Tanzania is one of the few countries on earth where you can realistically see all of the Big Five in a single week.
Lion — Serengeti and Ngorongoro
Lion prides are everywhere in the Serengeti's central Seronera valley and on the Ngorongoro Crater floor. Sightings on most game drives.
Leopard — Seronera river valley
The sausage trees and riverine forest along the Seronera River are some of the best leopard country in Africa. A senior guide is the difference between seeing one and missing one.
Black rhino — Ngorongoro Crater
Tanzania's only realistic rhino sighting is in the Ngorongoro Crater, where 25-30 critically endangered black rhino live on the crater floor.
Elephant — Tarangire (dry season)
Tarangire holds the largest elephant herds in northern Tanzania, especially June-October when the river concentrates wildlife.
Buffalo — every park
Lone bulls and big herds across the Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Tarangire. The easiest Big Five tick.
A Big-Five itinerary
Our 7-day classic includes Tarangire (elephant), Serengeti (lion + leopard), and Ngorongoro (rhino + buffalo). Most clients see all five.
