7-Day Golden Escape Tanzania Safari - Big Five

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

Arrival in Arusha

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our professional safari team and transferred to your hotel in Arusha. This first day is designed for relaxation after your journey, allowing you to settle in and prepare for the adventure ahead.

Depending on your arrival time, you may choose to relax at the hotel or take an optional short visit to the local markets or cultural center for a gentle introduction to Tanzanian life.

The evening will be spent at your hotel, where you can enjoy dinner and a peaceful overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Njiro Legacy Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, you will depart Arusha for Tarangire National Park, one of Tanzania’s most scenic parks, known for its iconic baobab trees and wide open landscapes. The drive takes approximately 2.5–3 hours through rural villages and countryside.

Upon arrival, you will begin a full-day game drive across the park’s diverse terrain, following the Tarangire River, which attracts a wide variety of wildlife throughout the year.

A picnic lunch will be enjoyed inside the park before continuing your afternoon safari experience. In the late afternoon, you will exit the park and drive to the Karatu Highlands.

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:

Marera Valley 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 to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, you will depart for the world-famous Serengeti National Park, traveling through the beautiful Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The journey offers spectacular views of the highlands and a chance to experience the transition from lush landscapes to endless plains.

After registration at the park gate and a picnic lunch, you will enter the Serengeti and begin your first game drive across its vast open plains.

In the afternoon, you will arrive at your tented camp, where you can relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings of the African wilderness.

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

Show more

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 Day in Serengeti National Park

This day is dedicated entirely to exploring the Serengeti ecosystem. You will begin with an early morning game drive when the light is soft and wildlife is most active, creating ideal conditions for both viewing and photography.

After breakfast, continue with a full-day safari with a picnic lunch in the bush. Your guide will adapt the route based on wildlife movement, ensuring the best possible experience throughout the day.

In the evening, return to camp to relax, enjoy dinner, and experience the unique atmosphere of staying in the heart of the Serengeti.

Main Destination:

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 Crater

After breakfast, you will depart the Serengeti with a game drive en route toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The journey offers another opportunity to enjoy the changing landscapes and scenery.

You will descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of the most remarkable natural wildlife areas in the world. The crater floor provides a unique and concentrated environment, allowing for an exceptional safari experience within a relatively short time.

After several hours exploring the crater and enjoying a picnic lunch, you will ascend to the rim and continue to your lodge in Karatu.

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:

Farm of Dreams Lodge

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Manyara National Park & Return to Arusha

After breakfast, you will visit Lake Manyara National Park, located beneath the Great Rift Valley escarpment. The park offers a beautiful mix of forest, open areas, and lake views.

You will enjoy a morning game drive exploring the park before beginning the drive back to Arusha in the afternoon.

Upon arrival, you will check in at your hotel, where you can relax after your safari experience.

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:

Njiro Legacy Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Materuni Waterfalls & Chemka Hot Springs & Departure

After breakfast, drive toward the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro to visit the Materuni area. Enjoy a scenic walk through local villages and coffee farms leading to the waterfall.

You will also take part in a traditional coffee experience with the local community before continuing to Chemka Hot Springs, where you can relax and swim in crystal-clear natural water.

In the afternoon, transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport or your next destination, marking the end of your safari.

Main Destination:

Materuni Waterfalls (Highlight)

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.