7 Day Hakuna Matata Safari
Arusha, Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro
Starting from $2,650 per person
Overview
Experience the spirit of Africa on this 7-day Hakuna Matata Safari through northern Tanzania’s iconic wildlife destinations. Journey from Arusha National Park to Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater, enjoying walking safaris, canoeing, and game drives. Track big cats and roaming herds, witness predator-prey action, encounter the Big Five, and immerse yourself in vibrant Maasai culture—all at a relaxed, unforgettable safari pace.
Low season (April 1st – May 19th)
Mid season (May 20th – June 30th)
(October 1st – December 19th)
(January 11th – March 31st)
High season (July 1st – September 30th)
(December 20th – January 10th)
Highlights
Trip highlights
- Airport transfers as shown on the above itinerary
- Accommodation and meals as per the above itinerary
- 4 x 4 Toyota Landcruiser with pop up roof,
- All sightseeing and game viewing as specified in the itinerary.
- Unlimited bottled Mineral water during safari.
- Unlimited tea and coffee during the safari
- A private professional speaking English guide
- Government taxes.
- Unlimited game mileage during safari game drives
- Domestic flight: Arusha airport to Ndutu airstrip
Inclusions
What's included
- Airport transfers as shown on the above itinerary
- Accommodation and meals as per the above itinerary
- 4 x 4 Toyota Landcruiser with pop up roof,
- All sightseeing and game viewing as specified in the itinerary.
- Unlimited bottled Mineral water during safari.
- Unlimited tea and coffee during the safari
- A private professional speaking English guide
- Government taxes.
- Unlimited game mileage during safari game drives
- Domestic flight: Arusha airport to Ndutu airstrip
Days 1
Welcome to theWild – Arusha National Park
Travel/activity:
Pick up from your hotel in Arusha and drive to Arusha National Park (45 minutes). This park has it all, from Tanzania’s second-highest peak, Mount Meru, to the Momella Lakes and the Little Serengeti. It’s northern Tanzania’s best-kept secret. Indulge in an experience like no other with a walking safari, canoe ride, and game drives. As the clouds part, behold the majestic snows of Kilimanjaro. This is just the beginning of your Hakuna Matata Safari! Overnight at a hotel/lodge in Arusha.
Pick up from your hotel in Arusha and drive to Arusha National Park (45 minutes). This park has it all, from Tanzania’s second-highest peak, Mount Meru, to the Momella Lakes and the Little Serengeti. It’s northern Tanzania’s best-kept secret. Indulge in an experience like no other with a walking safari, canoe ride, and game drives. As the clouds part, behold the majestic snows of Kilimanjaro. This is just the beginning of your Hakuna Matata Safari! Overnight at a hotel/lodge in Arusha.
Accommodations:
Amani Safari Lodge Peaceful, green, and close to all major parks in northern Tanzania. Your perfect base for exploring the northern safari circuit — with spa, restaurant, and farm-fresh cuisine.
Mount Meru Hotel Offers uninterrupted views of Mount Meru, the second-highest mountain in Tanzania, after Mount Kilimanjaro and pristine landscaped private gardens overlooking the Golf Club. The Mount Meru Hotel is located only 45 minutes drive from Kilimanjaro International Airport
Gran Meliá Arusha where every moment feels like the start of an unforgettable journey. Set within lush coffee and tea plantations, this elegant escape offers breathtaking views of Mount Meru and a peaceful atmosphere perfect for safari travelers.
Accommodations:
Tarangire Simba Lodge is located near the Sangaiwe Gate of Tarangire National Park with beautiful views of Lake Burunge and surrounding wildlife. The lodge offers comfortable safari tents, private decks, outdoor showers, a swimming pool, restaurant, lounge, and great spots to relax and enjoy nature.
Marera Valley Lodge Offering beautiful valley and hill views. The lodge features comfortable cottages, a swimming pool, spa, restaurant, bar, and peaceful gardens. Guests enjoy fresh local meals, warm Tanzanian hospitality, and a relaxing atmosphere close to Tanzania’s top safari attractions.
Nimali Tarangire Offers a peaceful safari escape surrounded by giant baobab trees, large elephant herds, and rich wildlife. Easily reached from Arusha, the lodge is perfect for guests looking to experience the beauty of Tarangire National Park and its amazing birdlife and landscapes.
Day 2
Baobab Dreams – Tarangire National Park
Travel/activity:
After breakfast, depart at 08:30 for Tarangire National Park, where ancient baobabs and dusty riverbeds tell stories of migrating herds. Embark on a game drive focused on spotting elephants, big cats, and birdlife. Overnight at a lodge/tented camp inside Tarangire.
After breakfast, depart at 08:30 for Tarangire National Park, where ancient baobabs and dusty riverbeds tell stories of migrating herds. Embark on a game drive focused on spotting elephants, big cats, and birdlife. Overnight at a lodge/tented camp inside Tarangire.
Day 3
Journey to the Great Plains – Serengeti National Park
Travel/activity:
After breakfast, enjoy a game drive as you exit Tarangire National Park, then drive through the Great Rift Valley and Ngorongoro Highlands towards the legendary Serengeti. En route, visit a traditional Maasai village or the archaeological site of Olduvai Gorge. Afternoon game drive across the Serengeti plains. Overnight at a lodge or tented camp.
After breakfast, enjoy a game drive as you exit Tarangire National Park, then drive through the Great Rift Valley and Ngorongoro Highlands towards the legendary Serengeti. En route, visit a traditional Maasai village or the archaeological site of Olduvai Gorge. Afternoon game drive across the Serengeti plains. Overnight at a lodge or tented camp.
Accommodations:
Into Wild Africa Camp Experience the Serengeti in comfort and style, custom-built extra-large luxury safari villas, Each villa combines an authentic safari atmosphere with all the modern comforts of home.
Lobo Luxury Lodge is the flagship of Amani Signature's Serengeti expansion — 12 stone-and-timber villas with private pools, set among iconic granite kopjes, designed for families and groups seeking longer stays with full resort facilities in pure wilderness.
Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti offers luxury safari stays with wide views of the plains of Serengeti National Park. Guests enjoy stylish suites, great comfort, and excellent service while staying close to wildlife. It is ideal for a relaxing and high-end safari experience in the wild.
Accommodations:
Ndutu Safari Lodge a Traditional and authentic safari lodge. Steeped in history and famous for our homely warmth and generous hospitality, Ndutu offers peace, tranquillity and exceptional wildlife viewing throughout the year.
Kati Kati Ndutu Camp is a comfortable mobile safari camp located in central Serengeti National Park, perfect for exploring the endless plains and wildlife of the Serengeti. The camp offers cozy tents and a true safari experience, allowing guests to feel close to nature while enjoying comfort and beautiful surroundings.
Lemala Mara & Ndutu Tented Camps is a seasonal mobile safari camp that moves between the Serengeti and Ndutu areas to follow the wildebeest migration. It offers comfortable tented accommodation in top wildlife locations, giving guests close views of large herds, baby animals, and predators. The camp is known for great guiding and an unforgettable, close-to-nature safari experience.
Day 4
Serengeti Safari Magic
Travel/activity:
This day demands an early start. Your driver/guide will arrange morning coffee/tea as you begin your game drive while birds welcome the dawn and light pierces through the savannah. Head out for a morning game drive followed by a hamper breakfast and more exploration. Return to your lodge for lunch and a short rest, then embark on an afternoon/evening game drive. Watch the sun set over the plains and return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
This day demands an early start. Your driver/guide will arrange morning coffee/tea as you begin your game drive while birds welcome the dawn and light pierces through the savannah. Head out for a morning game drive followed by a hamper breakfast and more exploration. Return to your lodge for lunch and a short rest, then embark on an afternoon/evening game drive. Watch the sun set over the plains and return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 5
Serengeti to the Highlands
Travel/activity:
After breakfast, bid farewell to Serengeti as you drive towards Naabi Hill Gate and into the Ngorongoro Highlands. Marvel at the shifting landscapes and wildlife en route. Overnight at a lodge in the Ngorongoro or Karatu area.
Transportation: 4WD Safari Land Cruiser with pop up roof
Inclusion:
Meals: B,L,D
Accommodation:
Amani Eserian / Karatu
After breakfast, bid farewell to Serengeti as you drive towards Naabi Hill Gate and into the Ngorongoro Highlands. Marvel at the shifting landscapes and wildlife en route. Overnight at a lodge in the Ngorongoro or Karatu area.
Transportation: 4WD Safari Land Cruiser with pop up roof
Inclusion:
Meals: B,L,D
Accommodation:
Amani Eserian / Karatu
Accommodations:
Into Wild Africa Camp Experience the Serengeti in comfort and style, custom-built extra-large luxury safari villas, Each villa combines an authentic safari atmosphere with all the modern comforts of home.
Lobo Luxury Lodge is the flagship of Amani Signature's Serengeti expansion — 12 stone-and-timber villas with private pools, set among iconic granite kopjes, designed for families and groups seeking longer stays with full resort facilities in pure wilderness.
Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti offers luxury safari stays with wide views of the plains of Serengeti National Park. Guests enjoy stylish suites, great comfort, and excellent service while staying close to wildlife. It is ideal for a relaxing and high-end safari experience in the wild.
Accommodations:
Into Wild Africa Camp Experience the Serengeti in comfort and style, custom-built extra-large luxury safari villas, Each villa combines an authentic safari atmosphere with all the modern comforts of home.
Lobo Luxury Lodge is the flagship of Amani Signature's Serengeti expansion — 12 stone-and-timber villas with private pools, set among iconic granite kopjes, designed for families and groups seeking longer stays with full resort facilities in pure wilderness.
Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti offers luxury safari stays with wide views of the plains of Serengeti National Park. Guests enjoy stylish suites, great comfort, and excellent service while staying close to wildlife. It is ideal for a relaxing and high-end safari experience in the wild.
Day 6
Crater Wonderland – Ngorongoro Crater
Travel/activity:
Early breakfast, then descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, the world’s largest intact caldera. It is more than a giant zoo, its 600-meter deep walls create a perfect sanctuary for a myriad of wildlife existing in perfect harmony. From big tusker elephants and elusive black rhinos to flamingos, this is truly the Garden of Eden. Enjoy hamper lunch at Ngoitoktok Springs. Overnight at the same lodge in the Ngorongoro/Karatu area.
Transportation: 4WD Safari Land Cruiser with pop up roof
Inclusion:
Meals: B,L,D
Accommodation:
Amani Eserian / Karatu
Early breakfast, then descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, the world’s largest intact caldera. It is more than a giant zoo, its 600-meter deep walls create a perfect sanctuary for a myriad of wildlife existing in perfect harmony. From big tusker elephants and elusive black rhinos to flamingos, this is truly the Garden of Eden. Enjoy hamper lunch at Ngoitoktok Springs. Overnight at the same lodge in the Ngorongoro/Karatu area.
Transportation: 4WD Safari Land Cruiser with pop up roof
Inclusion:
Meals: B,L,D
Accommodation:
Amani Eserian / Karatu
Day 7
Return to Arusha
Travel/activity:
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before returning to Arusha. Option to freshen up at a day room before transferring to the airport for your flight home or onward to Zanzibar, Pemba, or Mafia for a beach extension.
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before returning to Arusha. Option to freshen up at a day room before transferring to the airport for your flight home or onward to Zanzibar, Pemba, or Mafia for a beach extension.
Accommodations:
Amani Safari Lodge Peaceful, green, and close to all major parks in northern Tanzania. Your perfect base for exploring the northern safari circuit — with spa, restaurant, and farm-fresh cuisine.
Mount Meru Hotel Offers uninterrupted views of Mount Meru, the second-highest mountain in Tanzania, after Mount Kilimanjaro and pristine landscaped private gardens overlooking the Golf Club. The Mount Meru Hotel is located only 45 minutes drive from Kilimanjaro International Airport
Gran Meliá Arusha where every moment feels like the start of an unforgettable journey. Set within lush coffee and tea plantations, this elegant escape offers breathtaking views of Mount Meru and a peaceful atmosphere perfect for safari travelers.
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