Tanzania · Safari

10-Day Tanzania Safari with Big Five and Olduvai Gorge

10 Days Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Search for the Big Five across Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, and Serengeti National Park
  • 02 Visit Olduvai Gorge, where early human remains from more than four million years ago were discovered
  • 03 Interact with the local Maasai community and learn from your Tanzanian safari guide
  • 04 Track wildlife at the Mara River and look out for hippos and giant crocodiles
  • 05 Stay in lodges and tented camps, including a night on the rim of Ngorongoro Crater

Go on this 10-day wildlife safari through Tanzania's iconic parks for the opportunity to see, spot, and observe plenty of fauna in their natural habitats. Enjoy game drives in Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Serengeti National Park as you search for the Big Five and witness remarkable wildlife. Visit Olduvai Gorge, where the remains of early humans from more than four million years ago were discovered, and interact with the local Maasai community along the way.

Visit Olduvai Gorge, where the remains of early humans from more than four million years ago were discovered, and get the chance to ask questions for further elaboration.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Cities Arusha, Zanzibar, Mount Kilimanjaro, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tarangire National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport

  • Meet our staff at the airport, who will take you to the hotel where you will stay that day.

  • If you arrive during the day, you may drive directly to the park or to the location according to your flight arrival time.

2
Day 02

Full-Day Game Drive in Tarangire National Park

  • Enjoy a full-day game drive in Tarangire National Park with a packed lunch.

  • Drive back to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

3
Day 03

Another Safari Day in Tarangire National Park

  • Enjoy a full-day game drive in Tarangire National Park with a packed lunch.

  • Drive back to the lodge or tented camp for dinner and overnight.

4
Day 04

Tarangire to Ngorongoro via Maasai Community Visit

  • Interact with the local community and have the chance to hear from the Tanzanian tour guide or your safari expert about the Maasai tribes.

  • Head to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

  • Spend the night on the rim of the crater at the lodge or tented camp.

5
Day 05

Wildlife Viewing in Ngorongoro Crater

  • Enjoy the day in the crater, which has a large concentration of wildlife, including the only black rhinos that make this caldera famous among other calderas in the world.

  • Head back to the lodge or camp for an overnight stay.

6
Day 06

Ngorongoro to Serengeti via Olduvai Gorge

  • Visit Olduvai Gorge, where the remains of early humans from more than four million years ago were discovered, and get the chance to ask questions for further elaboration.

  • Head to central Serengeti National Park.

Overnight at the lodge or tented camp.

7
Day 07

Full-Day Game Drive in Central Serengeti

  • Enjoy a full day of game drives in Serengeti National Park. It is famous for the big cats, and a visit here will help fulfil your dream of finding the Big Five.

Overnight at the lodge or camp.

8
Day 08

Central Serengeti to the Mara River

  • Go on a morning game drive in central Serengeti National Park.

  • Return to the lodge or camp for an early lunch.

  • Head to the Mara River in the afternoon and get a chance to see the hippo pool on the way.

Overnight at the tented camp.

9
Day 09

Mara River Migration Safari

  • Enjoy a full day searching for animals crossing the river and for bunches of big crocodiles hunting. The Mara River crocodile is among the biggest crocodiles in East Africa.

Overnight at the tented camp.

10
Day 10

Morning Game Drive and Departure

  • Enjoy a morning game drive depending on your flight.

  • Head to the airport for your flight.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
6 cities · 10 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • All park fees

  • All accommodation during the safari

  • All meals in the lodges

  • Land transport during the safari

  • Tanzanian safari guide fees/expert

What's Not Included

  • International and local flights

  • Travel insurance

  • All personal expenses

  • Tips during your safari for staff at the camp lodges and your driver-guide

Know before you go

  • We serve beyond our knowledge and welcome your comments on anything you wish us to do more for you, and we serve people with all disabilities.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Zanzibar, Tanzania
End of the journey

Your 10 days finish where they began.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $6,195.00 — $6,354.00
Double Sharing $6,195.00 — $6,354.00

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