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From Arusha: 7-Day Big 5 Safari with Accommodation
Features
- Free cancellation available
- 7d
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
- Multiple languages
Overview
- Connect with nature on a thrilling 4x4 ride through Tanzania's top game parks
- Spot the rare and powerful Black Rhino, graceful leopards, and wildebeests
- Explore the Serengeti National Park and see the Great Wildebeest Migration
- See the immense Lake Manyara National Park and drive through its lush forest
- Learn why the Tarangire River never fully dries up and how it attracts wildlife
Activity location
- Arusha
- Arusha, Arusha Region, Tanzania
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Kilimanjaro Airport Rd, Tanzania | After you clear customs at Kilimanjaro International Airport, look for your driver. He will be waiting for you at the airport, holding a sign with your name on it.
- Hai, Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania
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7-Day, From Arusha: 7-Day Big 5 Safari with Accommodation in Multilingual
- 7d
- English
What's included, what's not
- Airport pickup and drop-off
- All meals
- Accommodation
- Sundowner drink at Highview Hotel
- Bed night story at Highview Hotel
- Bush lunch in the Serengeti
- Safari drives in a 4x4
- All park and entry fees
- Guide
- Driver
- Bottled water
- Flights
- Entry visa to Tanzania
- Tips
Know before you book
- Not allowed: Drones
- Not suitable for: People with animal allergies
What you can expect
Visit the most popular Northern Circuit game parks on this 7-day safari in Tanzania. Travel in comfortable open-roof 4x4s to allow for easy game viewing, visit the stunning Lake Manyara National Park, and see the Great Wildebeest Migration.
Day 1 Arrival.
As arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport our dedicated driver will be eagerly anticipating your arrival at the airport holding a sign with your name on it, ready to extend a warm and heartfelt welcome. From there, a seamless and comfortable transfer service will whisk you away to our enchanting Springlands hotel or Similar.
Upon arrival at the hotel, you will be served a delicious meal. Later on, our experienced safari coordinators will give you a pre-safari briefing, an exciting opportunity to learn about the wonders that await you on your upcoming expedition.
Enjoy the relaxing environment of Springland hotel with a swimming pool, a beautiful garden with a bar and a restaurant.. .
Day 2Tarangire | Highview Hotel or Similar.
After breakfast we will collect you from Springlands Hotel and drive along a scenic route to Tarangire national parks, The beauty of the park will offer you an awesome game viewing you have never seen and during the dry season, it draws hundreds of animals to the park, making for a wildlife and bird viewing spectacular. The landscape is varied, with grassy savannah plains, swamps, hills, and spectacular baobabs. Also during the dry season Elephants abound, Families of the ancient trunks of Baobao trees and strip acacia bark from the thorn trees, Breathtaking view of the Masai steppe and mountain in the south makes a stopover at Tarangire a memorable experience, and your can see herds and a group of animals like Elephant, followed by Zebras, Buffalo, and oryxes who venture from Masai to the Tarangire in search of water, There are also few Lions prowling around looking for unexpecting preys around the jungle, There are more breeding species of birds found in Tarangire national park than anywhere else on the planet, Also Tarangire is traversed by the Tarangire River which never dries up being the only source of water during the dry season, late afternoon drive back for Overnight Highview Hotel (with lunch, dinner & breakfast)or similar.
Day 3Serengeti | Serengeti Wildebeest Camp or Similar.
The drive to Serengeti National Park via Olduvai Gorge takes 3 to 4 hours. Olduvai Gorge is an archaeological site located in the eastern Serengeti plains, in which early human fossils were first discovered. It has an amazing landscape that resulted from the same tectonic forces that created the Great Rift Valley millions of years ago Your journey to Olduvai Gorge promises to be an extraordinary voyage through time, offering a captivating glimpse into the roots of human history. This archaeological treasure trove has yielded remarkable discoveries, including ancient fossils and stone tools that provide invaluable insights into our early ancestors and the evolution of human civilization. As you explore the rugged terrain of Olduvai Gorge, guided by expert archaeologists, you’ll be immersed in the rich narratives of our prehistoric past. Unravel the mysteries of early human life and culture, and stand in awe of the profound significance this site holds for our understanding of humanity’s origins. The experience at Olduvai Gorge is an enlightening and humbling adventure, connecting you with the deep heritage that unites us all. In the late evening, return to the Serengeti for rest, dinner, and Wildebeest Camp or Similar for overnight.
Day 4Serengeti | Serengeti Wildebeest Camp or Similar.
Relax for a full day in the Serengeti – unequalled for its beauty and home to the Great Wildebeest Migration. The huge herds of plains game such as wildebeest, zebra and antelope dominate the park while the attendant predators such as lion and cheetah are to be found amongst the many kopjes scattered across the plain. Its landscape varies from open grass plains in the south, savanna with scattered acacia trees in the centre, hilly, wooded grassland in the north, to extensive woodland and black clay plains to the west.
Overnight at Serengeti Wildebeest camp (with lunch, dinner & breakfast)
Day 5Ngorongoro Crater | High View Hotel or Similar.
Enjoy a morning game drive en-route to Ngorongoro Crater. Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for game driving and exploration. The crater is 600m deep, 16km across and 265 sq km in are Enjoy the spectacular scenery and game viewing in what has been described as the world’s eighth wonder. Many of Tanzania’s last remaining black rhinos can be seen grazing on the open grassland of the crater floor, surrounded by some of the 20,000 large animals that occupy the crater, including lion, cheetah, eland, zebra and gazelle. Flamingo, among other bird species, can often be seen feeding at Makat Soda Lake as well. Afternoon drive to your lodge for your overnight stay.
Overnight Highview Hotel or Similar (with lunch, dinner & breakfast) .
Day 6Lake Manyara National Park | Springlansd Hotel | Similar.
This morning drive to Lake Manyara National Park. Set against the steep escarpment of the Rift Valley, you’ll find Lake Manyara National Park with its evergreen groundwater forest and variety of ecosystems including acacia woodland, grassy plains, a swampy fan delta, and – of course – the expansive lake. This diversity attracts a wide variety of mammal, bird, and wildlife species. Manyara is also home to rare tree-climbing lions. The park offers excellent game viewing with buffalo, impala, giraffe, bushbuck, waterbuck, hippos, and lots of elephants roam near the lake. Also look out for blue monkeys, vervet monkeys, and the very active Olive baboon troops. Lake Manyara is an absolute delight, with a huge variety of birds on display in the park. Even the novice can expect to be amazed by large flamingo flocks, circling birds of prey, and the brightly coloured lilac breasted roller. Overnight Springlands Hotel or Similar. (with lunch, dinner & breakfast) or similar
Day 7Departure.
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight.
Location
Activity location
- Arusha
- Arusha, Arusha Region, Tanzania
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Kilimanjaro Airport Rd, Tanzania | After you clear customs at Kilimanjaro International Airport, look for your driver. He will be waiting for you at the airport, holding a sign with your name on it.
- Hai, Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania