This 6-day Tanzania Big Five Safari is your golden ticket to explore the legendary wildlife of Northern Tanzania. You’ll journey through Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara, the Serengeti Plains, and the stunning Ngorongoro Crater — home to lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, and buffalos.
Travel with Sarah J Travel & Tours, and enjoy well-organized, guided safaris, comfortable accommodations, and an experience that will stay with you forever.
Duration: 6 Days / 5 Nights
Destinations: Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater
Tour Style: Private Tour
Accommodation: Mid-range or luxury lodges/tented camps
Starting/Ending Point: Arusha
Best Time to Go: Year-round (June–October for the best wildlife)
Your adventure begins! After a warm welcome from our safari driver-guide in Arusha, head to Tarangire National Park, known for its ancient baobabs and huge elephant herds. Spot giraffes, lions, and elusive leopards as you cruise through this beautiful landscape.
Overnight: Farm of Dreams Lodge
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Today, explore the lush paradise of Lake Manyara, famous for its tree-climbing lions and large troops of baboons. The park also hosts flamingos and hippos by the lake shore. Enjoy a scenic picnic and an afternoon game drive.
Overnight: Farm of Dreams Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, drive through the Ngorongoro Highlands into the world-renowned Serengeti. Enjoy a thrilling afternoon game drive in search of cheetahs, lions, and herds of migrating wildebeests and zebras.
Overnight: Kon Tiki Serengeti Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Wake up in the wild! Spend the full day tracking wildlife across the Serengeti’s endless plains. You’ll have the chance to spot the Big Five, as well as gazelles, hyenas, jackals, and more. Choose between a full-day game drive or morning and afternoon sessions.
Early morning game drive as we leave the Serengeti, continuing to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. On the way, visit a Maasai village (optional) and learn about their culture. Arrive at your lodge perched on the crater rim.
Today is the crown jewel of your safari! Enjoy a half-day crater tour, one of the best places in Africa to spot the endangered black rhino, lion prides, elephants, hippos, and buffalos in a stunning volcanic setting. After lunch, return to Arusha for drop-off at your hotel or the airport.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
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