7-Day Big Five Luxury Safari in Tanzania

Jambo and welcome to Tanzania! Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by one of our friendly drivers who will transfer you to your hotel in Arusha. The hotel offers beautiful views of Mount Meru and a comfortable setting for your overnight stay. After your journey, take time to relax and unwind in the peaceful surroundings. If you arrive earlier in the afternoon, you may choose to explore Arusha city or simply enjoy the hotel’s facilities, including the swimming pool.

Your first day of safari adventures begins today! After breakfast, you will depart for Tarangire National Park, with the drive from Arusha taking approximately 2 hours. Along the way, you will enjoy the scenic landscapes of northern Tanzania, including rolling hills, traditional Maasai villages, and acacia-dotted plains. Once you arrive at Tarangire, your safari adventure begins with a game drive, where you can spot elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, and a variety of bird species. The park is especially famous for its large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees, making it a photographer’s paradise. After an exciting day exploring the park, you will drive to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

At 07:00, after breakfast at the lodge, you will drive to the Central Serengeti for a full-day game drive, continuing your search for Africa’s Big Five. The Serengeti is renowned for its rich resident wildlife, particularly the Big Five, named after the 5 most sought-after trophies. It is believed to host the largest population of lions in Africa, with over 3,000 individuals within the ecosystem. The elusive African leopard is also commonly seen in the Seronera region, with an estimated population of around 1,000. In the late afternoon, you will depart for your camp for dinner and an overnight stay, where you can relax and reflect on the day’s wildlife encounters.

The Serengeti is one of the largest and most spectacular national parks, where every day brings a new adventure. Spending at least 2 days here is ideal to fully experience its beauty and wildlife. Serengeti National Park is renowned for its rich resident wildlife, particularly the iconic Big Five, once considered the most prized animals for hunting. The park is believed to host the largest population of lions in Africa, with over 3,000 individuals roaming freely across its vast ecosystem. The elusive African leopard is also frequently spotted in the Seronera region, where around 1,000 individuals are estimated to reside, making it one of the best places to observe this remarkable species.

After breakfast, you will enjoy a morning game drive in the Serengeti. After lunch, you will continue with a transfer game drive to your accommodation located on the Ngorongoro Crater rim for your overnight stay. Along the way, you will also make a stop at a Maasai boma for a cultural experience and interaction with the local Maasai community.

Early in the morning, you will enjoy a breathtaking view of the Ngorongoro Crater from your lodge located on the crater rim, offering one of the most spectacular natural panoramas in Africa. This will be followed by breakfast at the lodge, overlooking the misty crater floor as the sun rises over the landscape. After breakfast, you will descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive. The crater is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the best places in Africa to see a wide variety of wildlife in a single area. You will have excellent opportunities to spot lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, hyenas, and the rare black rhino, all within the stunning scenery of the crater floor, which features grasslands, forests, and soda lakes. You will enjoy a picnic lunch inside the crater while continuing your game-viewing experience. In the afternoon, after the game drive, you will ascend from the crater and drive back to Arusha.

After breakfast, our driver will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to Kilimanjaro International Airport. If you have a late departing flight, you may choose to relax at your lodge or opt to enjoy additional activities (at an extra cost). These include a walking safari in Arusha city, horse riding in Arusha National Park, a round of golf at your resort, or a Materuni Waterfall hike.