7-Day Big Five Safari: Tarangire, Serengeti And Ngorongoro

On this day, you will depart to Tarangire National Park, celebrated for its iconic baobab-studded landscape and one of the largest elephant populations in Tanzania. You will spend the full day immersed in the wilderness, enjoying extensive morning and afternoon game drives along the Tarangire River, which acts as a vital sanctuary for wildlife seeking water. In the early evening, you will exit the park and travel to the Eileen's Tree Inn in the Karatu area, where you will check in for a comfortable overnight stay.

After breakfast at Eileen’s Tree Inn, you will depart for the Serengeti, traveling through the scenic highlands and entering the park via the Naabi Hill Gate. As you cross into the vast plains, you will begin an immersive en-route game drive toward the heart of the park in the Seronera Valley. This region is renowned for its high density of big cats, including lions, leopards, and cheetahs. You will arrive at Friends in Serengeti Camp in time to relax and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the African wilderness. Spend the evening unwinding at the camp and listening to the sounds of the bush beneath a starlit sky before your next day of safari adventures.

After an early breakfast at Friends Serengeti Camp, set out for a full-day game drive in the wildlife-rich Central Serengeti, particularly the renowned Seronera Valley. This area is known for its year-round abundance of wildlife and is one of the best places in Africa to spot big cats, including lions, leopards, and cheetahs. As you explore the vast plains, you may also encounter large herds of elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, hyenas, hippos, and a variety of antelope species. Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic location within the park before continuing your afternoon game drive in search of more incredible wildlife sightings. Return to Friends Serengeti Camp in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay, reflecting on another unforgettable day in the Serengeti.

Day 5: Central Serengeti Game Drive – Optional Hot Air Balloon Safari – Overnight at Friends Serengeti Camp
Early in the morning, you may choose to enjoy an optional hot air balloon safari over the Serengeti plains, offering a breathtaking bird’s-eye view of the vast landscapes, wildlife, and sunrise over the African wilderness. After the balloon experience and breakfast, continue with a full-day game drive in Central Serengeti, exploring the Seronera Valley and surrounding areas known for their exceptional wildlife concentration. Search for lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and other fascinating species while enjoying the beauty of the Serengeti ecosystem. After a memorable day of wildlife encounters, return to **Friends Serengeti Camp for dinner, relaxation, and overnight accommodation.

Transfer Game Drive to Ngorongoro Crater – Overnight at Eileen’s Tree Inn

After breakfast at Friends Serengeti Camp, depart Serengeti and begin your journey toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with an en-route game drive through the changing landscapes of the Serengeti. Continue toward the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, where you will descend into the crater floor for an unforgettable game drive in one of Africa’s most spectacular wildlife destinations. Explore the diverse habitats of the crater, home to a remarkable concentration of wildlife, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, and the rare black rhinoceros. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the crater before continuing your wildlife exploration. In the late afternoon, ascend from the crater and proceed to Eileen’s Tree Inn for dinner, relaxation, and overnight accommodation.

This day, you will head to Lake Manyara National Park, a scenic gem nestled at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment. Known for its underground water forests and the expansive soda lake that attracts thousands of flamingos. You will spend the day exploring the park on a game drive, enjoying the stunning scenery and spotting a variety of wildlife. In the late afternoon, you head back to Arusha for depature