8 Days Serengeti Big 5 Wildlife Safari : This Safari is like no other if you’ve ever wanted to explore African wildlife safari and see as many wild animals as possible. Our driver guide will be dedicated to searching for all BIG-5 animals like Lions, Elephants, Leopards, Rhinos, and African Buffaloes. Together, you will visit Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and finally, Serengeti National Park. Tanzania’s northern safari circuit is a must-see destination; any traveler who visits here never remains the same; they return home with a bucket of good memories. Join our East Africa safari company as we explore the thrilling wildlife of Tanzania.
DAY 1. ARRIVAL IN TANZANIA
After arriving in Tanzania, our safari guide will pick you up and transfer you to the hotel/lodge in Arusha town, where you will rest and recharge from fatigue. Depending on your arrival time, a briefing about your safari tour adventure in Tanzania will be done today; our safari director will also meet you and have a thankful word for choosing to travel to Tanzania with the East Africa Safari Guides team.
Stay at Maasai Land Safari Hotel in Arusha/ Similar
DAY 2 – 3. TRANSFER FROM ARUSHA TO TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK
The day is brightened, and we are ready to drive to Tarangire National Park with your skilled tour guide after breakfast. It takes about 2 – 3 hours to get to Tarangire from Arusha. You will explore the park’s richness as it boosts a sheer amount of wildlife. The park is best during the dry season from June to November. Our guide will drive you to every corner of this park to witness what Tarangire National Park offers. During the evening hours, you will see the animals gather at the river holes drinking water; Tarangire River is the only significant river trespass in the park and supports the life here.
Spending two days here ensures that you’ve enough time to explore the park; since Tarangire covers an area of 2,850 km², the southern part of the park is the most beautiful and occupied with several animals, only a few safari tour operators in Arusha, like East Africa Safari Guides that drive their travelers there to see this magical experience.
A walking safari is also recommended in Tarangire National Park, where you can be directly involved in nature.
You can always decide what time to go on a game drive with your safari guide. There is the option of going out in the morning when the animals are very active and in the evening hours or immersing yourself in the entire day game viewing in Tarangire National Park with a pop-up roof safari vehicle.
You will spend the first night inside Tarangire National Park at Tarangire Safari Lodges/The next day, after a full day game drive in the evening, you will drive out of the park and Overnight at Hhando Coffee Lodge in Ngorongoro Highlands/ Similar.
DAY 4. NGORONGORO CRATER GAME VIEWING
After your day breakfast, your private safari tour guide will drive you to Ngorongoro Crater; here, you will participate in a full-day game drive inside the crater; you will see as much wildlife as possible. Ngorongoro Crater is one of the world’s largest craters, formed over three million years ago. It’s situated at an altitude of 1800m. This area is a must addon for a safari itinerary that includes Serengeti.
What animals to see in the crater;
Rhinos, leopards, warthogs, lions, African wild dogs, hippos, birds, and beautiful landscapes. Everything you see in the crater promises you to be beautiful.
Inside the crater, there is a small lake called Lake Magadi, which hosts hundreds of flamingoes and acts as a life to most of the available creatures on the floor.
After an extensive game drive, you will enjoy your meal in the crater near the small lake where hippos float over the water, and later, you will drive toward Serengeti National Park. Upon your arrival, you will be greeted by an endless plain where animals and small acacia trees dot the area.
Depending on the arrival time, you can explore the park for a few hours before heading to your lodge/camp, where you will stay for the next four nights.
Stay at Tanzania Serengeti Bush Camps/ Similar
DAY 5 – 7. SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
Enjoy the spectacular wildlife viewing of the Serengeti National Park. Soak yourself into the breathtaking nature, and look for the “BIG-5” animals with your tour guide. On these three day, we will explore
Seronera Valley/Central Serengeti National Park: Renowned for its endless plain, Moru Kopje, Simba Kopjes, and beautiful landscapes, throughout the year, the wildlife is incredible; from May to early June, wildebeest are spread everywhere here as they head toward the western corridor.
Western Serengeti: Our guide will try to make it to the wildlife of the west corridor, where the fantastic nature is waiting for you; big cats are found here, like Leopards, Lions, and Cheetahs, because of the great migration that takes place here.
You can also opt to fly a hot-air balloon, which brings about positive vibes; imagine experiencing wildlife from the above; that would be a fantastic safari memory that will forever last.
Stay at Tanzania Serengeti Bush Camps or Similar
DAY 8. DRIVE FROM SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK TO ARUSHA VIA NGORONGORO HIGHLANDS.
After breakfast, you will head back to Arusha town; there will be a game en route, and you might also see a lion hunting and many other animals.
You will arrive in Arusha around the evening hours; if you’re proceeding with your Tanzania safari tours with an extension to the Zanzibar holiday tour, you can fly out from Seronera Airstrip, which is located inside the Serengeti National Park.
At East Africa Safari Guides, we are very proud you had time to participate in an Africa Safari tour with us, and we hope you will come again someday.
The cost includes the following items.
- All National Parks fees
- All hotels and lodges before and while on Safari except the last day.
- All transportation (Airport pick-up/drop-off) on a 4 x 4-wheel drive.
- All meals as per the itinerary
- Professional English-Speaking Safari Guide (We also provide other languages such as Spanish, German, Francophone, Italian, and Chinese Safari guides)
- Unlimited mineral drinking water.
- All government taxes.
Excludes
- International flight
- Visa expenses (for American citizens 100$ and other nationals, 50$)
- Tips for driver guide and any other who make your trip memorable (Non-compulsory)
- Personal spending money
- Optional activities, like Hot-air balloons, typically cost 550$ per person
- Accommodation after Safari.
- Other drinks other than drinking water.
