7-Day Ultimate Self-Drive Serengeti Safari in Tanzania

Tarangire • Lake Manyara • Ngorongoro • Serengeti

Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7

Safari Overview

Explore Tanzania at Your Own Pace – From Ancient Baobabs to the Endless Plains of Serengeti Designed for adventurous travelers who enjoy the freedom of the open road, this 7-day self-drive safari takes you through Tanzania's most iconic wildlife destinations. Experience breathtaking landscapes, incredible wildlife encounters, and the thrill of navigating Africa's legendary safari routes on your own schedule.

Arusha
Tarangire
Serengeti
Ngorongoro
Manyara

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha

Welcome to Tanzania! Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, collect your rental vehicle and transfer to your accommodation in Arusha. Depending on your arrival time, relax and prepare for your self-drive adventure. A safari briefing and route overview will help you get ready for the journey ahead.

Accommodation:
  • ARUSHA PLANET LODGE
  • Luxury rooms
  • Swimming pool

Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, begin your self-drive safari to Tarangire National Park, renowned for its towering baobab trees and impressive elephant populations. Enjoy a full day exploring the park's diverse landscapes, where lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and numerous bird species roam freely. Overnight near Tarangire.

Accommodation:
  • TARANGIRE SOPA LODGE
  • Tented camp
  • River views

The Endless Serengeti

Golden plains filled with wildlife.

Day 3: Tarangire National Park to Karatu

Spend the morning enjoying another game drive in Tarangire before continuing your scenic journey through the Great Rift Valley towards Karatu. Nestled in the lush highlands near the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Karatu offers beautiful scenery, coffee farms, and a relaxing atmosphere. Overnight in Karatu.

Accommodation:
  • BOUGAINVILLEA SAFARI LODGE
  • Luxury tents
  • Campfire dinners

Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater to Serengeti National Park

Start early and descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa's most remarkable wildlife destinations. Enjoy excellent opportunities to spot the Big Five within this natural wonder. After your crater adventure, continue your drive through the Ngorongoro Highlands and onward to the legendary Serengeti National Park. Arrive in time for an evening game drive and sunset over the endless plains.

Accommodation:
  • KATIKATI TENTED CAMP
  • Luxury rooms
  • Swimming pool

Day 5: Full Day Serengeti National Park

Spend the day exploring the world-famous Serengeti. Follow wildlife tracks across vast savannahs and search for lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, and large herds of wildebeests and zebras. With the flexibility of a self-drive safari, you can explore at your own pace while enjoying one of the greatest wildlife spectacles on Earth.

Accommodation:
  • KATIKATI TENTED CAMP

The Endless Serengeti

Golden plains filled with wildlife.

Day 6: Serengeti to Lake Manyara Area

Enjoy a final morning game drive in the Serengeti before beginning your journey back through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area towards the Lake Manyara region. Along the way, take in breathtaking views of the Rift Valley escarpment and Tanzania's beautiful countryside. Overnight in the Lake Manyara area.

Accommodation:
  • BOUGAINVILLEA SAFARI LOGDE
  • Luxury rooms
  • Swimming pool

Day 7: Lake Manyara Area to Airport

Depending on your departure schedule, enjoy a relaxed morning or an optional visit to Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its diverse birdlife, groundwater forests, and tree-climbing lions. Afterwards, drive back to Kilimanjaro International Airport to return your vehicle and catch your onward flight home.

Accommodation:
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