Big Five Safaris in Arusha Worth the Money: Our Top 14

1.Big Five Luxury Safari in Tanzania

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · from $2,900Our pick

Spend seven days exploring Tanzania’s best-known parks in a custom 4x4 Land Cruiser. Look for elephants, lions, leopards, rhinos, hippos, birds, and the Great Migration, with full-board lodging and park fees included. Guides such as Rashid, Boni, Atanas, and Ally have led trips for this operator, though your assigned guide may differ.

“It was so much better than I could have dreamed. The drivers, staff ,hotel quality was second to none. The guides were tireless and the entertainment at night was just perfect .”

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3.Big Five Classic Safari in Tanzania **Sustainable Travel approach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $1,785

You’ll travel from Arusha through four Northern Circuit parks in a custom open-roof 4x4, with no more than six people per vehicle and a window seat for everyone. The route includes Tarangire’s baobabs, Serengeti game drives, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara. Airport transfers, meals, park fees, bottled water, and an English-speaking guide are included.

“Favoloso, un’esperienza indimenticabile. Il tempo è stato sempre bello durante il giorno, con pioggia di notte. In tutti i parchi abbiamo visto tantissimi animali, tutti i big five e molti altri. La nostra guida era preparata e sempre allegra. Consigliatissimo.”

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4.Big Five Luxury 7 Days Safari Tour in Arusha

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews

You’ll spend seven days moving through four of Tanzania’s best-known wildlife areas, with airport transfers, game drives, meals, and park overnights arranged. Guides such as James, Juma, Musa, Issa, and Makele have led trips for this operator. Expect long drives, comfortable 4x4 transport, varied lodgings, and strong chances of seeing lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards, and rhinos.

“We just completed our safari with Tanzania Wildlife Adventure and it was it was perfect. The private trip was well organized with a comfortable 4x4 vehicle driven by Juma. He took exceptional care of us as we went exploring through thRead more”

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5.Big Five Dream Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $2,500

Starting in Arusha, this six-day safari visits Tarangire, Serengeti National Park, and Ngorongoro Crater. You can choose basic tented camping or luxury glamping, join a walking safari, and hike to the Elephant Caves. Guides such as Babuu Pallangyo are known for sharp animal spotting and strong local knowledge. Pickup is offered, and groups can reach 20 people.

“This trip was amazing. We had a fantastic Safari in these national parks. Our guide, Baboo, was a great driver and had a lot of knowledge! Would definitely recommend!”

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6.4: days Big five safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews

Travel by private, pop-up-roof Land Cruiser from Arusha to Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara. You will look for elephants, lions, rhinos, hippos, flamingos and tree-climbing lions with an English-speaking guide. The package includes two nights of lodging, meals, park fees, binoculars and pickup for groups of up to six.

“Thank you to both drivers Hussein and Fantastic from Wild Root who did a Fantastic job of driving us all over Serengeti Park and Ngogorongo Crater. As a result of their pursuit to give us a sighting of the 'Big 5' we had a memorable trip. Even Read more”

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7.4-Day Camping on the Big Five Private Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $1,436

Travel from Arusha by private 4x4 through Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. Guide Godfrey is known for strong wildlife spotting and multilingual help, including Spanish. Camping, meals, water, park fees, airport transfers, and safari equipment are included, with a real chance to see the Big Five.

“We had the best safari with Godfrey, his expertise and knowledge of animals was great. He took us to amazing areas of the national parks and he is also such a nice person to share such a special holiday with. We cannot thank Godfrey enough for giving us the most amazing trip. Truly a once in a lifetime experience!”

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8.Best 7 Day 6-Night Tanzania Big Five Midrange Private Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $4,700

This seven-day private safari starts and ends in Arusha, with game viewing in Tarangire, three nights in Serengeti, and time in Ngorongoro Crater. You travel with your own guide and group, stay at Serengeti Heritage Luxury Camp, and receive daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Flights, visas, insurance, tips, and pre or post-safari lodging are extra.

“Thank you so much Burigi Chato Safaris for organizing this Safari, it was enjoyable. my tour could not be good if I couldn’t visit Burigi National Park, meals, accommodation and transport was truly excellent.”

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9.3 Days Big Five Unforgetable Lodging Tanzania Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $1,015

This private three-day safari from Arusha or Moshi visits Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara. You get two nights of lodging, park fees, a professional guide, transport, and all three meals. Ask about guides such as Rama or Leo, both praised for strong support and wildlife spotting.

“Our safari experience with Afrishare Trekkind and Safaris has been a life's time dream come true. We were a group of 7 friends and they arranged everything down to the last details, we just had to enjoy the amazing moments. Our driver OculRead more”

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10.The Best 4 Days 3-Night Tanzania Private Luxury Big-5 Safari Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $2,490

You’ll travel from Arusha in a private Toyota Land Cruiser with a pop-top roof, visiting Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro. Your package includes a professional guide, three nights of luxury lodging, all meals, park fees, and round-trip transfers. Guide names associated with the operator include Joseph, Lyimo, and Ruwa, though your assigned guide is not specified.

“This is a beautiful safari. Our guide Joseph was extremely knowledgeable and knew exactly where to take us.”

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11.Unforgettable 6 Days Tanzania Private Big-5 Mid-range Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $5,271

Set out from Arusha at 7:30 a.m. for a private six-day safari through four of northern Tanzania’s best wildlife areas. Expect elephant herds in Tarangire, three full Serengeti game-drive periods, a crater descent at Ngorongoro, and birdlife at Lake Manyara. Mid-range lodging, meals, park fees, and a professional guide are included.

“Me and my friends went on 8 days Kilimanjaro hiking adventure and had a lot of fun. the staff was incredible, friendly and helpful.the food was amazing, i was very satisfied by their services. everything was well organised. if you are looking for adventure, i recommend it .”

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12.Big 5 Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3 reviews · 2 days · from $543Best value

Join a small group of up to seven for sunrise and sunset game drives in Tarangire and Ngorongoro. You will eat picnic meals in the parks, sleep at Ngedere Lodge, and ride in a pop-top 4x4 with an English, French, Spanish, German, or Chinese-speaking guide. Airport transfers from Arusha and Zanzibar are included.

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13.3 Days Big 5 Tour and Culture in Tanzania

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $1,150

Travel privately from Arusha to Tarangire and Ngorongoro, with chances to see elephants, lions, leopards, and black rhinos. The final day takes you to Lake Eyasi for a guided cultural visit with the Hadzabe and Datoga peoples. Guides may include Mohamed, Chef Mochi, and Jerome.

“We didn't book directly with Meru Slopes, my wife and I ended up joining one of their groups with Serengeti and Ngorongoro. After having done a total of 4 days of safari, with 2 different companies, there are some key points that everRead more”

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14.4 Days Big 5 Tour & Cultural Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $1,700

Travel privately from Arusha through Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Eyasi, and Lake Manyara. Look for elephants, rhinos, lions, leopards, flamingos, and baobabs, then meet Hadzabe and Datoga communities. The package includes meals, lodges, airport transfers, WiFi, and AMREF flying doctor cover.

“We did Serengeti and Ngorongoro trip on Jan 2024. It was trip of lifetime and we were able to spot lot of animals. Almachius helped us with booking and easily accommodated our request and made an itinerary per the request. Our guiRead more”

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