7 Days Magical Big Five Safari

7 DAYS

MAGICAL BIG FIVE SAFARI

7 DAYS

MAGICAL BIG FIVE SAFARI

7 DAYS

MAGICAL BIG FIVE SAFARI

About this safari...

Traversing some of Tanzania’s best protected areas for Big Five viewing, this is a wildlife safari extraordinaire. From big herds of elephants in Tarangire and the tree-climbing lions of Lake Manyara, to spectacular iconic species in the Serengeti and the rare rhinos of Ngorongoro, this trip is definitely one you don’t want to miss!

About this safari...

Traversing some of Tanzania’s best protected areas for Big Five viewing, this is a wildlife safari extraordinaire. From big herds of elephants in Tarangire and the tree-climbing lions of Lake Manyara, to spectacular iconic species in the Serengeti and the rare rhinos of Ngorongoro, this trip is definitely one you don’t want to miss!

About this safari...

Traversing some of Tanzania’s best protected areas for Big Five viewing, this is a wildlife safari extraordinaire. From big herds of elephants in Tarangire and the tree-climbing lions of Lake Manyara, to spectacular iconic species in the Serengeti and the rare rhinos of Ngorongoro, this trip is definitely one you don’t want to miss!

Accommodation:

Standard comfort

camps/lodges


Type of Safari:

Wildlife safari,

nature


Arrive/Depart:

Kilimanjaro

International Airport


Best Period:

Throughout the year



Accommodation:

Standard comfort

camps/lodges


Type of Safari:

Wildlife safari,

nature


Arrive/Depart:

Kilimanjaro

International Airport


Best Period:

Throughout the year



Accommodation:

Standard comfort

camps/lodges


Type of Safari:

Wildlife safari,

nature


Arrive/Depart:

Kilimanjaro

International Airport


Best Period:

Throughout the year



ITINERARY AT A GLANCE

Day Location Accommodation Meal Plan Activity Key
1 Arusha Kibo Palace Hotel BB TRSF BB: Bed & Breakfast
2 Tarangire National Park Burunge Tented Lodge BBLD AP BBLD: Bed & Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
3 Lake Manyara National Park Ngorongoro Farm House BBLD AP TRSF: Transfer
4 Serengeti National Park Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp BBLD P CRT: Crater Tour
5 Serengeti National Park Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp BBLD AP LEI: Leisure
6 Ngorongoro Crater Ngorongoro Farm House BBLD CRT A: Morning Game Drive
7 Kilimanjaro International Airport No Accomodation BBL TRSF P: Afternoon Game Drive

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE

Day Location Accommodation Meal Plan Activity Key
1 Arusha Kibo Palace Hotel BB TRSF BB: Bed & Breakfast
2 Tarangire National Park Burunge Tented Lodge BBLD AP BBLD: Bed & Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
3 Lake Manyara National Park Ngorongoro Farm House BBLD AP TRSF: Transfer
4 Serengeti National Park Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp BBLD P CRT: Crater Tour
5 Serengeti National Park Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp BBLD AP LEI: Leisure
6 Ngorongoro Crater Ngorongoro Farm House BBLD CRT A: Morning Game Drive
7 Kilimanjaro International Airport No Accomodation BBL TRSF P: Afternoon Game Drive

ITINERARY AT A GLANCE

Day Location Accommodation Meal Plan Activity Key
1 Arusha Kibo Palace Hotel BB TRSF BB: Bed & Breakfast
2 Tarangire National Park Burunge Tented Lodge BBLD AP BBLD: Bed & Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
3 Lake Manyara National Park Ngorongoro Farm House BBLD AP TRSF: Transfer
4 Serengeti National Park Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp BBLD P CRT: Crater Tour
5 Serengeti National Park Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp BBLD AP LEI: Leisure
6 Ngorongoro Crater Ngorongoro Farm House BBLD CRT A: Morning Game Drive
7 Kilimanjaro International Airport No Accomodation BBL TRSF P: Afternoon Game Drive

DAY BY DAY

Arrive in Arusha

Karibu Tanzania! Welcome to Tanzania! On arrival at the airport you will be met by one of our staff members who will escort you to your accommodation in Arusha (approximately 60km away) ready for the start of your safari tomorrow.


Hotel (Mid-tier): Kibo Palace Hotel

Arusha – Tarangire National Park

After breakfast at the hotel, check-out and drive to Tarangire National Park.


Tarangire is home to large herds of elephant and other iconic wildlife species as well as more than 400 bird species. The park's picturesque landscape is dotted with large baobab trees and gets its name from the Tarangire River that runs through it. During the dry season (from around August to October) the river is the only source of water for the animals.


Hotel (Standard comfort): Burunge Tented Lodge 

Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast at the lodge, you will head to Lake Manyara National Park for a morning game drive.


Lake Manyara National Park sits at the base of the Great Rift Valley and is famous for its tree-climbing lions. The large shallow lake and the surrounding landscape are extremely scenic. The lake and the surrounding area are home to over 300 bird species, including flocks of migratory flamingo. During the dry season, the lake waters recede exposing large grass covered areas.


Hotel (Standard comfort): Ngorongoro Farm House

Manyara – Serengeti National Park

After breakfast and check-out, you will be transferred to the Serengeti National Park (approximately 4hrs' drive). Enjoy a game drive en-route to your camp in the central Serengeti where lunch will be served. The spectacular and secluded location of this camp boasts year-round wildlife viewing. There will be time to relax before departing for an afternoon game drive in the park followed by dinner. 


Hotel (Standard comfort): Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp 

Serengeti National Park

Spend the day exploring the vast Serengeti plains. The name Serengeti comes from the Maasai language and means "endless place". The vast open savannahs and wooded grasslands are home to large predators like lion, leopard, cheetah, herds of buffalo, elephant, giraffe and also to a host of plains game and a wide variety of birdlife. All meals will be served at the camp today. 


Hotel (Standard comfort): Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp 

Serengeti - Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast at the lodge, you will check-out and drive to the Ngorongoro Crater, descending to the crater floor for full day game viewing. The Ngorongoro Crater is a World Heritage Site and is the home to a wide variety of animals. The Crater consists of a number of ecological environments, including grasslands, swamps, forests and even a soda lake. Afterwards, you will ascend back to the rim of the crater in late afternoon and check in at your lodge, arriving in time to freshen up before dinner.


Hotel (Standard comfort): Ngorongoro Farm House

Ngorongoro – Kilimanjaro Airport

After breakfast and check-out, you will drive to Arusha with a picnic lunch to enjoy en route. You'll arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport for your flight back home or onward connection.

DAY BY DAY

Arrive in Arusha

Karibu Tanzania! Welcome to Tanzania! On arrival at the airport you will be met by one of our staff members who will escort you to your accommodation in Arusha (approximately 60km away) ready for the start of your safari tomorrow.


Hotel (Mid-tier): Kibo Palace Hotel

Arusha – Tarangire National Park

After breakfast at the hotel, check-out and drive to Tarangire National Park.


Tarangire is home to large herds of elephant and other iconic wildlife species as well as more than 400 bird species. The park's picturesque landscape is dotted with large baobab trees and gets its name from the Tarangire River that runs through it. During the dry season (from around August to October) the river is the only source of water for the animals.


Hotel (Standard comfort): Burunge Tented Lodge 

Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast at the lodge, you will head to Lake Manyara National Park for a morning game drive.


Lake Manyara National Park sits at the base of the Great Rift Valley and is famous for its tree-climbing lions. The large shallow lake and the surrounding landscape are extremely scenic. The lake and the surrounding area are home to over 300 bird species, including flocks of migratory flamingo. During the dry season, the lake waters recede exposing large grass covered areas.


Hotel (Standard comfort): Ngorongoro Farm House

Manyara – Serengeti National Park

After breakfast and check-out, you will be transferred to the Serengeti National Park (approximately 4hrs' drive). Enjoy a game drive en-route to your camp in the central Serengeti where lunch will be served. The spectacular and secluded location of this camp boasts year-round wildlife viewing. There will be time to relax before departing for an afternoon game drive in the park followed by dinner. 


Hotel (Standard comfort): Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp 

Serengeti National Park

Spend the day exploring the vast Serengeti plains. The name Serengeti comes from the Maasai language and means "endless place". The vast open savannahs and wooded grasslands are home to large predators like lion, leopard, cheetah, herds of buffalo, elephant, giraffe and also to a host of plains game and a wide variety of birdlife. All meals will be served at the camp today. 


Hotel (Standard comfort): Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp 

Serengeti - Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast at the lodge, you will check-out and drive to the Ngorongoro Crater, descending to the crater floor for full day game viewing. The Ngorongoro Crater is a World Heritage Site and is the home to a wide variety of animals. The Crater consists of a number of ecological environments, including grasslands, swamps, forests and even a soda lake. Afterwards, you will ascend back to the rim of the crater in late afternoon and check in at your lodge, arriving in time to freshen up before dinner.


Hotel (Standard comfort): Ngorongoro Farm House

Ngorongoro – Kilimanjaro Airport

After breakfast and check-out, you will drive to Arusha with a picnic lunch to enjoy en route. You'll arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport for your flight back home or onward connection.

DAY BY DAY

Arrive in Arusha

Karibu Tanzania! Welcome to Tanzania! On arrival at the airport you will be met by one of our staff members who will escort you to your accommodation in Arusha (approximately 60km away) ready for the start of your safari tomorrow.


Hotel (Mid-tier): Kibo Palace Hotel

Arusha – Tarangire National Park

After breakfast at the hotel, check-out and drive to Tarangire National Park.


Tarangire is home to large herds of elephant and other iconic wildlife species as well as more than 400 bird species. The park's picturesque landscape is dotted with large baobab trees and gets its name from the Tarangire River that runs through it. During the dry season (from around August to October) the river is the only source of water for the animals.


Hotel (Standard comfort): Burunge Tented Lodge 

Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast at the lodge, you will head to Lake Manyara National Park for a morning game drive.


Lake Manyara National Park sits at the base of the Great Rift Valley and is famous for its tree-climbing lions. The large shallow lake and the surrounding landscape are extremely scenic. The lake and the surrounding area are home to over 300 bird species, including flocks of migratory flamingo. During the dry season, the lake waters recede exposing large grass covered areas.


Hotel (Standard comfort): Ngorongoro Farm House

Manyara – Serengeti National Park

After breakfast and check-out, you will be transferred to the Serengeti National Park (approximately 4hrs' drive). Enjoy a game drive en-route to your camp in the central Serengeti where lunch will be served. The spectacular and secluded location of this camp boasts year-round wildlife viewing. There will be time to relax before departing for an afternoon game drive in the park followed by dinner. 


Hotel (Standard comfort): Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp 

Serengeti National Park

Spend the day exploring the vast Serengeti plains. The name Serengeti comes from the Maasai language and means "endless place". The vast open savannahs and wooded grasslands are home to large predators like lion, leopard, cheetah, herds of buffalo, elephant, giraffe and also to a host of plains game and a wide variety of birdlife. All meals will be served at the camp today. 


Hotel (Standard comfort): Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp 

Serengeti - Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast at the lodge, you will check-out and drive to the Ngorongoro Crater, descending to the crater floor for full day game viewing. The Ngorongoro Crater is a World Heritage Site and is the home to a wide variety of animals. The Crater consists of a number of ecological environments, including grasslands, swamps, forests and even a soda lake. Afterwards, you will ascend back to the rim of the crater in late afternoon and check in at your lodge, arriving in time to freshen up before dinner.


Hotel (Standard comfort): Ngorongoro Farm House

Ngorongoro – Kilimanjaro Airport

After breakfast and check-out, you will drive to Arusha with a picnic lunch to enjoy en route. You'll arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport for your flight back home or onward connection.

INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS

Includes:

  • Services of an English-speaking professional driver/guide.
  • Transport whilst on safari in a 4×4 safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof for game viewing.
  • Transfers in Arusha.
  • Full-board accommodation whilst on safari.
  • Half-board accommodation in Arusha.
  • Emergency medical evacuation.
  • All park entrance fees and goverment taxes as per the itinerary.
  • Drivers' fees and allowances plus park fees for driver and vehicle.
  • Complimentary drinking water in your vehicle whilst on safari.

Excludes:

  • International flights/visas
  • Travel insurance
  • Vaccinations
  • Tipping
  • Items of a personal nature ie: telephone usage, laundry, and other alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, etc.
  • Change in itinerary.
  • Increase in park fees or other charges beyond our control.
  • Activities not mentioned in the package.

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INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS

Includes:

  • Services of an English-speaking professional driver/guide.
  • Transport whilst on safari in a 4×4 safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof for game viewing.
  • Transfers in Arusha.
  • Full-board accommodation whilst on safari.
  • Half-board accommodation in Arusha.
  • Emergency medical evacuation.
  • All park entrance fees and goverment taxes as per the itinerary.
  • Drivers' fees and allowances plus park fees for driver and vehicle.
  • Complimentary drinking water in your vehicle whilst on safari.

Excludes:

  • International flights/visas
  • Travel insurance
  • Vaccinations
  • Tipping
  • Items of a personal nature ie: telephone usage, laundry, and other alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, etc.
  • Change in itinerary.
  • Increase in park fees or other charges beyond our control.
  • Activities not mentioned in the package.

WANT SOMETHING TAILORED FOR YOU?

GET IN TOUCH

INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS

Includes:

  • Services of an English-speaking professional driver/guide.
  • Transport whilst on safari in a 4×4 safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof for game viewing.
  • Transfers in Arusha.
  • Full-board accommodation whilst on safari.
  • Half-board accommodation in Arusha.
  • Emergency medical evacuation.
  • All park entrance fees and goverment taxes as per the itinerary.
  • Drivers' fees and allowances plus park fees for driver and vehicle.
  • Complimentary drinking water in your vehicle whilst on safari.

Excludes:

  • International flights/visas
  • Travel insurance
  • Vaccinations
  • Tipping
  • Items of a personal nature ie: telephone usage, laundry, and other alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, etc.
  • Change in itinerary.
  • Increase in park fees or other charges beyond our control.
  • Activities not mentioned in the package.

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