7 Days Serengeti, Ngorongoro, L.Manyara and Olduvai Gorge Safari

Lake Manyara National Park, Masai Village, Mto wa Mbu Village, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Olduvai Gorge, Serengeti National Park

Attractions

Days

Tanzania

Destination

Throughout this unforgettable adventure, you’ll experience the beauty and diversity of Tanzania, from its iconic wildlife to its rich cultural heritage. Whether you’re seeking thrilling safari experiences or meaningful cultural connections, this journey offers the best of both worlds.

Day 1

Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer is included.
Accomodations: Rift Valley Photographic Lodge https://riftvalleylodge.co.tz/ (or similar)

Day 2

This morning, make your way to Mto wa Mbu village, a vibrant settlement of Tanzania’s diverse tribal groups. Take a guided walk through the village, visiting the local market and meeting artisans in their workshops; then sit down for a traditional lunch with a local family. Continue to the Rift Valley escarpment and settle into our safari camp, located at the edge of Lake Manyara National Park. Set out on our first safari drive to discover East Africa’s legendary wildlife, searching for lions, elephants, hippos, giraffes, and more.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodations: Rift Valley Photographic Lodge https://riftvalleylodge.co.tz/ (or similar)

Day 3

Travel through the breathtaking Rift Valley to a Masai village. Here, we learn about the G Adventures–supported Clean Cookstoves Project, dedicated to providing clean-burning cookstoves to Masai communities throughout Tanzania. Enjoy a presentation by a Masai woman on the impact of the project, and take a guided tour of the village, visiting traditional homes or bomas and helping build a new stove. Continue to our safari camp in Serengeti National Park, stopping en route at the Olduvai Gorge Museum and Visitor’s Centre—located near the site where National Geographic archaeologists Louis and Mary Leakey discovered early hominid fossils and stone tools in 1960.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Accomodation: Serengeti Tortilis Camp https://www.tortiliscamps.com/ (or similar)

Day 4

Immerse yourself in the splendor of the Serengeti, one of Africa’s most celebrated wildlife reserves. Discover the park’s iconic creatures when you set out in a 4×4 on morning and afternoon safaris through the golden grasslands. With luck, spot all of Africa’s “big five”—lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo. Later, visit the Serengeti Wildlife Research Centre, and enjoy a talk by one of the visiting researchers.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Accommodations: Serengeti Tortilis Camp https://www.tortiliscamps.com/ (or similar)

Day 5

Depart the Serengeti this morning, looking out for the park’s wild denizens along the drive. Check in to our comfortable tented camp near the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and enjoy a fiery African sunset from the deck.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Accommodations: Pembeni Rhotia https://pembeniafrica.com/ (or similar)

Day 6

Spanning more than 20 kilometers in diameter, the Ngorongoro Crater is the largest non-flooded caldera in the world and is inhabited by some 25,000 animals. Descend into this green-walled paradise early in the morning on safari. As you ride past herds of zebra and flocks of flamingo, keep your eyes peeled for a pride of lions or a lone leopard. Enjoy a picnic lunch on the floor of the crater; then drive to Arusha.