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Safari Overview

Experience the 5 Days Tanzania Big Five Safari and explore the country’s most famous parks in comfort. Visit Tarangire for elephants and baobabs, Serengeti for thrilling Big Five game drives, and the Ngorongoro Crater for breathtaking wildlife encounters. Stay in cozy lodges, enjoy guided safaris, and travel in a 4×4 safari vehicle. All park fees, meals, and accommodations are included for a seamless and unforgettable adventure.

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Detailed Full Itineray

After breakfast do we head to the Tarangire National Park for a morning game drive. The park runs along the line of the Tarangire River and is mainly made up of low-lying hills on the Great Rift Valley floor. Its natural vegetation mainly consists of Acacia woodland and giant African Baobab trees, with huge swamp areas in the south. Both the river and the swamps act like a magnet for wild animals during Tanzania’s dry season. The Tarangire National Park is reputed to contain some of the largest elephant herds in Africa. This African national park is also home to three rare species of animals – the Greater Kudu, the Fringed-eared Oryx, as well as a few Ashy Starlings. Overnight at Farm of Dreams Lodge.

After breakfast, you will continue towards the fertile highlands where wheat, coffee, and corn are grown by the Iraqw people. Passing through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, you will be able to see the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater before traveling onwards to the Serengeti National Park, which you will reach by midday. The Serengeti National Park is the largest in Tanzania, with diverse landscapes and habitats, such as grassy plains, swamps, lakes, savannah, and mountains. After an extensive game drive, you will drive to your accommodation, where you will enjoy dinner and an overnight stay inside Serengeti National Park.  Overnight at Katikati Tented Camp.

After an early breakfast with a picnic lunch to enjoy full day game drive where you will have the chance to see the majority of the “Big 4”, namely lion, elephant, buffa-lo, leopard and many other wild animals including hippo, zebra, wildebeest, cheetah, hyena, and gazelle, just to mention a few. The Mighty Serengeti is a wild paradise where you will be able to see thousands of wild animals. Depending on your time of travel. You will follow the migration of wildebeests in any direction within the park.. It can be Northern near Grumet river and Ikorongo, Western or Southern Serengeti, enjoy wildlife till evening then you will return for dinner and your overnight stay the inside the Park. Overnight at Katikati Tented Camp.

After breakfast, you will embark upon another incredible Safari, game drive in the Serengeti before travelling to the Ngorongoro Crater. Arriving at the edge of the crater in the afternoon, you will have your first glimpse of what awaits you the following day – glistening streams, open grassland, and an infinite number of animals. You will spend the night at a nearby lodge, with the orange glow of sunset surrounding you as you drift off to sleep. Overnight at Farm of Dreams Lodge.

The Ngorongoro Crater, the world’s largest volcanic caldera, is almost 20km wide, approximately 600 m deep, and is known for its large variety of wildlife. In addition to the Big Five, the various springs attract animals such as wildebeest, gazelles, reedbucks, and more than 500 bird species. At a picnic site, you will have lunch before enjoying some more game viewing in the crater.

What is Included and Excluded in the Package

The Price includes

  • Transport with a qualified driver/guide in modified 4 x 4 Land Cruiser with photographic roof hatch
  • Accommodation at Arusha before & after the Safari
  • All Airport pick up and transfers in a private car
  • Services of a professional English-speaking safari guide
  • Lodge/Tented Camp accommodation during the Safari
  • Meals as outlined in the itinerary
  • National Park gate fees
  • All Park expenses. (including VAT)
  • Bottled mineral water during the Safari Days

The Price does not include

  • International Flights
  • Any domestic connection flights on arrival or departure
  • Tipping the Driver Guide
  • All items of a personal nature
  • Travel insurance if needed
  • Visa fee (50 US$ /100 US$ for American or Irish Passport holders – to be paid upon arrival)
  • Drinks and beverages in lodges
  • Hot Air Balloon Safari at Serengeti (599 USD per person), including concession fees

Travel

5 Days, 3 National Parks

Accommodation

4 Nights

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

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FAQ's

Frequently Asked Questions for a Tanzania Lodge Safari

Accommodation, all meals, park fees, game drives, and transportation included. Most lodge safari packages are comprehensive, covering comfortable accommodation with private bathrooms, three daily meals, all national park entrance fees, professional guide services, game drives in 4WD vehicles, and airport transfers for a hassle-free experience.

Lodges offer private rooms, hot showers, restaurants, and enhanced comfort.

Safari lodges provide hotel-style amenities including en-suite bathrooms with hot water, comfortable beds, electricity, dining facilities, and often additional services like spa treatments, swimming pools, and evening entertainment while maintaining an authentic African wilderness atmosphere.

Most lodges cater to vegetarian, vegan, and special dietary needs. Safari lodges typically offer diverse menu options and can accommodate various dietary restrictions including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and other special requirements. It’s recommended to inform your tour operator about specific dietary needs during booking.

Big Five, wildebeest migration, zebras, giraffes, and over 500 bird species.

Tanzania’s diverse ecosystems host incredible wildlife, including lions, elephants, leopards, rhinos, buffalo, cheetahs, hippos, crocodiles, various antelope species, and exceptional birdlife. Seasonal Great Migration offers spectacular wildebeest and zebra river crossings and calving periods.

Most vehicles accommodate 6-7 passengers with guaranteed window seats.

Safari vehicles are specially modified 4WD Land Cruisers or similar with pop-up roofs for optimal game viewing. Each passenger gets a guaranteed window seat and ample space for photography equipment, ensuring comfortable wildlife observation throughout your journey.

Yes, most lodges welcome families with special programs for kids.

Family-friendly lodge safaris offer children’s activities, educational programs, cultural experiences, and specialized game drives. Some lodges provide babysitting services, children’s meals, and family rooms. Minimum age restrictions may apply for certain activities for safety reasons.

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