What to Expect
Tanzania Big Five Safari awaits you in this 5-day journey through three of Tanzania’s most spectacular wildlife destinations. Starting from Arusha, your Tanzania Big Five Safari begins with a visit to Tarangire National Park, renowned for its large elephant herds and diverse wildlife. As you continue your Tanzania Big Five Safari, you’ll head to the world-famous Serengeti National Park, where you’ll spend two full days exploring its vast plains and witnessing the incredible diversity of animals, including the seasonal great wildebeest migration.
Your Tanzania Big Five Safari then takes you to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where you’ll stay on the crater rim before descending into the Ngorongoro Crater itself. This natural wonder offers an excellent opportunity to spot the Big Five—lion, rhino, elephant, buffalo, and leopard—all in one day. Throughout the Tanzania Big Five Safari, you’ll enjoy comfortable accommodations in lodges and tented camps, allowing you to relax and reflect on each day’s exciting wildlife encounters.
This expertly crafted Tanzania Big Five Safari itinerary provides a comprehensive Tanzanian safari experience, showcasing the country’s most iconic landscapes and wildlife in just five days. Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime!
Day by day Itinerary
Day 1
Leave Arusha at 0930 (09:30 am) and drive for about 1 hour to Tarangire National Park.
Day 2
Early breakfast at 0600 (06:00 am) for a game drive en route to Serengeti National Park. Serengeti is the
largest and most famous park in Tanzania, known worldwide for its endless plains, wildebeest migration,
herds of lions and other predators like hyenas, cheetahs, and leopards. Crocodiles can be found in the
Grumeti River, as well as hippos, giraffes, antelopes, and gazelles. Dinner and overnight in the heart of
Serengeti! Overnight options: Katikati tented camp, Serengeti Serena Lodge, Serengeti Sopa Lodge
Day 3:
Tour the northern part of Serengeti. A full day of game drive until sunset, then dinner and overnight in
the Lobo area. (or Seronera) Overnight options: Katikati tented camp, Serengeti Serena Lodge, Serengeti
Sopa Lodge, Seronera Wildlife Lodge.
Day 4
Another game drive in Serengeti. In the afternoon you drive en route (optional stopover at Olduvai) to
the rim of Ngorongoro Crater for dinner and overnight with an excellent view of the crater floor!
Overnight options: Rhino Lodge, Ngorongoro Serena Lodge, Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge, Ngorongoro
Wildlife Lodge,
Day 5
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a 6-hour exploration as part of your journey with Victoria Expeditions . There is a very high possibility of spotting the Big Five in just one day: lion, rhino, elephant, buffalo, and leopard. This unique experience offers an unforgettable opportunity to witness these magnificent animals in their natural habitat.
Lunch will take place at the picnic site on the crater floor, allowing you to enjoy the stunning surroundings while reflecting on the day’s wildlife encounters. In the afternoon, drive back to Arusha, concluding an incredible day filled with adventure and awe-inspiring moments.