6 Days of Wild Adventure: Chasing Big 5 & Migration on a Budget
Embark on a 6-day adventure through Tanzania’s wildlife havens—Tarangire’s giant baobabs and elephants, Serengeti’s Great Migration plains, Ngorongoro’s wildlife-rich crater, and Lake Manyara’s tree-climbing lions. A perfect journey to witness the Migration and conquer the Big 5 in one unforgettable safari!
Pre-Tour
- Arrival at Kilimanjaro/Arusha Airport.
- Pick up and transfer to Karibu Heritage House.
- Depending on arrival time, enjoy a short Arusha City Tour and cultural walk.
- Dinner and Overnight at Karibu Heritage House.
- Morning pickup from Arusha City after breakfast.
- Drive through scenic Maasai villages towards Tarangire National Park (approx. 2.5 hrs).
- Full-day game drive exploring the park’s famous baobab trees, vast savannah, and the life-giving Tarangire River.
- Spot large herds of elephants, giraffes, wildebeests, lions, leopards, and over 400 bird species.
- Picnic lunch inside the park at a designated site.
- At night the chef will serve a hot, freshly prepared dinner.
- Evening drive to Fig Big Tree Lodge in Mto wa Mbu for dinner and overnight.
- Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
- Early breakfast, then drive through the Great Rift Valley escarpment and across the Ngorongoro Highlands.
- Stop at the Ngorongoro Crater viewpoint for breathtaking panoramic views.
- Continue your journey to Serengeti National Park, home to the Great Migration and the Big Five.
- Afternoon game drive en route to the Seronera Public Campsite.
- The guide/chef will assist you in setting and dismantling the tent each evening/morning to help you connect with nature at night.
- At night the chef will serve a hot, freshly prepared dinner.
- Dinner and overnight at the campsite under the starry Serengeti skies.
- Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
- Early morning game drive at sunrise when predators are most active.
- Explore the central Serengeti (Seronera area), famous for year-round wildlife activity.
- Search for lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, and endless herds of wildebeest and zebras.
- Packed picnic lunch enjoyed at a scenic spot inside the park.
- Afternoon game drive continues through the plains and kopjes.
- Return to Seronera Public Campsite for dinner and overnight.
- The guide/chef will assist you in setting and dismantling the tent each evening/morning to help you connect with nature at night.
- At night the chef will serve a hot, freshly prepared dinner.
- Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
- Early breakfast, then morning game drive as you depart Serengeti.
- Drive across the plains with wildlife viewing en route towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
- Arrive at Simba Public Campsite, located on the crater rim, offering stunning views into the caldera.
- The guide/chef will assist you in setting and dismantling the tent each evening/morning to help you connect with nature at night.
- At night the chef will serve a hot, freshly prepared dinner.
- Dinner and overnight at Simba Campsite.
- Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
- Early morning descent into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Enjoy a half-day game drive in the crater floor, one of the best places in Africa to spot the Big Five: lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and the rare black rhino.
- Picnic lunch at the hippo poolside picnic area.
- Late evening drive back to your lodge, arriving in the evening.
- Dinner and overnight at Fig Big Tree Lodge.
- Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
- Morning: After breakfast, drive a short distance to Lake Manyara National Park. This lush park lies at the base of the Rift Valley escarpment and is famous for its tree-climbing lions, flocks of flamingos, and troops of baboons.
- Game Drive: Explore the groundwater forest alive with monkeys and birdlife, open savannah where giraffes and elephants roam, and the lakeshore full of aquatic species.
- Lunch: Picnic inside the park.
- Afternoon: Drive back to Arusha, arriving by late afternoon. Drop-off at Karibu Heritage House for overnight or airport transfer depending on your onward plans.
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
- Drop-off at Arusha/Kilimanjaro Airport or hotel of your choice.
| Pax size | 2 people | 3 people | 4 people | 5 people | 6 people |
| Price Per Person (USD) | 1700 | 1357 | 1191 | 1092 | 1025 |
INCLUDES
- Airport pick-up & drop-off (Kilimanjaro/Arusha Airport)
- 1 night at Karibu Heritage House (before the tour)
- 2 night at Fig Big Tree Lodge (during safari)
- 1 night at Karibu Heritage House (after safari)
- 2 night at Seronera Public Campsite (during safari)
- 1 night at Ngorongoro Simba Campsite (During Safari)
- All meals as per itinerary (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- All camping gears such as tent, sleeping bags, sleeping matress, pillows and other
- Professional, English-speaking safari driver-guide
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof for game viewing
- All park entrance & conservation fees (Tarangire, Serengeti,Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara)
- Bottled drinking water, soda, beer/wine throughout the safari (in safari jeep)
- City tour in Arusha (if arrival time permits)
- Government taxes & levies
EXCLUDES
- International & domestic flights
- Tanzania visa
- All things of personal in nature such as towel,soap
- Travel insurance & medical
- Tip and gratitudes(although it’s recommended to tip guide/chef $5pp per day)
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, tips, extra drinks, laundry, )
- Alcoholic & soft drinks at lodges
- Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary