7-Day To See Big Five In Northern Of Tanzania

Your safari adventure begins today! After a hearty breakfast, we'll pick you up from your lodge at 7:45 AM for a scenic 2-hour drive to Tarangire National Park, renowned for its impressive elephant herds and ancient baobab trees.

Once inside the park, you'll embark on an exciting game drive in an open-roof vehicle, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the park's stunning landscapes. As you traverse the seasonal swamps, vast savanna, and the wildlife-rich Tarangire River, you’ll have the opportunity to spot a diverse array of animals, from graceful giraffes, elegant impalas, and zebras, to lions, leopards, elands, warthogs, and, of course, the majestic elephants.

A delicious picnic lunch awaits at a picturesque spot with breathtaking views, providing the perfect break before you continue your game drive. In the evening, you’ll return to your accommodation for a relaxing dinner and a peaceful overnight stay, reflecting on the day’s incredible wildlife encounters.

After breakfast, you'll set off for Lake Manyara National Park, a diverse yet relatively compact reserve located 120km west of Arusha. The park is characterized by its namesake shallow, salt lake, which fluctuates in size with the seasons and serves as a habitat for over 500 bird species. During your exploration, expect to encounter a variety of wildlife including monkeys, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffalos, elephants, and, if luck is on your side, lions lounging in the trees. Lake Manyara is renowned for its varied landscapes, encompassing not only open grassy plains but also woodlands teeming with primates and cliffs adorned with baobab trees. After a full day of game drive, you'll return to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.

After breakfast, your journey to the Serengeti begins. While the drive may be long and occasionally bumpy, it offers 4 to 5 hours of captivating wildlife viewing as you ascend the crater highlands towards the vast Serengeti plains. If the weather permits, you’ll make a brief 10-minute stop at Ngorongoro Viewpoint, where you can take in a stunning view of the breathtaking caldera before continuing on your way to Serengeti.

Along the route, you’ll enjoy a picnic lunch, providing a chance to relax and appreciate the beautiful surroundings. Upon arrival at Serengeti National Park, you'll embark on an afternoon game drive, immersing yourself in the rich wildlife and dramatic landscapes of this iconic park. As the sun begins to set, you’ll head to your accommodation, where a delicious dinner awaits, followed by a peaceful overnight stay in the heart of the Serengeti.

Get ready for a full day of adventure in Serengeti National Park! From sunrise to sunset, you'll embark on an exhilarating game drive, searching for the majestic Big Five and encountering a diverse array of wildlife, including over 500 bird species. The park's vast landscapes provide endless opportunities for unforgettable sightings, making every moment exciting.

As the day comes to an end, you’ll return to your accommodation in time for a delicious dinner and a restful overnight stay, reflecting on the day’s incredible experiences.

For those seeking an even more unforgettable experience, you can enhance your adventure with a hot air balloon safari or a walking safari (available for an additional cost), offering a unique perspective of the Serengeti’s stunning beauty.

After breakfast, you'll set off on a scenic drive to Ngorongoro Crater, enjoying approximately 3 hours of wildlife viewing along the way. This extraordinary location is home to a rich diversity of East African wildlife, including the elusive black rhino, which you may be lucky enough to spot.

The crater, spanning 260 square kilometers with a diameter of about 20 kilometers, offers a wealth of wildlife and stunning landscapes. You'll spend 5 to 6 hours exploring its vast beauty, from its expansive plains to its lush forests, encountering an array of animals in their natural habitat.

After a full day of exploration, you'll head to your accommodation, where a delicious dinner awaits, followed by a peaceful overnight stay.

After a delightful breakfast, you’ll have time to reflect on the incredible adventures of the past few days. Around 11:00 AM, you'll check out from your lodge. You can choose to be dropped off at a hotel in Arusha or Kilimanjaro, or directly at Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport, depending on your travel plans.