6 Days – Tanzania Big Five Safari

Overview:
Embark on an unforgettable 6-day safari adventure across Tanzania’s most famous national parks — Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro. Designed for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts, this tour offers the chance to encounter Africa’s legendary Big Five — lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhino — in their natural habitats.

Day 1: Arusha – Tarangire National Park – Karatu

After breakfast, depart from Arusha for Tarangire National Park, known for its towering baobab trees and large elephant herds. Enjoy a morning and afternoon game drive with a picnic lunch at one of the park’s scenic sites. Later, continue to Karatu for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Farm of Dreams Lodge or Similar
Meals: Lunch | Dinner

Day 2: Karatu – Lake Manyara National Park – Karatu

After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park, a gem famed for its tree-climbing lions, flamingos, and lush groundwater forest. Enjoy a full-day game drive with picnic lunch before returning to Karatu for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Farm of Dreams Lodge or Similar
Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 3: Karatu – Serengeti National Park via Ngorongoro

After breakfast, travel through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area en route to the legendary Serengeti National Park. Enjoy wildlife viewing along the way — spotting giraffes, zebras, and perhaps a pride of lions basking under the acacia trees. Arrive in the Serengeti for an evening game drive before dinner at camp.

Accommodation: Into Wild Serengeti Tented Camp or Similar
Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 4: Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti

Spend the day exploring the endless plains of the Serengeti, home to the Great Migration and Africa’s most impressive predator populations. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush before continuing your afternoon game drive. Return to camp at sunset for dinner and relaxation under the stars.

Accommodation: Into Wild Serengeti Tented Camp or Similar
Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 5: Another Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti

Today offers another opportunity to explore deeper into the Serengeti ecosystem. Search for elusive leopards in the acacia woodlands, spot herds of elephants and wildebeest, and watch cheetahs on the open plains. Picnic lunch will be served in the park before returning to camp for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Into Wild Serengeti Tented Camp or Similar
Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 6: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha

After an early breakfast, depart Serengeti with your packed lunch and head toward the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site often called “Africa’s Garden of Eden.” Descend into the crater for an incredible game-viewing experience surrounded by spectacular scenery. Enjoy your picnic lunch at a crater-side picnic site before ascending and driving back to Arusha for drop-off.

Accommodation: Not Included (available upon request)
Meals: Breakfast | Lunch