Trip Info
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This tour begins and ends in Arusha.
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Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
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Suitable for solo travelers
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Pre and post tour accommodation arrangements can also be made at an extra charge
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Can start any day
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Mid-range, private tour
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English
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All meals included
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Overview
Experience the thrill of a lifetime with the 7-Day Big Five Safari. Journey through Africa’s premier wildlife parks to witness the majestic Big Five—lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards, and rhinos—up close in their natural habitat, making unforgettable memories along the way.
This “Big Five” package is an exciting cruise that takes you to some of the most popular attractions in Tanzania and they include, the Serengeti National Park (filled with many gorgeous animals), the exquisite Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire National Park which has so many variations of landscape, and the flamingos and climbers at Manyara National Park.
Highlights
- Can start any day
- Private tour
- Mid-range tour
- Can be customized
- Suitable for solo travelers
- Minimum age of 2 years
- A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Itinerary
Upon your arrival at the Kilimanjaro International Airport, one of our friendly driver/guides will be waiting for you. After a little introduction he will drive you to this charming city of Arusha and your hotel where you will be briefed on this friendly city and country.
Main Destination: Arusha (City)
Accommodation: Arusha Planet Lodge
- A business class hotel; situated in the city of Arusha.
Meals & Drinks:
- Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
- Drinks not included
Your driver-guide will pick you from your hotel for a breakfast, then drive to Tarangire for a game drive with our packed lunch. After the game drive we then proceed to Karatu area for our dinner and overnight accommodation.
The park is named after the Tarangire River which supplies most of the wildlife with water during dry season. It is also well known for its herds of elephants, large baobab trees and giant snakes that climb trees.
Main Destination: Tarangire National Park
Best time to visit: July to November when animals come to the Tarangire River.
Peak Period: June to October (This season the park is most crowded and busy most of the time)
Best Weather: June to October (Little rainfall)
Accommodation: Marera Valley Lodge
- Located in Karatu (Town) is a mid-range lodge
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Drinks not included
Today you are going to have good view of Manyara with lots of elephants in wooden area, Manyara hippos pool – there are many, many hippos in the water during morning until evening. Accommodation will be at the lodge on full board basis throughout the tour.
Lake Manyara National Park occupies an area of about 330 square kilometers or 127 square miles and this is comprised of the Lake Manyara which covers 200 square kilometers or 77 square miles at its full size. This park is also an excellent bird watchers paradise and best for observing elephants, giraffes, zebras, baboons, warthogs, buffalos and if you are lucky enough, even tree climbing lions! When engaging in a game drive, a good spot to take a break is at the hippo pool where you will get a first-hand view at these magnificent animals.
Main Destination: Lake Manyara National Park
The best time to visit: June to October since it is easier to see the animals.
Peak Season: July to March with the northern section being even busier.
Best Weather: June to October (Little rainfall)
Accommodation: Marera Valley Lodge
- Moderate facility situated within a 1 hour drive from Lake Manyara NP
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Drinks not included
Lunch should be carried from the lodge in the morning and after breakfast you will begin your game drive in the Serengeti National Park. You will stay in the Serengeti for two nights.
The Serengeti is situated in Northern Tanzania, measures some 15,000 square kilometres in size and is one of the world’s most famous natural parks that is on the list of UNESCO world heritage sites. The park contains over two million herbivores, four thousand lions, one thousand leopards, five hundred fifty cheetahs, and about five hundred bird species. It is also famous for harboring large numbers of migrating wild beasts such as wildebeests and zebras during dry season.
Nevertheless, the North Serengeti sustains a large number of animals the whole year round such as the lions, elephants, hippos, giraffes, crocs and the rare oribis.
Main Destination: Serengeti National Park
Best Season: January and February or June through October (Each park is best for a different season)
Peak Season: July to March (There is heavy traffic on the Seronera area)
Best Weather: June to October (Little to no rainfall)
Accommodation: Kontiki Serengeti Camp
- This mid-range tented camp is situated within Central Serengeti game reserve and offer guests a fully serviced camping experience.
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Drinks not included
You will go for another early morning game drive in the park here in Serengeti National Park. While on search for the “Big Five” on the plains of the Serengeti, you will be assisted by our professional guide. Lunch will be at around 12:30pm and then we begin the afternoon game driving in the park.
The Serengeti is situated in Northern Tanzania, measures some 15,000 square kilometres in size and is one of the world’s most famous natural parks that is on the list of UNESCO world heritage sites. The park contains over two million herbivores, four thousand lions, one thousand leopards, five hundred fifty cheetahs, and about five hundred bird species. It is also famous for harboring large numbers of migrating wild beasts such as wildebeests and zebras during dry season.
Nevertheless, the North Serengeti sustains a large number of animals the whole year round such as the lions, elephants, hippos, giraffes, crocs and the rare oribis.
Main Destination: Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Kontiki Serengeti Camp
- This mid-range tented camp is situated within Central Serengeti game reserve and offer guests a fully serviced camping experience.
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Drinks not included
The car will take us to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area for some game drives and the Ngorongoro Crater that is quite famous. One of the few chances to catch a glimpse of the elusive black rhino is certainly a lucky chance. In the evening, you will be transferred to Karatu for dinner and an overnight stay.
The Ngorongoro crater which is one of the largest in the world was created 2-3 million years through a volcanic explosion. The crater floor is located at 1,800 meters (5,900 feet) above sea level, and has a population of over 30,000 animals and 350 bird species.
Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
Peak Season June- October: It is the best season for wildlife viewing.
Best time to visit: The best time to visit is between July to March (but expect large crowds).
Best time to travel: June-October as this is the driest month of the year and there is very little rainfall recorded during this period.
Accommodation: Marera Valley Lodge
- Comfortable lodge situated 1-2 hours drive away for Ngorongoro Crater.
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Drinks not included
Towards the end of the day, you will start your return to Arusha and the airport from the lodge. This would mark the end of your fantastic 7 day personalized African safari that offers you an eye opener of the ‘Big Five’ in Tanzania.
Main Destination: Arusha National Park
Best Time To Visit: June to October (Easy to sight animals)
Peak Season: July to March (The park is largely busy)
Best Weather: June to October (Little rainfall)
Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Drinks not included
End of tour
- Any extra accommodations are available at affordable charges.
- You will be taken and dropped off at the airport.
Includes/Excludes
Cost Includes
- • Park fees (For non-residents)
- • All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
- • All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
- • A professional driver/guide
- • All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
- • All Taxes/VAT
- • Roundtrip airport transfer
- • Food (Self-identified in the day-to-day section)
Cost Excludes
- • International flights (From/to home)
- • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- • Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- • Tangible products and services (memorabilia, travel insurance, visas costs, etc).
- • Government imposed taxes and/or park fees được tăng lên
- • Drinks
FAQs
Lucky for you and your family during 7 Days The Best of Africa Safari you will have a chance to see the Big Five of Africa; lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos and buffalos. All national parks present different possibilities of viewing wildlife. Huge elephant concentrations are found in the Tarangire National Park while Tanzania’s famous tree-climbing lions are in Lake Manyara park. The predator and the great migration are famous in Serengeti while Ngorongoro Crater is the place to spot black rhinoceros. The last day – Arusha National Park brings you a combination of wildlife and geology.
The 7-Day The Best of Africa’s Big Five Safari entails accommodation in lodges or tented camps, meals, park entry fees, game drives and all transport in a 4X4 mode of transport chaperoned by professional tour guides. Sometimes added products may involve airport transfers, bottled water, and cultural aspects. Some exclusions cover flights, visas, travel insurance, meals not offered by specific airlines, and other personal expenses. For more specific details particularly regarding inclusions and exclusions, it is wise to consult the tour operator.
Meals and accommodations during the 7-Day The Best of Africa’s Big Five Safari are in Luxury Lodges or mid range Tented Camps depending on the chosen option. Lodges are spacious units with main amenities of a bedroom en suite, while tented camps ensure a camping style accommodation with facilities. Some lodges are situated inside or within the vicinity of the National Parks, and this will afford you the opportunity to stay as close to the wildlife as humanly possible and to enjoy the vista of the African Savannah.
The best time to start the 7-Day The Best of Africa’s Big Five Safari depends with the kind of experience one wants to have. The best time to visit is from June to October, known as the dry season, because animals congregate around water points making it easy to sight them. This particular time is also characterized by the great migration in the Serengeti plains. The rainy season (November through May) offers green scenery and fewer crowds while bird watching is best due to favorable conditions. However, it should be noted that some roads may be slippery because of the wet ground, thus causing difficult terrain to traverse.
For the 7-Day The Best of Africa’s Big Five Safari, bring light clothing in earth tone colors, jacket for the early morning and the evening game drives, comfortable shoes for walking, hat, sunglasses and sun screen. If you are planning on bird watching and taking photographs then the binoculars and a good camera will come in handy. Other essentials that are not easily categorized include insect repellent, medicines that may be required during the journey, a water bottle that can be used repeatedly, and travel documents including passport and visa. It is also advisable to pack a small day pack for traveling with personal items for the day.
Yes, the 7-Day The Best of Africa’s Big Five Safari package is ideal for families as well as first-time safari goers. This tour focuses on the most diverse and representative areas for wildlife that Tanzania has to offer. To ensure comfort and safety of the clients during the tour, it is conducted in a customized 4×4 vehicle. We recommend that parents traveling with children should consult with the tour operators to establish the age limits because some of the lodges and game drives have age limits to allow children below a certain age. For the first-time visitors, the well-trailblazed itinerary is a perfect introduction to the wildlife of Africa.
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