6-Day Best Big Five Safari with Cultural Tour

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6-Day Best Big Five Safari with Cultural Tour

6-Day Best Big Five Safari and Cultural Tour. Designed for adventurous travelers who want to see Tanzania’s iconic animals and connect with its vibrant people. This itinerary offers a deep and rewarding journey through nature and tradition.

Begin your adventure in Tarangire National Park. Famous for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and excellent game viewing along the Tarangire River. Lions, giraffes, zebras, and countless birds make this park a beautiful introduction to Tanzania’s wild side.

Next, visit Lake Manyara National Park, a lush gem at the base of the Rift Valley escarpment, known for its tree-climbing lions, flamingos, hippos, and dense forest filled with monkeys and birdlife.

The journey continues with a full-day cultural immersion at Lake Eyasi, where you’ll meet the Hadzabe and Datoga tribes. Learn about their hunter-gatherer lifestyles, join traditional activities like bow-and-arrow practice or local blacksmithing, and gain insight into a way of life unchanged for generations.

Then, explore the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to all Big Five: lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant, and the rare black rhino. A game drive on the crater floor offers one of the highest densities of wildlife in Africa.

Why Choose This Safari?

  • Combines top wildlife destinations with authentic cultural visits

  • High chance of seeing the Big Five in their natural habitats

  • Visit the Hadzabe and Datoga tribes at Lake Eyasi

  • Comfortable midrange lodges or tented camps with full-board meals

  • Includes private guide, 4×4 vehicle, park fees, and cultural entry

The 6-Day Best Big Five Safari with Cultural Tour is perfect for travelers seeking a well-rounded Tanzanian experience—wildlife, landscapes, and culture, all in one unforgettable journey.

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TRAVEL INFORMATION

  

ITINERARY

Day 01: Picked up from Moshi / Kilimanjaro Airport to Arusha

Our driver will greet you at the airport and take you to Arusha to your accommodation in Arusha. There, you’ll relax and prepare for the exciting adventures that lie ahead.

Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) - Arusha

Accommodation:

Meal: Lunch and Dinner
Day 02: Tarangire National Park

We will pick you up from your hotel at 7:30 am and, after meeting your guide, drive for approximately 2 hours to Tarangire National Park, renowned for its diverse landscapes and ancient baobab trees. The park offers excellent opportunities to observe interactions among elephant families, and we’ll conduct a game drive focusing on areas with reported animal sightings, including elusive predators like lions, cheetahs, and leopards. You’ll also enjoy seeing giraffes, wildebeests, and zebras, which are abundant throughout the park.

 

Lunch will be at a picnic site with a stunning view of the river and wildlife. While small monkeys and baboons may be curious about your lunch, there’s no need for concern.

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Accommodation:

Meal: All meals included
Day 03: Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, you’ll embark on a drive from Karatu to the Serengeti, which takes about 4 to 5 hours, including stops. The journey will take you through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where you'll briefly stop at the gate and viewpoint to take in the stunning views of the crater, a stop that will take around 20 minutes.

 

You’ll arrive in Serengeti National Park by late afternoon and embark on a game drive in Seronera, the heart of the Serengeti. Enjoy the breathtaking sunset while observing the wildlife up close. If fortune favors us, we may witness predators in action, either hunting or on a kill. After the game drive, we’ll head to Kontiki Camp in Central Serengeti for the night.

Luxury Safari

Accommodation:

Meal: All meals included
Day 04: Ngorongoro Crater

After an early breakfast, we’ll set off on a morning game drive south of Serengeti toward Seronera. We’ll exit Serengeti National Park in the late afternoon and drive to Ngorongoro Rhino Lodge, which offers views of the crater. This drive takes about 2 hours and takes you near the rim of Ngorongoro Crater.

Optionally, you can visit a Maasai village to learn about their culture. This visit, lasting between 20 to 45 minutes, is not included in the package price.

3-day Serengeti safari

Accommodation:

Meal: All meals included
Day 05: Ngorongoro to Masai and Hadzabe Tour

After breakfast, your guide will pick you up from your hotel and drive you out of the park to Lake Eyasi. Here, you’ll immerse yourself in a cultural tour with the Hadzabe people, participating in traditional hunting activities. You’ll also visit the Maasai community. Afterward, you’ll return to Karatu for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay.

Ngorongoro to Masai and Hadzabe Tour

Accommodation:

Meal: All meals included
Day 06: Karatu to Arusha

On your final day, after breakfast, your guide will pick you up from your hotel and drive you to either Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport, where your journey with us will come to an end. We hope you've made unforgettable memories with Sereland Africa Safaris. On the way, your guide can stop at a local shop where you can buy gifts and souvenirs to take home.

Arusha city

Accommodation:

Meal: Breakfast and Lunch

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