4-Day Big Five Tented Lodge Group Safari Tour

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arusha – Tarangire National Park – Karatu

Experience: Giants, Baobabs & The First Taste of Wild Tanzania

Your adventure begins in Arusha, where you join fellow travelers before departing in a shared 4x4 safari jeep (maximum 6 guests per vehicle). Drive to Tarangire National Park, a beautiful wilderness area famous for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and the life-giving Tarangire River.

Enjoy a thrilling game drive searching for elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo, lions, and colorful bird species. As the sun sets, leave the park and continue to Karatu for a relaxing evening at your tented lodge surrounded by the peaceful landscapes of the Great Rift Valley.

Main Highlights

Shared safari experience with maximum 6 guests
Large elephant herds
Iconic baobab scenery
Scenic countryside landscapes

Meals: Lunch & Dinner.

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

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HippoCommon

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Ngedere Lodge & Camp

• Budget lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Karatu – Central Serengeti National Park

Experience: Entering the Endless Plains of Serengeti

After breakfast, continue your journey toward the legendary Serengeti National Park. The route takes you through the stunning Ngorongoro Conservation Area, offering beautiful landscapes and possible wildlife sightings along the way.

Enter Central Serengeti, one of Africa’s richest wildlife regions, where vast grasslands provide a perfect habitat for predators and large herds. Enjoy an afternoon game drive looking for lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and possibly cheetahs or leopards.

End your day at a comfortable tented lodge, enjoying the magical atmosphere of sleeping in the heart of the African wilderness.

Main Highlights

First Serengeti adventure
Endless savannah views
Predator and herbivore encounters
Authentic tented lodge experience

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Main Destination:

Central 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

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GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Tukaone Weavers Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Central Serengeti National Park – Ngorongoro Crater Rim

Enjoy an early morning game drive in Central Serengeti, exploring the endless plains in search of lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and other wildlife. Traveling in a shared 4x4 safari jeep with a maximum of 6 guests, this morning offers excellent opportunities for close wildlife encounters and memorable photographs.

After lunch, depart Serengeti and drive toward the Ngorongoro Crater Rim through the beautiful landscapes of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Enjoy the changing scenery as you move from the open savannah into the cooler highlands. Arrive at your tented lodge overlooking the crater, where you can relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings before the next day’s crater adventure.

Highlights: Morning Serengeti game drive • Scenic Serengeti–Ngorongoro journey • Crater rim views • Tented lodge experience

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Ang'ata Ngorongoro Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha

Experience: Descending Into Africa’s Natural Wonder

After breakfast, depart Serengeti and travel toward the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater. Descend into the crater floor for a memorable game drive inside this UNESCO World Heritage Site, often described as one of the greatest wildlife arenas on Earth.

Explore the crater’s diverse habitats, home to lions, elephants, buffalo, hippos, zebras, wildebeest, and the rare black rhino. After enjoying lunch, begin your journey back to Arusha, carrying unforgettable memories from your Tanzanian safari.

Main Highlights

Ngorongoro Crater exploration
High concentration of wildlife
Big Five opportunities
Final safari adventure

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch.

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:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.