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7-Day The Best of Africa's Big Five Safari

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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

Experience an unforgettable Big Five safari in Tanzania with Kitano Tour and Safari, exploring some of the country's most iconic wildlife destinations. Discover the legendary Serengeti National Park, home to vast plains and an incredible variety of wildlife, including the Big Five. Continue to the lush and spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, where abundant wildlife thrives within one of Tanzania's most breathtaking natural landscapes. Explore the diverse scenery of Tarangire National Park, famous for its magnificent baobab trees, large elephant herds, and rich wildlife. Complete your safari at Lake Manyara National Park, where you may spot colorful flamingos and, with some luck, the park's famous tree-climbing lions. With Kitano Tour and Safari, every destination offers a unique combination of wildlife, scenery, and unforgettable safari moments, creating an authentic Tanzania adventure you'll remember for years to come.

Route

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

Tour Features

Day 1 :Arusha Day 2 :Arusha - Tarangire National Park Day 3 :Tarangire National Park - Lake Manyara National Park Day 4 :Karatu - Serengeti National Park Day 5 :Serengeti National Park Day 6 :Serengeti - Ngorongoro Crater - Karatu Day 7 :Departure

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

Arusha Planet Lodge Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)

Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

2

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

All meals included Drinks not included

3

Marera Valley Lodge Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Lake Manyara NP

All meals included Drinks not included

4

Kontiki Serengeti Camp Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

All meals included Drinks not included

5

Kontiki Serengeti Camp Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

All meals included Drinks not included

6

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

All meals included Drinks not included

7

No accommodation

All meals included Drinks not included

Day by Day

Day 1 Arusha

⏱Morning 🏨Arusha Planet Lodge Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City) 🍽Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by one of our experienced driver-guides. After a brief introduction, he will escort you to Arusha and your hotel, where you will be introduced to this wonderful city and country.

Day 2 Arusha - Tarangire National Park

⏱Morning 🏨Marera Valley Lodge Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP 🍽All meals included Drinks not included

After a tasty breakfast, our driver-guide will collect you from your hotel and transport you and to Tarangire for a game drive (we'll bring picnic lunches). After the game drive, we will continue to Karatu for dinner and you overnight stay. The park derives its name from the Tarangire River, which serves as the sole water source for the wildlife here during the dry season. The park is famous for its elephant herds, iconic baobab trees, and tree-climbing pythons.

Day 3 Tarangire National Park - Lake Manyara National Park

⏱Morning 🏨Marera Valley Lodge Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Lake Manyara NP 🍽All meals included Drinks not included

Today you will enjoy excellent views over Lake Manyara, see elephants up close in the woodlands, and visit the renowned Manyara hippo pool, where many, many hippos stay in the water from early morning until late in the evening. Your overnight stay will be at the lodge on a full board basis. Lake Manyara National Park spans a modest 330 square kilometers (127 square miles), of which Lake Manyara itself makes up 200 square kilometers (77 square miles) at its peak. This park is also a prime location for bird enthusiasts and offers ample opportunities to spot elephants, giraffes, zebras, baboons, warthogs, buffalos, and, with a stroke of luck, the elusive tree-climbing lion! During your game drive, consider taking a break at the hippo pool to stretch your legs and observe these fascinating creatures.

Day 4 Karatu - Serengeti National Park

⏱Morning 🏨Kontiki Serengeti Camp Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP 🍽All meals included Drinks not included

After breakfast, you'll depart early in the morning with a lunchbox in hand for a day of game viewing in Serengeti National Park. You will spend two nights in the Serengeti. Located in northern Tanzania, the Serengeti spans approximately 15,000 square kilometers and holds the esteemed status of being a UNESCO World Heritage site. The park is home to over two million herbivores, 4,000 lions, 1,000 leopards, 550 cheetahs, and around 500 bird species. It is also renowned for hosting massive herds of migratory wildebeest and zebra during the dry season. However, the North Serengeti also nurtures a rich population of wildlife year-round, including lions, elephants, hippos, giraffes, crocodiles, and the elusive oribi antelope.

Day 5 Serengeti National Park

⏱Morning 🏨Kontiki Serengeti Camp Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP 🍽All meals included Drinks not included

After breakfast you'll go on a morning game drive in Serengeti National Park. Our guide will help you explore the Serengeti plains in pursuit of Africa's "Big Five." Around 12:30pm, we'll eat lunch and then continue with an afternoon game drive in the park. Located in northern Tanzania, the Serengeti spans approximately 15,000 square kilometers and holds the esteemed status of being a UNESCO World Heritage site. The park is home to over two million herbivores, 4,000 lions, 1,000 leopards, 550 cheetahs, and around 500 bird species. It is also renowned for hosting massive herds of migratory wildebeest and zebra during the dry season. However, the North Serengeti also nurtures a rich population of wildlife year-round, including lions, elephants, hippos, giraffes, crocodiles, and the elusive oribi antelope.

Day 6 Serengeti - Ngorongoro Crater - Karatu

⏱Morning 🏨Marera Valley Lodge Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater 🍽All meals included Drinks not included

After breakfast, we'll drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where you'll experience some game viewing and visit the famous Ngorongoro Crater. If you are lucky, you'll get the opportunity to see the black rhino. In the evening, we'll drive to Karatu for dinner and your overnight stay. The Ngorongoro Crater, the world's largest caldera, was formed approximately 2-3 million years ago following a volcanic explosion. The crater floor sits at an elevation of 1,800 meters (5,900 feet) above sea level and boasts a diverse population of around 30,000 animals and an array of bird species.

Day 7 Departure

⏱Morning 🏨No accommodation 🍽All meals included Drinks not included

After breakfast, you'll spend a few more hours at the lodge before returning to Arusha and the airport. This concludes your remarkable 7-day adventure experiencing the best of Africa's "Big Five" in Tanzania.