6-Day Big 5 Tanzania Safari

Welcome to Tanzania! Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by a Travencia Safaris representative and transferred to Arusha. Relax and recover from your journey at the peaceful Planet Lodge, surrounded by beautiful gardens and views of Mount Meru. Accommodation: Planet Lodge | Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast

08:00 – 15:30 · Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, famous for its giant baobab trees, large elephant herds, and diverse wildlife. Enjoy a full-day game drive through the park while spotting lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and many bird species along the Tarangire River. Accommodation: Farm of Dreams Lodge | Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

06:30 – 13:30 · Serengeti National Park

This day starts with early breakfast at your hotel followed by a drive through Ngorongoro to Serengeti National Park. Take a breath and enjoy the beautiful scenery rolling into the distance as far as your eyes can see. You will head in the central part of the park known as the Seronera circuit which is very rich in wildlife habitat, the place is featured by the Seronera River that provides Water for the Animals. You will spot thousands upon thousands of animals in herds; wildebeests and zebras migrating together, tall and graceful giraffes, jumping antelopes and gazelles, the powerful African elephant and the most respected group of the predators. You might have the chance to spot lean cheetahs and shy leopards, foraging hyenas, and last but not least, the king himself; the lion. Accommodation: Embalakai Tented Camp | Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

06:30 – 16:30 · Serengeti National Park

Spend a full day on safari in the central Serengeti, famous for its year-round wildlife and seasonal wildebeest migration. Morning and afternoon game drives allow time to spot lions, elephants, cheetahs, and more. Optional: Balloon safari (extra cost, booked in advance). Lunch: Picnic lunch in the bush or hot lunch at the camp (based on timing). Accommodation: Embalakai Tented Camp | Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

06:30 – 13:30 · Ngorongoro Crater

Taking picnic lunches with you, your drive today will lead you to descend down the crater floor for a full exploration of what the crater has to offer by tracking game with your guide. The crater is 610m deep and 260km² wide, making it the largest Caldera in the world. The crater contains all the big five animals (lions, elephants, rhinos, leopard and buffaloes), hippos, cheetah, antelopes and spotted hyena. Also, in the crater you can see different species of birds. Other game such as velvet monkey, jackal, foxes, rock and tree hyraxes, warthog, gnu, zebra and hare. In the afternoon, ascend the crater walls and return to Arusha for a final night. Accommodation: Planet Lodge | Meals Plan: Bed & Breakfast.

Depending on your flight schedule, enjoy a relaxed breakfast. Drive time: 1 hour to Kilimanjaro Airport We’ll transfer you to the airport for your flight home with unforgettable safari memories from Travencia Safaris.