Safari
5 Days Big Cat Safari
- Length
- 5 days
- Where
- Tanzania
- Price
- Price on request
This exclusive Big Cat Safari offers an unforgettable journey through Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife destinations. The adventure begins in Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds and majestic baobab trees. You will then explore the legendary Serengeti National Park, home to endless plains, abundant wildlife, and exceptional opportunities to spot Africa’s most sought-after predators including lions, leopards, and cheetahs.
The safari continues to the spectacular Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where you will experience both incredible wildlife and authentic cultural encounters with the Maasai people. The highlight of the journey is a game drive inside the Ngorongoro Crater, one of the world’s most remarkable wildlife havens and the best place in Tanzania to see the Big Five in a single day.
This private safari combines luxury accommodation, expert guiding, and breathtaking landscapes to provide a complete and immersive African safari experience.
Where this tour goes
Day by day
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Day 0: Arrival – Kilimanjaro International Airport to Arusha
- Overnight Tulia Boutique Hotel / Similar
- Meals Bed & Breakfast
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our professional driver guide and transferred to your hotel in Arusha. This day is reserved for relaxation and preparation for your upcoming safari adventure.
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Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
- Overnight Marera Valley Lodge / Similar
- Meals Full Board
After breakfast, your guide will provide a safari briefing before departing for Tarangire National Park. This park is famous for its large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees that dominate the landscape.
Enjoy a full day game drive with opportunities to spot elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and many other wildlife species. Lunch will be served at a scenic picnic site inside the park. In the late afternoon, you will transfer to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
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Day 2: Karatu to Serengeti National Park
- Overnight Serengeti Wildebeest Luxury Tented Camp / Similar
- Meals Full Board
After breakfast, depart with picnic lunch boxes and drive toward Serengeti National Park via the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Upon arrival, begin your game drive across the endless plains of Serengeti, home to abundant wildlife including lions, cheetahs, buffaloes, gazelles, and more.
Continue game viewing until sunset, then proceed to your camp for dinner and overnight.
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Day 3: Full Day Game Drive in Serengeti National Park
- Overnight Serengeti Wildebeest Luxury Tented Camp / Similar
- Meals Full Board
Spend the entire day exploring Serengeti National Park. With picnic lunch boxes, you will venture deep into the park in search of the Big Five – lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo – as well as many other species.
Optional balloon safari can be arranged for a unique aerial experience of the Serengeti plains. Return to camp in the evening for dinner and overnight.
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Day 4: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area (Maasai Cultural Visit)
- Overnight Ngorongoro Wild Luxury Tented Camp / Similar
- Meals Full Board
After breakfast, depart Serengeti with picnic lunch and drive toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with game viewing en route. Along the way, you will visit a Maasai village and experience their traditional lifestyle, culture, and customs.
Continue to your camp near Ngorongoro for dinner and overnight.
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Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater Tour and Return to Arusha
- Overnight Tulia Boutique Hotel / Similar
- Meals Bed & Breakfast
After breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full day game drive. The crater is the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera and is home to over 30,000 animals, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, rhinos, zebras, and flamingos.
After lunch and game viewing, ascend the crater and drive back to Arusha for dinner and overnight.
What the price includes
Every tour is priced for your dates and group. Ask us about anything not listed.
Included
- Transport in a 4×4 safari Land Cruiser
- Services of a professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Park entrance fees for all parks mentioned
- Full board accommodation during the safari
- Unlimited mineral drinking water during the safari
Not included
- International flights
- Entry visas
- Drinks at hotels and lodges
- Tips and personal expenses
- Hot air balloon safari
- Travel and medical insurance
- Any service not mentioned under Price Includes
Questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Tanzania for a safari?
Tanzania's wildlife is abundant year-round, but the timing of your visit can influence your safari experience. The dry season from June to October offers better game viewing, as animals gather around water sources. However, the wet season from November to May brings lush green landscapes and newborn wildlife. Both seasons have their unique charm, so choose based on your preferences and interests.
Which national parks should I include in my Tanzania safari itinerary?
Tanzania boasts an array of spectacular national parks, each with its own distinct offerings. The Serengeti National Park, renowned for the Great Wildebeest Migration, is a must-visit. Other favorites include the Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, and the Selous Game Reserve. Each park presents a different landscape and wildlife population, ensuring a diverse and unforgettable safari experience.
How long should my Tanzania safari be?
The duration of your safari depends on various factors, such as your budget, availability, and personal preferences. To fully immerse yourself in Tanzania's natural wonders, we recommend a minimum of 5-7 days. This allows you to explore multiple parks, observe different wildlife behaviors, and soak in the beauty of the African wilderness.
What types of accommodations are available during a Tanzania safari?
Tanzania offers a range of accommodation options to suit different budgets and preferences. From luxurious lodges and tented camps to budget-friendly campsites, there's something for everyone. These accommodations are strategically located within or near national parks, allowing you to maximize your safari experience.
Reviews on Tripadvisor
4.8 / 5 · 24 reviews
What travellers say
6 days private Serengeti Safari
Sunset african safari is an absolutely recommendable tour operator. We had booked 6 unforgettable days in the Serengeti as a private tour. our guide Patrick is an excellent driver and knows a lot about the Serengeti and its animals. We felt absolutely safe in every situation. Our accommodation was in a mobile camp. The service of the staff, the food and the friendliness is unforgettable. These camps are equipped with everything you need. In our eyes, this is already luxury in the great outdoors. During our game drives we were so overwhelmed by all the animal sightings that this can hardly be put into words. All our respect to all the staff of Sunset African Safari. If possible we will come again
Helene and Stefan
Superb experience!
Sunset Africa Safaris is definitely a reliable and experienced tour operator! Thanks to our guide Omaru, our 4 days 3 nights small group tour(3 pax) in the Safari was surely above our expectations, and he knows where to to find the animals. While we were in the Safari, the only thing we need to do was to enjoy the breath taking views and the closeness to the wild aninimals; everything else (Transportation, lodging, food...) was taken care by our experienced and knowledgeable guide.
My advice for doing a Safari tour:
1. Small group is better as you can move freely in the car to see the animals on both sides.
2.Plan your trip in advance and prepare the fund in advance in cash or bank transfer, generally credit card doesn't work well in Tanzania as there is 5% charge on the consumer side.
3.Bring warm clothes, SLR camera, binoculars with you.
4.Serengeti and Ngorongoro are must visit attractions.
At last, a very special thanks to Godfrey (Owner of the firm) for solving my duplicate fund transfers problem in 2 business days in parallel!
Family holiday
Myself and my family (daughter 14 & Son 9) had a fabulous time in Tanzania visiting family, but one the best experiences we had was going on Safari with Godfrey and climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, they were very professional but also friendly and good with the kids. 10/10
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