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FrenchClassic Tanzania Safari – 7 Days / 6 Nights
Offered by - Simba Wa Porini Safaris
Tour Features
Embark on a breathtaking 7-day journey through Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife destinations. This classic safari adventure takes you from the foothills of Mount Meru in Arusha to the elephant-rich landscapes of Tarangire, the vast plains of the Serengeti, and the wildlife-filled Ngorongoro Crater. Experience diverse ecosystems, world-renowned national parks, and unforgettable wildlife encounters—including lions, cheetahs, giraffes, elephants, and, with luck, the rare black rhino. Travel in comfort with an expert driver-guide, enjoy scenic game drives, and relax each evening in handpicked lodges and safari camps offering warm hospitality and authentic African charm.
| 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. |
| Not for solo travelers | Solo travelers cannot 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 |
| 1 | Mount Meru Hotel No images available | Breakfast, Dinner Included |
| 2 | The Retreat at Ngorongoro No images available | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included |
| 3-4 | Kirimu Camp No images available | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included |
| 5-6 | The Retreat at Ngorongoro 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 1 - Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport – Arusha
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you will be met by your driver-guide and transferred to Arusha, the gateway city to Tanzania’s northern safari circuit. After check-in at your hotel, enjoy the rest of the day at leisure to recover from your journey. Depending on your arrival time, you may explore the vibrant town of Arusha or simply relax at the hotel.
Main Destination: Arusha
Accommodation: Mount Meru Hotel
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Dinner Included
- Day 2 - Arusha – Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, famous for its vast elephant herds, iconic baobab trees, and diverse wildlife. Enjoy a full-day game drive with a packed lunch, exploring the park’s river valleys and savannahs where lions, giraffes, wildebeest, and over 500 bird species can be spotted. In the evening, continue to Karatu, near the Ngorongoro highlands, and settle into your lodge.
Main Destination: Tarangire National Park
Accommodation: The Retreat at Ngorongoro
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included
- Day 3 - Ngorongoro – Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area en route to the Serengeti, Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife destination. Along the way, you may stop at a Maasai village or the Olduvai Gorge (optional, at extra cost), one of the world’s most important paleoanthropological sites. Enjoy game viewing en route and a picnic lunch as you enter the endless plains of the Serengeti, home to the Great Migration and extraordinary resident wildlife.
Main Destination: Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Kirimu Camp
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included
- Day 4 - Full Day in Serengeti National Park
Spend the entire day on game drives across the Serengeti. Depending on the season, you may witness the Great Migration of wildebeest and zebras, or track prides of lions, cheetahs on the hunt, and leopards resting in the trees. Your expert guide will tailor the game drive to maximize your wildlife experience, with a picnic lunch in the bush to keep you immersed in the wilderness. Return to camp in the evening for a warm dinner under the starlit African sky.
Main Destination: Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Kirimu Camp
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included
- Day 5 - Serengeti – Karatu (Ngorongoro Highlands)
After a relaxed breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive in the Serengeti before heading back toward the Ngorongoro highlands. Arrive in Karatu in the afternoon and spend the rest of the day at leisure. You can unwind at the lodge, take a walk around the beautiful gardens, or enjoy optional activities such as a visit to the local market or a coffee plantation tour (arranged at extra cost).
Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation: The Retreat at Ngorongoro
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch Included
- Day 6 - Ngorongoro Crater Tour - Karatu
After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive with a packed lunch. Known as the “Eighth Wonder of the World,” the crater is home to an extraordinary concentration of wildlife, including elephants, buffalo, zebras, hippos, and the rare black rhino. With its dramatic landscapes and high density of animals, the crater offers one of the best safari experiences in Africa. Enjoy a picnic lunch by the hippo pool before continuing your exploration, and later return to your lodge in Karatu.
Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation: The Retreat at Ngorongoro
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 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
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)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Rates Per Person
Jan 1, 2026 - Oct 30, 2026
*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
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)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
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 Ngorongoro Crater, 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 Ngorongoro Crater, 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
Simba Wa Porini Safaris
Tanzania
Simba Wa Porini Safaris is a professionally established tour operator based in Tanzania, dedicated to creating exceptional safari experiences across the country’s most iconic wildlife destinations. We specialize in tailor-made safaris, luxury lodge tours, budget adventures, photography safaris, cultural experiences, and Mount Kilimanjaro trekking.
With a team of highly experienced driver-guides and passionate travel experts, we ensure every journey is safe, seamless, and unforgettable. Our itineraries are designed to offer authentic wildlife encounters, personalized service, and meaningful connections with Tanzania’s natural beauty and diverse cultures.
At Simba Wa Porini Safaris, every adventure is crafted with care—where your dreams of exploring Tanzania truly come to life.
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