7-Day Big Five Explorer
Multiple Locations
7 Days 6 Nights
From
$2825
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Overview
Step into the heart of Tanzania’s wilderness on this 7 day Big Five Explorer Safari, designed to maximize your chances of encountering Africa’s most iconic animals: lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino. From lush forests to sweeping savannahs and volcanic craters, each day brings new landscapes and unforgettable wildlife encounters.
Included
- 🚐 Airport Transfers: Pickup and drop-off from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to your hotel in Arusha (day before and after the safari)
- 🏨 Hotel Accommodation: This itinerary includes accommodation for all nights
- 🍽️ Meals: All meals during your safari are included
- 🚰 Bottled Water
- 🚙 Transport: 4 wheel drive pop-up Land cruiser
- 🎟️ Park Entry Fees: All required permits and entrance fees
- 🚶 All itinerary activities
- 🧑🤝🧑 24/7 on-ground support: Experienced mountain guides, dedicated porters, and a skilled chef
Not Included
- ✈️ International flights
- 🛡️✈️ Travel Insurance
- 🛂 Tanzania entry visa
- 🏨 Extra hotel nights beyond those listed
- 🚐 Airport transfers if arriving more than 2 days before or leaving more than 2 days after the trek
- 🧺 Laundry services
- 🍺 Alcoholic beverages
- 💰 Tips and gratuities for guides (customary and appreciated)
- Any additional items not explicitly listed
Tour Details
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), where you will be met by your safari guide and transferred to your lodge in Arusha. Enjoy dinner and a restful evening as you prepare for your adventure ahead.
Meals Included: Dinner
After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park. Explore lush forests and shimmering waters where flamingos, hippos, and tree-climbing lions thrive. Continue to your lodge near the Ngorongoro Highlands for overnight.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Journey across the Ngorongoro Highlands into the world-famous Serengeti. Stop for scenic views en route before entering the park for your first game drive in the Serengeti — the heart of big cat country.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Spend a full day exploring the Seronera Valley, renowned for its year-round wildlife and excellent predator sightings. Early morning and late afternoon game drives offer the best chances to witness lions, leopards, and cheetahs in action.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Depart the Serengeti after an early breakfast and travel toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend 600 meters into the crater for a full-day safari surrounded by some of the highest concentrations of wildlife in Africa — including rhinos, lions, elephants, and hippos.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Depart for Tarangire National Park, known for its giant baobab trees and vast herds of elephants. Enjoy a full day game drive through rolling savannas and river valleys. After exploring the wilderness all day, you will return to Arusha.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your onward flight.
Meals Included: Breakfast
High Season (June-October, December-February)
| Package | 1 Person | 2 - 3 persons (per person) | 4 persons (per person) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $4,500 | $2,800 | $2,400 |
| Classic | $5,250 | $3,550 | $2,900 |
| Premier | $6,450 | $4,500 | $4,100 |
Low Season (March-May, November)
| Package | 1 Person | 2 - 3 persons (per person) | 4 persons (per person) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $4,350 | $2,900 | $2,200 |
| Classic | $5,100 | $3,500 | $2,800 |
| Premier | $5,550 | $4,000 | $3,300 |