7-Day Big Five Safari in Northern Circuit - Tanzania

Day 1

Kilimanjaro International Airport to Arusha

Our safari guide will meet and greet you at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer you to your accommodation for your overnight stay.

Accommodation: Tulia Boutique Hotel & Spa or Similar.

Meals: Bed and Breakfast.

Day 2

Arusha to Tarangire National Park (120km)

After breakfast around 8:00AM, you will be picked up from your hotel and drive to Tarangire National Park for a game drive with a picnic lunch. The park is renowned for majestic presence of elephant herds, diverse wildlife, and majestic baobab trees. Indulge in a delightful picnic lunch amidst the wild surroundings before resuming your game drive, exploring the riverbanks teeming with crocodiles and hippos. Keep a vigilant eye out for lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, and antelope species. There is a lot to see and explore here. Later, we drive to our accommodation for dinner and your overnight stay.

Accommodation: Marera Valley lodge or Similar.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Day 3

Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast, we will proceed to Lake Manyara National Park for a game drive with a picnic lunch. Lake Manyara National Park is famous for its biodiversity. The park includes different environments: the lake, the forest and the plains. The lions climb the trees because they don't like wet soil due to the underground springs. The park is rich in primates, birds and big mammals. This captivating park promises a diverse and awe-inspiring experience. Marvel at the shimmering salt lake, home to thousands of flamingos and a multitude of bird species. Explore the park's varied landscapes, from open grassy plains to woodlands teeming with playful monkeys, and witness the graceful presence of giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffalos, and majestic elephants

Later, we will drive to our accommodation for dinner and your overnight stay.

Accommodation: Marera Valley lodge or Similar.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Day 4

Karatu to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, we will drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. We'll proceed crossing the Ngorongoro Highlands until we reach Serengeti gate, where we will start our game drives for the next 2 days. Serengeti National Park is the most famous park in Africa with more than 15,000 square km of savannah. It's full of lions, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, elephants and many other wild animals. After the game drive, we will proceed to the camp for dinner and your overnight stay.

Accommodation: Acacia Central Camp – Acacia Collections or Similar.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Day 4

Game drive in Serengeti National Park and transfer to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Experience the awe-inspiring Serengeti National Park on a full-day adventure, immersing yourself in its captivating landscapes and abundant wildlife. Witness the great migration of zebras and wildebeests, a natural spectacle guided by rainfall. Encounter impalas, buffaloes, crocodiles, and hippos, while keeping a keen eye out for elusive predators like leopards, cheetahs, and lions. In early evening drive to your accommodation in Ngorongoro Crater rim for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Ngorongoro Rhino Lodge or Similar.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Day 6

Game Drive in Ngorongoro Conservation Area

After breakfast, we will descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive with a picnic lunch included. The Ngorongoro Crater is one of Africa’s most famous sites and is said to have the highest density of wildlife in Africa. Sometimes it is described as an ‘eighth Wonder of the World. The crater has achieved world-renowned status, attracting an ever-increasing number of visitors each year. You are unlikely to escape other vehicles here, but you are guaranteed great wildlife viewing in a genuinely mind-blowing environment. There is nowhere else in Africa quite like Ngorongoro! It's one of the best places in the country to see the endangered black rhinoceros, the park is home to the entirety of the Big Five and is a particularly good place to see pride of lions and cape-buffalo all year round. After the game drive, we will proceed to the accommodation for dinner and your overnight stay.

Accommodation: Marera Valley lodge or Similar.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Day 7

Karatu to Arusha

After breakfast, we will visit the local village not far from the lodge. We can also relax a bit at the lodge or do some shopping if you have time. From there, you can continue your journey to your next destination or return home. Our team will ensure a seamless transfer according to your updated plans. Take this opportunity to enjoy some leisurely moments, perhaps exploring local markets for unique souvenirs or taking a stroll through the charming streets of Arusha. As we bid farewell, reflect upon the remarkable experiences and cherished memories created during your safari, and know that the spirit of Tanzania's natural wonders will stay with you forever. We will then transfer to Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport.

End of tour

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.