Big Five Luxury Safari

7 days—Discover the Big Five in style on this 7 Day Luxury Safari in Tanzania

$7250-15300 USD

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Safari summary

Embark on a carefully curated 7-day luxury safari in Tanzania through the country’s most legendary landscapes with Gnade Safaris. Experience the raw beauty of the wild while enjoying premium accommodations, private 4x4 game drives, and insider access to the most iconic parks—Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, and Ngorongoro Crater.

This once-in-a-lifetime safari blends thrilling wildlife encounters, breathtaking scenery, and refined comfort, making it perfect for couples, families, or honeymooners seeking the ultimate African safari experience.

What Makes This Safari Special?
Three Legendary Destinations in One Itinerary – Tarangire’s ancient baobabs, Serengeti’s endless plains, and the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater

Big Five Safari Experience – Spot lions, elephants, buffalo, rhinos, and leopards with expert wildlife guides

Handpicked Luxury Lodges & Camps – Stay in elegant accommodations offering comfort, views, and fine dining in the heart of nature

Private 4x4 Game Drives – Travel in a customized safari vehicle with a pop-up roof for unobstructed views and photographs

Immersive Cultural Touches – Visit a local Maasai market or the Serval Wildlife Sanctuary for meaningful connections

All-Inclusive Package – Park fees, meals, transport, and guided safaris included for a seamless and worry-free experience

Flying Doctors Coverage – Emergency medical evacuation is included for your safety and peace of mind

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Game drives
	Activity level	Easy activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Arusha Ngorongoro Crater Serengeti Tarangire

Fine details

Safari highlights

Cultural visits—orphanages, markets, schools
Hot air balloons
Photography safari—with professional guide

What’s included?

Accommodation
Airport transfers
Laundry
Meals
Park fees
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

Alcoholic beverages
Hot air balloons
International flights
Premium alcoholic beverages
Spa treatments
Visas

Itinerary

Arrival in Arusha

If you arrive early in the day, immerse yourself in Tanzania’s cultural heart. Visit the Maasai Market, a vibrant hub where you can browse handwoven jewelry, traditional fabrics, wooden carvings, and colorful paintings—perfect souvenirs and a chance to meet local artisans. Alternatively, opt for a guided excursion to the Serval Wildlife Sanctuary, a conservation facility offering close-up encounters with rescued wildlife including servals, giraffes, zebras, ostriches, and antelopes.

Arusha Coffee Lodge

Arusha To Tarangire National Park

Tarangire

This park is renowned for its massive elephant herds, towering baobab trees, and stunning seasonal swamps that draw in migratory animals. Keep your binoculars ready—Tarangire is a birdwatcher’s paradise, with species like the yellow-collared lovebird, crested francolin, and lilac-breasted roller. Stop for a scenic bush picnic before continuing your safari.

Lemala Mpingo Ridge Lodge

Tarangire To Serengeti

Serengeti

Along the way, you’ll pass coffee plantations, rolling hills, and Maasai settlements—perfect opportunities for photo stops and cultural interaction. On a clear day, you may even glimpse the majestic Ngorongoro Crater in the distance. The Central Serengeti (Seronera region) offers year-round game viewing thanks to its permanent water sources and rich biodiversity. Embark on an afternoon game drive, where you might spot cheetahs hunting, elephants roaming, and zebras grazing in massive herds.

Melia Serengeti Lodge

Serengeti Game Drive

Serengeti

Awaken before sunrise for a morning game drive, when predators like lions, leopards, and hyenas are actively hunting. If you're visiting during the Great Migration (June–October in the north or January–March in the south), your guide will position you near key migration corridors to witness thousands of wildebeests and zebras crossing rivers or giving birth to their young. Take a break with a bush picnic under an acacia tree, then continue on game drives until sunset.

Melia Serengeti Lodge

Another Day Game Drive Serengeti

Serengeti

Choose to start early for another sunrise safari. opt for a full-day game drive venturing deeper into remote areas of the Serengeti, ideal for those chasing elusive sightings of caracals, bat-eared foxes, or specific bird species. Your guide will adjust the pace and focus to your interests—whether it’s following lion prides, observing scavengers, or waiting quietly near a waterhole to witness natural interactions.

Melia Serengeti Lodge

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast and a final morning game drive, leave the Serengeti behind and journey toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a geological wonder and wildlife haven, with one of the highest densities of predators in Africa. The crater floor spans over 260 square kilometers, home to nearly 25,000 large animals, including endangered black rhinos, hippos, jackals, flamingos, and even rare Serval cats.

Neptune Ngorongoro Lodge

Ngorongoro Crater

Enjoy your final breakfast with panoramic views over the crater floor as you soak in the serenity of the wild one last time. After check-out, begin the drive back to Arusha. Depending on your flight schedule, you may stop at local craft shops, a cultural village, or enjoy a farewell lunch in town. Arrive at Arusha Airport or Kilimanjaro International Airport in time for your international departure, ending your unforgettable 7-day luxury safari through Tanzania.

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