Safari: Classic Big Five Safari
This trip takes you to the most famous parks of northern Tanzania, including Tarangire, Lake Manyara, the Ngorongoro Crater, and Serengeti. A perfect mix of nature and wildlife.
10 days
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Welcome to Tanzania! After an evening flight, you will arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where our guide will be waiting for you. You will be taken to your comfortable accommodation in Arusha, where you can relax and prepare for the adventure that lies ahead.
Dag 2-3: Tarangire National Park
Tarangire is known for its large populations of elephants and the iconic baobab trees that adorn the landscape. This park offers an authentic safari experience with stunning views and diverse wildlife.
Day 2: Drive to Tarangire and first game drive through the park. Chance to spot elephants, lions, and giraffes.
Day 3: Full day safari in Tarangire. You might see a leopard resting in a tree. In the afternoon, departure to Lake Manyara.
Accommodation: Lodge near Lake Manyara.
Day 4: Lake Manyara National Park
You start the day with a delicious breakfast in paradise before setting off for Lake Manyara National Park. This park is known for its tree-climbing lions and the thousands of flamingos that colour the lake. During an exciting game drive, you will discover a variety of wildlife, such as baboons, hippos, and with some luck, even a leopard. After this impressive day, you return to the same comfortable lodge where you stayed the previous night, with a beautiful view of the lake.
Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater
Today you will visit the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This natural amphitheatre is one of the best places to see the "Big Five". Enjoy a picnic lunch in the crater and stay overnight in a lodge on the rim of the crater.
Dag 6-7: Serengeti National Park
Today you will travel to the world-famous Serengeti National Park, one of the best places in the world to spot wildlife. Over two days, you will go on game drives to discover the impressive biodiversity of the Serengeti, including the Big Five and numerous predators such as cheetahs and hyenas. Depending on the season, you may also witness the Great Migration of wildebeest and zebras.
Day 6: Arrival in Serengeti and first game drive.
Day 7: Full day safari with a picnic lunch in the middle of nature.
Accommodation: Luxury tented camp in the Serengeti.
Day 8: Final Morning Safari and Departure to Karatu
After a final morning game drive in the Serengeti, you will depart towards Karatu. Here you can relax in a charming lodge and enjoy the tranquil surroundings. Optionally, you can do a coffee tour or take a walk through the green hills.
Day 9: Relaxation and culture in Karatu
Today you can choose a cultural tour in a nearby village, where you meet the locals and learn about their traditions. Alternatively, you can enjoy the peace at your lodge before returning to Arusha.
Day 10: Return to Arusha & Departure
After a relaxing morning, you drive back to Arusha. Here you have time for a final souvenir hunt or lunch before you are taken to the airport for your flight home. You reflect on a magical 10-day journey full of adventure and nature.
