Big Five Tanzania Safari
5 days—Track Tanzania's legendary Big Five across Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater on an unforgettable wildlife safari.
$3390-3450 USD
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Safari summary
Experience the ultimate Big Five Tanzania Safari, exploring three of the country's most iconic wildlife destinations: Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, and the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater. Carefully designed by Safari Celeb Tours, this adventure combines spectacular wildlife, stunning landscapes, experienced guides, and comfortable accommodations for an unforgettable safari experience.
Your journey begins in Tarangire National Park, famous for its ancient baobab trees, vast savannahs, and one of East Africa's largest elephant populations. The Tarangire River attracts wildlife throughout the year, offering excellent game viewing. During your safari, you may encounter elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, wildebeests, impalas, warthogs, ostriches, and more than 550 bird species.
From Tarangire, continue to the legendary Serengeti National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site covering nearly 15,000 square kilometres. The Serengeti is one of the world's greatest safari destinations, renowned for its endless plains, abundant wildlife, and the spectacular Great Wildebeest Migration. Depending on the season, you may witness thousands of wildebeests and zebras moving across the ecosystem in search of fresh grazing.
Spend two unforgettable days exploring the Central Serengeti with your professional safari guide. Every game drive offers new opportunities to discover Africa's incredible wildlife. Search for lion prides resting beneath acacia trees, elusive leopards, fast-moving cheetahs, large elephant families, spotted hyenas, giraffes, hippos, crocodiles, jackals, and countless antelope species. Your guide will use local knowledge and wildlife tracking skills to maximize your chances of memorable sightings while sharing fascinating information about Tanzania's unique ecosystems.
The adventure continues to the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, the world's largest intact volcanic caldera and another UNESCO World Heritage Site. Descend more than 600 metres into this remarkable natural wonder, home to one of Africa's highest concentrations of wildlife. The crater offers one of the best opportunities to see the legendary Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and the endangered black rhinoceros—in a single day.
Besides the Big Five, you'll encounter hippos, flamingos, zebras, wildebeests, gazelles, hyenas, jackals, and numerous bird species while enjoying spectacular scenery found nowhere else in Africa.
Throughout your safari, travel in a specially designed 4×4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof, providing excellent visibility for wildlife viewing and photography. Your experienced English-speaking guide will ensure every day is enjoyable, informative, and tailored to maximize your safari experience.
Relax each evening in carefully selected accommodations, including Marera Valley Lodge and Safari Haven Central Serengeti, where comfort, warm hospitality, and excellent locations complement your adventure.
Whether you're visiting Tanzania for the first time, celebrating a honeymoon, travelling with family, or fulfilling a lifelong dream of seeing Africa's wildlife, this safari offers an unforgettable experience. From Tarangire's giant elephant herds to the endless plains of Serengeti and the extraordinary wildlife of Ngorongoro Crater, every day promises breathtaking encounters and lasting memories.
Join Safari Celeb Tours and discover why Tanzania is one of the world's premier safari destinations. With exceptional wildlife, stunning landscapes, professional local guides, and personalized service, this Big Five safari delivers the authentic African adventure you've always dreamed of.
About this tour
| Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
| Main focus | Game drives | |
| Activity level | Easy activity | |
| Best months | All months | |
| Countries | ||
| Parks |
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
Tarangire National Park
Begin your adventure with a morning departure from Arusha to Tarangire National Park, famous for its giant baobab trees and one of Africa's largest elephant populations. Enjoy a full-day game drive searching for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, wildebeests, and numerous bird species before continuing to Marera Valley Lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.
Marera Valley Lodge
Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, travel through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area to Serengeti National Park. Enjoy your first afternoon game drive across the endless plains while searching for lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, hyenas, giraffes, and countless grazing animals. Overnight at Safari Haven Central Serengeti / Luxury Lodge and camps
Safari Haven/ Pori Pori Luxury Lodge and camps
Full Day Serengeti
Spend the entire day exploring Serengeti National Park with morning and afternoon game drives. Your experienced guide will follow wildlife movements to maximize your opportunities of spotting predators and the Big Five. Depending on the season, you may also witness the spectacular Great Wildebeest Migration.
Safari Haven/ Pori Pori Luxury Lodge and camps
Ngorongoro Crater
Leave Serengeti after breakfast and travel to the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater. Descend into the crater for an unforgettable game drive through one of Africa's richest wildlife habitats. Search for the endangered black rhino while encountering lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, flamingos, and many other species. Continue to Marera Valley Lodge for dinner and overnight.
Marera Valley Lodge/ Pori Pori Luxury lodge and ca
Departure
After breakfast, enjoy a relaxed drive back to Arusha or transfer directly to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure flight. Depending on your schedule, optional shopping or a cultural stop in Arusha can be arranged before your transfer.
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