Day 1: Arrival in Arusha, Tanzania
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you’ll be welcomed by your Tanzania big five safari packages guide and transferred to your hotel in Arusha. Settle into your accommodation and relax after your journey.Accommodation: Mount Meru Hotel
Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, depart Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its massive baobab trees, large herds of elephants, and rich wildlife density. En route, pass through traditional Maasai lands, where herders in colorful shukas tend to their livestock.
Enjoy a full-day game drive, with chances to see lions, giraffes, buffalo, and countless bird species.Accommodation: Lake Burunge Baobab Tented Lodge
Day 3: Tarangire – Serengeti National Park via Ndutu (Calving Season)
Today’s scenic drive takes you through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area to the vast plains of the Serengeti, with a stop in the Ndutu region if traveling during the calving season (Jan–March). During this time, wildebeest give birth to thousands of calves, attracting numerous predators.
Arrive in Central Serengeti for an afternoon game drive before heading to your luxurious tented lodge.Accommodation: Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge
Day 4: Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti National Park
Today is dedicated to exploring the Central Serengeti, particularly the Seronera Valley, a wildlife-rich area with year-round water that draws predators and prey alike.
Expect encounters with lions, leopards, cheetahs, hippos, elephants, and a wide variety of antelope. Your guide will tailor the day based on recent wildlife activity to maximize sightings.Accommodation: Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge
Day 5: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Enjoy a morning game drive in the Serengeti, with time to search for elusive leopards or watch the dynamic behavior of lion prides.
After lunch, journey toward the Ngorongoro Crater. Arrive at your lodge located on the crater rim, with breathtaking views of this ancient volcanic caldera.Accommodation: Acacia Farm Lodge
Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater – Return to Arusha & Departure
Descend early into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and natural wonder. The crater floor is teeming with wildlife, including endangered black rhino, elephants, lions, hyenas, flamingos, and much more.
After a picnic lunch by a hippo pool, ascend the crater and begin your return drive to Arusha. You’ll be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your Tanzania big five safari packages onward flight.
