7-Day Ultimate Big Five Safari Expedition

Arrive in Arusha where the safari begins with an introductory briefing. Arusha serves as the gateway city for northern Tanzania safaris and offers vibrant urban life with restaurants and local snapshots. You will check in at Greenside Hotel which serves as the base for the first night. Meal plan for the day includes breakfast and dinner.

Travel to Tarangire National Park, famous for big baobab trees and large elephant populations. Expect sightings of wildebeest, giraffes, baboons, vervet monkeys and zebras and one of Tanzanias healthiest lion populations. The park features classic safari river woodlands and exceptional game viewing. Overnight is at Eileens Trees Inn located between Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater. Meal plan for the day includes breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Proceed to the Central Serengeti National Park, the heart of the Serengeti where wildlife populations are largest and sightings of all three big cats are common. Explore classic savannah grasslands and acacia tree landscapes and enjoy the luxury tented camp experience at Signature Serengeti Luxury Tented Safari Camp with wooden and canvas furnishings, dining tent service and the possibility of hearing lions at night. Meal plan for the day includes breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Return to the Central Serengeti to further explore this remarkable area. Continue game viewing across savannah grasslands and acacia trees, benefiting from the high density of wildlife and excellent opportunities to spot big cats. Stay another night at Signature Serengeti Luxury Tented Safari Camp with meals provided throughout the day. Meal plan for the day includes breakfast, lunch and dinner.

A further day in the Central Serengeti to deepen your safari experience with additional drives and wildlife encounters across the park's signature savannah and acacia environments. Continue to enjoy the comforts and atmosphere of Signature Serengeti Luxury Tented Safari Camp. Meal plan for the day includes breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Travel to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and Ngorongoro Crater, a unique protected region where wildlife, landscapes and local communities coexist. Visit the crater floor which offers exceptional compact game viewing with a dense population of wildlife including the Big Five. Overnight is at Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge perched on the road up to the crater with sweeping views, a restaurant, pool and spa. Meal plan for the day includes breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Explore Lake Manyara National Park known for its groundwater forest, open savannah and seasonal alkaline lake. The park is famous for its tree climbing lions and large flocks of flamingos as well as diverse birdlife, making it ideal for both wildlife and scenic enjoyment. There is no accommodation included for this night. Meal plan for the day includes breakfast and lunch.