8-Day Big Five Tanzania Adventure

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park

Our driver will pick your group up from your Arusha-area accommodations in the morning and head directly to Lake Manyara National Park.

Top Attractions: Tree-climbing lions, giraffes, and excellent bird viewing also offer sightings of elephants and zebras. We do offer airport pick-ups and transfers. Please reach out to learn about starting this itinerary a day early, with accommodations included. Half Board: Lunch, dinner, and overnight included.

Main Destination:

Lake Manyara National Park

Best Time To Visit June to October (Easier to spot animals)

High Season July to March (The northern section gets crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

WildebeestCommon

HippoCommon

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LionOccasional

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Accommodation:

Farm of Dreams Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Lake Manyara NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Karatu to Serengeti National Park

In the early morning, you'll depart for Serengeti National Park via Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The drive meanders through the grassy highlands of Ngorongoro, and wildlife sightings of zebras, giraffes, and other herbivores are common. Option to pause at Olduvai Gorge, a famous site where Louis and Mary Leakey made a world-changing discovery. You'll enjoy a picnic lunch in the Ndutu area of Serengeti and take in an afternoon game drive around Serengeti. Full Board: all meals and overnight included.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)

High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

Show more

GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Shuhudia Adventure Camp

• Mid-range tented bush camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Serengeti National Park

You'll begin with an early morning game drive through Serengeti National Park. Serengeti National Park is Tanzania’s largest park in the Northern Circuit. Travelers hoping to witness the incredible wildebeest migration over the Grumeti or Mara Rivers should plan for several days in the Serengeti. Also, no matter what time of the year you visit Serengeti, you have a good chance at spotting all of Africa’s Big Five. Full Board: all meals and overnight included.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Shuhudia Adventure Camp

• Mid-range tented bush camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Serengeti National Park

A final full day in the Serengeti. Depending on the time of year, you might see the largest migration of animals at the Grumeti River Crossing, or track lions in the “Big Cat Capital’ of Lobo Valley. Check out the interactive Visitor’s Center in the Seronera area or head to Moru Kopjes to look for black rhinos. Full Board: all meals and overnight stay are included.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Shuhudia Adventure Camp

• Mid-range tented bush camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands

After breakfast, you'll begin the drive out of Serengeti. You will drive through breathtaking landscapes as you head to the Ngorongoro Conservation area and will likely spot herds of grazing animals such as gazelles, zebras, and elands as you drive. Option to add a day visit to Maasai Boma. Full Board: all meals and overnight stay are included in the camp inside the crater.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Highlands

Accommodation:

Embalakai Ngorongoro Camp

• Luxury tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Ngorongoro Crater

After an early breakfast, you'll drive back to Ngorongoro and descend into the famous Ngorongoro Crater. You'll stop at the viewpoint to look down into the crater from above, then enjoy a full morning of animal viewing. Animals you might spot include the endangered Black Rhino, prides of Crater lions, and Forest Elephants. You'll drive out of the Crater in the late afternoon. Option to add a day hike. Empakai Crater, a 2-3 hour trek, offers scenic views. Full Board: all meals and overnight included.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)

High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)

Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

Show more

ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Farm of Dreams Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, you'll depart for Tarangire National Park on a scenic route passing through parts of Africa’s Great Rift Valley. This park is famous for its large elephant herds and ancient baobab trees. The Tarangire River attracts animals year-round, making this a favorite park during the dry seasons. Full Board: all meals and overnight included. (Camp inside the Park) Top Attractions: East Africa’s largest herds of elephants are found within Tarangire Park. You may add an optional night game drive with extra cost.

Main Destination:

Tarangire National Park

Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)

High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tarangire NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

Show more

HippoCommon

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Tarangire Safari Lodge

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Tarangire NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Back to Arusha

You'll start your morning with breakfast and a half-day game drive in Tarangire National Park. You'll explore areas of the park you didn’t get to visit the day before, and you may spot lions and cheetahs during your drive. In the afternoon, you will return to Arusha, with options to stop at gift shops and art galleries along the way. Depending on your plans, you may stay a night or transfer to the airport for your onward flight.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.