7 Days Central Serengeti Safari
Tour Overview
(Best Travel Period: April–May & October–December)
Discover the heart of Tanzania’s wildlife on this 7-day safari, specially designed for Big Cat enthusiasts and travelers eager to witness the dramatic action of the Great Migration.Your journey begins in Arusha, followed by exploration of Tarangire National Park, renowned for its giant baobab trees and massive elephant herds. Continue to the legendary Central Serengeti Plains, where lions, leopards, and cheetahs follow the migration herds of wildebeest and zebras during April, May, October, November, and December.
Enjoy thrilling predator-prey encounters on the open savannah while your expert Italian-speaking guide shares fascinating insights into migration patterns and big cat behavior.The adventure continues into the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands, culminating with a descent into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, home to the Big Five and one of Africa’s most breathtaking wildlife settings.
Return to Arusha for departure, taking home unforgettable memories of Tanzania’s wildlife and landscapes.
Included/Excluded
- Airport pick-up and drop-off
- All park entrance fees.
- Accommodation as per itinerary.
- Professional Guide
- Meals as specified (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Bottled water
- Free Wi-Fi
- International flights
- Visa and travel insurance.
- Personal expenses (laundry, phone calls, drinks)
- Tips and gratuities
- Optional activities (e.g. hot air balloon safari )
Tour Plan
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport, where your Italian-speaking guide will warmly welcome you. Transfer to your lodge for relaxation after your flight. Depending on your arrival time, enjoy a short orientation tour of Arusha town.
Overnight: Arusha
After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park. Famous for its enormous baobab trees and large elephant populations, the park offers excellent wildlife viewing. Enjoy a full-day game drive spotting lions, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, antelopes, and diverse birdlife.
Tarangire provides a beautiful and less crowded introduction to Tanzania’s safari circuit.
Overnight: Tarangire / Mto wa Mbu area
After breakfast, drive through the lush Ngorongoro Highlands en route to the Central Serengeti. Arrive in time for an afternoon game drive in the famous Seronera Valley, one of the best areas in Africa to see lions, leopards, cheetahs, and seasonal migration herds.
Overnight: Central Serengeti Lodge or Camp
Spend a full day exploring the endless Serengeti plains. Track lions hunting, leopards resting in acacia trees, and cheetahs scanning the horizon. Depending on the season, witness vast herds of wildebeest and zebras moving across the savannah.
Your Italian-speaking guide will explain predator-prey dynamics, migration ecology, and big cat territorial behavior.
Overnight: Central Serengeti Lodge or Camp
Enjoy a final morning game drive in the Serengeti before heading toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Optional visit to a Maasai village to learn about traditional culture.
Ascend to your lodge on the crater rim and enjoy panoramic views over the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera.
Overnight: Ngorongoro Crater Rim Lodge
Descend early into the Ngorongoro Crater for a spectacular wildlife safari. This natural wildlife amphitheater is home to the Big Five, hippos, hyenas, flamingos, and abundant birdlife.
After a picnic lunch inside the crater, ascend and drive back to Arusha for a relaxing evening.
Overnight: Arusha
Enjoy breakfast at your lodge and a relaxed morning before your private transfer to Arusha Airport or Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure flight.
