Embark on a 7-day Experience Big Five Safari in Tanzania, where you'll journey through some of Africa's most renowned wildlife reserves. Begin in Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant populations and ancient baobab trees. Continue to Lake Manyara, known for its diverse birdlife and tree-climbing lions. Next, venture into the world-famous Serengeti, home to the spectacular Great Migration and an array of wildlife, including the Big Five. Conclude your adventure at the Ngorongoro Crater, a natural wonder teeming with an incredible density of wildlife. Throughout the safari, enjoy luxurious accommodations, expert-guided game drives, and personalized service, ensuring an unforgettable experience of Tanzania's magnificent landscapes and rich biodiversity.
Day 1
Arrival in Arusha
Program: Our safari guide will pick you up at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport and transfer you to your hotel or lodge in Arusha. Upon arrival, you can relax and enjoy a good night's rest while preparing for the upcoming adventure. If there is time, you can explore the city with our guide at no additional cost.
Day 2
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Program: Our tour guide will pick you up from the lodge early in the morning and start the beautiful journey to Tarangire National for a game drive while carrying lunch boxes
Tarangire National Park is well known for its large elephant herds and diversity of landscapes (from seasonal swamps to savanna with the Tarangire River winding its way through the parklands). The Tarangire River is the only water source for wildlife during the dry season. We may have the experience of seeing a lion stalking its prey or leopards watching while relaxing in the trees above. Once game drives are done, we drive to the lodge for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay.
Day 3
Serengeti National Park
Program: After breakfast, depart for the Serengeti National Park for a game drive. Enjoy lunch in a suitable place inside the park. We will continue the game drive activity in the afternoon before reaching the camp. The next day, we will spend an entire day inside the park for game drives.
Serengeti is more well-known for its great migrating herds of zebra, antelope, and wildebeest— highly dependent on the rainy seasons. Be ready to see resident predators, leopard, cheetah, and lion, fulfilling their role in the circle of life.
Day 4
Serengeti National Park
Program: Today, after breakfast, we will continue with an entire day wildlife game drive in Serengeti National Park while carrying lunch boxes. Enjoy lunch in a suitable place inside the park. Once we finish the game drive, we will transfer you to Tanzania Bush Camps Central Serengeti for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay.
Day 5
Ngorongoro Crater
Program: After breakfast, our tour guide will pick you up from Tanzania Bush Camps Central Serengeti and depart for Ngorongoro for a game drive inside Ngorongoro Crater while carrying lunch boxes.
This park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the world's largest uninterrupted caldera, and one of Africa's natural wonders. Over 30 000 large mammals are resident all year round, such as buffaloes, lions, elephants, cheetahs, and rhinos, and many varieties of birds, such as flamingos, eagles, and buzzards. Be ready to see many animals in a short time!
Day 6
Karatu to Lake Manyara National Park
Program: After breakfast, leave for Lake Manyara National Park for wildlife game drives while carrying lunch boxes. Once we finish the game drive, we will transfer you to Arusha for relaxation, dinner, and overnight.
Lake Manyara National Park is famous for its tree-climbing lions, which hide among the branches of the trees, and the numerous colonies of baboons that populate the forest and will accompany you along the road from the moment you enter the park. A range of other wild animals like elephants, gazelles, zebras, hippos, buffaloes, and numerous bird species like flamingos, a soda lake, and a forest.
Day 7
Arusha City to Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport
Program: After breakfast, relax at the lodge before our driver picks you up and transfers you to Arusha Airport or Kilimanjaro International Airport for your air transfer back home or to another destination. If time allows, before driving back to Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport, you can explore the city of Arusha and buy some souvenirs in Arusha.
Rates Per Person
2 people1 room $2,292
Important Information:
- This tour is not available to solo travelers or groups larger than 2 people.
- Rates are per person and do not include international flights to/from your home country.
- Children aged 5 and older are welcome on this tour, with discounts available for children under 12.
Included
- Park fees(For non-residents)
- All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinks(As specified in the day-by-day section)
Excluded
- International flights(From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips(Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Some meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)