6-Day Big Five Safari Adventure
Duration: 6 Days / 5 Nights
Safari Type: Classic Game Drive Safari
Destinations: Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti
Starting Point: Arusha, Tanzania
Ending Point: Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport
Safari Highlights
Track the Big Five in diverse ecosystems
Explore the vast Serengeti—home of the Great Migration
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for dense wildlife viewing
Spot massive elephant herds and ancient baobabs in Tarangire
Sunrise and sunset game drives with expert guides
Private 4×4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
Optional visit to a Maasai village or local market
🗓️ Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Pickup from Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO) or Arusha
Safari briefing and overnight stay at a lodge in Arusha
Optional: Visit local markets or cultural center (time permitting)
Accommodation in Lodge/Hotel in Arusha
Day 2: Arusha → Tarangire National Park
Depart after breakfast for Tarangire (approx. 2 hrs drive)
Full-day game drive—look for elephants, lions, and baobabs
Picnic lunch inside the park
Drive to Karatu for overnight stay
Accommodation: Lodge in Karatu
Day 3: Karatu → Serengeti National Park
Scenic drive through Ngorongoro Highlands to Serengeti
En-route game drive through central Serengeti
Afternoon safari in search of big cats and migration herds
Accommodation: Serengeti Tented Camp
Day 4: Full Day in Serengeti
Morning and afternoon game drives in central Serengeti
Optional: Sunrise balloon safari (additional cost)
Track lions, cheetahs, leopards, and grazing herds
Accommodation: Serengeti Tented Camp
Day 5: Serengeti → Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Morning game drive en route out of the park
Afternoon at leisure or visit Maasai village
Overnight near the crater rim
Accommodation: Lodge on Ngorongoro Crater rim
Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater → Arusha (End of Safari)
Early morning crater descent for 6-hour game drive
Picnic breakfast/lunch in the crater
Return to Arusha by evening
Optional drop-off at Kilimanjaro Airport for departure flight
Safari Booking
✅ What’s Included
All park entry fees and conservation charges
Private 4×4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
Professional English-speaking safari guide
Full-board accommodation (lodges & tented camps)
Bottled drinking water during safari
Airport pickup and drop-off
Government taxes and levies
❌ What’s Not Included
International flights & visa fees
Travel insurance (required)
Optional balloon safari
Tips for guide and staff
Alcoholic and soft drinks at lodges
Personal expenses (souvenirs, laundry, etc.)