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The Big Five Safari

◷ 5–7 days◎ Ngorongoro & SerengetiFrom $1,850 per person

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The Big Five Safari
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A classic Northern Circuit safari built around the big five — lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo. You’ll pair the wildlife-rich plains of the Serengeti with the natural amphitheatre of the Ngorongoro Crater for some of the finest game viewing in Africa.

Trip highlights

✦Big five in the Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater
✦Elephant herds and baobabs in Tarangire
✦Sunrise and sunset game drives
✦Private guide and vehicle throughout

Day by day

1

Arrival in Arusha

Met at Kilimanjaro Airport and transferred to your lodge for a trip briefing and overnight.

2

Tarangire National Park

Game drive among giant baobabs and large elephant herds along the Tarangire River.

3

Into the Serengeti

Drive into the endless plains, game viewing en route to your central Serengeti camp.

4

Full-day Serengeti

A full day tracking big cats and, in season, the Great Migration across the grasslands.

5

Ngorongoro Crater

Descend to the crater floor — your best chance to see all of the big five in a single day.

6

Return & departure

Morning at leisure, then transfer back to Arusha for your onward flight.

What's included

✓All park & conservation area fees
✓Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
✓Professional English-speaking driver-guide
✓All accommodation as per the itinerary
✓All meals while on safari (as listed)
✓Bottled water during game drives
✓Arusha / airport transfers

Not included

–International flights
–Tanzania entry visa
–Travel & medical insurance
–Tips & gratuities for crew
–Personal items, drinks & souvenirs
From
From $1,850
per person · private trip
Duration5–7 days
TypeSafari
StylePrivate & tailor-made
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