5-Day Big 5 Safari in Northern Tanzania

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

Arusha Town to Tarangire National Park

Depart from Arusha in the morning, equipped with packed lunch and an ample supply of drinking water. Upon arrival, undergo formal registration at the national park gate, ensuring all necessary procedures are completed. Embark on a captivating game drive within the park, immersing yourself in the rich wildlife and picturesque landscapes until late evening. Subsequently, drive to your selected accommodation for a delightful dinner and an overnight stay, allowing you to unwind in the midst of the natural beauty that surrounds you.
•Meals: Full board (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
•Accommodation: Baobab Tented Camp.

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:

Baobab Tented Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Tarangire NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Tarangire National Park - Serengeti National Park

On this day, you'll begin with a hearty breakfast, and your driver will collect your packed lunch from the hotel. The journey unfolds as you set out for Serengeti National Park at the earliest opportunity. Recently recognized as one of the natural wonders of the world, Serengeti is renowned for hosting the awe-inspiring wildebeest migration, often hailed as the greatest natural wildlife spectacle on Earth.
With over 3 million large mammals and nearly 500 bird species, Serengeti offers an unparalleled safari experience. The prospect of encountering the "Big 5" — lion, rhinoceros, elephant, leopard, and buffalo — in a single day is a common occurrence, along with witnessing the live interactions between predators and other wildlife. An en route game drive will provide glimpses of the park's captivating wildlife as you head towards its central regions for a delightful dinner and a restful overnight stay.
•Meals: Full board (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
•Accommodation: Mawe Tented Camp.

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:

Mawe Tented Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Adventure in Serengeti National Park

Wake up early, have breakfast, and then embark on a game drive. It can be a full-day excursion with a picnic or bush lunch, or a half-day adventure, allowing you to enjoy a hot lunch at your camp. Later in the evening, engage in another game drive— the choice is entirely yours. Additionally, there's an opportunity to partake in a Balloon Safari ride at an extra cost; please let us know if you are interested. Regardless of the choices you make, your day promises to be exceptionally adventurous and memorable in the vast Serengeti National Park.
•Meals: Full board (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
•Accommodation: Mawe Tented Camp.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Mawe Tented Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater Rim

Wake up early in the morning before breakfast, check out, and depart with a packed lunch for a game drive in Serengeti. Your driver guide will lead you to the best locations based on their experience, ensuring you witness the unforgettable wildlife actions of the Serengeti Migrations that you may have missed the other day. After the game drive, commence the journey en route to Ngorongoro Crater. On this day, you will be situated at the ngorongoro highlands.
•Meals: Full board (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
•Accommodation: Karatu Tented Lodge.

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:

Karatu Tented 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)

Ngorongoro Crater Floor - Arusha Town

Wake up for breakfast and then depart early in the morning to the crater floor. This is an optimal time for wildlife viewing and capturing sunrise photos. Take in the magnificent views as you descend to the crater floor— an acclaimed natural wonder of the world. Ngorongoro Crater is the largest unbroken caldera globally and hosts the most diverse group of animals. Here, you have the opportunity to see lions, leopards, cheetahs, rhinos, and a variety of other game species. After a picnic lunch, ascend from the crater and then drive back to Arusha or at the international airport, concluding your memorable safari experience.
•Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

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.