11 Days Tanzania Big Five private experience

After breakfast at your hotel, your Top 5 Private Tanzania Safari departs for Tarangire National Park, famed for its massive baobabs and large herds of elephants. Though relatively small, the park boasts a high density of wildlife, rivaled only by Ngorongoro. You will enjoy a picnic lunch during your safari drive with plenty of time to explore, observe wildlife, and take photos. Dinner and overnight will be at Maromboi Tented Lodge.

Your Top 5 Private Tanzania Safari continues with a game drive in Lake Manyara National Park after breakfast. This park, though small, hosts an abundance of wildlife and offers excellent bird-watching experiences. The highlight will be spotting tree-climbing lions, a rare sight on the African continent. Manyara is also home to vibrant pink flamingos near the lake. Enjoy lunch at a picnic site and a night game drive into the park before dining and staying overnight at Escarpment Luxury Lodge.

Your Top 5 Private Tanzania Safari journey takes you to Lake Natron after breakfast. Passing Maasai villages and the sacred Ol Doinyo Lengai Mountain, you’ll explore the saline Lake Natron, home to millions of dwarf flamingos and unique algae that give it its vivid colors. You’ll also hike to the lake and visit nearby waterfalls, a serene oasis ideal for swimming. Overnight stay will be at African Safari Camp Lake Natron.

After an early breakfast, your Top 5 Private Tanzania Safari adventure leads to the Serengeti. The drive takes you through the Rift Valley to the vast plains of Serengeti National Park. This ecosystem is home to the world’s largest natural migration system, featuring millions of wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles. With game drives en route, you will dine and overnight at Lobo Wildlife Lodge.

Your Top 5 Private Tanzania Safari offers a full day of game viewing in the Mara area of northern Serengeti. This region is home to resident wildlife and is known for the Mara River crossings during the Great Migration. Witnessing the herds crossing the river is a highlight of the safari, though sightings may depend on timing and luck. Dinner and overnight stay will be at your lodge.

Continue your Top 5 Private Tanzania Safari with a drive through the Serengeti’s northern and central regions, stopping to spot lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, and giraffes. After a picnic lunch, the journey concludes at Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Spend the day exploring Central Serengeti as part of your Top 5 Private Tanzania Safari. Depending on the season, you may witness the Great Migration herds alongside predators like lions, leopards, and hyenas. You will also see year-round residents such as elephants, zebras, and giraffes. Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Lodge.

Your Top 5 Private Tanzania Safari takes you on a walking safari in Serengeti before driving to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The walking safari, led by an armed ranger, offers a unique perspective as you track animal footprints, droppings, and plants. Dinner and overnight will be at Rhino Lodge.

Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full day of game viewing with your Top 5 Private Tanzania Safari. This UNESCO World Heritage Site hosts diverse wildlife, including zebras, lions, elephants, and the rare black rhino. The stunning scenery and natural beauty make it one of Africa’s Seven Natural Wonders. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Conclude your Top 5 Private Tanzania Safari with a cultural tour of Mto Wa Mbu Village. Explore banana plantations, learn about local customs, and engage with the community. After an enriching experience, your driver will transfer you back to Arusha, marking the end of your safari.