Experience Tanzania's magnificent fauna over a 7-day Big Five safari. See famous national parks including Tarangire's elephant herds, the Serengeti's boundless plains, and Ngorongoro Crater's abundant wildlife. Take in the wonders of nature while having life-changing experiences with wildlife.
7 days big five safari in tanzania Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha & Transfer to Tarangire National Park
Arrive in Arusha and meet your guide. Drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees. Enjoy an afternoon game drive, spotting elephants, lions, giraffes, and other wildlife. Overnight at a lodge or camp.
Day 2: Tarangire National Park Full-Day Game Drive
Spend a full day exploring Tarangire. The park is known for its diverse ecosystems, home to lions, leopards, buffaloes, and an abundance of bird species. Visit the Tarangire River, a watering hole that attracts large numbers of animals. Stay overnight at your lodge.
Day 3: Tarangire to Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, drive to Serengeti National Park, Tanzania’s most famous wildlife destination. The journey offers scenic views as you approach the Serengeti's vast plains. Arrive in time for a sunset game drive, catching the golden hour on the Serengeti savanna. Overnight at a camp or lodge.
Day 4: Serengeti National Park Full-Day Safari
Spend a full day in the Serengeti, where you will track the Big Five—lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, and rhinos—amidst the park's sweeping plains. Depending on the season, you may witness the incredible Great Migration of wildebeests and zebras. Overnight in the park.
Day 5: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, head to Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This natural wonder is home to a high concentration of wildlife, including the Big Five. Enjoy a game drive in the crater floor, where you'll encounter lions, elephants, zebras, and rhinos. Overnight at a lodge on the crater rim.
Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater & Lake Manyara National Park
Begin your day with another game drive in Ngorongoro Crater. Explore the diverse habitats and abundant wildlife. In the afternoon, drive to Lake Manyara National Park, renowned for its tree-climbing lions and vast birdlife. Enjoy a late afternoon game drive. Overnight at a lodge or camp.
Day 7: Lake Manyara to Arusha
After breakfast, enjoy a final game drive in Lake Manyara before heading back to Arusha. Transfer to the airport for your flight home, concluding your unforgettable 7-day Big Five safari adventure.
