Beacon Safaris & Trekking
5-Day Classic Big Five Safari
5 Days / 4 Nights•Private or Group Lodge Safari (Mid-range/Luxury options available)• Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater
Expedition Overview
Perfect for travelers with limited time, this 5-day safari takes you to three of Tanzania's top wildlife destinations. Spot the Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino—as you explore Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro. A compact journey packed with unforgettable wildlife moments.
Journey Highlights
- •Explore 3 iconic parks in just 5 days
- •Excellent chance to spot the Big Five
- •Large elephant herds in Tarangire
- •Wildlife-packed crater floor of Ngorongoro
- •Endless plains and predators in Serengeti
- •Comfortable lodges and scenic drives
Need to Know
Included
- •Park entry fees for all destinations
- •Accommodation (4 nights) in lodges or tented camps
- •Safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- •Professional English-speaking guide
- •Daily game drives
- •Bottled water during safari
- •Airport transfers (Arrival & Departure)
Not Included
- •International flights
- •Tanzania Visa fees
- •Tips for guide and lodge staff
- •Personal travel insurance
- •Alcoholic beverages
Day by Day
The Itinerary
Depart Arusha after breakfast and drive to Tarangire. Game drive through the park famous for elephants and baobabs. Overnight in Karatu.
Travel from Karatu into the legendary Serengeti National Park. Pass through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area highlands and enjoy afternoon game drives on the Serengeti plains.
Spend an entire day exploring central Serengeti. Track lions, cheetahs, leopards, and large wildlife herds across the savannah.
Morning game drive in Serengeti before departing towards the Ngorongoro highlands. Enjoy sunset views over the crater rim.
Descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a morning game drive. Spot black rhinos, hippos, and lions before returning to Arusha in the late afternoon.
Visual Journey
Expedition Gallery
