6 Day Big Five Tanzania Safari

Day 1: Welcome to Tanzania!

1. Tanzania
   2h
   Welcome to Tanzania!
   After landing at Kilimanjaro Airport near Arusha, a Tansafari Tours representative will greet you at the airport and then drop you off at your hotel. Depending on your time of arrival in Tanzania, you can decide for yourself on the spot if you would like to receive a short safari briefing with your guide on the same day or the next morning. The rest of the day will be free for you to spend at your leisure. Enjoy relaxing at the hotel before embarking on all the exciting activities awaiting you the next day!

Day 2: Safari Adventure in Tarangire National Park

1. Tarangire National Park
   6h · Admission ticket included
   After breakfast, you will depart for Tarangire National Park for a full day of game drives. The park is famous for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and beautiful landscapes. As you explore different areas of the park, you may encounter lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, and a variety of bird species. In the afternoon, you will enjoy a picnic lunch within the park before continuing your wildlife viewing. Later in the evening, you will drive to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 3: Maasai Cultural Experience & Journey to Central Serengeti

1. Serengeti National Park
   7h
   After breakfast, your guide will drive you to a Maasai village, where you can learn about the Maasai people's culture, traditions, and daily way of life. The Maasai are a semi-nomadic community known for their livestock-keeping traditions. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by members of the village and have the opportunity to visit traditional homes and see handmade crafts and jewelry. Some villages may also have a school that visitors can see. After the visit, you will continue your journey to Serengeti National Park. The drive takes several hours and passes through different landscapes along the way. You will stop at Naabi Hill Gate, one of the main entrances to the park, before proceeding to your accommodation. Wildlife sightings are possible during the drive.

Day 4: A Full Day of Wildlife Viewing in Serengeti

1. Serengeti National Park
   6h
   Today, you will spend a full day exploring Central Serengeti National Park through game drives across different areas of the park. The region is known for its vast plains and year-round wildlife viewing opportunities. You may encounter lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and many other species during your safari. You will enjoy a picnic lunch during the day before continuing your game drives. In the evening, you will return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 5: Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater

1. Ngorongoro Crater
   3h · Admission ticket included
   After breakfast, you will depart from Serengeti National Park and drive to the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive. The Ngorongoro Crater is the world's largest intact volcanic caldera and is home to a wide variety of wildlife and bird species. During your game drive on the crater floor, you may have the opportunity to see elephants, buffaloes, lions, hyenas, zebras, wildebeests, gazelles, hippos, and, with some luck, the endangered black rhino. The crater is one of the best places in Tanzania to spot a diverse range of wildlife within a relatively small area. The Ngorongoro Conservation Area is also unique because wildlife and Maasai communities coexist within the same protected landscape, allowing the Maasai to continue their traditional way of life. In the late afternoon, you will ascend from the crater and proceed to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 6: End of Safari and Departure

1. Tanzania
   5h
   After breakfast, you will depart from Karatu and drive back to Arusha. The journey takes approximately 3 hours, passing through local towns, villages, and the scenic landscapes of northern Tanzania. Depending on your flight schedule, you may have time to relax or enjoy lunch in Arusha before your transfer to the airport. At the appropriate time, our representative will transfer you to the airport for your onward flight, marking the end of your Tanzania safari.
   Thank you for choosing Tansafari Tours. We hope you have enjoyed your time in Tanzania and wish you a safe journey home.

Pickup details

We pick up travelers from their hotel, airport, or other agreed location. Our representative will be holding a sign with your name for easy identification. Please provide your pickup details when booking.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels