7-Day Ultimate Big Five Safari Expedition

Welcome to the start of your safari in Arusha Tanzania. The day includes an introductory briefing to prepare you for the safari and time to explore Arusha the gateway city for most northern Tanzania safaris. Arusha offers good restaurants lively streets and a snapshot of vibrant Tanzanian city life. You will be based at Greenside Hotel where you will have breakfast and dinner during your stay.

Explore Tarangire National Park renowned for big baobab trees and large elephant populations. Tarangire also offers sightings of wildebeest giraffes baboons vervet monkeys zebras and a healthy population of lions. Expect classic safari woodland and riverine landscapes and strong wildlife viewing opportunities. Overnight accommodation is at Eileens Trees Inn located between Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater offering cottage style rooms and a quiet garden. Meals provided include breakfast lunch and dinner.

Drive into the Central Serengeti National Park the heart of the Serengeti where wildlife populations are largest. This area is especially good for seeing all three big cats and for experiencing classic savannah grasslands and acacia tree landscapes. Accommodation is at Signature Serengeti Luxury Tented Safari Camp offering large safari tents wooden and canvas fittings and close wildlife ambience. Meals provided include breakfast lunch and dinner.

Return to and continue exploring Central Serengeti National Park to further experience its rich wildlife and iconic savannah landscapes. Continued game drives provide additional opportunities to see predators and diverse herbivore aggregations. You will remain at Signature Serengeti Luxury Tented Safari Camp with the same style of accommodation and meals.

Additional full day in Central Serengeti National Park to deepen wildlife encounters and enjoy the landscapes of the Serengeti. The day continues with guided safari activities and relaxation at the luxury tented camp. Accommodation remains at Signature Serengeti Luxury Tented Safari Camp with meals provided.

Visit the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and the Ngorongoro Crater a unique protected region and the worlds largest intact volcanic caldera. The crater floor supports a dense population of wildlife including the Big Five offering exceptional compact game viewing. Accommodation is at Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge located on the climb through the forest to the crater with sweeping views plus facilities such as a restaurant swimming pool and spa. Meals provided include breakfast lunch and dinner.

Visit Lake Manyara National Park known for diverse landscapes from groundwater forest to open savannah and the alkaline lake. The park is famous for rare tree climbing lions flamingo flocks and abundant birdlife offering unique wildlife and scenic experiences. No accommodation is included for this night. Meals provided include breakfast and lunch.