7 Days Tanzania Big Five Safari
Tarangire – Serengeti – Ngorongoro – Lake Eyasi (Hadzabe Experience)
Experience a 7-Day Tanzania Big Five Safari that immerses you in the country’s most iconic wildlife destinations — Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and the cultural heart of Lake Eyasi.
Designed by Gnade Safaris, this journey blends thrilling Big Five encounters, spectacular landscapes, immersive cultural experiences, and comfortable handpicked lodges.
From ancient baobabs to endless Serengeti plains and the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater, this safari showcases the very best of Tanzania’s natural beauty.
This itinerary also includes a memorable visit to the Hadzabe Bushmen — one of the last surviving hunter-gatherer tribes in East Africa.
Whether you are a family, couple, wildlife photographer, or adventure seeker, this safari delivers unforgettable memories from start to finish.
Why Choose This Safari?
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✔ Big Five Guaranteed Locations — lions, leopards, elephants, buffalos & rhinos
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✔ Three Iconic Parks — Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro
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✔ Exclusive Hadzabe Cultural Experience
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✔ Comfortable Mid-Range & Luxury Lodges
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✔ Private 4×4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
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✔ Expert English-speaking driver-guide
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✔ All meals, park fees & airport transfers included
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✔ Flexible — easily extend with Zanzibar beach holiday
Quick Itinerary Snapshot
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Day 1: Arrival in Arusha – Overnight at Kibo Palace Hotel
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Day 2: Arusha → Tarangire National Park – Overnight at Bougainvillea Safari Lodge
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Day 3: Tarangire → Serengeti National Park – Overnight at Land of Nature Camp
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Day 4: Full-Day Serengeti Game Drive – Overnight at Land of Nature Camp
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Day 5: Serengeti → Ngorongoro Crater – Overnight at Marera Valley Lodge
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Day 6: Lake Eyasi – Hadzabe Cultural Visit → Arusha – Overnight at Kibo Palace
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Day 7: Departure
Detailed 7-Day Tanzania Big Five Safari Itinerary
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), a Gnade Safaris representative will meet you and transfer you to Kibo Palace Hotel in Arusha.
Enjoy a relaxing evening, rest after your flight, and prepare for the adventures ahead. Depending on your arrival time, you may explore Arusha city or relax by the pool.
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Accommodation: Kibo Palace Hotel
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Meal Plan: Dinner
Day 1
Arrival in Arusha – Welcome to Tanzania
ACCOMODATIONS
Kibo Palace Hoteli
Day 2
Arusha → Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, your guide briefs you before the drive to one of Tanzania’s most scenic parks — Tarangire National Park, known as the “Home of Elephants.”
Spot massive herds of elephants, tree-climbing lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo, and more than 400 bird species.
You will enjoy a full-day game drive along the Tarangire River, where animals gather to drink.
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Accommodation: Bougainvillea Safari Lodge
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Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
ACCOMODATIONS
Heart and Soul Lodge
Day 3
Tarangire → Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, continue your journey toward the legendary Serengeti National Park. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Rift Valley, Maasai villages, and wildlife along the route.
Enter the Serengeti through the Naabi Hill Gate and enjoy an afternoon game drive among its endless plains.
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Accommodation: Land of Nature Camp
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Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4
Full-Day Serengeti Game Drive
Spend a full day exploring the Serengeti — home to the world-famous Great Migration and incredible predator action.
Search for lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, hippos, giraffes, hyenas, and countless plains animals.
Your guide will choose the best routes based on wildlife movements to give you the best game-viewing experience.
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Accommodation: Land of Nature Camp
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Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
ACCOMODATIONS
Land Of Nature
Day 5
Serengeti → Ngorongoro Crater
After an early breakfast, drive toward the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the “Eighth Wonder of the World.”
Descend 600 meters into the crater for a full-day game drive, where more than 25,000 animals live — including the rare black rhino. Enjoy a picnic lunch at the hippo pool before ascending in the late afternoon.
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Accommodation: Bouganvilia Safari Lodge
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Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6
Lake Eyasi & Hadzabe Cultural Experience → Arusha
Early morning departure for Lake Eyasi, home to the Hadzabe Bushmen — one of the last hunter-gatherer tribes in Africa.
Join the Hadzabe for a traditional hunting experience, learn about their survival techniques, and visit the Datoga tribe for a blacksmith demonstration.
After the cultural tour, drive back to Arusha for your final overnight.
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Accommodation: Kibo Palace Hotel
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Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 7
Departure
After breakfast, enjoy some leisure time in Arusha before your transfer to the airport.
If you wish, extend your safari with a relaxing Zanzibar beach holiday — perfect after a week of adventure.
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Meal Plan: Breakfast
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Park fees (non-resident)
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Full-day game drives in Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro
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Professional English-speaking driver-guide
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Private 4×4 Safari Land Cruiser
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All accommodation during the safari
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Meals as per itinerary
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Bottled water during game drives
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Round-trip airport transfers
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Government taxes & VAT
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