6-Day The Great Tanzania Big Five Safari

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

Arrival in Kilimanjaro International Airport

Arrive in Tanzania and meet your professional safari guide, who will warmly welcome you. Transfer to Arusha, a peaceful safari gateway town surrounded by green hills and fresh air. Relax after your flight, enjoy dinner, and prepare for adventure.
Accommodation: Tulia Boutique Hotel (Bed & Breakfast).

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Tulia Boutique Hotel & Spa

• Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, head to Tarangire, famous for giant baobab trees and huge elephant herds. Enjoy thrilling game drives where you may spot lions, zebras, wildebeest, giraffes, and colorful birds. The park is peaceful and wild, giving you a true African safari feeling.
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge (Full Board).

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:

Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge

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

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Journey to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, you will begin your journey from Karatu to Serengeti National Park, a scenic drive of approximately 6 hours, including all stops along the way. This route passes through the spectacular Ngorongoro Conservation Area, offering breathtaking views and cultural insights. Arrive in the Serengeti in the late afternoon, just in time for a relaxing lunch before heading out for an exciting game drive in the Seronera area, the heart of the Serengeti ecosystem.

Famed for the Great Migration, the Serengeti hosts over 1.5 million wildebeests and 250,000 zebras, who travel together in search of greener pastures. Spend the late afternoon into early evening exploring the Serengeti plains, home to abundant wildlife including lions, leopards, elephants, giraffes, and many more. Conclude your day by witnessing a breathtaking sunset over the Serengeti, a perfect end to your first day in this iconic national park.

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:

Tukaone Hembe Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Full Game Drive Serengeti National Park

This will be your final day spent in the Serengeti, or the “endless plain” as it is called in Maa, the tongue of the local Maasai people. This is truly one of the most spectacular places on Earth. Continue to enjoy the wide range of animals and birds.

Spend the entire day exploring the Serengeti. Morning and afternoon game drives give you the best chance to see lions hunting, cheetahs running, elephants roaming, and huge herds of animals grazing. Your guide will track wildlife and share fascinating stories about nature.

By now you will be an expert! Our guide will make sure to take you to best locations for game viewing.
This evening, sip a cocktail and reflect on the majesty of Africa during a relaxing sundowner experience.

Accommodation: Tukaone Tented Camp (Full Board).

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Tukaone Hembe Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Highlands

After an early breakfast, set out for a morning game drive in the Seronera region of the Serengeti. This is one of the best times to spot wildlife as many animals are most active in the early hours of the day. Expect to see a variety of species from large predators like lions and cheetahs to herds of elephants, antelope, and possibly even the elusive leopard. Afterward, begin a final game drive as you make your way toward the Serengeti gate, enjoying more wildlife sightings along the way.

You will then depart the Serengeti and drive to Masek Tented Lodge.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Masek Tented Lodge

• Luxury tented camp located inside Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha Town

You will do a transfer game drive from Masek tented lodge to the Crater. A 2 hours After a hearty breakfast, you will drive down the adventurous track into the crater. This UNESCO world heritage site, formed millions of years ago, is 610m deep and covers roughly 260 square kilometres. Due to its dense animal population of approximately 25,000, the crater offers the best game viewing of all the parks in Tanzania. In a matter of minutes, you will be able to see wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, elephants, and some of the more than 500 bird species native to the area. With a little bit of luck, you might catch a glimpse of the endangered black rhino through the grass.

After enjoying a picnic lunch in the crater, we’ll continue with a final game drive, soaking in the rich diversity of wildlife and the dramatic scenery. In the early afternoon, we will ascend the crater wall and begin preparations for the return journey.
After an extensive game drive, you will head back to Arusha.

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)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

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