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?
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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