6-Day Big Five Safari: Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro
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Tour Overview
This unforgettable Tanzania safari takes you to three of the country’s most iconic wildlife destinations. From the vast golden plains of the Serengeti, where lions and cheetahs roam freely, to the baobab-studded landscapes of Tarangire filled with large elephant herds, every day offers a new and exciting environment.
The journey concludes in the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, a natural wildlife sanctuary and one of the best places in Africa to see the legendary Big Five lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino all in one place.
Tour Highlights
- Visit Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater
- Experience the world-famous Serengeti plains
- High chance to spot the Big Five
- Large elephant herds and ancient baobab trees in Tarangire
- Descend into the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater
- Scenic drive through the Ngorongoro Highlands
- Optional walking safari in Mto wa Mbu
- Mid-range lodges & tented camps for comfort
- Private safari with expert guide
Tour Plan
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your safari guide and transferred to your lodge.
Optional activities include a guided Arusha city tour with visits to local markets, Maasai Market, and the Cultural Heritage Centre. Afterward, return to your lodge for dinner and rest.
- Accommodation: Arusha Planet Lodge
- Meals: Dinner
After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park for a full-day game drive with picnic lunch.
Tarangire is famous for its large elephant herds and diverse wildlife. During the dry season, animals gather around the Tarangire River, making it an excellent location for wildlife viewing.
After the game drive, continue to Karatu for dinner and overnight.
- Accommodation: Farm of Dreams Lodge
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After an early breakfast, travel towards Serengeti National Park via the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Enjoy a stop at the Ngorongoro Crater viewpoint before entering the Serengeti, known for its endless plains and abundant wildlife. Continue with a game drive en route to your camp.
- Accommodation: Sightseeing Luxury Tented Lodge
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Spend a full day exploring the Serengeti with extensive game drives.
The park is home to large populations of wildlife including lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, and massive herds of wildebeest and zebras. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness before continuing your safari.
- Accommodation: Sightseeing Luxury Tented Lodge
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, depart Serengeti and head towards the Ngorongoro Crater.
Descend into the crater for a game drive in this unique ecosystem, home to a dense population of wildlife including the Big Five. After lunch, ascend the crater and continue to Karatu.
- Accommodation: Farm of Dreams Lodge
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, enjoy a guided walking tour in Mto wa Mbu, where you will explore local culture, banana plantations, and artisan communities.
Later, transfer to Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport for your departure.
- Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Included/Exclude
- Park fees (non-residents)
- All activities (as specified)
- Accommodation (mid-range lodges & tented camps)
- Professional driver/guide
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- All transportation
- Airport transfers (arrival & departure)
- Meals as per itinerary
- Drinking water and non-alcoholic beverages
- All taxes and VAT
- nternational flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Tips (recommended: US$10 per person/day)
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, drinks, etc.)
- Additional accommodation before/after the tour
- Optional activities not mentioned
- Government tax or park fee increases
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