7 Days | 6 Nights

7-Day Big 5 Tanzania Safari

Experience Tanzania’s top wildlife destinations on this 7-day private safari with Glory Tours and Adventure.

Overview

If you’ve ever dreamed of seeing Africa’s Big Five — lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhino — this 7-Day Big 5 Tanzania Safari is your ultimate adventure!

Journey through Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara, the vast Serengeti Plains, and the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater — all in one unforgettable week.

With Glory Tours and Adventure, enjoy private game drives, comfortable lodges, professional guides, and the thrill of spotting wildlife in their natural habitats.

Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a returning traveler, this safari offers the perfect blend of adventure, relaxation, and discovery.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha

Welcome to Tanzania!
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, our friendly representative will greet you and transfer you to your hotel in Arusha for a pre-safari briefing and overnight rest.

Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, your adventure begins as you drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its massive elephant herds and ancient baobab trees.

Enjoy your first thrilling game drive, spotting lions, giraffes, zebras, and hundreds of bird species.

Day 3: Tarangire – Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park, a lush green oasis nestled beneath the Rift Valley escarpment.

This park is home to tree-climbing lions, hippos, elephants, and colorful flamingos.
Enjoy a full-day game drive before continuing to your lodge in Karatu.

Day 4: Karatu – Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, depart for the Serengeti, Tanzania’s most famous national park and home to the Great Migration.

En route, stop at Olduvai Gorge — an archaeological site often called the “Cradle of Mankind.”

Arrive in the Serengeti in time for an afternoon game drive across the endless plains.

Day 5: Full Day in Serengeti National Park

Today is dedicated to exploring the Serengeti. Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives in search of predators and grazers.
Depending on the season, you may witness the Great Wildebeest Migration or the dramatic predator-prey interactions that make Serengeti world-famous.

Optional: Hot Air Balloon Safari (available at extra cost)

Day 6: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area

After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive in Serengeti before heading to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Stop at a traditional Maasai village to experience their vibrant culture.
Arrive at your lodge near the crater rim and relax for the evening.

Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha

Today, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of Africa’s most spectacular natural wonders.

This vast caldera shelters nearly every species of African wildlife — including rhinos, lions, elephants, hippos, and flamingos.
After an incredible game drive and picnic lunch inside the crater, return to Arusha in the late afternoon.

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