Tour Overview
Join our 3-day Tanzania Big 5 Safari, staying at a comfy lodge. You’ll be part of a small group, ensuring everyone gets a window seat and great views from the jeep’s pop-up roof.
We’ll start with the incredible Ngorongoro Crater, where you can easily spot wild animals against its stunning backdrop.
Then, it’s off to Tarangire, known for its elephants, but you’ll also see lions, leopards, and more.
Finally, we’ll explore Lake Manyara, famous for its tree-climbing lions and beautiful flamingos.
You’ll share the jeep for game drives, but your accommodation will be private, giving you the best of both worlds – adventure and comfort!
Destinations to Visit
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
“We’ll start by picking you up from your hotel and introducing you to our guide and chef. Then, we’ll embark on a 2-hour drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its stunning landscapes and the largest concentration of elephants in Tanzania.
Once inside the park, we’ll enjoy a game drive, focusing on areas where animal sightings, especially predators like lions, cheetahs, and leopards, are reported. Along the way, you’ll also spot plenty of herbivores like giraffes, wildebeest, and zebras.
For lunch, we’ll stop at the picturesque Tarangire River picnic site. While enjoying your meal, you might be entertained by small monkeys and baboons trying to sneak a bite, but there’s nothing to worry about.
After lunch, we’ll continue our game drive until around 4:30 pm when we’ll exit the park and head to our accommodation in Mto Wa Mbu at Suricata Boma Lodge.
Meals included: Lunch, Dinner”
Day 2: Ngorongoro Crater
The Ngorongoro Crater stands out as Tanzania’s premier wildlife park, thanks to its breathtaking landscape shaped like a crater, making wildlife observation a breeze.
After an early breakfast, we’ll head to the Ngorongoro viewpoint to soak in the mesmerizing scenery. Trust me, the view will leave you breathless for a moment.
Next, we’ll descend into the crater, aiming to spot the elusive black rhinos. They’re a rare sight amidst the abundance of wildlife, but the unique landscape of the crater makes spotting other animals relatively easy.
The Ngorongoro Crater is the jewel of Tanzania, boasting stunning scenery and a thriving animal population. Its self-sustaining ecosystem means animals rarely need to leave the crater.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodation: Suricata Boma Lodge (or similar, subject to availability)
Day 3: Lake Manyara to Arusha
After breakfast, we’ll journey to Lake Manyara National Park, renowned for its vast flocks of flamingoes adorning the lake and the elusive tree-climbing lions, although sightings of the latter are rare.
During our game drive, we’ll have ample opportunities to marvel at the diverse birdlife, with a special hope of catching a glimpse of the famous tree-climbing lions. We’ll also visit the hippo pool for an up-close encounter with these fascinating creatures, and admire the hot spring, all while continuing our game drive and spotting various other animals like buffaloes, wildebeest, warthogs, vultures, eagles, and monkeys.
After the tour, we’ll return to Arusha and drop you off at your hotel.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Price Range
Prices are Per Person and Valid for Trips from December 31, 2023, to
December 31, 2025
| # People in Group: | 1 | 2 | 3,4-5 | 6+ |
| Mid-Range Lodging: | $1050 | $850 | $810 | $780 |
| Luxury Lodging: | $1400 | $1200 | $1100 | $1000 |
Price Inclusions
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