5 Days Tanzania Big Five Safari
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Safari Overview
This safari is very special because you will spend two nights in the beautiful Serengeti plains. You will see many wild animals and enjoy the endless open land. It is a great chance to explore nature and watch animals like lions, elephants, and zebras in their natural home.
You will also visit Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire National Park, where you can see more animals and amazing landscapes. Plus, you will go to a local village to meet people and learn about their culture and way of life. This tour gives you a mix of adventure, nature, and culture.
DESTINATIONS
Learn more about the breathtaking national parks included in this itinerary to get a better idea of the stunning landscapes, diverse wildlife, and incredible experiences that await you on your safari. Each destination offers something unique, from the endless plains of the Serengeti to the dramatic crater of Ngorongoro, ensuring an unforgettable journey.
Serengeti National Park
Tarangire National Park
Ngorongoro Crater
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TOUR ITINERARY
You will be picked up in Arusha by your guide who will brief you on your safari. You will then get transferred to Tarangire National Park for a game drive. Tarangire National Park is famous for its large herds of Elephants and the abundance of Baobab trees. You will enjoy a picnic lunch at the park and after your game drive you will be transferred to the lodge in Karatu where you will stay overnight.
After breakfast you will head to Serengeti National Park passing through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Entering Serengeti, you will be mesmerised by the endless plains and serenity. You will head to Central Serengeti, Seronera, while enjoying a game drive on the way. After your packed lunch, you will have an afternoon game drive in Seronera which offers a big concentration of wildlife. Late afternoon, whilst enjoying the beautiful colours the sky has painted, you will be transferred to your tented camp for your overnight stay.
You will start your day early and witness an awe-inspiring sunrise game drive in the Serengeti, where the savannah comes alive with predators on the hunt for their morning meal. You will then return back to your accommodation for a late breakfast and to relax before heading out again for your full day game drive in the Serengeti. Depending on the time of year and the migration of the herds you can expect to see wildebeest, lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, monkeys, baboons, hippos and antelopes. Early evening you will return to your tented camp for dinner and to relax after a long but exciting day.
After breakfast you will depart from your camp and head out to enjoy a last morning game drive in the Serengeti before exiting the park. After a picnic lunch you will continue your journey towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. You will visit a Maasai Village and explore the culture of the great Maasai Tribe. Dinner and overnight on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater or in nearby Karatu Town for overnight.
After an early breakfast you will head to Ngorongoro Crater for your final game drive. You will descend 600m into the spectacular crater full of wildlife and home to the Big 5. After your game drive you will enjoy a picnic lunch in the crater. After lunch you will start to get your way back to Arusha where our safari program will come to an end.
Free Safari Quote: What's Included & What’s Not?
A free safari quote outlines what’s covered, like park fees, lodging, and game drives, but usually excludes flights, visas, and personal expenses. Knowing the details helps with budgeting and planning.
Includes
- Park fees
- All activities (unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation as stated in the itinerary
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- All Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
- Air Ambulance Service by AMREF Flying Doctors;
Excludes
- International flights (from/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips to your safari guide ($30-50 per day per car).
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Alcohol drinks
- Visas and visa fees where relevant
- Additional activities not offered as scheduled by the accommodation
- Lunch and dinner in hotel (only before and after safari);
FAQs About 5 Days Tanzania Big Five Safari ‐ Everything You Need to Know
The best time is from June to October (dry season) for the Great Migration and wildlife viewing. The wet season (November to May) is also good, especially for birdwatching and fewer crowds.
You can see the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, rhino), plus giraffes, zebras, cheetahs, hippos, crocodiles, and many more.
Top parks include Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, and Selous Game Reserve (Nyerere National Park).
Yes, safaris are safe when you follow the guide’s instructions. Wildlife is not a threat if you respect the rules.
Budget safaris start from $150 per day, mid-range safaris cost $300–$500 per day, and luxury safaris can go up to $1000+ per day.
Most visitors need a tourist visa, which can be obtained online or on arrival at the airport.
Light clothing in neutral colors, a hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, binoculars, a camera, and comfortable walking shoes.
It is the largest movement of wildebeest and zebras in the world, traveling between Tanzania’s Serengeti and Kenya’s Maasai Mara.
Yes, all five can be seen, especially in Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Selous. Rhinos are rare but found in Ngorongoro.
You can do a game drive safari, walking safari, hot air balloon safari, canoe safari, and cultural safari.
A safari lodge is like a hotel in the wild, while a tented camp is a luxury tent with modern comforts.
Yes! Many lodges offer activities for kids, but some parks have age restrictions for safety.
It is recommended to have yellow fever, typhoid, hepatitis A & B, and malaria prophylaxis.
Yes! Many travelers end their safari with a beach holiday in Zanzibar.
Swahili and English are widely spoken, especially in tourist areas.
Tanzania has some of the best wildlife, stunning landscapes, and famous parks like the Serengeti and Ngorongoro, making it a top safari destination.