4-Day Tanzania Big Five Safari Package

Your adventure begins with a morning pickup from your hotel in Arusha. After a quick briefing, you’ll depart for Tarangire National Park, a 2.5-hour scenic drive south of Arusha. Tarangire is famous for its large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees. Morning Departure: Your guide will drive you through the rolling landscapes of Tanzania, passing small villages and rural farmlands. Upon entering the park, you will be welcomed by the sight of elephants roaming freely. Mid-Morning Game Drive: Begin your game drive with the chance to spot a variety of wildlife, including elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, and impalas. Tarangire is also home to unique bird species, making it a paradise for bird lovers. Picnic Lunch: You will have lunch in the park at a designated picnic spot, offering a chance to relax while observing the nearby wildlife. Afternoon Game Drive: Continue your game drive, exploring the park’s network of rivers and swamps. Keep your camera ready for potential sightings of leopards and buffaloes near the waterholes. Evening Arrival at Lodge: After a full day of wildlife exploration, you will be heading out of the park to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Meals Included: Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation Options:
• Ultra-Luxury: Ngorongoro and Beyond Lodge
• Luxury: Ngorongoro Turaco Lodge similar
• Mid-range: Acacia Lodge or similar
• Budget: Public Campsite in Karatu
Key Activities:
• Morning and afternoon game drives in Tarangire National Park
• Scenic picnic lunch in the park
Wildlife: Elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, impalas, and bird species.

After breakfast, depart karatu and travel to the legendary Serengeti National Park, one of the most iconic wildlife destinations in the world. This journey takes you through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, offering stunning views of the highlands before entering the vast Serengeti plains. Scenic Drive to Serengeti: The drive from Karatu to Serengeti takes about 2-3 hours, with stops for photo opportunities and wildlife viewing. Along the way, you’ll pass through the Maasai villages and the edge of the Ngorongoro Crater. Lunch Stop: You will enjoy a packed lunch at the gate of Serengeti National Park. Afternoon Game Drive in Serengeti: Upon arrival in the Serengeti, embark on an afternoon game drive in the central Seronera area, known for its rich wildlife and year-round predator activity. Your guide will take you through the plains where lions, cheetahs, and leopards often hunt. Arrival at the Lodge: As the sun sets over the Serengeti, you’ll arrive at your lodge or tented camp for a relaxing evening and dinner.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation Options:
• Ultra-Luxury:Namiri Asilia Camp Serengeti or similar
• Luxury: Serengeti Melia or similar
• Mid-range: Baobab Tented Camp or similar
• Budget: Seronera Campsite
Key Activities:
• Scenic drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area
• Afternoon game drive in Serengeti
Wildlife: Lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffaloes, and wildebeest.

Today is dedicated to exploring the Serengeti, offering unmatched opportunities to view the Big Five in their natural habitat. The Serengeti is also famous for the Great Migration, a seasonal movement of millions of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles in search of fresh grazing. Sunrise Game Drive: Start the day with a sunrise game drive, where you may witness predators like lions and leopards on the hunt. Early morning is the best time to spot wildlife at its most active. Bush Breakfast: After the early morning excitement, enjoy a unique breakfast in the bush, surrounded by the serene beauty of the Serengeti. Mid-morning and Afternoon Game Drives: Continue exploring the park, focusing on different regions such as riverbanks, where hippos and crocodiles bask, or woodlands where elephants and giraffes graze. Your guide will explain the intricate ecosystems and behaviors of the wildlife you encounter. Optional Hot Air Balloon Safari: For a spectacular view, consider booking a hot air balloon safari (additional cost) at dawn, floating over the plains and observing wildlife from above. Return to Lodge: After a full day of game drives, return to your lodge for dinner and a comfortable night under the African sky.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Accommodation Options:
• Luxury: Namiri Asilia Camp or similar
• Luxury: Serengeti Melia Or similar
• Mid-range: Baobab tented lodge or similar
• Budget: Seronera Campsite
Key Activities:
• Full-day game drives in Serengeti National Park
• Optional hot air balloon safari
• Bush breakfast experience
Wildlife: Lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, wildebeests, and zebras.

On your final day, you will visit the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the best places in Tanzania to spot the endangered black rhino. The crater is home to a high concentration of wildlife, offering a final chance to spot the Big Five. Early Morning Departure: After breakfast, drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend 600 meters into the crater. The views from the crater rim are awe-inspiring. Half-day Game Drive in the Crater: The crater floor is teeming with wildlife, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, flamingos, and the elusive black rhino. The diverse landscapes—grasslands, forests, and wetlands—provide habitats for a wide range of species. Picnic Lunch by the Hippo Pool: Enjoy a picnic lunch at the hippo pool, where you can observe hippos wallowing in the water. Return to Arusha: After an exciting morning of game viewing, you will ascend the crater walls and begin your journey back to Arusha, arriving in the late afternoon. Drop-off will be at your hotel or Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
Accommodation: Not included (can be arranged upon request)
Key Activities:
• Ngorongoro Crater game drive
• Spotting the Big Five
• Picnic lunch at the hippo pool
Wildlife: Black rhinos, lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, flamingos, and hippos.