6-Day Tanzania Big Five Explorer Safari

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

Arrival in Arusha city

When you arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you will be greeted by a private guide with a welcoming smile. This personal guide will be your point of contact throughout your entire safari experience, providing you with expert knowledge and assistance. The guide will help you with your luggage and lead you to your comfortable safari vehicle for the journey to your hotel in Arusha.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Summit Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Arusha to Tarangire national park

Your day will begin early with a pickup from your hotel at 7:00 am. Your guide will be waiting to take you on an amazing journey to Tarangire National Park.

Tarangire National Park is renowned for its exceptional game viewing opportunities. You’ll be captivated by the magnificent baobab trees, the spectacular large mammal population, and the diverse bird species. This park is also home to one of the largest concentrations of elephants in East Africa.

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:

Eileen's Trees Inn

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

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Serengeti national park

After having breakfast, you will embark on a picturesque drive to Serengeti National Park, passing through the Ngorongoro conservation area. This journey offers an excellent opportunity to explore the diverse landscapes and wildlife of Tanzania.

During your journey, you will have a delightful picnic lunch, allowing you to enjoy a meal amidst the beautiful African scenery. A picnic lunch also ensures that you have enough energy to continue your exploration of the Serengeti’s vast plains.

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:

Kontiki Serengeti Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Full day game drive in serengeti national park

Today, you will enjoy a full-day game drive in the Serengeti or a morning and afternoon game drive with a break. Serengeti, derived from the Maasai word “siringet” meaning “endless plains,” is a unique and world-renowned safari destination located in Tanzania, Africa. This vast ecosystem spans over 14,750 square kilometers and is home to an incredible array of wildlife, making it one of the most celebrated safari destinations on the continent.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Kontiki Serengeti Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Ngorongoro crater

After having an early breakfast, you will start your journey exploring the Serengeti on an en-route game drive. The purpose of this game drive is to spot wildlife before heading to the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Upon arrival at the Ngorongoro gate, you will descend over 600 meters into the crater to view wildlife for a half-day safari tour. The Ngorongoro Crater is a stunningly beautiful place, and it supports a vast variety of animals due to its year-round water supply and fodder. Some of the animals you can expect to see include herds of wildebeest, zebras, buffalos, hippos, and giant African elephants.

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:

Eileen's Trees Inn

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

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Lake manyara national park to Arusha

Following a delightful breakfast, you'll embark on a scenic drive to Lake Manyara National Park. This park boasts stunning beauty, with the towering cliffs of the Rift Valley escarpment on one side and a diverse array of habitats, including the namesake Lake Manyara, surrounding it.

Prepare to encounter a wealth of wildlife within the park, including hippos, elephants, giraffes, buffalos, impalas, dwarf mongooses, hyraxes, wildebeest, zebras, and, on rare occasions, the elusive tree-climbing lions and leopards.

You'll conclude your six-day adventure with a transfer to the charming tourist city of Arusha. From here, you can easily catch your flight back home or secure a hotel for your next exciting destination.

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

Show more

LionOccasional

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

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.