7-Day Tanzania Safari – Big Five Wildlife Adventure

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

Arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport where you will be warmly welcomed by your professional safari guide. After a short meet and greet, you will be transferred to Arusha town for check-in at Gold Crest Hotel. Depending on your arrival time, you may relax at the hotel or enjoy a short orientation drive around Arusha city. In the evening, enjoy dinner and receive a detailed safari briefing from your guide, who will explain the route, wildlife expectations, and safety guidelines.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Gold Crest Hotel Arusha

• Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Arusha – Tarangire National Park – Karatu

After breakfast, depart Arusha for Tarangire National Park, one of Tanzania’s most scenic and wildlife-rich parks. Enjoy a full-day game drive through open savannah, seasonal swamps, and the Tarangire River, which attracts large concentrations of animals. Tarangire is famous for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and excellent birdlife. You may spot lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo, and many antelope species. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park before continuing to Karatu for dinner and overnight.

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:

Farm of Dreams Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Karatu – Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, depart Karatu and drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, taking in the breathtaking views of the crater highlands and surrounding landscapes. Along the way, you will pass traditional Maasai villages and small farms, offering a glimpse of local life in northern Tanzania. Continue your journey toward Serengeti National Park, arriving in time for lunch at your tented camp. In the afternoon, embark an exciting game drive across the vast Serengeti plains, one of Africa’s most iconic wildlife areas. The park is home to large populations of lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeest, providing excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing and photography. Your experienced guide will navigate the park to ensure the best possible sightings and share insights about the animals, their behavior, and conservation efforts. Return to your tented camp in the evening for dinner and overnight in the Serengeti.

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:

Golden Safari Camps

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Serengeti National Park

Spend a full day exploring Serengeti National Park on exciting morning and afternoon game drives. Follow animal tracks across the plains and search for predators such as lions, cheetahs, and leopards. Large herds of wildebeest and zebras roam freely across the landscape, creating unforgettable wildlife scenes. Your guide will choose the best routes depending on wildlife movements and seasonal patterns. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush before continuing your safari adventure. In the evening, return to camp to relax around the campfire and enjoy dinner under the African sky.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Golden Safari Camps

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Serengeti National Park

Enjoy another full day of game drives in Serengeti, allowing you to explore different regions of the park and increase your chances of spotting rare wildlife. Visit river areas, kopjes, and open plains where predators often hunt. Watch elephants move in family groups and giraffes browsing on acacia trees. Your guide will share insights about animal behavior, ecology, and conservation. Enjoy a picnic lunch in a scenic location before continuing your afternoon safari. Return to camp in the evening for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Golden Safari Camps

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha

After an early breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive in Serengeti before driving to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive on the crater floor, home to one of the highest concentrations of wildlife in Africa. Spot lions, elephants, buffalo, hippos, hyenas, flamingos, and the rare black rhino. After a picnic lunch inside the crater, ascend the crater rim and drive back to Arusha for 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:

Gold Crest Hotel Arusha

• Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Departure

After breakfast at your hotel, transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward transfer. Your guide will assist with check-in and wish you a safe journey home, taking with you unforgettable memories of your Tanzania safari adventure.

Main Destination:

Kilimanjaro Airport

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.