This 6-day Tanzania Big Five safari is designed for travelers seeking to explore the country’s most iconic national parks and game reserves. From the towering baobabs and elephant herds of Tarangire to the endless plains of Serengeti, and from the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater to the bird-rich Lake Manyara, this journey provides the perfect balance of wildlife encounters and scenic beauty. Staying in comfortable lodges, you will enjoy an immersive safari experience while tracing the footsteps of Africa’s most majestic animals, including lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino, and elephant.
Depart Arusha in the morning and drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its ancient baobab trees and large elephant herds. Enjoy a game drive through the park, spotting diverse wildlife such as lions, giraffes, zebras, and antelopes. After the safari, continue to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay at Eileen’s Lodge.
After breakfast, head towards Serengeti National Park with picnic lunch en route. Pass through the Ngorongoro Highlands and enter Serengeti’s endless plains, home to vast populations of wildebeest, zebra, and predators. Arrive in the afternoon for your first Serengeti game drive before settling into Serengeti House of Nature for dinner and overnight.
Spend the day exploring Serengeti with morning and afternoon game drives. Depending on the season, witness the Great Migration or enjoy year-round predator action including cheetahs, lions, leopards, and hyenas. Picnic lunch in the park before returning to Serengeti House of Nature for overnight stay.
Depart early for a game drive en route to Ngorongoro Crater. Descend into the crater floor, often described as the “Eighth Wonder of the World,” for a half-day game drive. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to a dense population of wildlife, including the Big Five. Later in the afternoon, continue to Mto wa Mbu for dinner and overnight at Ikumbi Lodge.
After breakfast, visit Lake Manyara National Park, known for its tree-climbing lions, diverse birdlife, and lush groundwater forests. Enjoy a game drive before returning to Arusha in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight stay at Equator Hotel.
After breakfast, depending on your flight schedule, transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport for your onward journey.
The package includes all national park entry fees, Ngorongoro Crater service fees, full-board accommodation, private 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof, professional English-speaking guide, bottled water during game drives, and airport transfers.
This itinerary covers four world-class destinations:
This tour is designed to maximize sightings of the Big Five: lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino. You may also see cheetahs, zebras, giraffes, wildebeest, hippos, hyenas, and hundreds of bird species.
You will stay in comfortable mid-range lodges including:
