- Sabi Sands Game Reserve

6-Day Big Five Safari - Luxury

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In your pursuit of lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, and cape buffalo, travel through all five of the northern circuit's national parks: Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Arusha, Ngorongoro, and the world-famous Serengeti National Park - where you'll spend two unforgettable days and have the opportunity to witness your very own Serengeti sunrise. You'll also see enormous herds of wildebeest and zebra, the majestic giraffe, wallowing hippopotamus, lean cheetahs, opportunistic hyenas, playful monkeys.

Tour Summary

You'll go to Tanzania

You'll visit Arusha, Arusha NP, Lake Manyara NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Highlands, Ngorongoro Crater & Tarangire NP

This tour starts and ends in Arusha - Getting there

Tour Features

Luxury tour

This luxury tour uses lodges and tented camps.

Private tour

This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.

Can start any day

If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.

Can be customized

You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.

Not for solo travelers

Solo travelers cannot book this private tour.

Minimum age of 5 years

The minimum age for this tour is 5 years.

Activities & Transportation

Activities: game drives

Game drives: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle

Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle

This operator can help select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself help

A transfer from and back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost

Accommodation & Meals

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost

Day	Accommodation	Meals
1	Lake Duluti Lodge Luxury lodge just outside Arusha NP	All Meals Included
2	Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge Luxury lodge just outside Lake Manyara NP	All Meals Included
3	Ole Serai Luxury Camp - Turner Springs Luxury tented camp inside Serengeti NP	All Meals Included
4	Ngorongoro Oldeani Mountain Lodge Luxury lodge just outside Ngorongoro Highlands	All Meals Included
5	Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge Luxury lodge outside Ngorongoro Crater	All Meals Included
6	End of tour (No accommodation)	All Meals Included

Next:Day by Day

Arrival

(See Getting there for more details)

A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1 Arusha National Park

After breakfast, you'll depart from your Arusha or Moshi accommodations and drive to the park. Game Drive: You embark on a full day game drive through the park. Your drive will pass you past park landmarks such as the Momella Lakes and Ngurdoto Crater - sometimes known as 'Little Ngorongoro'. Canoe Safari: Available at extra cost, you'll trade the car for a canoe as you take a guided canoe safari out on the Momella Lakes to see bushbuck, giraffes, hippos, and buffalo. Walking Safari: Available at extra cost, Stretch your legs with a guided walking safari through the park. While on your walking safari, you can expect to see endless acres of forest, home to black and white colobus monkeys, zebras, buffalos, and a variety of antelopes. You will also have a chance to observe more than 400 bird species including the Crowned Eagle, Lanner Falcon, and Levaillants Cuckoo. You'll return to Arusha in the late afternoon with a head full of memories and a camera full of unforgettable photos.

Main Destination:	Arusha National Park
Best Time to Visit June to October (Animals are easier to spot) High Season July to March (The park never gets too crowded) Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall) Wildlife in Arusha National Park Giraffe Common Buffalo Common Zebra Common Elephant Occasional Hippo Occasional Leopard Rare Cheetah Very Rare Wildebeest Rare Hyena Rare Wild Dog Very Rare White Rhino None Black Rhino None Lion None
Accommodation:	Lake Duluti Lodge Luxury lodge located just outside Arusha NP
Meals & Drinks:	All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2 Lake Manyara National Park

You'll depart from Arusha after breakfast for the drive to Lake Manyara National Park. The journey takes approximately two hours, but we'll pass through the market town of Mto Wa Mbu along the way. This agricultural and fresh produce market is a melting pot of local cultures and a souvenir hunter's paradise. After a brief stop at the village market, you'll enter Lake Manyara National Park. The park is truly a photographer's playground and offers some of the best game viewing in the world. You can expect to see many of Africa's most well-known animals, with the tree-climbing lions a particular treat. Bird-watchers will find Lake Manyara is an absolute delight, with a huge variety of birds on display in the park. Even the novice can expect to be amazed by large flamingo flocks, circling birds of prey, and the brightly coloured lilac breasted roller. You'll then retire to your chosen accommodation for dinner and a good night's rest.

Main Destination:	Lake Manyara National Park
Best Time to Visit June to September (easier to spot animals) High Season July to March (Northern section gets crowded) Best Weather June to October (few showers of rain) Wildlife in Lake Manyara National Park Elephant Abundant Giraffe Common Buffalo Common Zebra Common Wildebeest Common Hippo Common Lion Occasional Hyena Occasional Leopard Rare Cheetah Very Rare Wild Dog Very Rare White Rhino None Black Rhino None
Accommodation:	Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge Luxury lodge located just outside Lake Manyara NP
Meals & Drinks:	All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3 Serengeti National Park

We'll take an early breakfast, as we've got a big day of exploration and adventure ahead of us! We'll begin the day with the scenic drive towards the Serengeti. Along the way, we'll pass through the mist-shrouded rainforests of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area where you might be lucky enough to glimpse cape buffalo, baboons, or even elephants and leopards in the dense undergrowth. After a delicious lunch at the Serengeti National Park picnic area, it’s time to explore the Serengeti itself. Witness Africa’s iconic savannah landscape and be amazed by the sheer number of animals that roam these grassy plains. Dinner and overnight in the heart of the Serengeti National Park according to the standard and the type of accommodation requested from our options.

Main Destination:	Serengeti National Park
Best Time to Visit June to February (Areas are best at different times) High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded) Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall) Wildlife in Serengeti National Park Elephant Common Giraffe Common Lion Common Cheetah Common Zebra Abundant Wildebeest Abundant Buffalo Common Hippo Common Hyena Common Leopard Occasional Black Rhino Very Rare Wild Dog Rare White Rhino None
Accommodation:	Ole Serai Luxury Camp - Turner Springs Luxury tented camp located inside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:	All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4 Serengeti National Park to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area

After breakfast, we get right on the road back towards the Ngorongoro Crater National Park. Our drive takes us back through the Serengeti via a different route, offering plenty of opportunities to spot the animals that eluded you on day two. As far as the eye can see, you’ll spot thousands upon thousands of animals in herds; wildebeests and zebras migrating together, tall and graceful giraffes, jumping antelopes and gazelles, the powerful African elephant and the most respected group of animals: the predators. You will have the chance to spot lean cheetahs and shy leopards, foraging hyenas, and last but not least, the king himself; the lion. Dinner and overnight on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater or in nearby Karatu Town according to the standard and the type of accommodation requested from our options.

Main Destination:	Ngorongoro Highlands
Accommodation:	Ngorongoro Oldeani Mountain Lodge Luxury lodge located just outside Ngorongoro Highlands
Meals & Drinks:	All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5 Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, you'll depart for Ngorongoro Crater; considered by some to be the Eighth Wonder of the World. When you get your first glimpse of this vast, verdant caldera from the panoramic viewpoint, you'll soon understand why it has earned such a lofty reputation. Home to over 120 species of mammal including the fabled Big Five, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area is one of the most sought after safari destinations in the world. From the comfort of your open-top vehicle, you'll be able to observe and photograph some of Africa's most recognizable faces. The crater is home to a large number of predators including lions, leopards, cheetahs, jackals, and hyenas, as well as a large population of wildebeest, zebras, antelope, cape buffalo, and more. It is truly one of Africa's premier safari destinations. You'll return to your Karatu accommodations for the evening for dinner and rest.

Main Destination:	Ngorongoro Crater
Best Time to Visit June to September (General wildlife viewing is best) High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds) Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none) Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater Black Rhino Common Lion Common Cheetah Common Zebra Abundant Wildebeest Abundant Hyena Abundant Elephant Common Buffalo Common Hippo Common Giraffe Occasional Leopard Occasional Wild Dog Very Rare White Rhino None
Accommodation:	Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge Luxury lodge located outside Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:	All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6 Tarangire National Park to Arusha

You'll depart your accommodations early for the drive south to Tarangire, where you'll spend your day driving through Tanzania's most underrated national park. Once inside the park, you'll see the eponymous Tarangire river lined with acacia and Baobab where game amble to and fro throughout the day. During the dry season, thousands of animals from the Masai steppe migrate to the Tarangire region looking for water so you can see dozens of different species in a small amount of time. Exclusive to the park are endangered animals such as the Greater Kudu, Fringe-Eared Oryx, and the Ashy Starling. Enjoy a picnic lunch at one of the park's picnic areas and take in an unparalleled view of the Tarangire River. Keep an eye on your food though, as the local monkey population will be only too happy to make off with a tasty treat if given the opportunity! You'll return to Arusha late in the afternoon.

Main Destination:	Tarangire National Park
Best Time to Visit June to October (Animals come to the river) High Season June to October (The park is full of tourists) Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall) Wildlife in Tarangire National Park Elephant Abundant Giraffe Common Lion Common Buffalo Common Zebra Abundant Wildebeest Abundant Hippo Common Hyena Occasional Leopard Rare Cheetah Rare Wild Dog Very Rare White Rhino None Black Rhino None
Accommodation:	No accommodation
Meals & Drinks:	All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of tour

(See Getting there for more details)

A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

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Important to Know

This tour is not available to solo travelers.
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD). The ZAR rates shown are converted for information purposes only. How do I pay in USD?
This tour accepts children who are 5 years and older.

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Start dates	Solo 1 room	2 people 1 room	3 people 2 rooms	4 people 2 rooms	5 people 3 rooms	6 people 3 rooms	7+ people
Jan 1, 2020 - Dec 31, 2020	n/a*	$2848	$2786	$2411	$2345	$2264
Jan 1, 2021 - Dec 31, 2021	n/a*	$2848	$2786	$2411	$2345	$2264