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7-Day Tanzania Safari Tour by Echelon Safaris
Offered by - Echelon Safaris
Tour Features
Discover Tanzania’s wild beauty on a 7-day budget safari through iconic parks, where adventure meets affordability. Enjoy guided game drives, witness breathtaking wildlife, and stay in comfortable budget lodges or camps—all without compromising the experience. Perfect for travelers seeking an authentic safari at great value. Book now: info@echelonsafaris.com
| Mid-Range tour | This mid-range tour includes comfortable lodges and tented camps. |
| Can be customized | You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour. |
| Private tour | This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others. |
| Solo travel available | Solo travelers can book this tour. |
| Can start any day | If availability permits, this tour can start on any day. |
| Minimum age required | The minimum age for this tour is 5 years. |
| Transportation | This tour uses: Pop-up roof 4x4. |
Route & Activities
Tanzania
Activities Included
Accommodation & Meals
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
| Day | Accommodation | Meals |
| 2 | Suricata Boma Lodge No images available | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included |
| 3-4-5 | Tanzania Bush Camp (Central Serengeti) No images available | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included |
| 6 | Ngorongoro Kuhama Camp No images available | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included |
| 7 | Mid-Range Accommodation No images available | Breakfast, Lunch Included |
Arrival (See Getting There for more details)
- A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Day 2 - Drive to Tarangire
After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, known for its massive elephant herds and ancient baobab trees. Enjoy a full morning game drive with a picnic lunch in the park.
In the afternoon, drive to Lake Manyara National Park for an evening game drive. Lake Manyara is famous for its tree-climbing lions and diverse birdlife. The park's groundwater forest, acacia woodlands, and alkaline lake create a unique ecosystem.
Main Destination: Tarangire National Park
Accommodation: Suricata Boma Lodge
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included
- Day 3 - Game Drive in Manyara
Enjoy a morning game drive in Lake Manyara National Park, searching for tree-climbing lions, elephants, and abundant birdlife. After lunch, begin your journey to the legendary Serengeti National Park.
The drive to Serengeti takes you through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with scenic views. Enter the Serengeti through the Naabi Hill Gate and enjoy your first game drive en route to your camp. The name "Serengeti" comes from the Maasai word "Siringet" meaning "endless plains."
Main Destination: Lake Manyara National Park
Accommodation: Tanzania Bush Camp (Central Serengeti)
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included
- Day 4-5 - Game drive in Serengeti
Two full days to explore the vast Serengeti ecosystem. Each day includes morning and afternoon game drives, with the option for a full day game drive with picnic lunch. Search for the Big Five and witness the Great Migration (seasonal).
The Serengeti is Tanzania's oldest and most famous national park. Its diverse habitats support an incredible variety of wildlife year-round. The endless plains, scattered kopjes (rocky outcrops), and river systems create perfect environments for predators and prey
Main Destination: Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Tanzania Bush Camp (Central Serengeti)
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included
- Day 6 - Drive to Ngorongoro
Enjoy a final morning game drive in Serengeti before departing for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The drive offers scenic views as you ascend the Ngorongoro Highlands.
Arrive at your camp located on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater. The camp offers stunning views and a chance to experience the cool highland climate. The Ngorongoro Conservation Area is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to the famous Ngorongoro Crater
Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Kuhama Camp
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included
- Day 7 - Crater Tour
Early morning descent into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive. The crater is often called "Africa's Garden of Eden" due to its high density of wildlife in a relatively small area.
After your crater tour, ascend back to the rim and begin your journey back to Arusha. Depending on your flight schedule, you may have time for souvenir shopping or a day room to freshen up before your transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure flight.
Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch Included
End of tour (See Getting There for more details)
- Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
- A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
Includes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Excludes
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
Rates Per Person
Mar 17, 2026 - Mar 17, 2027
*n/a = not available. This tour is unavailable for solo travelers.
Includes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Excludes
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
Getting There
Tanzania is a beautiful East African country with neighbours Kenya to the north and Mozambique to the south and the Indian Ocean to the east. It is known for its vibrant culture, wonderful national parks, diverse fauna and flora and of course the great wildebeest migration. If you are planning a safari trip to Tanzania then you should find out all about flights to Tanzania, passport and visa requirements.Tanzania’s main airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) located 13km/8mi southwest of Dar es Salaam. The latter is the entry point for visitors to the southern parks.Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) is situated 46km/29mi east of Arusha, the gateway of Tanzania’s most popular Northern safari circuit.
This tour starts in Arusha and ends in Arusha, Tanzania
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Travel Requirements
- All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
- Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
- When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
- Citizens of most countries require a visa. A list of countries that don't need a visa is available.
- Visas are best obtained in advance through an official online visa-application portal (https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/), but they can also be obtained through your local Tanzania Embassy or High Commission.
- Visas can also be obtained on arrival but this is a lengthy process that can take one to two hours.
Getting There
Tanzania is a beautiful East African country with neighbours Kenya to the north and Mozambique to the south and the Indian Ocean to the east. It is known for its vibrant culture, wonderful national parks, diverse fauna and flora and of course the great wildebeest migration. If you are planning a safari trip to Tanzania then you should find out all about flights to Tanzania, passport and visa requirements.Tanzania’s main airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) located 13km/8mi southwest of Dar es Salaam. The latter is the entry point for visitors to the southern parks.Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) is situated 46km/29mi east of Arusha, the gateway of Tanzania’s most popular Northern safari circuit.
This tour starts in Arusha and ends in Arusha, Tanzania
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Travel Requirements
- All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
- Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
- When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
- Citizens of most countries require a visa. A list of countries that don't need a visa is available.
- Visas are best obtained in advance through an official online visa-application portal (https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/), but they can also be obtained through your local Tanzania Embassy or High Commission.
- Visas can also be obtained on arrival but this is a lengthy process that can take one to two hours.
Offered By
Echelon Safaris
Tanzania
At Echelon Safaris, we elevate African travel through curated safari experiences, expert guides, and unforgettable journeys into the heart of Tanzania’s most spectacular wildlife destinations.
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