7-Day The Big Five Safari Adventure

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

ARK/JRO Airport - Arusha Town

Transfer JRO – Arusha Town: 1 hour

Schedule of the day; Your private driver guide will meet you at the airport when you arrive in Kilimanjaro (JRO) or Arusha (ARK), and then take you to your lodging in Arusha for dinner and an overnight stay before your safari departure the next day.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Heart of Africa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located near Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Arusha - Tarangire National Park

Transfer Arusha – Tarangire: 2 hours

Schedule of the day; Our Safari guide, will pick you up from the Lodge and drive to Tarangire National Park. This transit drive is approximately two and a half hours on good tarmac roads.
The Park is named after the Tarangire River which runs through it. This ‘river of warthogs’ is the only source of water for wildlife in the region during the dry season. The Park is well known for its elephant families, which can often be seen congregating by the river. You may also see giraffe, bushbuck, and hartebeest. These animals are closely followed by a range of predators, including lions and leopards. Lunch will be at a picnic site inside the Park.

After your game drive, you will be transferred to your accommodation located in karatu village where you stop for the relaxation, dinner and overnight stay.

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:

Farm of Dreams Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Karatu (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Serengeti National Park

Transfer Karatu – Serengeti: 3 hours

Schedule of the day; We'll leave for the Serengeti after breakfast. Lunch will be served to you in a convenient location within the park. Before you head to the camp, you will spend the remainder of the afternoon on a game drive. On the second day, you will go on a full-day game drive. The zebra, antelope, and wildebeest herds that migrate through the Serengeti are well-known. Prepare to witness local predators, such as lions, cheetahs, and leopards, all playing their part in the cycle of life.

Overnight stay at Central Serengeti Luxury 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:

Central Serengeti Luxury Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Serengeti - Ngorongoro Crater

Transfer Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater: 2 hours

Schedule of the day: Rise early and enjoy breakfast before setting off with lunchboxes in hand. Your safari guide will pick you up from the camp for a game drive in the Ngorongoro Crater.

When you first arrive, Ngorongoro feels like a lost world—its volcanic walls hide open savannahs, acacia woodlands, shimmering lakes, and wetlands. Formed millions of years ago by a massive volcanic collapse, the Crater is a haven for wildlife and a geological marvel. Home to over 500 bird species, zebras, gazelles, wildebeest, and large predators, it offers one of Africa’s best chances to see the endangered black rhino roaming the grasslands. The descent into the Crater is an unforgettable experience, revealing breathtaking views and abundant wildlife in one of the most remarkable ecosystems on the continent.

After the drive, you’ll head to a lodge in Karatu village for dinner and an overnight stay.

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

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ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Farm of Dreams Lodge

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

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Karatu - Lake Manyara National Park Then Transfer To Arusha Town

Transfer Karatu – Lake Manyara: 35 minutes

Schedule of the day: With a lunchbox in hand, we will head out for a game drive at Lake Manyara following breakfast.
The arboreal lions of Lake Manyara are well-known for hiding among the tree branches. Additionally, there are many baboon colonies that will follow you along the road as soon as you approach the park also you will find a lot of flamingos across this beautiful national park.

We will take you to Arusha for rest, dinner, and your overnight accommodation after the game drive is done.

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:

Heart of Africa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located near Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Transfer from your accommodation in arusha towards the Airport

Arusha – Kilimanjaro Airport: 1 hour

Schedule of the day: At the lodge, relax after breakfast. Before heading to Kilimanjaro Airport or Arusha, if you have time, do a little shopping in Arusha.

Main Destination:

Kilimanjaro Airport

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.