Big Five Safari in Tanzania

7 days—Track Africa's Big Five Across Tanzania's Most Iconic Parks with a Private Guide

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Safari summary

This 7-day safari offers an unforgettable opportunity to discover Tanzania’s incredible wildlife, experience the thrill of seeing the Big Five, and stay in carefully selected accommodations surrounded by nature. Journey through some of Tanzania’s most spectacular landscapes, enjoy close encounters with wildlife, and capture unforgettable moments along the way.

Your safari includes the support of a trusted Arusha-based tour operator, full-board accommodation, a private English-speaking safari guide, and exclusive use of a 4x4 safari vehicle equipped with mineral water, charging sockets, and binoculars. With a private safari experience and expert local guidance, you can explore Tanzania at your own pace while enjoying the comfort and flexibility of a truly memorable African adventure.

About this tour

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

Fine details

Safari highlights

Bird watching—with professional guide
Night game drives
Bushman | tribal visits

What’s included?

Accommodation
Airport transfers
Alcoholic beverages
All drinks
Meals
Park fees
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

Hot air balloons
Internal flights
International flights
Laundry
Park fees
Premium alcoholic beverages
Spa treatments
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Arusha

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, our safari guide will welcome you and transfer you to your hotel in Arusha. Enjoy a relaxing evening to rest and prepare for the exciting safari ahead. If you wish, you can also explore Arusha with our guide at no additional cost before settling in for the night.

Arusha Planet Lodge

Tarangire National Park

Tarangire

After an early morning pick-up from your lodge, you’ll begin your journey to Tarangire National Park with a packed lunch ready for the day. Famous for its large elephant herds, ancient baobabs, and diverse landscapes, Tarangire offers excellent wildlife viewing, with chances to spot lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, and other animals. Enjoy a scenic game drive through the park before heading to your lodge in the evening for a delicious dinner, relaxation, and overnight stay.

Marera Valley Lodge

Serengeti National Park.

Serengeti

After breakfast, journey to the legendary Serengeti National Park and enjoy a picnic lunch before an exciting afternoon game drive. The following day, explore the vast plains on a full-day safari. Famous for the Great Migration, the Serengeti is home to wildebeest, zebras, antelope, lions, cheetahs, and leopards, offering unforgettable wildlife encounters.

Serengeti Classic View Camp

Serengeti National Park

Serengeti

Spend your second day exploring the vast Serengeti on a full-day game drive. Discover endless plains filled with wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, and other wildlife, while keeping watch for lions, cheetahs, and elusive leopards. With your experienced guide leading the way, enjoy unforgettable wildlife encounters and breathtaking views across one of Africa’s most iconic safari destinations.

Serengeti Classic View Camp

Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, you’ll depart for the Ngorongoro Crater with a packed lunch and enjoy a full-day game drive inside this spectacular natural wonder. Home to around 30,000 large animals, the crater offers incredible wildlife viewing, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, cheetahs, and rhinos, along with flamingos, eagles, and many other bird species.

Marera Valley Lodge

Lake Manyara National Park

Lake Manyara

After breakfast, depart for Lake Manyara National Park with a packed lunch and enjoy a scenic game drive through its diverse landscapes. Keep an eye out for the park’s famous tree-climbing lions and large baboon troops often seen along the roads. After exploring the park, continue to Arusha for dinner, relaxation, and your overnight stay.

Arusha Planet Lodge

Arusha City

After breakfast, enjoy a relaxed morning at your lodge. If time allows, take a short tour of Arusha or do some last-minute shopping before transferring to Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward journey.

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