5 Days BIG FIVE Safaris in Tanzania

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5 daysDuration
Private TourPrivate experience, no group joining
60 peopleMaximum group size
2 peopleMinimum to book
5 - 79 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language

Highlights

Explore 4 parks in just 5 days

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Enjoy this trip on Mid-range Accommodation

This tour focus on Big Five Animals

Itinerary

Tanzania’s wild heart awaits on the "5 Days BIG FIVE Safaris." Tailored for young adults and seasoned travelers, this safari trip leads you through some of Africa’s most iconic wildlife destinations: Tarangire National Park, renowned for its massive elephant herds; the legendary Serengeti, home to the Great Migration; and the dramatic Ngorongoro Crater, where the Big Five can be spotted in a single day. Every day brings awe-inspiring animal encounters and untamed beauty, making this journey both classic and deeply rewarding. The USP? A chance to experience three of Tanzania’s premier safari parks in one seamless adventure, maximizing your chances for unforgettable wildlife photography and authentic safari thrills.

day 1 - Arusha - Tarangire National Park

In the morning at 08:30 hrs, our representative will pick up from your hotel in Arusha and drive 120 kms to the Tarangire National Park for game drives and the beginning of your Tanzania Safari. Enjoy a lunch picnic at the park and continue with your afternoon game viewing as you search for animals such as the lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, python, zebra, oryx, impala and more. The Tarangire is home to more than 450 species of birds as well. Late in the afternoon, your driver will take you for dinner.

Accommodation: Camping

day 2 - Tarangire National Park - Lake Manyara National Park

Enjoy early morning game drives in Tarangire then return back to your lodge or camp at 08.45 hrs for breakfast. Then drive 220 kms to the Manyara National Park and have your lunch box on the way. Enjoy an evening game drive in the Manyara National Park.

Accommodation: Camping

day 3 - Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, leave with your packed lunch for a full game drive of the acacia Savannah of the central and eastern region at the Serengeti National Park. Around 12:30 pm and 13:00 pm, break off for your picnic lunch. Thereafter, proceed with an afternoon game drive. Between mid-January and mid-April, 95% of wildebeest females mate and about 8 to 8.5 months later, these females give birth to their offsprings on the same southern plains after a long travel. Evening drive to your campsite for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Camping

day 4 - Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, leave with your packed lunch drive. Fall in love with the game you see en-route to Ngorongoro Conservation Area, the perfect way to prepare you for the magical scenes up ahead. Watch out for more animals as you head to Olduvai Gorge, the site of Louis and Mary Leakey's renowned archaeological discoveries. Their findings include some of man's earliest known ancestral remains. There is time to walk through the small museum. After a picnic lunch, continue to your campsite for dinner.

Accommodation: Camping

day 5 - Ngorongoro Crater and back to Arusha

Descend into the crater for a 6-hour crater tour adventure. This 100 square mile natural amphitheater is host to an astonishing array of wildlife and you may be lucky enough to see rhino, elephant, lion, buffalo as well as large herd's zebras and wildebeest. A picnic lunch will also be taken in the crater itself. Later in the afternoon, drive back to Arusha.

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What's Included

All park entrance feesTransport on 4WD vehicle with the pop-up roof, which enable you to spot wildlife easierAccommodation in Campsites based on three meals a dayCrater feesCamping feesSalary for the Professional English Drive GuideLodge Accommodation

Optional Add-ons Available during check-out

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Myrelia SolmontVerified Traveler
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A dream-like experience!!

Our guide was a very friendly and knowledgeable person. It was a great experience at Ngorongoro Crater. The car was a comfortable and we had water and snacks ready for us. We would love to have this experience again!!

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Thatcher AlessandroVerified Traveler
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Safari Excellence..

This 6-day safari was an absolute dream! We got to see the Big Five, and our guide, Noel, was incredible. Everything from the accommodations to the game drives was spectacular. Thank you for this amazing experience!

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Moto KVerified Traveler
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5-Day Tanzania Safari

The 5-day safari in Serengeti was absolutely fantastic. From the majestic lions to the stunning landscapes, I had an amazing time. Highly recommend this tour for those seeking an unforgettable adventure.

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Dior Seven SevenVerified Traveler
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Fantastic Tanzania experience

The 8-day Tanzania Cultural Immersion safari was fantastic. We explored the local Maasai culture and saw the best of Tanzania’s wildlife. From Ngorongoro to Serengeti, it was a well-rounded experience that I will never forget.

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