5 Days Footprints of the Big Five

Upon arrival at either Arusha Airport (ARK) or Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you will be warmly welcomed by our representative. After a short briefing about your safari, you will be transferred to your lodge in Arusha for dinner and overnight stay.

• Destination: Arusha city
• Accommodation: Pazuri Inn
• Meal: Bed & Breakfast

After breakfast in Arusha, drive to Tarangire National Park (approx. 2.5 hrs). Known for its giant baobabs and the largest elephant herds in Tanzania, Tarangire also hosts lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, and over 500 bird species. Enjoy a picnic lunch and afternoon game drive before continuing to Karatu for dinner and overnight.

• Destination: Tarangire National Park
• Accommodation:  Farm of Dreams Lodge 
• Meal: Full Board (Lunch & Dinner)

After an early breakfast at your lodge in Karatu (around 07:30–08:00), you’ll depart for Serengeti National Park, driving through the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area along the way.

The Serengeti is Tanzania’s most famous park and one of the greatest wildlife sanctuaries on earth. Its name comes from the Maasai word “Seringiti”, meaning “endless plains”, a perfect description of its sweeping landscapes. Spanning nearly 14,763 square kilometers, the park supports an astonishing abundance of wildlife — with over 2 million large mammals calling it home.

The Serengeti is best known for the Great Migration, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, where more than a million wildebeest, joined by hundreds of thousands of zebras and antelopes, move across the plains in search of fresh grazing. In addition, the park shelters an incredible variety of animals, from giraffes, buffaloes, impalas, gazelles, hippos, and hartebeests to top predators such as lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, and jackals. Bird enthusiasts will also find delight here, with over 500 species recorded, including ostriches, kori bustards, vultures, eagles, kingfishers, and colorful rollers.

The Serengeti’s landscapes are as diverse as its wildlife: short-grass plains in the southeast, rolling hills and rocky outcrops (kopjes) in the north, and the lush Grumeti River region in the west with its valleys and forests. Each area offers unique game-viewing opportunities and breathtaking scenery.

You’ll enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park before continuing your game drives into the afternoon. As evening approaches, head to your accommodation inside or near the Serengeti, where dinner and overnight await.

• Destination: Serengeti National Park
• Accommodation:  Serengeti Sidai Camp 
• Meal: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

Experience a full day of game viewing across the endless plains of Serengeti National Park. Track lions, leopards, elephants, and perhaps even witness part of the Great Migration (seasonal). Your expert guide will choose the best wildlife routes for the day’s adventure. Relax in the evening and enjoy dinner under the stars at a Serengeti Camp.

• Destination: Serengeti National Park
• Accommodation:  Serengeti Sidai Camp 
• Meal: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

After an early breakfast, depart Serengeti and drive to the Ngorongoro Crater (about 3 hours). Stop at the viewpoint for stunning panoramic views before descending 600 meters to the crater floor for a half-day game drive. The crater is home to around 25,000 animals, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, and the rare black rhino, along with 500+ bird species.

Enjoy a picnic lunch at the scenic Ngoitoktok Hippo Pool before continuing your game drive. In the afternoon, ascend the crater and return to Arusha, where you will be dropped off at your hotel or transferred to the airport for your onward journey.

• Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
• Meal: Breakfast & Lunch