7-Day The Big Five Unforgetable Safari in Tanzania

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

Arrival in Arusha

One of our safari guides will meet you at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport and take you to your hotel in Arusha, where you can relax and settle in for the night. You'll have the evening to rest or, if you prefer, enjoy a complimentary guided tour of the city as you get ready for your safari adventure starting the next day.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Arusha Planet Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Tarangire National Park

Early in the morning, you'll be picked up from your lodge and begin a scenic drive to Tarangire National Park, carrying a packed lunch for the day.

Famous for its impressive elephant herds and varied landscapes, ranging from open savannas to seasonal swamps, Tarangire also offers the chance to spot lions on the hunt or leopards lounging in the trees. After your game drive, we’ll head to your lodge for dinner and an 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:

Eileen's Trees Inn

• 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)

Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, we’ll head toward the Serengeti, with lunch served at a scenic spot inside the park. You’ll spend the afternoon on a game drive before arriving at your camp for the night.

The next day is dedicated to a full-day game drive, exploring the vast plains of the Serengeti famous for its migrating herds of wildebeest, zebras, and antelope. Keep your eyes open for predators like lions, cheetahs, and leopards playing their part in nature’s circle of life.

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:

Tanzania Bush Camps Central Serengeti

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, we’ll leave for a game drive in Ngorongoro Crater, carrying packed lunches. This remarkable park features the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera and is considered one of Africa’s natural wonders. Home to around 30,000 large animals, including lions, elephants, rhinos, buffaloes, and cheetahs, along with countless bird species like flamingos and eagles, Ngorongoro offers incredible wildlife viewing in a short amount of time.

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:

Eileen's Trees Inn

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast, we’ll set off for Lake Manyara National Park with packed lunches for a game drive. After exploring the park, we’ll transfer you back to Arusha for relaxation, dinner, and your overnight stay.

Lake Manyara is renowned for its tree-climbing lions and lively baboon troops that often line the roadside as you enter. The park’s unique scenery and diverse wildlife make it a memorable stop on your safari.

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:

Arusha Planet Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Arusha

After breakfast you’ll relax at the lodge and, if time allows, go on a short tour in Arusha for shopping. You’ll then transfer to the Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airports.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

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

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