7-Day Classic Big Five Adventure Trails Safari

Arrive in Arusha, Tanzania’s safari capital, where you’ll meet your guide and transfer to your comfortable city lodge. Take the rest of the day to relax, unwind and prepare for the adventure ahead. Optional activities such as visiting local markets or cultural spots can enrich your introduction to Tanzanian life.

After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, a jewel of the northern circuit known for its large elephant herds, prehistoric baobab trees, and rich birdlife. Your game drive explores broad riverine plains where buffalo, zebra, giraffe and predators roam. Enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by savannah vistas before returning to your lodge for dinner.

Journey toward the vast Serengeti National Park, entering the famed Seronera region. This afternoon’s game drive introduces you to sweeping plains alive with wildlife — from majestic lions and leopards to herds of grazing antelope and elephants. The endless horizon and abundant game create quintessential safari scenes you’ll remember for years.

Spend a full day immersed in the wild heart of the Serengeti, following wildlife trails with your experienced guide. Today focuses on deeper exploration of the park’s diverse habitats, where predator-prey dynamics and large migratory herds offer excellent photographic opportunities. A bush lunch among wildlife adds to your adventurous experience.

Depart the Serengeti and descend into the dramatic Ngorongoro Crater, a World Heritage Site and one of Africa’s most remarkable natural amphitheaters. Your game drive here brings you close to dense populations of wildlife, including elephants, buffalo, zebra, lions and, with luck, the elusive black rhino. After a scenic picnic lunch beside crater pools, ascend to your lodge overlooking this extraordinary landscape.

This morning head to Lake Manyara National Park, a compact yet diverse reserve nestled at the base of the Rift Valley escarpment. Meander through forested tracks and open plains, watching for troops of baboons, graceful giraffes, and birdlife numbering in the hundreds. Keep an eye out for the park’s famous tree-climbing lions as your game drive unfolds into the afternoon.

Enjoy a final breakfast before your transfer back to Arusha. Depending on your departure schedule, you may have time to visit local craft markets or relax at a cafe. Your safari ends with a drop-off at the airport or accommodation, leaving you with cherished memories of Tanzania’s classic safari landscapes and wildlife.