6-Day Classic Big Five Safari
TOUR OVERVIEW
Destination: Northern Tanzania
Duration: 6 Days / 5 Nights
Safari Style: Big Five & Wildlife Safari
Accommodation Level: Mid-Range Safari Lodges & Tented Camps
Starting/Ending Point: Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
Highlights: Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Big Five Wildlife Viewing & Guided Game Drives
Perfect For: Wildlife Enthusiasts, First-Time Safari Travelers, Couples, Families & Nature Lovers
The Essence of Tanzania
The Classic Big Five Safari is a journey through Tanzania’s most celebrated wildlife landscapes. Explore Tarangire National Park, the legendary Serengeti, and the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater while enjoying exceptional game viewing and authentic safari experiences.
Encounter the legendary Big Five, discover breathtaking scenery, and experience the timeless beauty of East Africa’s most iconic wilderness areas. Carefully designed for travelers seeking an authentic safari adventure, this journey showcases the very best of Northern Tanzania.
SAFARI INCLUDES
• Airport transfers
• Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
• Professional English-speaking safari guide
• Park and conservation fees
• Accommodation as specified
• Meals as indicated in the itinerary
• Bottled drinking water during safari
• Government taxes and levies
SAFARI EXCLUDES
• International flights
• Travel insurance
• Visa fees
• Personal expenses
• Tips and gratuities
• Alcoholic beverages
• Optional activities not specified in the itinerary
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Departure/Return Location
Departures and returns available from all major European and American hubs -
Included
All accommodations (as per selected tier)All ground transportationAll meals during safariAll park entrance and conservation feesDomestic flightsSafari in private 4x4 vehicle with English-speaking guide -
Not Included
International flightsSafety equipment (first aid)Summit certificateTips & personal expensesTravel insuranceVisa for Tanzania
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Tour Plan
ARRIVAL IN ARUSHA (DAY 1)
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed and transferred to Arusha. Settle into your lodge and enjoy a relaxed evening before your safari adventure begins.
Accommodation: Planet Lodge, Arusha
Meals: Bed & BreakfastTARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK (Day 2)
Your safari begins in Tarangire National Park, a landscape defined by ancient baobab trees, rolling savannahs, and some of East Africa's largest elephant herds. Spend the day exploring this wildlife-rich wilderness before continuing to Karatu for the evening.
Transfer Distance: Approx. 180 km
Estimated Driving Time: 3–4 Hours
Accommodation: Kudu Lodge, Karatu
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & DinnerCENTRAL SERENGETI (Day 3)
Journey through the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands before arriving in the legendary Serengeti. As the landscape opens into vast golden plains, your first wildlife encounters reveal why this remarkable ecosystem is considered one of Africa's greatest safari destinations.
Transfer Distance: Approx. 145 km
Estimated Driving Time: 3–4 Hours
Accommodation: Tanzania Bush Camps – Central Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
SERENGETI BIG FIVE EXPERIENCE (Day 4)
A full day is dedicated to exploring the heart of the Serengeti. Home to an extraordinary concentration of wildlife, the region offers exceptional opportunities to encounter lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo, and an abundance of plains game against a backdrop of endless horizons.
Accommodation: Tanzania Bush Camps – Central Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & DinnerNGORONGORO CRATER (Day 5)
Travel to the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa's most remarkable wildlife sanctuaries. The crater floor supports an exceptional concentration of wildlife, including excellent opportunities to spot the endangered black rhino. Later, continue to Karatu for a relaxing evening.
Transfer Distance: Approx. 145 km
Estimated Driving Time: 3–4 Hours
Accommodation: Kudu Lodge, Karatu
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & DinnerDEPARTURE (Day 6)
Following breakfast, begin your journey back to Kilimanjaro International Airport. Depart with unforgettable memories of Tanzania's spectacular landscapes, remarkable wildlife, and timeless safari experiences.
Transfer Distance: Approx. 190 km
Estimated Driving Time: 3–4 Hours
Meals: Breakfast
