5 Days Remarkable Big 5 Safari Journey

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From Price

$ 1,980 / person

Duration

5 Days

Tour Type

Wildlife Safari

Trip Overview

Experience the best of northern Tanzania on this 5-day safari, where every day brings new wildlife adventures and stunning landscapes. Your journey begins in Tarangire National Park, famous for its massive elephant herds and iconic baobab trees. Afternoon game drives offer your first chance to spot lions, giraffes, zebras, and hundreds of bird species, all before settling into your lodge or tented camp surrounded by the peaceful wilderness.

Next, travel through the scenic Great Rift Valley into the legendary Serengeti, where full-day game drives reveal the park’s incredible biodiversity. Depending on the season, witness the Great Migration of wildebeest and zebras or enjoy sightings of lions, leopards, elephants, and more. The adventure concludes with a visit to the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Descend into this natural amphitheater for a thrilling game drive, spotting the Big Five and a variety of other wildlife before returning to Arusha with unforgettable memories.

Highlights

Game drive in Tarangire National Park among elephants, lions, and baobab trees.

Scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley and Ngorongoro Highlands.

Full-day Serengeti game drives with wildlife and migration sightings (seasonal).

Descend into Ngorongoro Crater for an unforgettable Big Five experience.

Itinerary In Details

Day 1: Arusha – Tarangire National Park

Begin your adventure with a drive to Tarangire National Park, a landscape defined by majestic baobabs and large elephant herds. Enjoy an afternoon game drive to spot lions, giraffes, zebras, and over 400 bird species. Later, check in at your lodge or camp and enjoy a relaxed evening surrounded by the wilderness.

Day 2: Tarangire – Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, head to the Serengeti, crossing the Great Rift Valley and the Ngorongoro Highlands. Along the way, watch the scenery change from lush highlands to sweeping plains. Enter the Serengeti for an afternoon game drive, where you’ll start encountering its famed wildlife, from lions and cheetahs to elephants and wildebeest. Overnight in a Serengeti lodge or tented camp.

Day 3: Full Day in Serengeti

Spend the day on morning and afternoon game drives across the Serengeti, a paradise for wildlife enthusiasts. Depending on the season, you might witness the awe-inspiring Great Migration, where millions of wildebeest and zebras move across the plains in search of fresh grazing. Even outside the migration, the Serengeti offers incredible sightings of the Big Five and more. Return to camp for dinner and stargazing.

Day 4: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Take a final early morning game drive in the Serengeti before traveling toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. En route, you may stop at a Maasai village for a cultural experience. By evening, arrive at your lodge on the crater rim, where panoramic views of the Ngorongoro Crater provide a stunning backdrop for the night.

Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha

Today you descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, often called the “Eighth Wonder of the World.” The crater floor is home to an incredible diversity of wildlife, including a healthy population of black rhinos. With luck, you may complete your Big Five checklist in a single day. After a picnic lunch in the crater, begin your return journey, concluding your unforgettable safari.

Includes

  • Airport pickup and drop off
  • Transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle
  • Professional, English-speaking guide
  • Overnight accommodation according to the itinerary
  • Meals while on safari
  • Mineral water
  • All government taxes
  • All mentioned activities
  • All national park fees

Excludes

  • International or Local Flights
  • Optional activities
  • Alcoholic and soft drinks
  • Visa fees
  • Tips
  • Personal spending money for souvenirs etc.
  • Travel insurance

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