7-Day Big Five Safari Adventure Northern Tanzania

You will be collected from the lodge early in the morning to embark on a lovely journey to Tarangire National Park, with a packed lunch in tow.

Tarangire is renowned for its sizable elephant herds and varied landscapes—ranging from seasonal swamps to savanna. You may have the opportunity to observe lions on the hunt or leopards lounging in the trees. After the game drive concludes, we will transport you to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Following breakfast, we make our way to the Serengeti National Park, traveling through the picturesque, elevated farmlands of Karatu and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. As we leave the highlands behind, we descend into the core of untamed Africa – the Serengeti National Park – with its endless plains stretching as far as the eye can see. Our destination is the central park area, known as the Seronera area, which is one of the park's richest wildlife habitats, featuring the Seronera River that supplies this area with crucial water, thereby attracting wildlife that represents most of the Serengeti's species. We arrive in time for lunch and enjoy an afternoon game drive in the Serengeti National Park.

You will dedicate the second day to a game drive that lasts all day.

The Serengeti is famous for its migrating herds of zebra, antelope, and wildebeest. Prepare to observe resident predators such as leopards, cheetahs, and lions, all playing their part in the circle of life.

After enjoying breakfast at the lodge, we head to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. We will make a stop at Olduvai Gorge, which boasts a history that dates back to ancient times. It was at this site that the anthropologists, Drs. Lois and Mary Leakey, discovered the skulls of 'Nutcracker Man' and 'Handy Man', both crucial links in human evolutionary history. We arrive at the lodge in time for lunch, and following lunch, we will descend more than 600 meters into the crater for a half-day wildlife safari tour. With a year-round water supply and abundant fodder, Ngorongoro National Park is home to a vast array of animals, including herds of wildebeest, zebras, buffaloes, elands, warthogs, hippos, and giant African elephants. An additional highlight of this scenic national park is its dense population of predators, including lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs, and the elusive leopard, which sometimes requires a trained eye to spot.

Following breakfast, we will make our way down to Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive while carrying lunch boxes. This park features the world's largest uninterrupted caldera and is considered one of Africa's natural wonders. The area is home to approximately 30,000 large mammals, including buffaloes, lions, elephants, cheetahs, and rhinos, as well as numerous bird species like flamingos, eagles, and buzzards, year-round. Prepare to encounter numerous animals in a short span! After the game drive, you will head from the Crater to Karatu to spend the night.

Following breakfast, we'll head to Lake Manyara for a game drive while carrying a packed lunch. After completing the game drive, we'll transport you to Arusha for some downtime and your overnight accommodation.

Lake Manyara is renowned for its tree-climbing lions that conceal themselves among the branches. Additionally, you'll encounter several baboon troops that will be your companions along the road as soon as you enter the park.