Leopard in tree on a 7-day Big Five Tanzania safari

Classic Big Five

7-Day Big Five Discovery

7 Days / 6 Nights From $2,450 pp Tarangire · Manyara · Serengeti · Ngorongoro
Group Size
2–7 guests
Difficulty
Easy
Best Months
Jun–Oct, Jan–Feb
Starting From
Arusha

Day-by-Day Itinerary

01

Arrival in Arusha

Welcome at Kilimanjaro Airport, transfer to your Arusha lodge for an overnight rest and pre-safari briefing with your guide.

Arusha Coffee Lodge D
02

Tarangire National Park

Drive south to Tarangire — home to the largest elephant herds in northern Tanzania. Full afternoon game drive among baobab giants and along the river.

Tarangire Camp B, L, D
03

Lake Manyara → Karatu

Morning game drive in Lake Manyara — flamingos, tree-climbing lions and lush groundwater forest. Afternoon transfer to Karatu highlands.

Karatu Country Lodge B, L, D
04

Karatu → Central Serengeti

Drive across the Ngorongoro highlands into the central Serengeti's Seronera Valley — prime big cat country with afternoon game drive.

Serengeti Tortilis Camp B, L, D
05

Full Day Serengeti

Sunrise to sunset in the Serengeti — track lion prides, search for elusive leopards in sausage trees, and watch cheetah hunt the open plains.

Serengeti Tortilis Camp B, L, D
06

Ngorongoro Crater

Descend into the world's most intact volcanic caldera. Black rhino, lion prides, hippos and flamingos — the densest wildlife in Africa.

Ngorongoro Sopa B, L, D
07

Return to Arusha

Morning drive to Arusha for lunch and onward airport transfer. Optional cultural visit en route.

B, L

Included

  • All park & crater fees
  • 4x4 Land Cruiser & guide
  • 6 nights accommodation
  • All meals (B/L/D)
  • Bottled water
  • Airport transfers

Not Included

  • International flights
  • Tanzania visa
  • Travel insurance
  • Drinks & tips
  • Optional balloon ($599)
  • Personal items

Pricing (Per Person USD)

SeasonMonthsSharingSingle Supp.
LowApr–May, Nov$2,450+$420
ShoulderJan–Mar, Jun, Oct$2,890+$540
HighJul–Sep, Dec$3,290+$680

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