7 – Day Big Five Safari
$1,996
This mid-luxury tour promises an unforgettable experience as you encounter the remarkable wildlife of East Africa, including the iconic “Big Five” – lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, and rhinoceroses. Guided by an expert safari leader, you will enjoy thrilling game drives that highlight the extraordinary flora and fauna of Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater.
In addition to the exciting wildlife experiences, you will be captivated by breathtaking landscapes that range from expansive savannas to vibrant forests, all while enjoying top-notch accommodations nestled in the heart of the wilderness!
Detailed Itinerary
Travel to Arusha, Tanzania
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you will be met by our representative or safari guide, who will transfer you to your hotel in Arusha. As a team of local Tanzanians, we know the country like the back of our hand, so you’re in for a treat from when you land until you leave. Welcome on board!
Mt. Meru Game Lodge
Mount Meru Game Lodge & Wildlife Sanctuary is the lodge designed for both wildlife and nature lovers. The game sanctuary was established to offer refuge to orphaned and injured animals and to prepare them for their return to the wild. The lodge has 15 double or twin ensuite bedrooms and family suites.
Tarangire National Park
Today, we will drive 2.5 hours southwest to Tarangire, home to the highest concentration of elephants in Northern Tanzania. Lions, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, buffaloes, wildebeests, zebras, gazelles and many other wildlife species also inhabit this park. Tarangire offers over 550 bird species, including the world’s most giant bird – the Maasai ostrich. Get ready for an adventure!
Ngorongoro Farm House
This is a midrange exclusive hotel built on a 500 acres coffee farm nested in a beautiful woodland area located 4km from Ngorongoro Conservation Area entrance. The hotel is designed to take you to the comfort and style of the past with 48 cottage rooms at ground level with a private terrace or balcony overlooking the gardens and/or coffee plantation
Serengeti National Park
Let yourself be inspired by the beauty and wonder of the Serengeti, where acacia trees and granite kopjes adorn the endless waves of grass! Your time is dedicated to see the best of Central Serengeti, that offers everyday opportunities to spot Tanzania’s most impressive wildlife including big prides of lions, cheetahs, elephants, leopards, giraffes, a great number of hippos, and abundant birdlife!
Serengeti Signature Camp
The Signature Serengeti Camp is in the heart of Makoma Hills in Central Serengeti. It features 10 luxurious safari tents strategically placed on wooden platforms to enhance wildlife viewing and provide spectacular landscape vistas. The camp also features expansive viewing decks and wheelchair accessibility.
Serengeti, Travel to Ngorongoro
Today we set off on a final game drive in Serengeti with a packed lunch, providing more opportunities to capture heart-stopping photos. Later, we will head to Ngorongoro, where you will first glimpse the glistening streams, vast grasslands, and countless animals that await you in the crater the next day. Spend the evening at leisure, have dinner, and retire for the night.
Ngorongoro Serena Lodge
Ngorongoro Safari Lodge sits on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater and has a spectacular view of the Crater from the above. The 74 guest rooms and one suite at this Lodge blend the almost indescribable beauty and magnitude of the Ngorongoro Crater with unparalleled standards for comfort and outstanding service.
Ngorongoro Crater Tour
The Ngorongoro crater, which is only 10 miles wide, was formed around three million years ago when a volcano collapsed. It is the world’s largest volcano caldera and is home to over 25,000 resident animals, making it a unique ecosystem. In the grass steppes and acacia forest, you can spot almost every animal in the East African savanna, including the African “Big Five”.
Arusha Serena Lodge
Extraordinary natural beauty, sweeping Lake Duluti and garden views and the ambience of a colonial era coffee farm distinguishes Arusha Serena Hotel, Resort & Spa as one of Tanzania’s most timeless and tranquil getaways. Each of the 42 rooms are designed in the manner of a stone cottage featuring classic country house design touches like tiled floors, leaded windows and French doors.
Departure Day
Today you will enjoy a leisure morning, breakfast, and hot lunch at your beautiful lodging before driving further to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) in time for your flight back home. It’s an emotional day for us as we bid goodbye but only with hope to see you return! 🙂