6-Day Big Five Safari in Tanzania. - Serengeti Wildlife Safaris

6-Day Big Five Safari in Tanzania.

6 Days

Overview

6-Day Big Five Safari in Tanzania is one of the most sought-after wildlife experiences in Africa, designed for travelers who want to maximize their chances of seeing all members of the Big Five: lion, elephant, and rhino.

This park, elephant, buffalo, and the rare black rhino in a single journey. The itinerary covers Tanzania’s most iconic safari destinations: Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater.

The journey begins in Tarangire, a park famous for its large elephant herds and ancient baobab trees. It then continues into the Serengeti, one of the most wildlife-rich ecosystems in the world, where predators such as lions and cheetahs dominate the vast plains. The safari concludes in the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with one of Africa’s highest concentrations of wildlife.

This itinerary is ideal for couples, families, photographers, and first-time safari travelers looking for a well-balanced, professionally guided, and highly rewarding Big Five safari experience in Tanzania.

Itinerary

Your safari begins with a morning pick-up from Arusha and a scenic drive to Tarangire National Park. The journey takes approximately 2–3 hours through Maasai villages and open countryside.

Upon arrival, your first game drive begins immediately. Tarangire is known for its dramatic landscapes filled with giant baobab trees and seasonal wetlands. The park hosts large elephant herds, often seen gathering near the Tarangire River.

Other wildlife includes giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, and predators such as lions. Birdlife is also abundant, making it a paradise for nature lovers.

A picnic lunch is served inside the park, followed by afternoon game drives before exiting in the evening.

Accommodation: Karatu Villa
Meals: Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, drive through the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands toward Serengeti National Park. The route offers breathtaking views of volcanic landscapes and Maasai settlements.

Enter Serengeti through Naabi Hill Gate, where your first Serengeti game drive begins. The endless plains offer one of the most iconic safari landscapes in Africa.

Expect sightings of lions, cheetahs, hyenas, elephants, and large herds of wildebeests and zebras. Depending on the season, you may witness the Great Migration.

Arrive at your camp in the central Serengeti for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Kati Kati Tented Camp.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

A full-day exploration of the Serengeti begins early in the morning. The Seronera region is the heart of the ecosystem and offers year-round wildlife viewing.

Morning game drives provide opportunities to see predators like lions and leopards hunting or resting in trees. After breakfast, continue exploring open plains and kopjes where cheetahs are often spotted.

A picnic lunch is served in the bush. Afternoon drives focus on river areas where wildlife gathers for water.

Return to camp at sunset.

Accommodation: Singita Sasakwa lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, enjoy a final Serengeti game drive en route to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Wildlife viewing continues as you exit the park.

An optional cultural visit to a Maasai village can be arranged.

Arrive in Karatu in the evening for relaxation.

Accommodation: The Retreat Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Early morning descent into Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive. The crater is one of the best places in Africa to see the Big Five in a single location.

Expect to see lions, elephants, buffalo, hippos, flamingos, and the rare black rhino. The crater floor offers rich wildlife density unmatched anywhere else in East Africa.

A picnic lunch is served at a scenic hippo pool before continuing the game drive.

Ascend the crater in the afternoon and return to your lodge.

Accommodation: The Retreat Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park for a short game drive. The park is famous for tree-climbing lions, flamingos, elephants, and lush groundwater forest.

After lunch, drive back to Arusha, where your safari ends in the late afternoon.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Included & Excluded

  • Private 4x4 safari vehicle
  • Professional English-speaking guide
  • Park fees (Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Manyara)
  • Full-board accommodation
  • Game drives as per itinerary
  • Bottled drinking water
  • International flights
  • Visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips & gratuities
  • Optional balloon safari
  • Personal expenses

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6-Day Big Five Safari in Tanzania.

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