7-Day Ultimate Big Five Wildlife Adventure

Upon landing at Kilimanjaro International Airport, one of our skilled driver-guides will warmly greet you. After a short orientation, you’ll be transferred to Arusha and your hotel, where you’ll receive an introduction to this beautiful city and country.

Main Destination:Arusha (City)

Accommodation:Gold Crest Hotel Arusha

After a hearty breakfast, our skilled driver-guide will meet you at your Lodge to kick off your adventure. You’ll head to Tarangire National Park for an exciting game drive, where you’ll have the chance to spot the park’s incredible variety of wildlife. We’ll provide picnic lunches to ensure you enjoy the day without interruptions. After the game drive, we’ll proceed to Karatu, where you’ll unwind over dinner and spend the night.

Tarangire National Park is named after the Tarangire River, a crucial water source for wildlife during the dry season. The park is renowned for its impressive elephant herds, some of the largest in Tanzania, and its ancient baobab trees, which stand as iconic symbols of the region. Additionally, Tarangire is famous for its rare tree-climbing pythons, offering visitors a unique and memorable wildlife experience. This day sets the tone for an unforgettable safari, blending thrilling exploration with fascinating discoveries.

Main Destination:Tarangire National Park

Accommodation: Marera Valley Lodge

Today, you’ll take in breathtaking views of Lake Manyara, encounter elephants up close in the woodlands, and visit the famous Manyara hippo pool, where numerous hippos gather in the water from morning until evening. Your overnight accommodation will be at the lodge, with all meals included.

Lake Manyara National Park covers a compact 330 square kilometers (127 square miles), with the lake itself occupying around 200 square kilometers (77 square miles) at its fullest. This park is a haven for bird lovers and offers excellent chances to spot elephants, giraffes, zebras, baboons, warthogs, buffalos, and, if fortunate, the elusive tree-climbing lion. During your game drive, don’t miss the chance to pause at the hippo pool—an ideal spot to stretch your legs and marvel at these intriguing animals. This day promises a blend of stunning scenery and unforgettable wildlife encounters.

Main Destination: Lake Manyara National Park

Accommodation:Marera Valley Lodge

After breakfast, you’ll head out early in the morning with a packed lunch for a full day of game viewing in Serengeti National Park. You’ll spend two nights exploring the Serengeti.

Situated in northern Tanzania, the Serengeti covers around 15,000 square kilometers and is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site. The park boasts an impressive population of over two million herbivores, 4,000 lions, 1,000 leopards, 550 cheetahs, and roughly 500 bird species. It’s also famous for the large herds of migratory wildebeest and zebras that gather during the dry season.

The North Serengeti, however, maintains a thriving wildlife presence throughout the year, with lions, elephants, hippos, giraffes, crocodiles, and the rare oribi antelope, among other species.

Main Destination:Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:Kontiki Serengeti Camp

Welcome to Serengeti National Park, one of Africa’s most renowned wildlife sanctuaries. The Serengeti is celebrated for the annual Great Wildebeest Migration, where millions of wildebeest, zebras, and other grazing animals journey across the vast plains in search of water and fresh grasslands. This incredible natural event is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that should not be missed. In addition, the Serengeti is home to the Big Five: lion, elephant, leopard, rhino, and buffalo. Encountering these magnificent animals in their natural environment is an exhilarating adventure. After a full day of game viewing in the Serengeti, you will head to the hotel for an overnight stay, allowing you to unwind and relax.

Main Destination:Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:Kontiki Serengeti Camp

After breakfast, you will begin your morning game drive in Serengeti National Park from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm. Afterward, you’ll pack lunches and head toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, enjoying a game drive along the way with incredible views and wildlife sightings.

Ngorongoro Crater is a Tanzanian jewel and one of Africa’s most famous sites. It’s the largest unbroken caldera in the world, formed when an ancient volcano collapsed, creating a haven for diverse wildlife. The crater is home to the Big Five — lions, elephants, leopards, rhinos, and buffalo — as well as wildebeest, gazelles, zebras, hippos, hyenas, and over 400 bird species. After breakfast, enjoy a full-day game drive, descending more than 600 meters into the crater. A picnic lunch will be served at the base, surrounded by the breathtaking Ngorongoro Highlands. Later, you will return to Karatu for an overnight stay.

Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater

Accommodation: Marera Valley Lodge

After breakfast, you’ll have some final hours to relax at the lodge before heading back to Arusha and the airport. This marks the end of your incredible 7-day journey, where you’ve had the opportunity to witness Africa’s “Big Five” in the stunning landscapes of Tanzania.

Main Destination:Kilimanjaro Airport