Big 5 Safari

4 Nights / 5 Days

Depart from Arusha after breakfast and drive along the scenic Great Rift Valley to Lake Manyara National Park.
Enjoy a full-day game drive through lush groundwater forests, open plains and the alkaline lake teeming with flamingos and birdlife.
Lake Manyara is famous for its tree-climbing lions, elephants and playful baboon troops.
In the late afternoon, head to your lodge nestled in the highlands above the lake for sunset drinks and a gourmet dinner.
Overnight: Selected Luxury Lodge in Lake Manyara / Karatu area

After breakfast, journey through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area toward the endless plains of the Serengeti National Park (approx. 4–5 hrs drive).
Along the way, stop at a Maasai village or viewpoint to take in the breathtaking scenery.
Enter the Serengeti for an afternoon game drive as you head toward your luxury camp. Witness herds of wildebeest, zebra, gazelle and the predators that follow them.
Relax this evening around a campfire under a canopy of stars.
Overnight: Central Serengeti

Spend the day exploring the legendary Serengeti Plains, one of the world’s greatest wildlife sanctuaries.
Morning and afternoon game drives reveal the park’s rich diversity: lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, giraffes and countless others.
Optionally, start your day with a hot air balloon safari at sunrise followed by a champagne breakfast in the bush (available at extra cost).
Overnight: Serengeti

After a relaxed breakfast and a short morning game drive, begin your journey back toward Ngorongoro.
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for an afternoon safari in this UNESCO World Heritage Site. A natural amphitheater hosting over 25,000 animals in one of Africa’s densest wildlife areas.
Enjoy a picnic lunch near the Hippo Pool before ascending to your lodge perched on the crater rim.
Overnight: Selected Lodge on the Ngorongoro Crater Rim

Enjoy breakfast overlooking the misty crater rim, then drive back to Arusha, arriving around midday.
Transfer to your hotel or the airport for your onward journey, carrying unforgettable memories of Tanzania’s wild heart.