7-Day Tanzania Big Five Safari Adventure

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

Arrival in Tanzania

Upon landing at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you’ll be warmly welcomed by your Social Adventure Safari guide and transferred to Arusha (approx. 1.5 hours). Enjoy stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro and the vibrant local life along the way, with photo stops on request. Settle into your lodge and relax before your first taste of Tanzanian hospitality.

Main Destination:

Kilimanjaro Airport

Accommodation:

Arusha Planet Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
• Drinks not included

Fly to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, take a scenic one-hour flight to Serengeti National Park, Tanzania’s wildlife paradise. Begin your safari with a thrilling game drive through Central Serengeti, famous for its big cats and dramatic landscapes. Enjoy a hot hamper lunch on the plains while soaking in panoramic views. Conclude your day with a sundowner at camp, reflecting on your first encounters with Serengeti wildlife.

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

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GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Kenzan Central Tented Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Full-Day Serengeti Safari

Spend a full day exploring the Serengeti under the guidance of expert safari drivers. Traverse different areas of the park, spotting lions, leopards, elephants, giraffes, and herds of wildebeest and zebras. Midday, enjoy a scenic picnic in the Seronera Valley, where wildlife gathers along the Seronera River. Return to camp in the evening to relax by the fire and recount the day’s incredible sightings.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Kenzan Central Tented Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, journey to the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater, descending over 600 meters into this UNESCO-listed natural wonder. Enjoy a hamper lunch in the crater while spotting antelope, elephants, lions, and, if lucky, the rare black rhino. The afternoon game drive explores the rich biodiversity and dramatic landscapes of the crater floor. Drive up to Karatu for dinner and overnight.

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:

Marera Valley Lodge

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

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Tarangire National Park

Travel from Karatu to Tarangire National Park, famous for its enormous elephant herds and baobab-studded landscapes. Stop along the way to experience local villages and markets before checking into your lodge. In the afternoon, embark on a game drive as the sun sets, spotting wildlife amid the park’s iconic scenery.

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 Osupuko Lodge

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

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Full-Day Tarangire Safari

Spend a full day exploring Tarangire, known as Tanzania’s elephant headquarters, with a picnic lunch amid the wilderness. Discover giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, and a chance to spot predators like lions, leopards, and hyenas. The Tarangire River attracts abundant wildlife, making it perfect for photography and wildlife observation. Return to the lodge at sunset for a relaxing dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Tarangire National Park

Accommodation:

Tarangire Osupuko Lodge

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

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Return to Arusha / Optional Zanzibar Extension

After breakfast, drive back to Arusha, stopping at local schools to interact with children and learn about education in Tanzania. Enjoy lunch at Arusha Coffee Lodge, followed by a visit to Shanga, a social enterprise supporting people with disabilities through unique handmade crafts. After the tour, transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure or continue your adventure with an optional Zanzibar beach extension.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

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