This 5 days Big Five Tanzania safari is our most popular adventure, offering the best chance to see Africa’s iconic animals: lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, and buffalo. You will explore the national parks in the northern circuit, including Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, and the famous Serengeti National Park. Furthermore, two unforgettable days will be spent in the Serengeti, where you can witness a breathtaking Serengeti sunrise.
During the safari, you will encounter massive herds of wildebeest and zebra, elegant giraffes, wallowing hippos, sleek cheetahs, opportunistic hyenas, playful monkeys, and many other fascinating wildlife species. Consequently, it’s an incredible opportunity to experience the beauty and diversity of Tanzania’s wildlife in its natural habitat.
This safari is specially designed for those seeking a remarkable wildlife adventure in the heart of Africa. With knowledgeable guides and comfortable accommodations, you can immerse yourself in the wonders of nature and capture unforgettable moments with these magnificent animals. Notably, this safari promises an exciting, educational, and awe-inspiring experience as you witness the incredible biodiversity of Tanzania’s national parks, making it a truly memorable safari.
When you arrive at Kilimanjaro Airport, meet a driver guide who will take you to Arusha town. The drive will take about 1 hour and 30 minutes. Once you arrive, you will check in at the hotel, have some rest, and spend the night here.
Accommodation: Ilboru Safari Lodge Meal Plan: Breakfast and Dinner included
After breakfast at the hotel, meet with the driver guide who will be accompanying you on the safari. Subsequently, depart from the hotel at 8 a.m. for Tarangire National Park, driving for about 2 hours and 30 minutes to reach the main entrance of Tarangire.
Tarangire National Park is renowned for its large elephant population and baobab trees. Additionally, proceed with an exciting game drive, exploring the park's diverse wildlife, including lions, zebras, giraffes, and numerous bird species.
In the afternoon, make a stop at the picnic area for lunch. Following lunch, continue with the game drive until the evening, when your driver will take you to your accommodation in the Tarangire area.
Accommodation: Marera Valley Lodge Meal Plan: Lunch, Dinner, and Breakfast
Early breakfast at the lodge, then depart at 8:00 a.m. to Serengeti. During the journey, enjoy a game drive en route to Serengeti National Park. Serengeti is the largest and most famous park in Tanzania, known worldwide for its endless plains, wildebeest migration, herds of lions, and other predators like hyenas, cheetahs, and leopards, as well as hippos, giraffes, antelopes, and gazelles. Pause at the picnic site in Serengeti for lunch, and thereafter drive to the center of Serengeti. You will have dinner and spend the night in the heart of Serengeti.
Accommodation: Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp Meal Plan: Lunch, Dinner, and Breakfast
Today, wake up early to enjoy a morning game drive in Serengeti. Then, after lunch, you will be driven to Karatu, a quiet town near the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, for your overnight stay.
Accommodation: Marera Valley Lodge Meal Plan: Lunch, Dinner, and Breakfast
Soon after breakfast, at 8 a.m., depart from the lodge for Ngorongoro Crater, which takes about an hour's drive to reach the main entrance gate. Subsequently, after registration, drive into the crater rim, where you will reach the descending gate. The crater is over 20 kilometers wide and approximately 600 meters deep. Ngorongoro Crater is famous for the presence of the Big Five: buffalos, black rhinos, elephants, lions, and leopards. Moreover, it also contains many other animals, such as cheetahs, zebras, hippos, serval cats, hyenas, and wildebeests. During the game drives, the guide will take you to a picnic site for lunch. In the late evening, drive back to Arusha or drop off at Kilimanjaro airport.
Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch
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