7 Day Once in a Lifetime Big Five Safari in Tanzania.

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  • May be customized as :
  • Duration
    Day: 7
  • You Visit:
    • Mid-Range
    • Migration Safari
    • Group
    • Family

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha – Welcome to Tanzania!

Destination: Arusha City

Activities:

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha
Airport
, our professional safari guide will greet you with a warm welcome.
After a smooth transfer to your lodge in Arusha, settle in, unwind, and prepare
for the wild journey ahead. If time permits, enjoy a complimentary walking tour
around Arusha with your guide (Additional costs).

Accommodation: Arusha Planet Lodge

Alternative: Tulia Boutique Hotel & Spa

Meals: lunch, dinner

Drinks: beer, soda, water

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Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park.

Destination: Tarangire National Park

Activities:
Your safari begins with an early morning 120km road drive to Tarangire National Park, a hidden gem famed for its towering baobabs and dense elephant population. With lunch boxes in hand, enjoy a full game drive through diverse landscapes, from open savanna to riverine forest. Keep your eyes open for lions, leopards, and even elusive cheetahs. After a long day of exploration drive back to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Marera Valley Lodge

Alternative: Bougainvillea Safari Lodge

Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Drinks: beer, soda, water

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Day 3: Tarangire – Serengeti National Park.

Destination: Serengeti National Park

Activities:
After breakfast, set off on a scenic drive toward the iconic Serengeti National Park, passing through the spectacular Ngorongoro Highlands. Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic spot inside the park before continuing your game drive en route to camp. Expect sightings of migrating herds, big cats, and dramatic Serengeti sunsets.

Accommodation: Serengeti Heritage Camp

Alternative: Tanzania Bush Camps

Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Drinks: beer, soda, water

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Day 4: Full Day Safari in Serengeti – Circle of Life in Motion.

Destination: Serengeti National Park

Activities:
Wake up to the sounds of the wild and set out for a full-day game drive across the vast plains of Serengeti. Follow the rhythms of the ecosystem as predators roam in search of prey, herds thunder across the grasslands, and birds of prey soar above. After an exciting day, return to camp to relax under star-filled skies.

Accommodation: Serengeti Heritage Camp

Alternative:

Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Drinks: beer, soda, water

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Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater – A Natural Wonderland.

Destination: Ngorongoro Crater

Activities:
After breakfast, begin your journey to the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa’s most bio-diverse ecosystems. Descend 600 meters into the caldera for a thrilling game drive among rhinos, elephants, lions, and more. Enjoy your picnic lunch at the stunning Ngoitokitok Hippo Pool before ascending to the rim and heading to Karatu for dinner and the night.

Accommodation: Country Lodge Karatu

Alternative:

Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Drinks: beer, soda, water

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Day 6: Lake Manyara National Park – Forest to Flamingos.

Destination:

Activities:
Today’s destination is the lush and vibrant Lake Manyara National Park, known for its unique mix of terrain and wildlife. Keep your camera ready for tree-climbing lions, elephants, baboon troops, flamingos and breathtaking views of the Great Rift Valley. After your game drive and bush picnic, head back to Arusha for your final evening.

Accommodation: Arusha Planet Lodge

Alternative:

Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Drinks: soda, water, wine

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Day 7: Departure – Until Next Time, Farewell Tanzania.

Destination: Arusha City

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Enjoy a leisurely morning at your lodge. Depending on your flight schedule, your guide can take you on a short Arusha city tour (optional, extra cost) or straight to the airport. Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport for your flight home — your heart full of wild memories and unmatched adventure.

Accommodation: No Accommodation

Alternative:

Meals: breakfast, lunch

Drinks:

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Other Extra paying Activities:

  • Visit a Maasai village (50 USD per person)
  • Balloon Safari (USD 500 per person)
  • Walking activity in Arusha National Park ( USD 360 per person), (includes Park Fees , Transportation, Game viewing & Lunch Boxes)..
  • Alduvai Gorge and museum visit ( USD 50 per person)
  • Local Market (USD 50 per person)

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Cuisine is served with special dishes:

  • Gluten-Free
  • Lactose-Free
  • Vegetarian
  • Fruitarian
  • Vegan

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  • Parking fees (for non-residents)
  • All activities mentioned (unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodations mentioned (unless labeled as optional upgrades)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Roundtrip airport transfer.
  • Meals ( as specified in the day by day section).
  • Drinks ( as specified in the day by day section).

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Exclude:

  • International flights (from/to the client's home country)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • per person per day for the guide and crew
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
  • Government imposed increases in taxes and/or park fees
  • International Flights ( from/ to home).
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour.
  • Tips ( Tipping) guideline USD 15.OO pp per day
  • Personal items ( souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc).

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Cancelation Policy:

  • A 20% deposit is required to confirm your reservation.
  • Deposits help us secure accommodations and park fees.
  • Deposits are generally non-refundable but we are flexible in special cases.
  • If you need to cancel please let us know as early as possible.
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