Big Five and Wild Chimps

11 Days Tanzania’s Big Five and Wild Chimps Adventure

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Safari summary

Discover the essence of Tanzania through a carefully curated safari that blends iconic wildlife destinations with rare primate encounters. The Big Five & Wild Chimps Adventure takes you across the country’s most celebrated landscapes, delivering a rich and diverse travel experience.

Begin in Tarangire National Park, where ancient baobab trees and sweeping savannahs create a dramatic setting. The park is renowned for its large elephant populations and seasonal wildlife concentrations along the Tarangire River. Game drives reveal lions, giraffes, zebras, and a wide range of bird species in a peaceful and scenic environment.

Continue to Lake Manyara National Park, a compact park known for its ecological diversity. From lush forests to open plains and the alkaline lake, the scenery is both varied and picturesque. Highlights include tree-climbing lions, flamingos, and abundant primates, making it one of Tanzania’s most unique parks.

At Ngorongoro Crater, experience one of Africa’s most extraordinary wildlife settings. The crater’s enclosed ecosystem supports a dense population of animals, including the Big Five. The combination of dramatic landscapes and abundant wildlife ensures exceptional game viewing.

Explore the legendary Serengeti National Park, where vast plains and endless horizons define the landscape. The park is synonymous with the Great Migration and offers some of the best predator sightings in Africa. Lions, cheetahs, and leopards roam freely, while large herbivore herds dominate the plains.

Conclude your journey in Gombe Stream National Park, a remote and exclusive destination on the shores of Lake Tanganyika. Famous for its chimpanzee population and the groundbreaking research of Jane Goodall, Gombe offers intimate forest trekking experiences. Observing chimpanzees in the wild is both fascinating and deeply moving.

From savannah plains and volcanic craters to tropical forests and lakeshores, this journey captures the full spectrum of Tanzania’s natural beauty. With opportunities to see the Big Five and encounter wild chimpanzees, it is a truly unique and comprehensive safari experience designed for discerning travelers

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Game drives
	Activity level	Strenuous activity
	Best months	January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Gombe Stream Lake Manyara Ngorongoro Crater Serengeti Tarangire

Fine details

Safari highlights

Hiking | trekking
Wildlife sanctuaries

What’s included?

Accommodation
Airport transfers
Internal flights
Meals
Park fees
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

Alcoholic beverages
All drinks
Hot air balloons
International flights
Laundry
Premium alcoholic beverages
Spa treatments
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Kilimanjaro International Airport

Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). Upon arrival, you will be met by our representative and transferred to Arusha for an overnight at The African Tulip. Enjoy the evening at leisure, relaxing in the serene ambiance of this luxurious hotel. relaxation overnight stay

The African Tulip Hotel

Arusha – Tarangire National Park

Tarangire

Pick-up from Arusha, then drive to Tarangire National Park for entry formalities and a full-day safari. Famous for its large elephant herds, excellent game viewing, and iconic baobab trees, Tarangire offers chances to see lions, leopards, buffalo, hippos, zebras, banded mongooses, and more. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush, continue your game drive into the late afternoon, then head to camp for evening relaxation and overnight stay.

Tarangire Sopa Lodge

Tarangire NP - Serengeti NP

Serengeti

Enjoy a scenic game drive from Tarangire to Serengeti via the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, passing through some of Tanzania’s most diverse landscapes. From Tarangire’s giant baobabs and elephant herds to Ngorongoro’s lush highlands and Maasai settlements, the journey offers excellent wildlife viewing and stunning scenery. As you approach the Serengeti plains, look out for wildebeests, gazelles, lions, cheetahs, and more before arriving at the lodge for evening relaxation.

Boabab Serengeti Camp

Full Day Guided Game Drive

Serengeti

(Optional Balloon Safari) Start the day at 5:00 am for a magical sunrise hot air balloon safari over the Serengeti, followed by a champagne bush breakfast in the wild. Continue with a full-day game drive in Seronera, Central Serengeti, renowned for its abundant resident wildlife and thrilling sightings. In the evening, unwind under the stars before returning to camp for relaxation.

Baobab Serengeti Camp

Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Ngorongoro Crater

Enjoy a scenic game drive through Central Serengeti, home to lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and vibrant birdlife. As you continue toward Ngorongoro, the landscape changes from open plains to rolling highlands, with chances to spot hyenas, jackals, and antelopes. Optional visits to Olduvai Gorge and a Maasai Boma add cultural and historical depth before relaxing at camp.

Embalakai Ngorongoro Camp

Ngorongoro Crater Big 5 Encounter

Ngorongoro Crater

Spend a full day exploring Ngorongoro Crater with morning and afternoon game drives and a picnic lunch on the crater floor. Spot the Big Five, including the rare black rhino, alongside zebras, wildebeest, hippos, flamingos, and rich birdlife. This UNESCO World Heritage Site offers one of Africa’s most concentrated wildlife experiences before ascending to the rim and continuing to Karatu for evening relaxation.

Ngorongoro Lodge

Lake Manyara National Park – Arusha

Lake Manyara

After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive in Lake Manyara National Park, known for its elephant herds, giraffes, tree-climbing lions, hippos, and rich birdlife along the lake. Spot buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, and baboons across the woodlands and floodplains before continuing to Arusha, arriving in the late afternoon for evening relaxation

The African Tulip Hotel

Gombe National Park Wild Chimps

Gombe Stream

After an early breakfast in Arusha, fly by charter to Kigoma, then continue by boat across Lake Tanganyika to Gombe National Park. On arrival, begin an afternoon chimpanzee tracking experience in the forest, following the famous Kasekela chimp community with chances to spot baboons, red colobus, and vervet monkeys. Return to the lodge later for relaxation and a beautiful lakeside sunset before dinner.

Mbali Mbali Gombe Lodge

Morning or Afternoon Wild Chimps

Gombe Stream

Spend morning and afternoon in Gombe National Park exploring lush forests and Lake Tanganyika’s shores. Trek with chimpanzees, spot red colobus and blue monkeys, hike to Kakombe or Mkenke waterfalls, and enjoy birdwatching. Optional activities include swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, nature walks, and visiting local fishing villages, combining wildlife adventure with serene natural and cultural experiences.

Mbali Mbali Gombe Lodge

Gombe NP-Chimpanzees trekking

Gombe Stream

Morning chimpanzees trekking in Gombe National Park, exploring the forest and observing the chimps in their natural environment, along with other primates and bird species. Afterward, take a boat transfer back to Kigoma Town and enjoy lunch at Kigoma Hilltop Hotel, overlooking the beautiful Lake Tanganyika. Relax at leisure in the evening.

Kigoma Hill Top Lodge

Kigoma – Arusha – Kilimanjaro

After breakfast, enjoy a leisurely morning at the hotel until the afternoon, when you will be transferred to Kigoma Airport for your shared charter flight to Arusha Airport, arriving at approximately 16:00 hrs. Upon arrival, you will be met and assisted with a transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight home, marking the end of a truly wonderful safari experience with us.

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