7 Day Off Peak Tanzania Safari

Day 1: Tarangire National Park

1. Tarangire National Park
   8h
   After breakfast, depart Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its huge elephant herds and ancient baobab trees. Enjoy a full-day game drive through the park, following the Tarangire River which attracts a variety of wildlife including lions, giraffes, and buffalo.
   In the late afternoon, drive to your lodge for dinner and relaxation.
   Highlights:
   • Elephant migration & baobab trees
   • Beautiful landscapes and birdlife
   • Peaceful lodge setting

Day 2: Lake Eyasi & Cultural Experience

1. Lake Eyasi
   8h · Admission ticket included
   After breakfast, drive to Lake Eyasi, home to the Hadzabe (Bushmen) and Datoga tribes. Join the Hadzabe on a morning hunting walk to learn about their traditional way of life. Then visit the Datoga blacksmiths who handcraft tools and jewelry from metal.
   Return to your lodge in the afternoon for relaxation and a cozy dinner.
   Highlights:
   • Guided cultural immersion with local tribes
   • Traditional hunting experience with the Hadzabe
   • Scenic drive along Lake Eyasi basin

Day 3: Serengeti National Park (Central Seronera)

1. Serengeti National Park
   8h
   After breakfast, depart for the Serengeti, driving through the Ngorongoro Highlands. Enter the Serengeti plains and enjoy a game drive en route to your camp. The park is famous for its resident wildlife — lions, leopards, elephants, and hippos — and the spectacular Great Migration (depending on season).
   Settle in at your camp, perfectly positioned for sunset views and excellent wildlife access.
   Highlights:
   • Scenic drive into Serengeti plains
   • Big Cat territory
   • Campfire under a star-filled sky

Day 4: Full Day in Serengeti National Park

1. Serengeti National Park
   8h
   Spend a full day exploring the Serengeti’s central region. Early morning and late afternoon are prime times for spotting predators on the move. Your guide will set up a hot lunch in the bush before continuing your adventure through the golden savannahs.
   Highlights:
   • Full-day safari adventure
   • Big Five & migration herds (seasonal)
   • Golden sunset game drive

Day 5: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands

1. Ngorongoro Conservation Area
   8h
   After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive in the Serengeti before heading toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Stop for a scenic picnic lunch along the way, then continue to Karatu where your charming lodge awaits.
   Highlights:
   • En-route game drive
   • Scenic views of the Great Rift Valley
   • Relaxing evening at the lodge

Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater Tour

1. Ngorongoro Crater
   10h · Admission ticket included
   Today you’ll descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, often called the “Eighth Wonder of the World.” This UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to nearly every species of East African wildlife — including the Big Five.
   After an incredible day of wildlife viewing and a picnic lunch at the hippo pool, return to your lodge for dinner and your final night on safari.
   Highlights:
   • Crater floor safari adventure
   • Chance to see the rare black rhino
   • Picnic lunch beside hippo pool

Day 7: Lake Manyara National Park → Arusha

1. Lake Manyara National Park
   10h
   After breakfast, visit Lake Manyara National Park — a scenic park known for its tree-climbing lions, pink flamingos, and diverse birdlife. After your final game drive, enjoy lunch and then drive back to Arusha, where your safari concludes.
   Highlights:
   • Birdwatching paradise
   • Elephants & flamingos
   • Scenic drive back to Arusha

Pickup details

Pickup is included from your hotel or accommodation in Arusha. Please provide your accommodation name and contact number when booking. Your Gosheni Safaris driver-guide will meet you at reception; we confirm the exact pickup time before departure. Day 1 visits Tarangire National Park. On Day 7, we return you to your accommodation in Arusha after Lake Manyara National Park. Included airport transfers are coordinated separately using your flight details.

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels