7-Day Ultimate Big Five Wildlife Adventure

Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by one of our professional driver-guides. After a brief welcome and safari briefing, you’ll enjoy a comfortable transfer to Arusha, the gateway to Tanzania’s northern safari circuit. Settle into your hotel and unwind after your journey. Depending on your arrival time, you may have the chance for a short city tour or simply relax and soak in the atmosphere of this vibrant town nestled at the foot of Mount Meru.

Accommodation: Gold Crest Hotel Arusha

Meal Plan: Bed and Breakfast

After breakfast, your professional driver-guide will pick you up for a full-day adventure to Tarangire National Park, famous for its vast wildlife and stunning scenery. Enjoy thrilling game drives spotting elephants, lions, giraffes, and more. The park’s Tarangire River attracts many animals, especially during the dry season. Admire the iconic baobab trees and look out for the rare tree-climbing pythons. A picnic lunch will be served in the park. Later, drive to Karatu for dinner and overnight at Marera Valley Lodge, where you can relax and reflect on your exciting day.

Accommodation: Marera Valley Lodge

Meal Plan: All meals Included

After an early breakfast, you’ll set off for Lake Manyara National Park, a compact yet picturesque park situated at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment. Embark on a game drive through a mix of lush groundwater forests, open savannah, and acacia woodlands. Keep an eye out for the park’s famous tree-climbing lions, large elephant herds, giraffes, and hippos along the lake’s shoreline. Enjoy a picnic lunch within the park before returning to Karatu, where you’ll relax over dinner and spend the night at Marera Valley Lodge.

Accommodation: Marera Valley Lodge
Meal Plan: All meals included

After breakfast, depart from Karatu and begin your scenic drive towards the world-renowned Serengeti National Park, one of Africa’s most iconic safari destinations. Along the way, you’ll pass through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, enjoying breathtaking views of the Ngorongoro Crater en route. Arrive at the Serengeti in time for an exciting afternoon game drive, where you’ll witness vast open plains teeming with wildlife such as lions, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, and large herds of wildebeest and zebra. As the sun sets, head to your lodge for dinner and overnight, surrounded by the magical sounds of the African wilderness.

Accommodation: Sound of Nature
Meal Plan: All meals included

Begin your day early with a hearty breakfast before setting out on an exciting full-day game drive in the vast Serengeti National Park. Explore the endless savannah plains, rolling hills, and riverine forests teeming with wildlife. Keep your eyes peeled for the iconic Big Five — lions, elephants, leopards, buffaloes, and rhinos — as well as cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and countless bird species.

Your experienced guide will take you to the best spots for wildlife viewing, sharing fascinating insights about the animals and their behaviors. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the heart of the park surrounded by breathtaking scenery.

As the sun begins to set, soak in the golden hues of the Serengeti and return to your lodge or camp for a relaxing evening and dinner under the African sky. This full-day adventure offers an unforgettable opportunity to witness the rich biodiversity and raw beauty of one of Africa’s most celebrated wildlife destinations.

Accommodation: Sound of Nature
Meal Plan: All meals included

After an early breakfast, drive from Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area, enjoying scenic views en route. Upon arrival, descend into the crater for a full-day game drive. The crater hosts diverse wildlife including lions, elephants, buffalo, black rhinos, and flamingos by the lake. Explore this unique ecosystem with your guide, who will share insights about its geology and animals. Late afternoon, return to the rim and transfer to your lodge in the Ngorongoro Highlands for a relaxing evening.

Accommodation: Gold Crest Hotel Arusha

Meal Plan: Bed and Breakfast

After breakfast, enjoy some last moments of relaxation at the lodge before departing for Arusha and transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport. This concludes your unforgettable 7-day safari, filled with amazing wildlife encounters across Tanzania’s breathtaking wilderness.