5-Day Big Five Tanzania Mid-Range Private Safari

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

Arusha to Tarangire

Begin your safari with a scenic drive from Arusha to Tarangire National Park, famous for giant elephants and iconic baobab trees. Enjoy a thrilling afternoon game drive spotting lions, zebras, giraffes, and a variety of antelopes along the Tarangire River. End the day relaxing at winter tented camp with dinner and stunning sunset views.

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:

Winters Tented Lodge

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

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Karatu to Serengeti

After breakfast, travel through the breathtaking Ngorongoro Highlands en route to Serengeti National Park. Optional visit to a Maasai village allows you to experience local culture. Arrive for an afternoon game drive across endless plains, spotting herds of wildebeest, zebras, and predators. Overnight at serengeti wildebeest tented camp in the heart of 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:

Serengeti Wildebeest 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)

Full game drive in Serengeti

Spend a full day exploring the iconic Serengeti National Park with your private guide. Track lions, leopards, and cheetahs, and witness the spectacular Great Migration (seasonal). Spot elephants, buffalo, and massive herds of wildebeest across the plains. Break for a picnic lunch in the wilderness and return to your tented camp for dinner under the stars.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Serengeti Wildebeest Camps

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Serengeti to Ngorongoro

Enjoy an early morning game drive in the Serengeti before driving to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Watch the scenery transform from endless plains to lush highlands. Optional olduvai gorge along the way. Arrive at your camp near the crater rim for a relaxing afternoon with spectacular views, preparing for the next day’s unforgettable crater adventure.

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:

Ngorongoro Wild Camp

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Ngorongoro to Arusha

After breakfast Descend into the UNESCO-listed Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive in one of Africa’s densest wildlife habitats. Spot lions, elephants, hippos, and the elusive black rhino. Enjoy a picnic lunch beside the hippo pool before ascending the crater walls and returning to Arusha, completing your private, mid-range safari adventure filled with unforgettable wildlife encounters and stunning landscapes.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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