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5 Day Big Cats Safari Tanzania | Serengeti Predator Safari
Safari Overview
This 5-day private safari is offered by an experienced tour operator renowned for delivering amazing wildlife safari holidays. This program has a selection of mid-range lodges. This is the trip of a lifetime in which you’ll experience breathtaking wildlife across the most diverse landscapes; lions roaming around the Serengeti plains, elephants amongst acacias, and a huge variety of wildlife in Tanzania’s national parks.
Tour Highlights
- Serengeti National Park
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Tarangire National Park
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Day by Day Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival
You will be picked up from the airport by a Jema Safaris team member and dropped off at your accommodation in Arusha, To where you will stay overnight. Relax, dine, and prepare for your amazing safari experience in the morning.
- Note: The hotel cost only includes breakfast. Check-in starts at 2:00 PM.
- Accommodation | Tulia Boutique Hotel & Spa
Meal Plan | Breakfast ( Lunch & Dinner are not included)
Day 2 : Tarangire National Park
After breakfast at around 7:30 AM, your safari guide will meet you at the hotel and drive to Tarangire National Park, where your game drive begins around 10:00 AM. Tarangire is renowned for its large elephant herds and the life-giving Tarangire River. During your safari, you may encounter lions, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and many other iconic wildlife species. As this is a natural environment, sightings cannot be guaranteed, but your experienced guide will use local knowledge and radio communication to maximize your chances. After a picnic lunch in the park, the game drive continues before you transfer in the evening to your lodge near Ngorongoro Crater in preparation for the next day’s adventure.
- Accommodation | Eileen’s Trees Inn
Day 3 : Serengeti National Park
If you haven’t fallen in love with Tanzania by the time you reach the Serengeti, then this is the place that will make it happen. This Unesco World Heritage–listed park is simply extraordinary, with its savannah grasslands that seem like they go on forever, and with more animals than you ever thought possible. Big lion prides stalk the riverbanks. Solitary leopards watch the world go by from the fork of a tree. Cheetahs streak across the plains in pursuit of a gazelle. You will probably also see elephants, zebras, giraffes, wildebeest, buffaloes and spotted hyenas while you’re here, not to mention so many other animals. You’ll enjoy the safari experience of a lifetime on your guided game drive through Serengeti National Park. A guide will help you look for big cats, elephants and more as you drive through so many classic safari landscapes.
- Accommodation |Tukaone Serengeti Camps
Day 04 : Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater
After an early coffee, you will head out for a game drive in the Serengeti. You might be able to spot the “Big Five” – lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino and leopard – before embarking on your journey to the Ngorongoro Crater. The animals roam freely through the unfenced reserves, offering you an uninterrupted game-viewing experience. Arriving at the edge of the crater, you will have your first glimpse of what awaits you the following day – glistening streams, open grassland and an infinite amount of animals. You will spend the night at your accommodation after the game drive.
- Accommodation |Eileen’s Trees Inn
Day 05 : Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha
The early risers are rewarded with breathtaking views of the rising sun over the crater’s edge. After a hearty breakfast, you will drive down the adventurous track into the crater. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of the Seven Wonders of Africa and the most incredible ecosystems on Earth. It was formed millions of years ago in the massive explosion of a volcano. It is 610m deep and covers roughly around 260 sq km. Due to its dense animal population of approximately 25,000, the crater offers the best game viewing of all the parks in Tanzania. In a matter of minutes, you will see wildebeests, zebras, gazelles, elephants, and some of the more than 500 bird species in the area. With some luck, you might catch a glimpse of the endangered black rhino through the grass. After lunch, you will ascend the crater’s steep walls and head to Arusha, where you will be dropped off at the airport or your accommodation.
- Meal Plan |Breakfast and Lunch
- All accommodations
- All activities, unless indicated as optional
- All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
- Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Park fees and Taxes
- Flying doctor services
- Bottled water during the game drives
- International flights
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips ($20 Per person Highly Recommended)
- Personal Items
- Government imposed increase of Taxes and or Park Fees.
- Any activities not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages
Safari FAQs
The ideal time for wildlife viewing is during the dry season from June to October, when animals gather near water sources and the vegetation is sparse. The period December to February also offers warm, dry conditions with excellent wildlife sightings.
Yes! Jema Safaris offers fully tailor-made itineraries. You can adjust the duration, activities, or accommodation level, or add extra experiences such as cultural tours, additional beach days, or adventure activities.
Our route through Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater provides excellent chances to see the Big Five — lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards, and rhinos. Wildlife sightings depend on the season and animal movements.
Tanzania is generally a safe and welcoming destination. Standard travel precautions — such as keeping personal belongings secure and following your guide’s instructions — ensure a smooth and worry-free safari experience.
The ideal time for wildlife viewing is during the dry season from June to October, when animals gather near water sources and the vegetation is sparse. The period December to February also offers warm, dry conditions with excellent wildlife sightings.
We recommend consulting your healthcare provider before travel. Common advice includes vaccines for Hepatitis A & B, typhoid, yellow fever, and rabies depending on your activities. Malaria prophylaxis is also recommended for most areas.
Yes — travel insurance is strongly recommended. It covers medical emergencies, trip cancellations, or unexpected events during your safari and beach stay.
Essentials include light clothing, comfortable walking shoes, sun protection, a hat, insect repellent, a reusable water bottle, camera/binoculars, and swimwear for Zanzibar. Jema Safaris can provide a detailed packing guide tailored to your itinerary.
Yes — all national park entrance fees, Ngorongoro Crater fees, transfers between lodges, and airport pick-ups are included in the price of your safari package.
Absolutely. You will be met at Kilimanjaro International Airport by your Jema Safaris representative and transferred to your hotel in Arusha to start your adventure.
Your safari guide will be professional and English-speaking. Guides fluent in other languages such as French, German, or Spanish can be arranged upon request.
Yes! You can extend your safari with additional parks, adventure activities, or extra days on Zanzibar. Jema Safaris can help plan extensions such as Mt. Kilimanjaro treks, Pemba or Mafia Island trips, or cultural tours.