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TANZANIA SAFARI

6-Day Big Five Safari, Cultural & Serval Wildlife

6-Day Big Five Safari, Cultural & Serval Wildlife

Duration                    6 days 5 nights

Itinerary                    Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Karatu & Lake Eyasi

Experience the very best of Tanzania on this exciting five-day safari, combining world-famous wildlife, authentic cultural encounters, and a unique wildlife sanctuary experience. 

Explore the endless plains of Serengeti National Park, descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater in search of the Big Five, visit the traditional Hadzabe and Datoga tribes at Lake Eyasi, and enjoy close wildlife encounters at Serval Wildlife Sanctuary. 

Stay in comfortable lodges and tented camps while enjoying unforgettable game drives and breathtaking landscapes.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arusha to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, depart Arusha for the legendary Serengeti National Park. 

The journey passes through the scenic farmlands of Karatu and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area before reaching the endless plains of the Serengeti. 

Enter the park through Naabi Hill Gate and continue to the wildlife-rich Seronera region, renowned for its year-round abundance of wildlife and excellent predator sightings.

Enjoy an afternoon game drive, where you may encounter lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, leopards, and numerous antelope species before heading to your camp for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp / Serengeti Safari Lodge

Meals: Lunch & Dinner

After an early breakfast, set out for a full-day game drive across the endless plains of Serengeti National Park, one of Africa’s most celebrated wildlife destinations. 

Spend the day exploring the park’s diverse ecosystems, from open grasslands and rocky kopjes to riverine forests, while searching for the Big Five and a remarkable variety of wildlife, including lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, hyenas, and numerous bird species. 

Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic location within the park before continuing your afternoon game drive. As the sun begins to set over the savannah, return to your camp for dinner and a relaxing overnight stay.

Accommodation: Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp / Serengeti Safari Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Begin the day with an early morning game drive, one of the best times to witness predators returning from the hunt and wildlife becoming active with the sunrise. 

After breakfast, continue exploring the Serengeti before enjoying lunch.

In the afternoon, depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area while enjoying wildlife viewing en route. 

Arrive at your lodge on the crater rim in time to relax before dinner.

Accommodation: Ngorongoro Safari Lodge / Rhino Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Drinks: Drinking water

After an early breakfast, descend over 600 meters into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s greatest natural wonders and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 

The crater is home to an incredible concentration of wildlife, including lions, elephants, buffalo, hyenas, hippos, flamingos, and the endangered black rhino.

Enjoy an extensive game drive across the crater floor while taking in its breathtaking scenery. After a picnic lunch, ascend the crater and continue to Karatu for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Marera Valley Lodge / Fig Tree Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After an early breakfast, depart for Lake Eyasi, where you will enjoy an authentic cultural experience with two of Tanzania’s most fascinating indigenous communities. 

Visit the Hadzabe, one of the last remaining hunter-gatherer tribes in East Africa, and learn about their traditional hunting techniques, survival skills, and unique way of life. 

Continue to the nearby Datoga community, renowned for its traditional blacksmithing skills and rich pastoral culture.

After the cultural visit, continue to Serval Wildlife Sanctuary in Siha District for a unique wildlife experience. 

Interact with rescued and protected animals, feed giraffes, zebras, elands, and ostriches, capture unforgettable photographs, and learn about the sanctuary’s conservation efforts. 

Relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings before settling in for an overnight stay at the sanctuary.

Accommodation: Serval Wildlife Luxury Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, enjoy a leisurely morning at Serval Wildlife Sanctuary, where you will have another opportunity to interact with rescued wildlife, feed giraffes, zebras, elands, and ostriches, and capture memorable photographs in the sanctuary’s beautiful natural setting. Learn more about the sanctuary’s conservation efforts before departing.

Later, transfer to Arusha Airport or Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight, marking the end of your unforgettable Tanzanian safari.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

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Included in the cost

  • Park entrance fees (for non-residents) 
  • All scheduled activities (unless stated as optional) 
  • Accommodation as specified 
  • Professional English-speaking safari guide (other languages available on request) 
  • Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof 
  • All ground transportation during the safari 
  • Government taxes and VAT 
  • Round-trip airport transfers 
  • Meals as specified in the itinerary 
  • Drinking water and soft drinks as indicated 

Exclusion on the total cost

  • International flights 
  • Visa fees 
  • Travel insurance 
  • Personal expenses (souvenirs, laundry, beverages not included, etc.) 
  • Tips and gratuities (recommended: US$15 per person per day) 
  • Additional accommodation before or after the safari 
  • Government increases in taxes or park fees 
  • Meals not specified in the itinerary 

What to Bring

  • Binoculars for wildlife viewing 
  • Lightweight safari clothing in neutral colors 
  • Long-sleeved shirts and long trousers 
  • Comfortable walking shoes 
  • Hat and sunglasses 
  • Sunscreen and lip balm 
  • Insect repellent 
  • Warm sweater or light jacket for cool mornings and evenings (temperatures can drop to around 5°C in the highlands) 
  • Camera and spare batteries 
  • Passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates 
  • Yellow Fever vaccination certificate (required if arriving from or transiting through a country where yellow fever is endemic) 
  • Tanzanian visa (obtain online before travel or upon arrival, subject to current immigration regulations)
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