OVERVIEW
Discover Tanzania's legendary Big Five
This 5-day journey takes you through three of East Africa's most spectacular wildlife destinations: Tarangire, the endless plains of the Serengeti and the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater.
From giant baobabs and elephant herds to predator-rich plains and a crater teeming with life, it is one of the most complete wildlife experiences in Tanzania.
What makes it special
Three world-class parks
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Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro in one journey.
Expert local guides
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Tanzanian guides who read the bush like a book.
Hand-picked lodges
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Comfortable camps close to the action.
Three world-class parks
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Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro in one journey.
Private 4×4 Land Cruiser
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Pop-up roof for the best photographs.
Classic Tanzania
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The perfect balance of adventure, wildlife and scenery.
Your route at a glance
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🗓️ Day 1: Tarangire National Park Safari
Arrival and game drive in Tarangire National Park, famous for elephants and baobab trees. -
🗓️ Day 2: Scenic Transfer to Serengeti + Game Drive
Travel through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area to Serengeti with wildlife viewing along the way. -
🗓️ Day 3: Full-Day Serengeti Safari
Explore the famous Serengeti plains searching for the Big Five and other incredible wildlife. -
🗓️ Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater Safari
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for one of Africa’s most spectacular wildlife experiences. -
🗓️ Day 5: Departure from Arusha
Return to Arusha for airport transfer or onward travel.
Tarangire National Park Game Drive
Your adventure begins with a morning pickup from Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport by your professional Dicksonia Safari guide.
Drive about two hours to Tarangire, famous for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees and the Tarangire River that draws wildlife in the dry season. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park and continue your game drive until evening.
You may encounter
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Elephants roaming the savannah
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Lions and leopards
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Zebras and wildebeest
Scenic Transfer to the Serengeti
After an early breakfast, set off for the legendary Serengeti through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, stopping at historic Olduvai Gorge, one of the most important paleoanthropological sites on earth.
Lunch at Naabi Hill Gate, then an afternoon game drive across a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for the Great Migration.
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Olduvai Gorge
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Naabi Hill viewpoint
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First Serengeti game drive
Full-Day Serengeti Safari
Wake to the sounds of the wild. Spend a full day exploring the endless plains and acacia-dotted landscapes of the Central Serengeti, home to some of Africa's highest predator densities.
Return to camp for dinner under a sky full of stars.
You may encounter
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Lions and cheetahs hunting
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Leopards resting in trees
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Elephant families
Ngorongoro Crater Safari
Descend into the largest intact volcanic caldera in the world, home to around 30,000 animals and one of Africa's best places to see all of the Big Five.
Enjoy a picnic lunch on the crater floor, spot flamingos around the lakes, then drive back towards Arusha.
You may encounter
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The rare black rhino
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Lions and spotted hyenas
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Large buffalo herds
What's included
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✓All park entrance fees
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✓All accommodation
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✓Private 4×4 vehicle with pop-up roof
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✓Professional safari guide
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✓All meals during the safari
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✓Bottled water on game drives
Not included
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✕International flights
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✕Travel insurance
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✕Personal expenses
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✕Tips for guide and lodge staff
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✕Optional activities
Best time to go
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This safari runs all year round. Best wildlife viewing: