The Big Five Safari
Lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, buffalo - all on one trip.
About this style
Lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, buffalo - all on one trip.
Tanzania's northern circuit is the rare place on Earth where you have a realistic shot at seeing all of the Big Five in a single week. Our Big Five itineraries combine Tarangire's elephant herds, the Ngorongoro Crater's black rhino and lions, and the Serengeti's leopards and buffalo - all from a private 4×4 with a senior guide who knows the territories.
Highlights
- Black rhino tracking on the Ngorongoro Crater floor
- Big tusker elephants in Tarangire's baobab country
- Leopards in Serengeti's Seronera river valley
- Lion prides on the Ndutu and central Serengeti plains
Best for
- First-time safari travellers chasing the iconic five
- Wildlife lovers with 7+ days in Tanzania
- Photographers wanting predator and pachyderm encounters
What makes it different
- Senior guides with proven track records on rhino and leopard sightings.
- Itineraries timed and routed for the best Big Five odds, not the cheapest road.
- Private vehicle so you stay with a sighting as long as you want.
Suggested itineraries
Trips in this style
7 Days · From $2,200
7-Day Northern Circuit Classic Safari
Tarangire · Manyara · Ngorongoro · Serengeti
7 Days · From $2,800
7-Day Black Rhino Tracking Luxury Safari
Ngorongoro · Serengeti · Lobo
8 Days · From $1,610
8-Day Big 5 Camping Safari & Visiting the Hadzabe
Tarangire · Manyara · Ngorongoro · Serengeti · Eyasi
10 Days / 9 Nights · From $2,070
10-Day Big-5 Camping Safari & Cultural Tourism
Camping + cultural immersion
7 Days / 6 Nights · From $1,610
7-Day Big 5 Private with Walking Safari
Big-5 focus + walking
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A senior planner will design and price your trip, no obligation, no pushy follow-up.
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