Big 5 Classic Private Safari, Tanzania

­A stunning seven days of wildlife wonders, beginning in Arusha and taking in the ‘classic’ destinations of Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro. Lion and cheetah, elephants and buffalo, as well as fascinating birdlife, all in incredible environments, provide the highlights. With your own private vehicle to enjoy your wonderful experiences, your accommodation on this ‘standard’ category trip is at the lodge in Arusha and lodge/tented camps in Tarangire, Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro.

Arrive at Kilimanjaro Airport/Arusha Airport. After clearing customs, look for your driver. Drive to Tarangire National Park in the morning. Tarangire is traversed by the Tarangire River, which never dries up completely. Being the only source of water during the dry season, it draws hundreds of animals to the park, making wildlife and bird viewing spectacular. The landscape is varied, with grassy savanna plains, swamps, hills, and spectacular baobabs. Enjoy a full day in the park with game viewing. Overnight Lake Manyara Mawemawe Lodge (with lunch, dinner & breakfast) or Similar ­ Start point Arusha, Arusha, Tanzania

After enjoying your breakfast at Lake Manyara Mawemawe Lodge it is time to check out and continue your adventure with a road trip to Lake Natron! Be amazed by the volcanic moon-like landscape. When arriving at Africa Safari Lake Natron Camp, an accommodation located next to Lake Natron, you will have the choice to relax at the swimming pool or add an extra activity to your tour. For example a visit to the Ngare Sero Waterfall. Overnight Africa Safari Lake Natron (with lunch, dinner & breakfast) or Similar ­

Head out after breakfast for the drive to Serengeti National Park. The word “Serengeti” is derived from the Maasai language, meaning “endless plain.” En route to the Serengeti. Enjoy a game drive en route to your camp. Overnight at Serengeti Kontik Tented Camp (with lunch, dinner & breakfast) or Similar

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 Kontik Tented Camp (with lunch, dinner & breakfast) or Similar ­

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. At mid afternoon drive back to Arusha or Transfered to Airport for your Departure. End point Arusha, Arusha, Tanzania