Big Five safari
5 days—Serengeti, Tarangire and Ngorongoro
$1700-2350 USD
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Safari summary
Experience a captivating 5-day Tanzania safari that begins in Moshi and journeys through some of the country’s most iconic national parks. Explore the baobab-studded plains of Tarangire National Park, renowned for its large elephant herds. Discover the vast savannas of Serengeti National Park, home to the Big Five and dramatic wildlife encounters. Visit the world-famous Olduvai Gorge, a significant archaeological site in human history. Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site teeming with over 25,000 animals in a breathtaking natural amphitheater.
About this tour
| Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
| Main focus | Game drives | |
| Activity level | Easy activity | |
| Best months | All months | |
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| Parks | ||
| Accesibility |
This tour is modifiable for those with limited mobility.
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Fine details
Safari highlights
- Bird watching—with professional guide
- Hot air balloons
- Bushman | tribal visits
What’s included?
- Accommodation
- Airport transfers
- Meals
- Park fees
- Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
- Alcoholic beverages
- All drinks
- Hot air balloons
- Internal flights
- International flights
- Laundry
- Premium alcoholic beverages
- Spa treatments
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas
Itinerary
Moshi to Tarangire National Park
Tarangire
Depart from Moshi in the morning and drive approximately 3 hours and 50 minutes to Tarangire National Park.Explore Tanzania’s third largest national park, renowned for its ancient baobab trees and large herds of elephants.Spot a variety of wildlife including lion, leopard, cheetah, lesser kudu, buffalo, oryx, eland, giraffe, and zebra near the Tarangire River. Enjoy a late afternoon game drive and observe animals. Return to the selected lodge or camp for a warm dinner and overnight stay.
Drive from Karatu to Serengeti
Serengeti
Begin the journey towards Serengeti National Park with a scenic 3 to 4-hour drive through the Ngorongoro highlands. Stop en route at Olduvai Gorge, a world-famous archaeological site rich with early human fossils and dramatic landscapes. Learn about the significant paleoanthropological discoveries that have shaped understanding of human evolution. Proceed to the Central Serengeti, arriving by late evening. Settle into a lodge or camp inside the park and enjoy a freshly prepared dinner.
Full Day Serengeti National Park
Serengeti
Rise early for a full day of game drives across the vast Central Serengeti plains. Search for the Big Five – lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhino – along with many other species such as cheetahs, hyenas, wildebeest, and gazelles.Observe the raw beauty and thriving biodiversity of the park’s ecosystems.
Serengeti to Ngorongoro
Ngorongoro Crater
Embark on a morning game drive as you exit Serengeti National Park. Continue the journey toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area while passing traditional Maasai villages. View the pastoral lifestyle of the Maasai and appreciate the cultural richness of the region. Arrive at your accommodation located on the crater rim or nearby for dinner and overnight rest.
Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha
Ngorongoro Crater
Begin the day with an early breakfast before descending 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater. Discover an ecosystem teeming with over 25,000 animals including the Big Five, spotted hyenas, warthogs, jackals, and a multitude of bird species. Enjoy a picnic lunch beside the hippo pool while taking in the panoramic views of the crater floor. Ascend from the crater and start the return drive to Arusha or proceed directly to Kilimanjaro International Airport for departure.
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