7 Day Big Five Classic Safari in Tanzania With Sustainable Approach to Travel
Springlands Hotel, Moshi, Tanzania
Family-Friendly Safari in Tanzania
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Embark on an unforgettable journey and witness the biggest stars of the East African savanna; the mighty Lion, the majestic Elephant, the rare Black Rhino, the graceful Leopard, and the stoic Cape Buffalo. This classic safari adventure that spans for 7 days, takes you through Tanzania’s most celebrated parks in the Northern Circuit – ensuring immersive and dreamlike views of the wildlife and breathtaking landscapes.
Key information
- Group and private safari possible, rates will vary depending on this.
- Maximum 6 participants in a custom-designed 4×4 safari vehicle
- Children from the age of 2 years are allowed to participate under the supervision of a parent or guardian.
- Starts and ends in Moshi
- English-speaking guide
- All park fees are included
Highlights
- Explore Tarangire National Park, witnessing diverse landscapes and wildlife
- Full day of game drives in Serengeti, highlighting the Great Wildebeest Migration
- Descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a diverse wildlife experience
- Morning drive to Lake Manyara National Park, exploring varied ecosystems and wildlife
- Absorb knowledge from experienced, English-speaking safari guides
- Explore in open-rooftop vehicles, offering spectacular views of the surroundings
- 6 nights accommodation
- Pick-up and drop-off at the airport
Skill level
- Beginner
Styles
5 activity days in English
The organizer also speaks: French, German
Group size: Maximum of 6 participants
Airport transfer included:
Kilimanjaro International Airport
Accommodation
Springlands Hotel
Springlands Hotel in Moshi, 29 km from Kilimanjaro, offers accommodation with amenities like an outdoor pool, complimentary parking, a bar, 24-hour reception, and free WiFi. Continental or à la carte breakfast is served at the hotel.
Rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a seating area, satellite TV, a kitchenette, a dining area, and a private bathroom with all the essentials, including a kettle. Enjoy hiking around Moshi, with a mini-supermarket just 3 km away.
Highview Hotel
The hotel offers dining in its restaurant or in the serene garden, with a mix of local and international dishes served à la carte or buffet style. Packed lunches are available for day trips. In the lounge, relax with a drink, enjoy board games, internet access, or cultural shows. The gardens provide shaded seating and house an organic vegetable and fruit garden.
Guests can enjoy hiking around Moshi, with a mini-supermarket just 3 km away.
Serengeti Safari Lodge
Located in the Seronera Tana Spring Area of Serengeti National Park, Serengeti Safari Lodge offers 15 luxury self-contained tents with private facilities.
Enjoy a luxurious experience with amenities such as a swimming pool, spa services, a restaurant with local and continental dishes, a bar with a fireplace, internet access, and a gift shop.
Serengeti Wildebeest Camp
The Serengeti Wild Camp features 20 spacious, self-contained tents, and offers a close-to-nature experience including hearing distant elephants trumpeting at night.
Nearby, the Serengeti Wildebeest Camps – an extra area with 10 similar tents, providing comfortable wildlife encounters in the heart of Serengeti National Park.
Both camps offer modern amenities like internet, bars, a multi-cuisine restaurant, and special dining experiences, including bush meals.
Program
Day 1: Kilimanjaro Airport - Moshi (Springlands Hotel)
Arrive at Kilimanjaro Airport, Tanzania. After clearing customs, look for your driver. They will be waiting for you, holding a sign with your name. Your driver will transport you to Moshi.
Overnight at Springlands Hotel (with breakfast).
Day 2: Tarangire National Park (Highview Hotel)
Drive to Tarangire National Park in the morning. Tarangire is traversed by the Tarangire River, which never dries up. Being the only water source during the dry season, it draws hundreds of animals to the park, making wildlife and bird viewing spectacular. The landscape is varied, with grassy savannah plains, swamps, hills, and spectacular baobabs.
Overnight at Highview Hotel (with lunch, dinner & breakfast).
Day 3: Serengeti (Serengeti Safari Lodge or Serengeti Wildebeest Camp)
Head out after breakfast for the drive to Serengeti National Park. “Serengeti” is derived from the Maasai language, meaning “endless plain.” En route to the Serengeti, you can experience Maasai culture by visiting a Maasai village. Also, you can visit Olduvai Gorge (at your own cost), known as the Cradle of Humanity. This Museum is a testament to the long journey that humanity has made from its humble roots in East Africa to its current state as the dominant species on Earth. Enjoy a game drive en route to your camp.
Overnight at Serengeti Safari Lodge or Serengeti Wildebeest camp (with lunch, dinner & breakfast).
Day 4: Serengeti (Serengeti Safari Lodge or Serengeti Wildebeest Camp)
Relax for a full day in the Serengeti – unequaled for its beauty and home to the Great Wildebeest Migration. The huge herds of plains game, such as wildebeest, zebra, and antelope, dominate the park, while the attendant predators, such as lion and cheetah, are to be found amongst the many kopjes scattered across the plain. Its landscape varies from open grass plains in the south, savanna with scattered acacia trees in the center, hilly, wooded grassland in the north, to extensive woodland and black clay plains to the west.
Overnight at Serengeti Safari Lodge or Serengeti Wildebeest camp (with lunch, dinner & breakfast).
Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater (Highview Hotel)
Enjoy a morning game drive en route to Ngorongoro Crater. Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for game driving and exploration. The crater is 600m deep, 16km across, and 265 sq km in area. Enjoy the spectacular scenery and game viewing in what has been described as the world’s eighth wonder. Many of Tanzania’s last remaining black rhinos can be seen grazing on the open grassland of the crater floor, surrounded by some of the 20,000 large animals that occupy the crater, including lion, cheetah, eland, zebra, and gazelle. Flamingos, among other bird species, can often be seen feeding at Makat Soda Lake. Afternoon drive to your lodge for your overnight stay.
Overnight at Highview Hotel (with lunch, dinner & breakfast).
Day 6: Lake Manyara (Springlands Hotel)
Drive to Lake Manyara National Park in the morning. Set against the steep escarpment of the Rift Valley, you’ll find Lake Manyara National Park with its evergreen groundwater forest and various ecosystems, including acacia woodland, grassy plains, a swampy fan delta, and – of course – the expansive lake. This diversity attracts various mammal, bird, and wildlife species. Manyara is also home to rare tree-climbing lions. The park offers excellent game viewing with buffalo, impala, giraffe, bushbuck, waterbuck, hippos, and many elephants roaming near the lake. Also, look out for blue monkeys, velvet monkeys, and very active olive baboons.
Overnight at Springlands Hotel (with lunch, dinner & breakfast).
Day 7: Kilimanjaro Airport (departure day)
Enjoy a leisurely morning before your transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport for your flight home.
Customize your adventure: group excursions or private journeys
Tailor this trip to your preferences: choose group safari for great pricing and the joy of shared experiences, or go for the private safari for a personalized and secluded engagement with the wilderness. Both offer their unique benefits, ensuring your adventure with us is nothing short of extraordinary.
The 7-day adventure includes meals, accommodation, park fees, and visits to the most popular parks in the Northern Circuit – Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire National Park. Each park hosts a distinct array of wildlife, allowing you to observe a vast range of animals within a concentrated area.
Location
Explore Tanzania with expert guides and witness nature's wonder
Discover the blend of comfort and charm within the heart of Africa with an exceptional value offered by the choice of accommodations, setting the stage for a truly memorable safari.
You’ll take part of the knowledge of English-speaking safari guides, and experts in both the parks and wildlife conservation, adding depth to your safari experience.
Marvel at the Serengeti’s natural wonders, and the annual wildebeest migration between January to March —a breathtaking display of life on the move.
At Tarangire National Park, witness the large herds of elephants and a rich tapestry of predators and prey in their natural habitats.
Gaze at the beauty of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where the vibrant Maasai culture coexists with an incredible array of birdlife and is also the site of the famed Olduvai Gorge, a landmark of human history.
And not to be missed, Lake Manyara National Park, famed for its tree-climbing lions, unveils varied ecosystems and a plethora of wildlife.
This best-selling trip promises to be an unforgettable experience, connecting you with the heart of Africa’s wildlife and cultural heritage.
Food
The package includes full board meals while on safari. Only breakfast is provided while in Moshi. Additionally, bottled water is provided in the vehicle.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
- Other dietary requirements on request
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)
- Fund Climate action projects alongside your trip with the South Pole Partnership. Your compensation will go to contributing to one of the 800+ climate action projects (35 USD)
- Enjoy half a day walking safari, an excellent way to get out of the safari car and stretch your legs. Get to experience the amazing scenery and wildlife up close (50 USD)
- One night at Springlands Hotel after your program ends (50 USD)
- One night at Springlands Hotel before your program starts (50 USD)
- Step into the heart of Maasai culture and tradition, where vibrant colors, rich heritage, and exquisite craftsmanship come to life. Immerse yourself in an enchanting world and share the stories behind them (50 USD)
- Olduvai Gorge Tour (50 USD)
- Tree planting at Springlands Hotel (20 USD)
- Serengeti balloon safari (550 USD)
- Shira day hiking (228 USD)
- Zanzibar Island 4-day trip (799 USD)
Spa treatments
The spa treatment is not included in the package, but is available at an extra cost.
What's included
- 6 nights accommodation (accommodation on arrival and departure day at Springlands Hotel or similar)
- Full board (breakfast, lunch & dinner) while on safari, bed-and-breakfast basis in Moshi
- Transfer to and from the airport
- All game drives viewing in a custom built 4×4 Safari Land Cruiser
- All park and entrance fees
- Transportation with 4×4 vehicles with viewing roofs
- A professional English-speaking driver/guide during the safari.
- Bottled water in safari vehicles
- Ngorongoro Crater car supplement fee
- Current Government taxes and levies
- 24-hour support during the safari from our office in Moshi
What's not included
- Domestic or international flights
- Balloon excursion in Tanzania
- Entry visa to Tanzania
- Travel and health insurance
- Gratuities to your guide, hotel staff, and porters
- Meals, drinks, and excursions not described in the itinerary
- Any other items of a personal nature, laundry, telephone, and postage
- Masaai village tour and Olduvai Gorge Tour
How to get there
Recommended Airports
JRO
Kilimanjaro International Airport
30 km
Transfer included
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). Pick-up at the airport is included in the price. After clearing customs, look for your driver. They will be waiting for you, holding a sign with your name. Your driver will transport you to Moshi.
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 20% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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