Best Tanzania Big Five Safari
5 days—An Enchanting 5 Days 4 Nights Tanzania Big Five Safari to Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater in 2025-2026.
$2650-3600 USD
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Safari summary
Best 5 days Tanzania Big Five Safari. On this an Enchanting 5 Days 4 Nights Tanzania Big Five safari you will explore the beauty of three of Tanzania's most renowned destinations: Tarangire National Park (1 night), Central Serengeti (2 nights), and the Ngorongoro Crater (1 night). Our 5 days journey commences and concludes in the vibrant city of Arusha.
The best 5 DAY TANZANIA BIG FIVE SAFARI is the truly remote to Tarangire and wild place from endless plains area- Serengeti national park to the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera Ngorongoro Crater.
On this an enchanting 5 days 4 Nights Tanzania Big Five Safari you have to prepare to be enthralled as our seasoned and knowledgeable driver guides lead you on an adventure of a lifetime. Over the course of these five extraordinary days, you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the natural wonders and diverse wildlife that make Tanzania a top-tier safari destination. From the sprawling landscapes of Tarangire National Park to the iconic and sprawling plains of the Central Serengeti, and finally, the mesmerizing Ngorongoro Crater, each day of this safari promises a unique and awe-inspiring experience.
5 days Tanzania Big Five Safari expertly crafted itinerary ensures that you not only witness the Big Five (lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhinoceros) but also offers opportunities to observe countless other fascinating creatures and stunning landscapes. Whether it's a breathtaking sunrise over the African savannah, the thrill of a predator's hunt, or the chance to witness the great wildebeest migration, every moment will be etched in your memory.
5-day Tanzanian BIG 5 safari is more than just a journey; it's an immersive exploration of the natural world, a cultural encounter with the indigenous people, and a chance to connect with the heart of Africa. Let us make your dream of an African safari a reality, as we take you on this extraordinary Tanzania adventure that promises to leave you with a deep appreciation for the incredible diversity and beauty of Tanzania's wilderness.
Interesting Facts about Ngorongoro Crater
The Ngorongoro Crater is the remnant of the explosion of a huge volcano, which happened two to three million years ago. Being as high as 1,800 meters (5,900 feet) above sea level, this area can be hot in the day with cold highland nights. With its 264 square kilometer (102 square mile) expanse of the Crater floor nested between the steep 610-meter- (2,000-foot)-tall sides of the Crater, it is a must-see destination. Ngorongoro Crater lies in the Crater Highlands of North Tanzania. It is part of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and is one of the Seven Wonders of Africa. In 1951, in great part thanks to the efforts of Michael and Bernard Grzimek, the Ngorongoro Crater was declared a National Park. The zebra-striped airplane they used to undertake aerial surveys and animal census was a common site over the Crater and neighboring highlands at the time. One of these flights ended in tragedy, when the twenty-five-year-old Michael Grzimek died in a crash. His father Bernard wrote the famous book "Serengeti shall not die" which we strongly recommend to all those travelling in the North of Tanzania.
The best season to visit Tanzania is during the long dry season, which falls from July to October and December to Mid-March. These are considered the best months for BIG FIVE safaris, the Great Migration, trekking, and beach holidays in Zanzibar. Of course, these months are peak travel season.
About this tour
| Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
| Main focus | Game drives | |
| Activity level | Easy activity | |
| Best months | January, February, March, June, July, August, September, October, December | |
| Countries | ||
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Fine details
Safari highlights
- Bird watching—with professional guide
- Photography safari—with professional guide
- Wildlife sanctuaries
What’s included?
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Park fees
- Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
- Hot air balloons
- Internal flights
- International flights
- Laundry
- Spa treatments
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas
Itinerary
Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire
Tarangire
After breakfast the tour departs. First stop is Arusha Town for any last minute purchases before we head off on safari. Afterwards we head towards the Tarangire National Park for a game drive with picnic lunch at the park. Tarangire is well known for its huge elephant population and baobab trees. It forms the center of an annual migratory cycle that includes up to 3000 elephants, 25,000 wildebeest and 30,000 zebras.
Lodge at Karatu/ Manyara
Day 2:Tarangire to Central Serenget
Serengeti
After breakfast, depart for Serengeti National Park, Leaving the highlands behind, we descend into the heart of wild Africa the Serengeti National Park with its endless plains, rolling into the distance as far as the eye can see. Then heard to the central park area, known as the Seronera, one of the richest wildlife habitats in the park, featuring the Seronera River, which provides a valuable water source to this area and therefore attracts wildlife most of the Serengeti’s species.
Lodge at Serengeti National Park
Day 3: Central Serengeti full day
Serengeti
Early morning game drive to see also nocturnal animals returning from hunting and lions awaking in the dawn followed by a full day of game drives around Serengeti. Depending on the time of year and the Great Migration and the movements of the herds you can expect to see wildebeest, lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, monkeys, baboons, hippos, rhinos, antelopes and many birds and other species.
Lodge at Serengeti National Park
Day 4: Serengeti to Ngorongoro
Ngorongoro Crater
Early morning game drive and after depart to Ngorongoro Conservation area. We will stopover at Olduvai Gorge, boasting with a history dating back to the dawn of time. It was here, that the anthropologists Drs. Lois and Mary Leakey discovered the skulls of ‘Nutcracker Man’ and ‘Handy Man’, both very significant links in the chain of human evolution.
Lodge at Ngorongoro Crater Rim
Day 5: Ngorongoro to Arusha
Ngorongoro Crater
After an early breakfast, You will descend over 600 meters into the crater to view wildlife. Supported by a year round water supply and fodder, the Ngorongoro conservation Area supports avast variety of animals, which include herds of wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, eland, warthog, hippo, and giant African elephants. We will visit Lake Magadi, a large but shallow alkaline lake in the southwestern corner, which is one of the main features of the crater. Late afternoon transfer back to Arusha
Arusha
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