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The Best of Africa's Big Five Safari
7-day safari in Tanzania from US$1,760 pp, with route planning built around real safari logistics.
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Safari Summary
Everything you need to judge this tour properly
Use this first section to sense-check route strength, price, and core trip facts before you move into the full itinerary, inclusions, and booking details.
Quick Answer
What this safari actually gives you
7-Day The Best of Africa's Big Five Safari is a 7-day safari in Tanzania. Published rates in the archive start from US$1,760 per person.
Safari Details
7-Day The Best of Africa's Big Five Safari itinerary and trip highlights
Review the full 7-Day The Best of Africa's Big Five Safari itinerary, including route planning, park sequence, accommodation rhythm, what's included, and key booking details for travelers comparing 7-day safari, covering Serengeti National Park, in Tanzania, with 4x4 safari vehicle transport, from $1,760 per person.
7-Day The Best of Africa's Big Five Safari is a 7-day safari through Tanzania. It focuses on Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, and Tarangire National Park. The routing is paired with stays such as Arusha Planet Lodge, Marera Valley Lodge, and Kontiki Serengeti Camp, which helps keep long travel days practical and the wildlife time front and center. Rates currently start from US$1,760 per person, based on the published safari pricing in this archive. If you want a trip that feels organised before you travel and fluid once you arrive, this is the kind of safari Kesafaris can tailor with clearer lodge matching and smarter pacing. It works especially well for travelers who want to link Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, and Tarangire National Park without wasting nights on the road.
Why this route feels stronger than a standard package
Safari route includes Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, and Tarangire National Park.
Accommodation plan uses Arusha Planet Lodge, Marera Valley Lodge, and Kontiki Serengeti Camp.
Published seasonal per-person pricing is stored in the tour record.
This tour is not available to solo travelers .
Safari Route & Parks
Geographical coverage, park sequence, and how the itinerary unfolds across different safari areas.
7-Day The Best of Africa's Big Five Safari is a 7-day safari through Tanzania. It focuses on Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, and Tarangire National Park. The routing is paired with stays such as Arusha Planet Lodge, Marera Valley Lodge, and Kontiki Serengeti Camp, which helps keep long travel days practical and the wildlife time front and center. Rates currently start from US$1,760 per person, based on the published safari pricing in this archive. If you want a trip that feels organised before you travel and fluid once you arrive, this is the kind of safari Kesafaris can tailor with clearer lodge matching and smarter pacing. It works especially well for travelers who want to link Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, and Tarangire National Park without wasting nights on the road.
Duration & Accommodation Rhythm
How many days, how the itinerary paces, and what accommodation experience you'll have each night.
7 day safari. This usually gives enough time to balance wildlife viewing with manageable transfer days.
Pricing & Budget Context
Cost breakdown, per-person rates, seasonal pricing, and value proposition of this safari route.
Indicative pricing starts from $1,760 per person. Final cost depends on season, rooming, transport style, and what is included on the route.
Safari Fit Guide
Is this the right safari for you?
We break down the trip pace, who it suits, and what the route really feels like so you can decide if it aligns with your travel style.
Who This Safari Is For
Best for travelers who want a clear safari route, grounded pricing, and a trip that balances logistics with memorable wildlife time.
Considerations
7-Day The Best of Africa's Big Five Safari sits in the Tanzania catalog as a route-led option built around Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Conservation Area, making it easier to compare against shorter, cheaper, or more premium safari circuits.
Route Pace at a Glance
Pace
Balanced route with 7 days.
Drive Times
Expect some medium transfer days, but a well-paced route should still leave room for meaningful game viewing.
Accommodation Style
Mid-range safari camps or lodges with a good balance of comfort and value.
Day-By-Day Itinerary
How the route unfolds on the ground
Read this section for the actual rhythm of the safari, not just the list of stops. It helps you judge how much time goes into game drives, transfers, lodge downtime, and overall route flow.
Day 1
Arusha
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by one of our experienced driver-guides. After a brief introduction, he will escort you to Arusha and your hotel, where you will be introduced to this wonderful city and country.
Day 2
Arusha – Tarangire National Park
After a tasty breakfast, our driver-guide will collect you from your hotel and transport you and to Tarangire for a game drive (we’ll bring picnic lunches). After the game drive, we will continue to Karatu for dinner and you overnight stay. The park derives its name from the Tarangire River, which serves as the sole water source for the wildlife here during the dry season. The park is famous for its elephant herds, iconic baobab trees, and tree-climbing pythons.
Day 3
Tarangire National Park – Lake Manyara National Park
Today you will enjoy excellent views over Lake Manyara, see elephants up close in the woodlands, and visit the renowned Manyara hippo pool, where many, many hippos stay in the water from early morning until late in the evening. Your overnight stay will be at the lodge on a full board basis. Lake Manyara National Park spans a modest 330 square kilometers (127 square miles), of which Lake Manyara itself makes up 200 square kilometers (77 square miles) at its peak. This park is also a prime location for bird enthusiasts and offers ample opportunities to spot elephants, giraffes, zebras, baboons, warthogs, buffalos, and, with a stroke of luck, the elusive tree-climbing lion! During your game drive, consider taking a break at the hippo pool to stretch your legs and observe these fascinating creatures.
Day 4
Karatu – Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, you’ll depart early in the morning with a lunchbox in hand for a day of game viewing in Serengeti National Park. You will spend two nights in the Serengeti. Located in northern Tanzania, the Serengeti spans approximately 15,000 square kilometers and holds the esteemed status of being a UNESCO World Heritage site. The park is home to over two million herbivores, 4,000 lions, 1,000 leopards, 550 cheetahs, and around 500 bird species. It is also renowned for hosting massive herds of migratory wildebeest and zebra during the dry season. However, the North Serengeti also nurtures a rich population of wildlife year-round, including lions, elephants, hippos, giraffes, crocodiles, and the elusive oribi antelope.
Day 5
Serengeti National Park
After breakfast you’ll go on a morning game drive in Serengeti National Park. Our guide will help you explore the Serengeti plains in pursuit of Africa's “Big Five.” Around 12:30pm, we’ll eat lunch and then continue with an afternoon game drive in the park. Located in northern Tanzania, the Serengeti spans approximately 15,000 square kilometers and holds the esteemed status of being a UNESCO World Heritage site. The park is home to over two million herbivores, 4,000 lions, 1,000 leopards, 550 cheetahs, and around 500 bird species. It is also renowned for hosting massive herds of migratory wildebeest and zebra during the dry season. However, the North Serengeti also nurtures a rich population of wildlife year-round, including lions, elephants, hippos, giraffes, crocodiles, and the elusive oribi antelope.
Day 6
Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater Karatu
After breakfast, we’ll drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where you'll experience some game viewing and visit the famous Ngorongoro Crater. If you are lucky, you’ll get the opportunity to see the black rhino. In the evening, we’ll drive to Karatu for dinner and your overnight stay. The Ngorongoro Crater, the world's largest caldera, was formed approximately 2-3 million years ago following a volcanic explosion. The crater floor sits at an elevation of 1,800 meters (5,900 feet) above sea level and boasts a diverse population of around 30,000 animals and an array of bird species.
Day 7
Departure
After breakfast, you’ll spend a few more hours at the lodge before returning to Arusha and the airport. This concludes your remarkable 7-day adventure experiencing the best of Africa’s “Big Five” in Tanzania. End of tour (See Getting There for more details) - End of tour (See Getting There for more details): Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.
Pricing Guide
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| Travel Window | 2 people 1 room | 3 people 2 rooms | 4 people 2 rooms | 5 people 3 rooms | 6 people 3 rooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026 | USD $2,288 | USD $2,024 | USD $1,881 | USD $1,815 | USD $1,760 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does this safari cover?
7-Day The Best of Africa's Big Five Safari is a 7-day safari in Tanzania covering Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
How much does this safari cost?
Published rates in this archive start from US$1,760 per person, with final cost changing by travel dates and group size.
Is the day-by-day route already mapped out?
Yes. The itinerary in the database includes a rewritten day-by-day route based on the factual sequence from the source archive.
Is there a minimum age for this safari?
Yes. The source pricing notes list a minimum age of 3.
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Overview
7-Day The Best of Africa's Big Five Safari is a 7-day safari through Tanzania. It focuses on Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, and Tarangire National Park. The routing is paired with stays such as Arusha Planet Lodge, Marera Valley Lodge, and Kontiki Serengeti Camp, which helps keep long travel days practical and the wildlife time front and center. Rates currently start from US$1,760 per person, based on the published safari pricing in this archive. If you want a trip that feels organised before you travel and fluid once you arrive, this is the kind of safari Kesafaris can tailor with clearer lodge matching and smarter pacing. It works especially well for travelers who want to link Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, and Tarangire National Park without wasting nights on the road.