7 Day Tour Little Paradise
This is one of our classic safaris in Tanzania because it allows you to spend two nights in Serengeti National Park and have time to explore the Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire National Park, and Lake Manyara National Park.
7 Days / 6 Nights
Photographic
Max 6 People
From $ 2,200
Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti & Lake Manyara
The Tour Little Paradise by Tracks Of Africa is a 7-day, 6-night classic safari in Tanzania designed to showcase the northern safari circuit.
DAY 1 • ARRIVAL AT THE AIRPORT AND TRANSFER TO THE LODGE IN ARUSHA
Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro (or Arusha) airport, just outside the main exit, you will be received by our guide who will take you to your Lodge in Arusha. If you have time, you can take a tour of the city, accompanied by the guide. Alternatively, relax at the hotel with dinner and overnight stay.
- Arusha Planet Lodge
- Meals: Lunch, Dinner
DAY 2 • THE KINGDOM OF ELEPHANTS AND BAOBABS
- Lake Burunge Tented Lodge
- Meals: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, Dinner (B, L, D)
DAY 3 • THE PARADISE OF BIODIVERSITY
Depart early in the morning to drive through the Great Rift Valley to Lake Manyara National Park, where you will go on a daytime safari. (Approximate transfer time Tarangire•Manyara: 2 h 30 min) Lake Manyara is one of the smallest parks in Tanzania (330 km²), but it has a lot to offer. The lake and the surrounding area constitute an ecosystem renowned for its richness in plant and animal species. The vegetation is very varied, with areas of evergreen forests, stretches of savannah, swamps and hot springs (Maji Moto). The fauna includes numerous elephants, baboons, wildebeests, zebras, giraffes, hippos, large flocks of pink flamingos and other species. The park is also home to leopards, hyenas and the famous Manyara lions that have the habit of climbing trees in this area. At the end of the game drive, transfer to the Lodge/Tented Camp for dinner and overnight in Karatu. (Approximate transfer time Manyara•Karatu: 1 h)
- Marera Valley Lodge
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (B, L, D)
DAYS 4 AND 5 • THE LAND OF THE GREAT MIGRATION AND FELINES
Early in the morning, you will leave to reach the most famous park in Tanzania: the Serengeti. (Approximate transfer time Karatu•Serengeti: 2 h 30 min) As you travel through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, you will be able to admire the dense forest of tall trees and the vastness of the crater from above. As you progress towards the Serengeti, you will understand why the name means, in the Maasai language, “endless plain”. The Serengeti is considered the most famous national park in the world, the cradle of the Great Migration, where every year one of the most impressive natural cycles on the planet is renewed: tens of thousands of ungulates move, guided by the primordial instinct for survival, in constant search of new pastures. The landscape, dotted with large acacias and Kopjes (mounds of ancient rocks), is the ideal habitat for big cats. The safari will end in the afternoon with the transfer to the Lodge/Tented Camp for dinner and overnight stay inside the park.
The following day will be entirely dedicated to the discovery of the park where there will be opportunities for the sighting of families of giraffes and elephants, large prides of lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas and smaller ones such as foxes, mongooses, honey badgers, jackals, along with more than 500 species of birds. The safari will end in the afternoon with the return to the Lodge/Tented Camp for dinner and overnight stay.
EXTRA ACTIVITIES: MAASAI BOMA • OLDUVAI GORGE MUSEUM • BALLOON SAFARI
- Serengeti Sound of Nature Luxury Tented Camp
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (B, L, D)
DAY 6 • THE REFUGE OF THE AFRICAN "BIG FIVE"
Early in the morning, immediately after breakfast, you will begin the game drive leaving the Serengeti to reach the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, declared a WORLD HERITAGE SITE (UNESCO 1978) and INTERNATIONAL BIOSPHERE RESERVE (1981). (Approximate transfer time Serengeti•Ngorongoro Conservation Area: 2 h 30 min) The area has become a real ecosystem, thanks to the good rainfall, the ponds, small lakes and internal streams, and the night mist that surrounds and feeds the forests on the slopes of its famous crater. The safari will continue by descending to the bottom of the caldera for an entire afternoon dedicated to discovering one of the most beautiful places on Earth, where nature reigns supreme and remains unchanged over time. The 265 km² caldera has the highest concentration of wildlife on the continent. It is one of the very rare places where you can meet the black rhino. In the late afternoon we will climb the crater to leave the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with transfer to the Lodge/Tented Camp for dinner and overnight in Karatu. (Approximate transfer time Ngorongoro Crater•Karatu: 1 h 30 min)
- Karatu Tented Lodge
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 7 • RETURN TO ARUSHA/KILIMANJARO AIRPORT
In the same day you will return to Arusha/Kilimanjaro to take the return flight. Along the way you will have the opportunity to go shopping to buy gifts and souvenirs in the characteristic local shops and bazaars.
(Approximate transfer time Karatu•Arusha: 2 h 30 min • Karatu•Kilimanjaro Airport: 3 h 30 min)
Our Tanzania safari tour operator always remains flexible and available to accommodate any special needs, such as an early flight or other special requests.
IT IS POSSIBLE TO COMBINE THIS SAFARI WITH AN EXTENSION OF A BEACH STAY IN ZANZIBAR.
- departure
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
What's Included & Not Included
What's Included
- Luxury lodge & boutique safari tent accommodation
- All gourmet meals (breakfast, lunch, multi-course dinners)
- Daily game drives in open-sided 4x4 safari cruisers
- Professional English-speaking naturalist guides & trackers
- All national park entry permits & conservation fees
- Complimentary airstrip transfers and local taxes
What's Not Included
- International flights & entry visa fees
- Discretionary camp staff & guide gratuities
- Mandatory medical evacuation & travel insurance
- Optional hot air balloon safaris (can be pre-booked)
- Premium reserve wines, champagnes & spirits
- Personal expenses (laundry, spa treatments, souvenirs)
Important Information
Visa & Entry Requirements
Health & Vaccinations
Luggage & Packing
Strict limits apply for bush flights: maximum 15kg (33lbs) in soft-sided duffel bags only. Hard suitcases with wheels cannot be accommodated. Pack neutral, breathable layers.
Booking & Payment
A 30% deposit confirms your reservation. Balance due 45 days before arrival. Bank transfers and credit/debit cards accepted (3% fee). Free date changes up to 30 days before departure.
Tipping Guidelines
Tipping is a tradition in Tanzania. Recommended: USD 40–50 per guest, per day for your safari guide and lodge/camp staff on luxury safaris. Detailed tipping guide included in pre-departure info.
Safety & Insurance
Pricing & Group Rates
1 – 2 People
3 – 4 People
5 – 7 People
8 – 99 People
