Experience the ultimate Big Five safari adventure over six unforgettable days. This mid‑range safari takes you through Tarangire National Park, the endless plains of Serengeti, and the world‑famous Ngorongoro Crater, offering unparalleled wildlife encounters and comfortable accommodations in carefully selected lodges and camps.
Highlights
Full day in Tarangire with elephant herds & baobabs
Professional Maasai guide & 4X4 vehicle
All camping equipment & fresh meals
Ngorongoro Crater tour (Big Five including black rhino)
Comfortable mid‑range lodges/tented camps
Extensive game drives in Serengeti (Big Cats & migration)
Scenic drive through Ngorongoro Highlands
Optional Maasai village visit / Olduvai Gorge
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha Accommodation: Mid-range hotel in Arusha Description: Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, where a Simba Soul Destinations representative will warmly welcome you. Transfer to your mid-range hotel in Arusha to relax after your journey. Later, enjoy a pre-safari briefing, dinner, and an overnight stay as you prepare for your adventure. Meals: Dinner
Itinerary
Day 2: Arusha - Tarangire National Park Accommodation: Mid-range lodge or tented camp Description: After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds and ancient baobab trees. Enjoy a full-day game drive across the park, with opportunities to spot elephants, buffalo, lions, giraffes, and a variety of birdlife. In the late afternoon, transfer to your comfortable mid-range lodge or tented camp for dinner and overnight. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Tarangire - Serengeti National Park Accommodation: Mid-range tented camp Description: Journey toward the legendary Serengeti National Park, passing through the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands. Enjoy game viewing en route as the landscape opens into vast savannahs rich in wildlife. Arrive at your mid-range tented camp in time for sunset, followed by dinner and an overnight stay under the African stars. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Full Day in Serengeti National Park Accommodation: Mid-range tented camp Description: Spend the day exploring the central Serengeti, home to the famous Big Cats—lions, cheetahs, and leopards—and, seasonally, the Great Migration. Enjoy a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch in the bush. Return to camp in the evening for dinner and overnight. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5: Serengeti - Ngorongoro Conservation Area Accommodation: Mid-range lodge near crater rim/highlands Description: Begin with an early morning game drive in Serengeti, then continue your journey toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Optional visits include a Maasai village or the historic Olduvai Gorge. Arrive at your mid-range lodge near the crater rim or highlands for dinner and overnight. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater Safari - Return to Arusha Accommodation: Not included (return to Arusha) Description: After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, often called Africa’s Eden. Enjoy exceptional wildlife viewing, including the endangered black rhino, lions, elephants, hippos, and flamingos. After a picnic lunch inside the crater, ascend and drive back to Arusha, with drop-off at your hotel or the airport, marking the end of your safari. Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Inclusions
Park fees & government taxes
Transport in 4x4 safari vehicle
Professional English-speaking guide
Meals as per itinerary
Accommodation in mid-range lodges/camps
Bottled water in vehicle
Game drives as described
Exclusions
International flights
Visa fees
Travel insurance
Tips and gratuities
Personal expenses (drinks, souvenirs)
Optional activities (balloon safari, Maasai village, Olduvai Gorge)