5-Day Tanzania Big Five Safari

Explore the wild side of Tanzania with this 2-day classic safari to Tarangire National Park and Ngorongoro Crater. Spot the Big Five, marvel at elephants, and witness Africa’s untouched beauty with Big7 Safari Tours.

Overview

The Perfect Safari to Experience Tanzania’s Icons

This 5-day Tanzania safari is one of our most loved tours—and for good reason. You’ll explore three world-renowned national parks and enjoy an authentic cultural experience in Mto wa Mbu village. From the Great Migration in the Serengeti to the endangered black rhinos in Ngorongoro Crater, and the elephant herds of Tarangire, this adventure is packed with unforgettable wildlife and rich culture.

✅ Two nights in Serengeti National Park

✅ Full-day safari in the Ngorongoro Crater

✅ Authentic cultural experience in Mto wa Mbu

✅ Explore the Big Five and more!

Day to Day Itinerary

Karibu Tanzania! Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, your expert safari guide will greet you and brief you on your upcoming adventure.

Head straight to Tarangire National Park, famous for:

  • Towering baobab trees

  • Massive elephant herds

  • Seasonal migration of over 250,000 animals

Enjoy a scenic game drive with a picnic lunch, watching wildlife gather around the Tarangire River. In the evening, settle into your chosen lodge or tented camp and take in the sunset views.

Overnight: Lodge or tented camp of your choice
Meals Included: Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, journey through the fertile Ngorongoro Highlands, home to the Iraqw people, known for their unique farming traditions. Drive past the Ngorongoro Crater—a preview of what's to come.

Arrive in the world-famous Serengeti National Park by midday. Known for:

  • The Great Wildebeest Migration

  • Over 4,000 lions, 1,000 leopards, and 500+ bird species

  • Endless plains dotted with acacia trees and granite kopjes

Optional: Add a sunrise hot air balloon safari for an unforgettable aerial view (extra cost). End the day with sundowners and storytelling at your camp.

Overnight: Serengeti lodge or tented camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today is all about the wildlife. After breakfast, embark on a full-day game drive across the Serengeti’s vast plains. Depending on the season, you may witness:

  • The Great Migration river crossings (June–October)

  • Predator hunts and thrilling wildlife encounters

Stop for a picnic lunch in the bush and continue exploring before returning to your lodge for dinner and rest under a starlit sky.

Overnight: Serengeti lodge or tented camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After an early breakfast, depart for a safari in the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s most iconic landscapes. Descend 600 meters into this massive caldera, home to:

  • The endangered black rhino

  • Lions, zebras, buffalo, hippos, elephants

  • Seasonal flamingos on Lake Magadi

Enjoy a picnic lunch at the Ngoitoktok hippo pool, then ascend the crater and drive to your lodge near the crater rim or Karatu.

Overnight: Lodge or tented camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, head to Mto wa Mbu, a vibrant village where over 120 ethnic groups live together. Enjoy a walking or biking tour, visiting:

  • Banana farms and rice plantations

  • Local markets and Makonde woodcarving workshops

  • Demonstrations of banana beer making and tribal tinga tinga painting

Savor a traditional African lunch in a banana grove before transferring to Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport for your flight home.

Meals Included: Breakfast & Lunch

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