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FrenchEpic Big Five Journey – Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro
Offered by - Go Extra Mile Safaris
Tour Features
Embark on an unforgettable 4-day safari through Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife destinations — Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater — in pursuit of Africa’s legendary Big Five. Begin with Tarangire National Park, famous for its vast elephant herds and towering baobab trees. Continue to the endless plains of the Serengeti, home to incredible predator action, the Great Migration (seasonal), and diverse wildlife. Conclude your adventure with a descent into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where an astonishing concentration of animals — including lions, rhinos, and elephants — roam across a dramatic caldera. This carefully curated journey combines thrilling game drives, breathtaking landscapes, and authentic cultural encounters for a truly epic Tanzanian safari experience.
| Mid-Range tour | This mid-range tour includes comfortable lodges and tented camps. |
| Can be customized | You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour. |
| Private tour | This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others. |
| Not for solo travelers | Solo travelers cannot book this tour. |
| Can start any day | If availability permits, this tour can start on any day. |
| No minimum age | There is no minimum age for this tour. |
| Transportation | This tour uses: Pop-up roof 4x4. |
Route & Activities
Tanzania
Activities Included
Accommodation & Meals
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
| Day | Accommodation | Meals |
| 1 | Farm of Dreams Lodge No images available | Lunch & Dinner Included with Drinks |
| 2 | Enkirari Wilderness Camp No images available | All Meals Included with Drinks |
| 3 | Ngorongoro Wild Camp No images available | All Meals Included with Drinks |
| 4 | No Accommodation No images available | Breakfast & Lunch Included with Drinks |
Arrival (See Getting There for more details)
- A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Day 1 - Arusha Town- Tarangire National Park-KaratuEarly morning breakfast, then meet and greet by our customer service representative before departing with your picnic lunch for a direct drive from Arusha to Tarangire National Park, renowned for its large elephant population. Here you will experience a unique blend of nature and the traditional way of life of the Maasai people. Tarangire offers unparalleled game viewing, especially during the dry season when herds of elephants roam freely. Families of these gentle giants play among ancient baobab trees and strip acacia bark from thorn trees for their afternoon meal. The breathtaking views of the Maasai Steppe and the distant mountains make Tarangire an unforgettable stop on your journey. In the evening, drive to your lodge in Karatu for dinner and an overnight stay at Farm of Dreams Lodge.
Main Destination: Tarangire National Park
Accommodation: Farm of Dreams Lodge
Meals & Drinks: Lunch & Dinner Included with Drinks
- Day 2 - Karatu Area-Serengeti National ParkEarly breakfast, then with your picnic lunch drive to the famous Serengeti National Park via the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, enjoying a game drive en route. You will have the chance to spot the Big Five—lions, elephants, buffalos, leopards, and rhinos—as well as many other fascinating species such as hippos, zebras, wildebeests, cheetahs, hyenas, and Thomson’s gazelles, among others. The Seronera area is a true wildlife paradise, where you can witness thousands of animals and, depending on the season, experience the great wildebeest migration. In the afternoon, enjoy another exciting game drive before dinner and overnight stay at Enkirari Wilderness Camp.
Main Destination: Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Enkirari Wilderness Camp
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included with Drinks
- Day 3 - Serengeti National Park-Ngorongoro Conservation AreaEarly breakfast, then with your picnic lunch enjoy another thrilling game drive in the Serengeti, with opportunities to spot the “Big Four” — Lions, Elephants, Buffalos, and Hippos — along with many other fascinating species. In the afternoon, depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area via the historic Olduvai Gorge, believed to be the cradle of humankind, where Dr. Leakey discovered early hominid remains. On the way, visit a traditional Maasai Boma to experience the unique culture and lifestyle of the Maasai people. Continue with a game drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area en route to your lodge near the Ngorongoro Crater for dinner and overnight stay at Ngorongoro Wild Camp.
Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Wild Camp
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included with Drinks
- Day 4 - Ngorongoro Crater –Arusha TownAfter breakfast, descend into the world-renowned Ngorongoro Crater — often referred to as the Eighth Wonder of the World. This vast caldera was formed by the dramatic movements of the earth that created the Great Rift Valley. The Ngorongoro Conservation Area is home to an extraordinary variety of wildlife, including big cats and more than 400 bird species. Enjoy a game drive inside the crater until late afternoon with the chance to spot all of the Big Five — lions, elephants, rhinos, buffaloes, and leopards — along with hippos, zebras, wildebeests, cheetahs, hyenas, Thomson’s gazelles, and many more. Afterwards, ascend to the crater rim and drive back to Arusha, arriving in the late afternoon for drop-off at the hotel of your choice.
Main Destination: Arusha
Accommodation: No Accommodation
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & Lunch Included with Drinks
End of tour (See Getting There for more details)
- Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
- A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
Includes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
Excludes
- All Taxes/VAT
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Rates Per Person
Sep 19, 2025 - Sep 19, 2026
*n/a = not available. This tour is unavailable for solo travelers.
Includes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
Excludes
- All Taxes/VAT
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Getting There
Tanzania is a beautiful East African country with neighbours Kenya to the north and Mozambique to the south and the Indian Ocean to the east. It is known for its vibrant culture, wonderful national parks, diverse fauna and flora and of course the great wildebeest migration. If you are planning a safari trip to Tanzania then you should find out all about flights to Tanzania, passport and visa requirements.
Tanzania’s main airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) located 13km/8mi southwest of Dar es Salaam. The latter is the entry point for visitors to the southern parks.
Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) is situated 46km/29mi east of Arusha, the gateway of Tanzania’s most popular Northern safari circuit.
This tour starts in Arusha and ends in Arusha, Tanzania
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Travel Requirements
- All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
- Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
- When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
- Citizens of most countries require a visa. A list of countries that don't need a visa is available.
- Visas are best obtained in advance through an official online visa-application portal (https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/), but they can also be obtained through your local Tanzania Embassy or High Commission.
- Visas can also be obtained on arrival but this is a lengthy process that can take one to two hours.
Getting There
Tanzania is a beautiful East African country with neighbours Kenya to the north and Mozambique to the south and the Indian Ocean to the east. It is known for its vibrant culture, wonderful national parks, diverse fauna and flora and of course the great wildebeest migration. If you are planning a safari trip to Tanzania then you should find out all about flights to Tanzania, passport and visa requirements.
Tanzania’s main airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) located 13km/8mi southwest of Dar es Salaam. The latter is the entry point for visitors to the southern parks.
Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) is situated 46km/29mi east of Arusha, the gateway of Tanzania’s most popular Northern safari circuit.
This tour starts in Arusha and ends in Arusha, Tanzania
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Travel Requirements
- All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
- Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
- When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
- Citizens of most countries require a visa. A list of countries that don't need a visa is available.
- Visas are best obtained in advance through an official online visa-application portal (https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/), but they can also be obtained through your local Tanzania Embassy or High Commission.
- Visas can also be obtained on arrival but this is a lengthy process that can take one to two hours.
Offered By
Go Extra Mile Safaris
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