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7-Day Classic Big Five Adventure Trails

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Journey Snapshot

🗺 Tanzania ⏱ 7 days 🚙 4x4 Pop-up Roof

Arusha (City)

Overview Day by Day Rates Inclusions Getting There Offered By

Embark on an unforgettable 7-day shared safari with Kitano Tour and Safari, exploring Tanzania's most iconic landscapes and wildlife destinations. Begin your adventure with a cultural city tour in Arusha before heading into the wild landscapes of Tarangire National Park, renowned for its large elephant herds and spectacular scenery. Continue to the legendary Serengeti, where endless plains provide unforgettable wildlife encounters, before discovering the incredible biodiversity of the Ngorongoro Crater. End your journey at the lush and scenic Lake Manyara, known for its diverse wildlife and beautiful landscapes. Throughout the safari, enjoy authentic lodge experiences, breathtaking scenery, and memorable encounters with Tanzania's incredible wildlife. With Kitano Tour and Safari, this 7-day adventure combines cultural discovery, classic safari experiences, and the natural beauty of Tanzania into one unforgettable journey.

Route

Start	Arusha (City) (Day 1)
Day 2	Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Day 3	Tarangire to Serengeti National Park
Day 4	Serengeti National Park
Day 5	Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Highlands
Day 6	Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
Day 7	Ngorongoro Crater to Lake Manyara
End	Arusha (City)

Tour Features

Day 1 :Arrival to Arusha & City Tour Day 2 :Arusha to Tarangire National Park Day 3 :Tarangire to Serengeti National Park Day 4 :Serengeti National Park Day 5 :Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Highlands Day 6 :Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater Day 7 :Ngorongoro Crater to Lake Manyara

Activities & Transportation

Route: Arusha (City)
Duration: 7day
Getting around: 4x4 safari vehicle (pop-up roof)
Transfers: airport pick-up & drop-off can be included

Accommodation & Meals

Day

Accommodation

Meals

1

The Charity Hotel Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)

Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Non-alcoholic drinks

2

Ngare Lodge Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP

All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

3

Tukaone Weavers Camp Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

4

Tukaone Weavers Camp Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

5

Ngorongoro Safari Lodge Mid-range lodge located outside Ngorongoro Crater

All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

6

Ngare Lodge Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

7

No accommodation

All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

Day by Day

Day 1 Arrival to Arusha & City Tour

⏱Morning 🏨The Charity Hotel Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City) 🍽Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Non-alcoholic drinks

Welcome to Tanzania! Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you'll be warmly greeted by your private guide and transferred to your hotel in Arusha. After check-in and a short rest, embark on a guided Arusha city tour to get a feel of Tanzania's cultural heartbeat. Visit local markets bustling with fresh produce and handcrafted items, the Natural History Museum, and learn about the region's rich colonial and tribal history. Stop by the iconic Clock Tower and enjoy a taste of local street life. You'll also have a chance to explore the Maasai Craft Market, perfect for finding unique souvenirs. This relaxing introduction gives you a sense of the vibrant life in Arusha before you begin your wild adventure. In the evening, return to your hotel for dinner and a full briefing about your safari experience ahead.

Day 2 Arusha to Tarangire National Park

⏱Morning 🏨Ngare Lodge Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP 🍽All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

After a hearty breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, a hidden gem famous for its enormous baobab trees and Africa's largest population of elephants. The park is also home to lions, leopards, giraffes, wildebeests, zebras, and over 500 bird species. During the dry season, the Tarangire River becomes a vital water source, attracting large herds of wildlife, making for thrilling game viewing. Enjoy a relaxed game drive through varied landscapes including open savannah, wetlands, and woodland. Pause for a scenic picnic lunch inside the park, surrounded by nature. In the afternoon, continue your game drive toward the park exit, spotting more wildlife along the way. Later, head to your lodge in Karatu for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 3 Tarangire to Serengeti National Park

⏱Morning 🏨Tukaone Weavers Camp Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP 🍽All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

Today's journey takes you deep into the heart of the Serengeti. After breakfast, drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with game-viewing en route. You'll pass through highland forests and vast open plains, catching your first glimpses of wildlife even before entering the park. By midday, arrive in Central Serengeti, renowned for its high concentration of big cats and year-round wildlife activity. Enjoy a game drive across the iconic landscape - golden grasses, flat-topped acacias, and scattered rocky outcrops known as kopjes, often used as lookout points by lions. Expect sightings of elephants, buffaloes, zebras, cheetahs, and maybe even the elusive leopard. Arrive at your tented camp in time for sunset, dinner, and relaxation under the stars.

Day 4 Serengeti National Park

⏱Morning 🏨Tukaone Weavers Camp Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP 🍽All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

Rise early for a full day dedicated to exploring Serengeti National Park - a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to one of the greatest wildlife spectacles on Earth. The park boasts over 2 million wildebeests, hundreds of thousands of zebras and gazelles, and countless predators following in their wake. You'll venture out with a packed lunch to allow for full flexibility in your wildlife tracking. Depending on the season, you may follow the movements of the great migration or focus on the resident species like lions, elephants, hippos, and hyenas. Explore riverine forests, grasslands, and remote valleys as your guide interprets the wonders of the bush. In the evening, return to your camp where a warm shower, delicious dinner, and the sounds of the wild await you.

Day 5 Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Highlands

⏱Morning 🏨Ngorongoro Safari Lodge Mid-range lodge located outside Ngorongoro Crater 🍽All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

Another magical day in the Serengeti awaits! With the flexibility of a shared safari, today can be tailored entirely to your interests. Spend more time in areas where predator activity has been high, or explore the less-traveled corners of the park for a more exclusive wilderness experience. Look out for giraffes gracefully moving through the trees, elephants wandering in family groups, or a coalition of cheetahs scanning the plains for prey. Your guide may take you to the Seronera River area, often teeming with wildlife, especially during the dry months. With your packed lunch, enjoy a picnic in the bush, then continue your exploration into the afternoon. The vastness and beauty of the Serengeti never get old. Return to camp in the evening for your final night in this iconic national park.

Day 6 Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

⏱Morning 🏨Ngare Lodge Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater 🍽All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

Another magical day in the Serengeti awaits! With the flexibility of a private safari, today can be tailored entirely to your interests. Spend more time in areas where predator activity has been high, or explore the less-traveled corners of the park for a more exclusive wilderness experience. Look out for giraffes gracefully moving through the trees, elephants wandering in family groups, or a coalition of cheetahs scanning the plains for prey. Your guide may take you to the Seronera River area, often teeming with wildlife, especially during the dry months. With your packed lunch, enjoy a picnic in the bush, then continue your exploration into the afternoon. The vastness and beauty of the Serengeti never get old. Return to camp in the evening for your final night in this iconic national park.

Day 7 Ngorongoro Crater to Lake Manyara

⏱Morning 🏨No accommodation 🍽All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks

After an early breakfast, you'll transfer to Lake Manyara National Park. Lake Manyara offers breathtaking views and a large variety of habitats, including acacia woodlands, water forests, baobab-strewn cliffs, algae-streaked hot springs, swamps, and the lake itself. Thanks to this diversity, the small park supports many animal species and incredible birdlife. Lake Manyara also has the largest concentration of baboons anywhere in the world, and the lions here are renowned for their tree-climbing skills.