7 Days Elephant Safari Experience
Overview
This 7-Day Elephant Safari Experience takes you through Tanzania’s most beautiful national parks, focusing on observing and understanding the life of African elephants. From the giant tuskers of Tarangire to the herds crossing Serengeti plains, this safari combines stunning landscapes, exciting game drives, and enriching cultural encounters. Ideal for families, wildlife lovers, and conservation-minded travelers.
Included/Exclude
- Pick-up and drop-off at Kilimanjaro or Arusha Airport
- Transport in a 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- English-speaking professional safari driver-guide
- 6 nights accommodation (lodge/tented camp)
- All park fees and crater service charges
- Full-board meals during safari (B, L, D)
- Bottled drinking water
- Game drives as per itinerary
- International flights
- Visa fees ($50)
- Travel insurance
- Tips & gratuities
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Optional excursions (e.g., hot air balloon, Maasai visit)
- Extra hotel nights before/after safari
Tour Plan
You will be met upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport and transferred to your lodge/hotel in Arusha. Enjoy dinner and rest as your elephant adventure awaits.
After breakfast, begin your journey to Tarangire National Park, home to some of the largest elephant populations in East Africa. Explore the park’s savannah and river systems, spotting herds of elephants alongside giraffes, lions, and buffalo. Overnight at a lodge with views over Tarangire’s wilderness.
Spend a full day inside Tarangire following the movements of elephants. Learn about their social behavior, feeding habits, and conservation challenges. Optional visit to a local elephant conservation project can be arranged. Overnight at the same lodge.
Depart for Serengeti via the Ngorongoro highlands. Enjoy en-route game viewing and a scenic picnic lunch. Arrive in Serengeti and enjoy a short game drive in the evening. Settle into your safari camp in central Serengeti for the night.
Explore the plains of Serengeti in search of elephant herds, lions, leopards, and wildebeest. Your guide will help you identify family groups and observe interactions. Visit a seasonal elephant gathering area (based on timing). Optional hot air balloon safari in the morning.
After breakfast and a game drive, depart for Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with optional stops at Olduvai Gorge or a Maasai village. Arrive at your lodge on the crater rim with incredible views. Dinner and overnight stay.
Descend into Ngorongoro Crater, where elephants, rhinos, and lions share space with flamingos and hippos. Enjoy a half-day game drive followed by lunch. In the afternoon, drive to Lake Manyara for your final overnight stay.
Enjoy a final game drive at Lake Manyara, known for its tree-climbing lions and forest-dwelling elephants. Return to Arusha for dinner and overnight stay.
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your departure flight. Karibu tena – we hope to see you again!