7-Day Ultimate Big Five Safari Expedition

Welcome to Arusha and the start of your safari in Tanzania. The day begins with an introductory briefing before the safari departs. Arusha is described as the gateway city for northern Tanzania safaris and offers restaurants, vibrant streets and urban experiences. Accommodation for the night is at Greenside Hotel. Meal plan for the day is Breakfast and Dinner.

Travel to and spend the day in Tarangire National Park, a park known for big baobab trees and large elephant populations. Tarangire often produces sightings of wildebeest, giraffes, baboons, vervet monkeys and zebras, and it is home to one of Tanzanias healthiest lion populations. Expect classic safari river woodlands and excellent wildlife viewing. Accommodation is at Eileens Trees Inn located between Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater, offering a central in town location with quiet garden and cottage rooms. Meal plan for the day is Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Explore the Central Serengeti, the heart of the Serengeti ecosystem where wildlife populations are largest and viewing of big cats is especially good. Experience classic savannah grasslands and acacia trees that define the East African safari landscape. Accommodation is at Signature Serengeti Luxury Tented Safari Camp, a luxury tented camp with wooden floors and canvas that evoke traditional safari style, with dining tent and high service standards. Meal plan for the day is Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Return to Central Serengeti to further explore its impressive wildlife and landscapes. Continue game drives in this productive area for sightings of predators and plains game. Remain based at Signature Serengeti Luxury Tented Safari Camp offering classic tented accommodation, wood and canvas interiors and dining facilities. Meal plan for the day is Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Further full day exploration of Central Serengeti National Park with continued opportunities to see large concentrations of wildlife and the three big cats. Enjoy the safari landscape and the comforts of Signature Serengeti Luxury Tented Safari Camp. Meal plan for the day is Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Visit the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend to the Ngorongoro Crater, the worlds largest intact volcanic caldera, offering concentrated game viewing in a compact area. The crater floor supports dense wildlife populations including the Big Five, making it a remarkable safari destination. Accommodation is at Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge located on the road climbing through forest to the crater, offering luxury rooms, a restaurant, a swimming pool and spa. Meal plan for the day is 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 often seen perched in acacia trees and for large flocks of flamingos and other birdlife, offering unique wildlife and scenic experiences. No accommodation is provided on this night. Meal plan for the day is Breakfast and Lunch.