10-Day Tanzania Big5 Safari-North to South National Parks

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arusha to Serengeti via Ngorongoro Viewpoint

After breakfast in Arusha, your guide will pick you up from Lodge begin your drive toward Serengeti National Park via the famous Ngorongoro Crater rim. Enjoy scenic landscapes and spot wildlife en route. Arrive in Serengeti by late afternoon for a game drive until sunset. Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge.
Evening chat: Briefing about Serengeti’s ecosystem & the following day’s plan.

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 Serena Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Full-Day in Serengeti

Explore the endless plains of Serengeti on a full-day game drive. Search for the Big Five and witness the abundance of wildlife, from lions and cheetahs to wildebeest and giraffes. Stop for a picnic lunch in the bush. Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Serena Lodge.
Evening: Share stories with your guide about the Great Migration and animal behaviors.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Morning Game Drive – Transfer to Ngorongoro

Begin with an early morning game drive to catch predators returning from the night hunt. Return for breakfast, then drive with packed lunch toward Ngorongoro. Enjoy a game drive along the way. Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Serena Hotel.
Evening: Discuss crater formation and its unique wildlife.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Highlands

Accommodation:

Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Game Drive in Ngorongoro Crater – Karatu

After breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore this natural wonder filled with wildlife, including rhinos, lions, and flamingos. In the late afternoon, ascend and transfer to Karatu. Dinner and overnight at Retreat Lodge.
Evening: Reflect on the day’s sightings with your guide over tea.

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:

The Retreat at Ngorongoro Lodge

• Luxury lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Game drive Tarangire National Park

Depart Karatu after breakfast and head to Tarangire National Park. Famous for its large elephant herds and ancient baobab trees, enjoy a rich game drive until afternoon. Lunch in the park. In the evening, drive to your tented camp. Dinner and overnight at Lake Burunge Tented Camp.
Evening: Chat with your guide about Tarangire’s dry-season wildlife concentration.

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

Show more

HippoCommon

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Lake Burunge Tented Lodge

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Scenic Drive to Iringa

A long but scenic drive south toward Iringa. Pass through changing landscapes, rural towns, and Mtera Dam. Arrive in Iringa in the late afternoon. Relax at Iringa Sunset Lodge.
Evening: A relaxed conversation about Southern Tanzania's culture and geography.

Main Destination:

Iringa (City)

Accommodation:

Iringa Sunset Hotel

• Budget hotel located in Iringa (City)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Transfer to Ruaha National Park

After breakfast, head to Ruaha—Tanzania’s largest and wildest national park. Arrive in time for a sunset game drive, spotting elephants, kudu, and lions. Dinner and overnight at Kwihala Tented Camp.
Evening: Guide shares insights into Ruaha's unique dry-season predator activity.

Main Destination:

Ruaha National Park

Best Time To Visit June to October (Best wildlife viewing)

High Season June to October (Ruaha is rarely crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Rains are very rare)

Wildlife in Ruaha NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

HippoCommon

LionOccasional

Show more

LeopardOccasional

HyenaOccasional

Wild DogOccasional

CheetahRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

WildebeestNone

Accommodation:

Kwihala Camp

• Luxury tented bush camp (with rustic facilities) located inside Ruaha NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Full-Day Game Drive in Ruaha

Enjoy a full-day safari with packed lunch in Ruaha’s rugged terrain. Spot rare species like sable antelope, wild dogs, and massive elephant herds. Afternoon enjoy lunch at then Bush. Dinner and overnight at Kwihala Tented Camp.
Evening: Discuss conservation efforts and animal tracking with your guide.

Main Destination:

Ruaha National Park

Accommodation:

Kwihala Camp

• Luxury tented bush camp (with rustic facilities) located inside Ruaha NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Drive to Mikumi National Park

After breakfast, drive east toward Mikumi National Park. Arrive in the afternoon for a short game drive before sunset. Dinner and overnight at Vuma Hill Luxury Tented Camp.
Evening: Learn from your guide how Mikumi connects with Selous in the greater ecosystem.

Main Destination:

Mikumi National Park

Best Time To Visit Late June to October (Animals are attracted to the waterholes)

High Season June to October

Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Mikumi NP

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

WildebeestCommon

LionOccasional

Show more

HippoOccasional

LeopardRare

HyenaRare

Wild DogRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Accommodation:

Vuma Hills Tented Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Mikumi NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Mikumi Morning Game Drive – Dar es Salaam

Enjoy a morning game drive in Mikumi, famous for its open plains and chances to spot lions, giraffes, and eland. After lunch, begin your journey back to Dar es Salaam. Arrive in the evening and check in at White Sands Beach Hotel.
Evening: Final reflections with your guide on the full safari experience.

Main Destination:

Dar Es Salaam (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.
• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.