“Adventure in the wild, tranquility by the sea”
7 Day Big Five Safari in Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara National Park
Arusha Planet Lodge, Nelson Mandela Road, Moshono Village, Arusha District, Arusha Region, Tanzania
Tanzania Safari
African Breeze Tours is excited to present this exclusive seven-day Big Five safari, culminating with a serene escape to the beautiful island of Zanzibar. This unique package combines the thrill of Africa’s iconic wildlife with the tranquil beauty of the Indian Ocean, offering an unforgettable adventure.
Key information
- Group safari
- Starting and ending points: Arusha
- English speaking guide
- All park fees are included
Highlights
- 7 game drives
- See lions, leopards, elephants, zebras, and wildebeests
- Ride in a pop-up roof 4X4 vehicle
- Visit Tarangire, Serengeti, and Lake Manyara national parks and Ngorongoro Crater
- 6 nights accommodation
- Daily meals and drinks
- Airport pick-up and drop-off
- All park and entrance fees
Styles
7 activity days
Airport transfer included:
Arusha Airport
Airport transfer included:
Kilimanjaro International Airport
Accommodation
Arusha Planet Lodge (2 nights)
Nestled in the heart of Arusha, Planet Lodge will captivate you with the natural beauty of the Tanzanian landscape. Their unique African village-styled accommodations offer you a peaceful sanctuary where you can unwind and connect with nature.
- Accommodation level: Mid-range
Facilities
- Wi-Fi
- Telephone
- Massage
- Adjustable air-conditioning
- Everyday cleaning
- Free secure parking
- Laundry service (surcharge)
- Breakfast included in the nightly rates
- Scheduled shuttle (surcharge)
- Copier machine
- Safe-deposit box - front desk
- Express check-in or check-out
- 24-hour front desk service
Marera Valley Lodge (2 nights)
Located between Karatu Town and Rhotia Village, Marera Valley Lodge is close to the main road to Ngorongoro and Serengeti. Lovely country setting and beautifully landscaped, the lodge offers 19 spacious cottages with views and private decks.
- Accommodation level: Mid-range
Facilities
- Fireplace
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Lounge
- Bar
- Dining room
- Free Wi-Fi
- Shop
- Coffee and tea station
- Large common area
Serengeti Bush Camp (2 nights)
Serengeti is a semi-permanent camp offering wilderness and luxury in Serengeti National Park. This finest camp is owned and managed by indigenous Tanzanians, the management and office staff are local Tanzanians who have great knowledge of hospitality and have spent many years in the travel and tourism industry. The team boasts excellent experiences in both general customer care and hospitality services.
Tanzania Bush Camp Serengeti consists of 12 spacious and comfortable luxury en-suite tents all with two queen-size beds fitted with mosquito nets, en-suite flush toilets and showers with a mixer tap of warm or cold running water, rooms with warm duvets, nicely locally designed metal and wood beds, comfortable bedding, locally made lampshades, wall-to-wall floor carpets, comfortable wooden writing table and chairs, luggage rack, coffee table and tray, resting sofa, canvas shelves, 24-hour solar lighting, and a backup generator.
The tents are accompanied by a large spacious verandah in front, and the left side of your room is furnished with comfortable safari chairs and tables - the perfect retreat for a relaxing moment watching birdlife in trees around the tent, or a herd of impala grazing quietly around the camp area, or rather basically sit, relax while listening to the sounds of the African bush. Large and spacious mess tent and lounge tent linked with the bar are beautifully designed and decorated with comfortable chairs and sofas, antique furniture, side cabinets, and chests.
- Accommodation level: Mid-range
Facilities
- Bath top
- Daily clean
- Tea/coffee
- Mini Refrigerator
- First aid box
- Hair dryer
- Telephone
- LED TV
- Wireless Internet
Program
Experience luxury and comfort at Arusha Planet Lodge, where you can unwind and recharge for your upcoming safari adventure.
Daily itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Your safari guide will pick you up at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport and transfer you to your hotel in Arusha, ensuring a hassle-free start to your adventure. Upon arrival, you can relax and enjoy a good night’s rest while preparing for the upcoming adventure. If there is time, you can explore the city with your guide at no additional cost.
- Accommodation: Arusha Planet Lodge or equivalent
Day 2: Arusha - Tarangire National Park
Early morning pick up from your hotel and proceed for a beautiful journey to Tarangire National Park for a game drive with packed lunches taken en route. You may have the experience of seeing a lion stalking its prey or leopards watching while relaxing in the trees above. Once game drives are done, you drive to the lodge for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay.
- Accommodation: Marera Valley Lodge
Day 3: Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, depart for the Serengeti National Park for a game drive. Enjoy lunch in a suitable place inside the park. You will later proceed with game drives in the afternoon before returning to the camp for dinner and overnight.
- Accommodation: Tanzania Bush Camps Central Serengeti or equivalent
Day 4: Serengeti National Park
On this day, after breakfast, proceed for an entire day of wildlife game watch in Serengeti National Park with lunch boxes. Enjoy a picnic lunch in a suitable place inside the park, you will later proceed for a game search until it is time to return to Tanzania Bush Camps Central Serengeti for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay.
- Accommodation: Tanzania Bush Camps Central Serengeti or equivalent
Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, you will depart for Ngorongoro Crater while carrying lunch boxes. Be ready to see many animals in a short time.
- Accommodation: Marera Valley Lodge
Day 6: Karatu - Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast, leave for Lake Manyara National Park for wildlife game drives while carrying lunch boxes. You will later transfer to Arusha for relaxation, dinner, and overnight.
- Arusha Planet Lodge or equivalent
Day 7: Arusha City - Kilimanjaro International Airport
After breakfast, your driver picks you up from your city hotel and transfers you to Arusha Airport or Kilimanjaro International Airport for your air transfer back home, Zanzibar, or another destination. The safari ends.
Included excursions
If time permits, take a guided tour of Arusha at no additional cost, providing a glimpse into the local culture and vibrant city life.
Location
The safari will take place in Tanzania.
Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park is well known for its large elephant herds and diversity of landscapes (from seasonal swamps to savanna with the Tarangire River winding its way through the parklands). The Tarangire River is the only water source for wildlife during the dry season.
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park is Tanzania's largest and best-known national park with a massive concentration of migratory animals that move around the park according to food availability. Famous for its annual migration.
Ngorongoro Crater
The Ngorongoro Crater is often called ‘Africa’s Eden’. Within the crater rim, large herds of zebra and wildebeest graze nearby while sleeping lions laze in the sun. This park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the world’s largest uninterrupted caldera, and one of Africa’s natural wonders. Over 30,000 large mammals are resident all year round, such as buffaloes, lions, elephants, cheetahs, and rhinos, and many varieties of birds, such as flamingos, eagles, and buzzards.
Lake Manyara National Park
Lake Manyara National Park is famous for its tree-climbing lions, which hide among the branches of the trees, and the numerous colonies of baboons that populate the forest and will accompany you along the road from the moment you enter the park. A range of other wild animals like elephants, gazelles, zebras, hippos, buffaloes, and numerous bird species like flamingos, a soda lake, and a forest.
Food
You will be served daily breakfast, lunch, dinner, and mineral water included in the price.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
- Whole food
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
Things to do (optional)
- Balloon excursion in Tanzania
- Masaai village and Olduvai Gorge tours
- Other xcursions not described in the itinerary
What's included
- All game drives viewing in a custom-built 4×4 safari land cruiser
- 6 nights accommodation
- Full board meals while on safari
- Bush lunch in the Serengeti
- Bottled mineral water in safari vehicles
- Transfers to and from the airport
- All park and entrance fees
- Transportation with 4×4 vehicles with viewing roofs
- A professional English-speaking driver or guide during the safari
- Ngorongoro Crater car supplement fee
- Current government taxes and levies
- 24-hour support during the safari from the office
What's not included
- Flights
- Balloon excursion in Tanzania
- Entry visa to Tanzania
- Travel and health insurance
- Gratuities to your guide, hotel staff, and porters
- Meals, soft and alcoholic drinks, and excursions not described in the itinerary
- Any other items of a personal nature, laundry, telephone, and postage
- Masaai village and Olduvai Gorge tours
How to get there
Recommended Airports
ARK
Arusha Airport
13 km
Transfer included
JRO
Kilimanjaro International Airport
37 km
Transfer included
Airport: Arusha Airport
Airport transfer included: Arusha Airport
No additional charges. You can request this in the next step.
Airport: Kilimanjaro International Airport
Airport transfer included: Kilimanjaro International Airport
No additional charges. You can request this in the next step.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 25% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 14 days before arrival.
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