7 Days Tour in Big Five Private Safari in Tanzania

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
ARRIVAL AT THE AIRPORT
1 stop
1
On arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport (ARK) which caters to domestic flights, you will be met by our representative who will drive you to your accommodation in Arusha. Overnight will be at your accommodation awaiting your safari on the following day.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
ARUSHA TO LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK
1 stop
2
Early morning after breakfast, we depart to Lake Manyara National Park which is an unspoilt paradise and is best known for its abundance of birds and tree-climbing lions. The dramatic western escarpment of the Rift Valley forms the Park’s western border. To the east is the shallow, alkaline Lake Manyara. The lake covers a large area of the park, flooding and drying with the seasons, and is home to thousands of flamingos during the rains. The name is Manyara comes from the Maasai word ‘emanyara’, a popular plant that is used to build the protective enclosure around a family homestead (boma). The Park’s vegetation is diverse, ranging from savannah to evergreen forest. On your exploration of the park, you may see giraffes, zebra, wildebeest, buffalo, elephant, and if you are lucky; lions lounging in the trees. After Lunch and an extensive game drive, we head for our Campsite for dinner and overnight.
8 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 3
SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
1 stop
3
Serengeti National Park
Early morning after breakfast, we depart for Serengeti National Park. The Serengeti is truly spectacular. It is famous for its vast open grasslands which allow for excellent sightings of wildlife. The Serengeti is Tanzania’s oldest National Park and it is also one of the oldest ecosystems on earth. Its climate and vegetation have remained largely untouched for millions of years. Whilst the Serengeti boasts abundant wildlife, it is perhaps best known for the annual Great Migration. Vast numbers of wildebeest; accompanied by large numbers of zebra and antelope move in an annual pattern, constantly seeking fresh grazing. The precise timing of the Migration is entirely dependent upon the rainfall patterns each year. After Lunch and an extensive game drive, we head for our Campsite for dinner and overnight. We will spend 2 nights inside this incredible park.
10 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 4
SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
1 stop
4
Serengeti National Park
Early morning after breakfast, we depart for Serengeti National Park. The Serengeti is truly spectacular. It is famous for its vast open grasslands which allow for excellent sightings of wildlife. The Serengeti is Tanzania’s oldest National Park and it is also one of the oldest ecosystems on earth. Its climate and vegetation have remained largely untouched for millions of years. Whilst the Serengeti boasts abundant wildlife, it is perhaps best known for the annual Great Migration. Vast numbers of wildebeest; accompanied by large numbers of zebra and antelope move in an annual pattern, constantly seeking fresh grazing. The precise timing of the Migration is entirely dependent upon the rainfall patterns each year. After Lunch and an extensive game drive, we head for our Campsite for dinner and overnight. We will spend 2 nights inside this incredible park.
10 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 5
SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK TO NGORONGORO
1 stop
5
Serengeti National Park
Early morning after breakfast, we continue with our en-route drive inside the Serengeti National Park before we depart for Ngorongoro Crater. When you first see Ngorongoro Crater, it looks like a forgotten world. Concealed by the steep volcanic walls is a pristine wilderness including sweeping savannah, pockets of acacia woodland, and glistening lakes and swamps. Arriving at our accommodation in the late evening, we will have our dinner and overnight stay at one of our campsites.
9 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 6
NGORONGORO CRATER TO KARATU
1 stop
6
Ngorongoro Crater
After early breakfast, you will descend the crater which is almost 600m deep. The Crater was created when a large volcano exploded and collapsed in on itself two to three million years ago. It is famous for both its geological delights and for being a natural reserve that is home to some of the densest large mammal populations in the whole of the African continent. The drive down into the Crater is an adventure in itself and when you reach the Crater floor, you quickly find yourself amongst large numbers of wildebeest, zebra, gazelle, and more than 500 bird species. The Crater provides you with the best chance of seeing the endangered black rhino, which can sometimes be spotted in the open grasslands. After Lunch and an extensive game drive inside the crater, we head for our campsite for dinner and overnight.
9 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 7
TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK TO ARUSHA
1 stop
7
Tarangire National Park
Early morning after breakfast, we depart for Tarangire National Park. The Park is named after the Tarangire River which runs through it. This ‘river of warthogs’ is the only source of water for wildlife in the region during the dry season. In places, the vegetation is quite dense, including elephant grass, acacia woodlands, and lush groundwater forest. The Park is well known for its elephant families, which can often be seen congregating by the river. You may also see giraffes, bushbuck, and hartebeest. These animals are closely followed by a range of predators, including lions and leopards. There are more breeding species of birds found in Tarangire National Park than anywhere else on the planet! After Lunch and an extensive game drive, we head back to Arusha.
9 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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