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Big Five Safaris Tours in Tanzania Worth the Money: Our Top 15

26 tours  ·  from $190

Trips get planned around one or two big bookings. These 15 big five safaris tours are the ones worth planning around, each with its cost, its length and its traveller verdict.

Big Five Safari In Tanzania - Day 2: Elephants and baobabs in Tarangire
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Big Five Safari In Tanzania

1.Big Five Safari In Tanzania

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 99 reviews · from $3,750Our pick

You’ll travel from Kilimanjaro Airport through Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater in a private 4x4 with a pop-up roof. Expect full-board meals, unlimited mileage, early game drives, drinks, binoculars, and an experienced guide. Guides named by past guests include Thomas, Gerry, John, Felix, Daudi, and Maulid.

“We are senior couple from US, and started booking our trip almost a year ago. Samwel was wonderful to work with, answering all our questions. We booked a 9-day Safari, including foothills of Kilimanjaro, Tarangire National Park, Lake MaRead more”

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Big Five Luxury Safari in Tanzania - Lake Eyasi adds birdlife and a quieter change of pace
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Big Five Luxury Safari in Tanzania

2.Big Five Luxury Safari in Tanzania

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

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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7-Day Midrange Tanzania Safari Adventures (Big 5)

3.7-Day Midrange Tanzania Safari Adventures (Big 5)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · from $2,924

Start in Arusha and travel by safari vehicle through Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. You’ll have a private group, lodge and tented-camp stays, picnic lunches, airport pickup, and a chance to see elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, rhinos, hippos, flamingos, and migrating herds. Guides may include Denis, Justin, Gasper, or Rapha.

“We are incredibly grateful to the Kilimanjaro team for hosting us in Tanzania for our honeymoon. Everything from the planning to the drives to the stays were executed wonderfully.”

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Big Five Classic Safari in Tanzania **Sustainable Travel approach - Tarangire: baobabs, elephants, and a dependable water source
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Big Five Classic Safari in Tanzania **Sustainable Travel approach

4.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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2 days Mid Range Safari in Ngorongoro and Tarangire Big 5 Parks - Camping after a long game drive
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2 days Mid Range Safari in Ngorongoro and Tarangire Big 5 Parks

5.2 days Mid Range Safari in Ngorongoro and Tarangire Big 5 Parks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $680

Start early from Arusha for Tarangire’s elephants and baobabs, then explore Ngorongoro Crater, home to large herds, lions, birds, and possible Big Five sightings. Moorland Safari and Trekking provides a 4x4, English-speaking guide, meals, water, tent, mattress, and park fees. Guides named in past trips include Nuru, David, and Simon.

“We had the chance to do walking safari with moorland and it was amazing the team was very attentive and professional i highly recommend this company if you want to enjoy your trip”

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Arusha: 3-Day Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater Big Five Safari - Leaving Arusha through Mto wa Mbu and the Rift Valley
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Arusha: 3-Day Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater Big Five Safari

6.3-Day Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater Big Five Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 20 reviews · 3 days · from $900

Set out from Arusha in a pop-up-roof Toyota Land Cruiser for three days across Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater. You get sunrise game drives, full-board meals, park fees, and English-speaking guides such as Mike, Eric, Savio, or Nico when available. Choose mid-range lodges or tent camping, with a real chance to see the Big Five.

“Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that you found our safari package perfect and that it met your expectations. Your feedback means a lot to us and motivates our team to continue delivering exceptional experiences. We look forward to welcoming you again soon!”

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Big Five Luxury 7 Days Safari Tour in Arusha - Day 3: Olduvai Gorge and the long road to Serengeti
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Big Five Luxury 7 Days Safari Tour in Arusha

7.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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Spotting Africa Big Five (5) animals. - Day 1: Tarangire’s elephants and baobab country
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Spotting Africa Big Five (5) animals.

8.Spotting Africa Big Five (5) animals.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $1,410

Spend three days in a private safari vehicle visiting Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara. You’ll have meals, transport, hotel transfers, and camping or lodge accommodation included. Guides such as Naftal, Dotto, Justin, and Mapunda have led past Safari Bike Africa trips, though your assigned guide may differ.

“Hi everyone! We wanted to visit Tanzania and have the unique safari experience adventure. After checking with few companies, we decided to travel with Safari Bike Africa because they really help local communities with their own ngo anRead more”

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Big Five Dream Safari - Serengeti National Park and the endless plains
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Big Five Dream Safari

9.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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4 Days Experience big five in Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Safari - Day 3: Sunrise predators and the road to the crater
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4 Days Experience big five in Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Safari

10.4 Days Experience big five in Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $1,280

Join a small shared safari from Arusha to Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro. Expect elephant country, predator sightings, a sunrise game drive, crater wildlife, picnic lunches, and camping at Kizumba, Seronera, and Simba. Guides such as Damas, Malisa, Joseph, and Festus have led past departures, though your assigned guide may differ.

“We saw a bit of everything in Tanzania during our recent tour to Tanzania with Wildlife Experience Tanzania. Our guide Festus was incredible and made the tour enjoyable and fun. We felt in safe hands whenever as he drove carefully and looRead more”

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6 Days Big Five Tanzania Safari - Day 2: Tarangire’s elephants and river
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6 Days Big Five Tanzania Safari

11.6 Days Big Five Tanzania Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $2,858

This six-day private safari begins at Kilimanjaro Airport and visits Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. Expect long drives, picnic lunches, game drives, and a guide who shapes each day around wildlife sightings. Optional extras include a Serengeti balloon safari, a school visit, and a Shanga social enterprise tour in Arusha.

“We had an extraordinary experience with In Spirit Travel! Their meticulous planning and attention to detail ensured our trip was unforgettable.”

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5 Days Tanzania Safari - Migration and Big 5 Safaris - Day 1: Lake Manyara beneath the Rift Valley escarpment
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5 Days Tanzania Safari – Migration and Big 5 Safaris

12.5 Days Tanzania Safari – Migration and Big 5 Safaris

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $3,700

Spend five days in a private 4WD Land Cruiser visiting Lake Manyara, the Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. Expect long drives, boxed lunches, open-roof game viewing, camping equipment, and guides such as Erick or Josephat, subject to assignment. A Serengeti hot-air balloon ride is available for an extra fee.

“We did a 4 day Mt Meru climb in addition to the 5 day safari. Having done Kili a few years ago, I can say that Meru beats it hands down for the sheer variety of the climb and the scenery, plus its wildlife which you just dont get on Kili. The climb tRead more”

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Private 6-Day Tanzania Big Five Wildebeest Migration Tour in Serengeti - Key points at a glance
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Private 6-Day Tanzania Big Five Wildebeest Migration Tour in Serengeti

13.Private 6-Day Tanzania Big Five Wildebeest Migration Tour in Serengeti

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $2,888

Spend six days on a private lodge safari from Arusha, with Tarangire elephants, Serengeti game drives, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara, a Maasai boma, and a walk in Mto wa Mbu. Your English-speaking guide handles the driving and wildlife searches, while airport transfers, meals, park fees, WiFi, and two Arusha nights are included.

“Private tour, and tailor-made, besides Serengeti, Tarangire and Ogrongro, we went to lake Natron (great landscape), and one day trek in Kilimanjaro (nice but kind of tired), good driver and vehicle as well as helpful support from travel agency.”

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1-Day Ngorongoro Crater Special Big 5- Joining Group Safari - The early road from Arusha or Moshi
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1-Day Ngorongoro Crater Special Big 5- Joining Group Safari

14.1-Day Ngorongoro Crater Special Big 5- Joining Group Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 10 reviews · from $190Best value

Start early from Arusha for a full Ngorongoro Crater game drive. You’ll descend 600 meters to the crater floor, look for lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards, and black rhinos, and stop for lunch near a hippo pool. Joseph is one guide associated with the experience, though guide assignments can vary. Moshi pickup costs extra.

“The crater had an endless well of zoological diversity and our guide indulged our every curiosity. Breakfast was filling and energizing. Lunch was fantastic, fresh, and nutritious. We even indulged in activities beyond the scope of what had been planned. Asante sana, Joseph!”

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4: days Big five safari - Day two: descending 600 meters into Ngorongoro Crater
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4: days Big five safari

15.4: 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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