges, or other fees imposed by the government or suppliers.

Safari & Wildlife Experiences

Safari Experiences

Signature Stays

Discover a thoughtfully curated range of accommodation options designed to suit every traveler's preferences, comfort level, and lifestyle.

Serena Lodge – Arusha

Arusha, Tanzania

A tranquil Serena lodge near Arusha town set in lush gardens, offering comfortable rooms, half-board dining and a relaxing safari base.

Serena Lodge – Lake Manyara

Lake Manyara, Tanzania

A scenic Serena lodge perched on the Rift Valley escarpment with wide views over Lake Manyara, comfortable rooms and full-board dining.

Serena Lodge – Central Serengeti

Central Serengeti, Tanzania

A rustic-style Serena lodge in Central Serengeti, close to wildlife-rich plains, with comfortable rooms, a pool and full-board dining.

Serena Lodge – Ngorongoro

Ngorongoro, Tanzania

A Serena lodge on the Ngorongoro Crater rim with dramatic crater views, comfortable rooms, an on-site restaurant and full-board dining.

Gallery

Olduvai Gorge Museum

Panoramic Ngorongoro Crater

Leopards on rocks

Elephants and baobabs trees

Mount Meru scenery

Waterfall in the forest near Marangu

Traditional Chagga underground caves

Traditional Chagga homes Marangu village

Tarangire wildlife and landscapes

Serengeti plains

Serengeti plains and wildlife

Olduvai Gorge landscape

Mount Meru view

Maasai people and cultural scenes

Elephant and giraffe Near Lake Manyara

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Marangu, Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro

Tanzania

Travel Guide

Map

Overview

Daily Schedule

Day

Arusha | Arrival & Lodge Check-In

Day

Marangu | Chagga Cultural Tour

Day

Tarangire | Elephants & Baobabs

Day

Serengeti | Olduvai Gorge & Plains

Day

Serengeti | Full-Day Game Drive

Day

Ngorongoro | Crater & Maasai Boma

Day

Arusha | Departure

Day 1:

Serena Lodge gardens

Destination Highlights

Arusha – Gateway to Safari

Marangu – Chagga Culture

Mount Kilimanjaro – Africa’s Peak

Tarangire – Elephants & Baobabs

Lake Manyara – Rift Valley Views

Olduvai Gorge – Cradle of Humankind

Serengeti – Endless Plains

Ngorongoro Crater – Wildlife Haven

Maasai Boma – Living Traditions

Signature Experiences

Join the Marangu Cultural Tour

Game Drive in Tarangire

See Elephants Among Baobabs

Visit Olduvai Gorge

Safari Across the Serengeti

Full-Day Serengeti Game Drive

Descend into Ngorongoro Crater

Visit a Maasai Boma

Stay in Serena Safari Lodges

Inclusions and Exclusions

Inclusions

2 nights at Serena Lodge Arusha (half board)
1 night at Serena Lodge Lake Manyara (full board)
2 nights at Serena Lodge Central Serengeti (full board)
1 night at Serena Lodge Ngorongoro (full board)
Airport transfers on arrival and departure
4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
English-speaking driver guide
Game drives as per itinerary
Marangu Cultural Tour
Olduvai Gorge and Maasai Boma visits
National park and conservation area entrance fees
Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
Service charges and taxes

Exclusions

Int’l & Domestic flights unless specified
Travel or medical insurance
Visa charges and processing fees
Personal expenses (spa, laundry, shopping, minibar, casino, etc.)
Tips and gratuities not included
Meals and beverages not mentioned under inclusions
Any additional sightseeing or activities not mentioned above
Anything not specifically mentioned under Inclusions

Best Time to Travel

June to October

Price available on request

Information

Safari & Wildlife Experiences

Safari Experiences

Signature Stays

Discover a thoughtfully curated range of accommodation options designed to suit every traveler's preferences, comfort level, and lifestyle.

Serena Lodge – Arusha

Arusha, Tanzania

A tranquil Serena lodge near Arusha town set in lush gardens, offering comfortable rooms, half-board dining and a relaxing safari base.

Serena Lodge – Lake Manyara

Lake Manyara, Tanzania

A scenic Serena lodge perched on the Rift Valley escarpment with wide views over Lake Manyara, comfortable rooms and full-board dining.

Serena Lodge – Central Serengeti

Central Serengeti, Tanzania

A rustic-style Serena lodge in Central Serengeti, close to wildlife-rich plains, with comfortable rooms, a pool and full-board dining.

Serena Lodge – Ngorongoro

Ngorongoro, Tanzania

A Serena lodge on the Ngorongoro Crater rim with dramatic crater views, comfortable rooms, an on-site restaurant and full-board dining.

Gallery

Olduvai Gorge Museum

Panoramic Ngorongoro Crater

Leopards on rocks

Elephants and baobabs trees

Mount Meru scenery

Waterfall in the forest near Marangu

Traditional Chagga underground caves

Traditional Chagga homes Marangu village

Tarangire wildlife and landscapes

Serengeti plains

Serengeti plains and wildlife

Olduvai Gorge landscape

Mount Meru view

Maasai people and cultural scenes

Elephant and giraffe Near Lake Manyara

Let’s Design Your Journey Together

Every journey is unique. Speak with your BlueTerra advisor to customize this experience

Let’s Connect

Information

Quick Links

Destinations

Featured

Contact

+91 914 335 6777 (IND)+971 58 541 2123 (UAE)

connect@myblueterra.com

Meydan Grandstand, 6th floor, Meydan Road, Nad Al Sheba, Dubai, U.A.E.

Monday to Friday: 9AM - 6PM,

Saturday: 9AM - 12PM GST (UAE)

Made with by MakTal