4 Days Exploring Tanzania Classic Big 5 Safari

From $ 2,100 pp

Duration: 4 Days

Tour Type: Wildlife

Trip Overview

Experience the best of Tanzania’s wildlife and breathtaking landscapes on the 4 Days Exploring Tanzania Classic Big 5 Safari with Sweet Memory Adventure. This unforgettable safari takes you through three of Tanzania’s most celebrated wildlife destinations: Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, and the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater.

Begin your adventure in Tarangire, renowned for its impressive elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and diverse wildlife. Continue to the endless plains of Serengeti National Park, where exciting game drives offer opportunities to encounter lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, and vast herds of wildebeest and zebras. Conclude your safari with a spectacular game drive inside the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site celebrated for its remarkable concentration of wildlife and excellent opportunities to spot the Big Five.

With Sweet Memory Adventure, enjoy the beauty of Tanzania’s wilderness, scenic landscapes, and unforgettable wildlife encounters, accompanied by the expertise of a local safari team. This four-day experience is ideal for travelers seeking a classic African safari filled with adventure, discovery, and lasting memories. While sightings of the Big Five are possible, they cannot be guaranteed.

Explore the endless Serengeti plains with abundant wildlife and predator sightings.

Witness dramatic predator-prey action and vast herds of wildebeest and zebras.

Discover massive elephant herds and iconic baobab trees in Tarangire.

Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a thrilling Big Five game drive.

Itinerary In Details

Day 1: Arusha – Tarangire National Park

Your adventure begins with a drive from Arusha to Tarangire National Park, known for its vast elephant herds and towering baobab trees. Enjoy a full-day game drive, spotting lions, giraffes, zebras, and an impressive variety of birdlife along the Tarangire River. In the evening, head to your lodge or tented camp for dinner and an overnight stay surrounded by the wild.

Day 2: Tarangire – Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, journey across the highlands and into the endless plains of the Serengeti, one of Africa’s greatest wildlife havens. Along the way, you’ll pass through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where Maasai villages dot the landscape. In the Serengeti, enjoy an afternoon game drive with chances to see big cats, wildebeest, elephants, and more before retiring to your camp or lodge in the heart of the park.

Day 3: Full Day in Serengeti National Park

Spend a full day exploring the Serengeti, with morning and afternoon game drives. At sunrise, watch predators like lions and cheetahs on the hunt, and later witness herds of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles moving across the plains. The Serengeti is also home to leopards, rhinos, buffalo, and an abundance of birdlife. In the evening, relax by the campfire under a canopy of stars.

Day 4: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha

After an early breakfast, depart for Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site often called the “Garden of Animals.” Descend into the crater for a thrilling game drive, where you’ll have the rare chance to spot all the Big Five in one day. Hippos wallow in the lakes, flamingos color the shores, and predators roam the grasslands. In the afternoon, drive back to Arusha, where your safari comes to an end.

Includes

  • All national park and conservation area entry fees
  • Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
  • Professional English-speaking safari guide
  • All scheduled game drives and crater descent
  • 3 nights’ accommodation in specified camps/lodges
  • All meals during the safari (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
  • Bottled drinking water and soft drinks during game drives
  • Transfers to/from Arusha (or airport if arranged)

Excludes

  • International and domestic flights
  • Visa fees and travel insurance
  • Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Tips and gratuities for guide and lodge staff
  • Alcoholic beverages unless specified
  • Personal expenses (e.g., laundry, souvenirs)

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What our customers say

At Sweet Memory Adventure, we are honored to receive wonderful feedback from our guests, with many praising our exceptional service, unforgettable experiences, and dedication to creating memorable journeys.

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Great first Safari experience!! We did 3 different game drives and saw every animal in abundance except for a lion-- although we did see vultures but couldn't pin point it. Moses was super helpful in communicating all of the prices and plans in advance and our guide, Hassan, was amazing. It was sad leaving him at the end of the trip but we will for sure stay in contact. The lodging both inside the camp and the nicer one outside for the 2nd night were both nice. All of the food was so so good and visiting the Maasai village on the 2nd day was a huge highlight of our trip. 100% would recommend to anyone.
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Artix
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Unforgettable Adventure! We had an amazing four-day safari in Mikumi and Selous with unforgettable memories. The start was great, the communication was easy and Moses was very flexible to our needs. From the first moment Zack was the perfect guide with an impressive knowledge about animals, their behaviour and the ecosystem. He knows the huge biodiversity of Tanzania very well and identifies animals easily by voices and tracks. It was a breathtaking feeling to see elephants close enough to touch. Besides nature and wildlife, Zack takes us on a journey through the impressive culture and daily life of people in Tanzania. We are very thankful. Zack was not just a top tour guide but also a very kind and friendly company. Moreover, accommodations were wonderful and the food was really good. It was an adventure of a lifetime. Next safari is safe! We are very thankful and highly recommend Sweet Memory Adventure. Asante sana!
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6stars experience 3days 2nights Safari at Mikumi NP with our super friendly and profesional guide/driver Nico was over our expectations!!! We saw hundreds of animals, we saw them really all🦓🐘🦛🦒🦁🐊🦌🐃 Highly recommend this company! Thank you Moses for organizing all this for us 🙏 and as you don't need much staff to bring with you please fill your luggage with some toys, pencils,exercise books, dresses. Local kids will fill your heart with the gratitude 💝💝💝
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Bonnie
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Explendid adventure for the whole family! Had the most exciting trip with Sweet Memories Adventures with my family and enjoyed the holidays to the maximum.Keep up with the good work guys👌
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Personally I should admit by saying that i was extremely satisfied with Sweet Memories Adventures. The owner is courteous and very very helpful from the beginning organizing our trip to Tanzania, always available. Professional, organized, simply superb. I highly recommend it. Sweet memories Adventures will make your dreams come true. thanks for the awesome unforgettable experience
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Excellent Hospitality I must say that i was extremely satisfied with Sweet Memories Adventures. The owner is courteous and very very helpful from the beginning organizing our trip to Tanzania, always available. Professional, organized, simply superb. I highly recommend it. Sweet memories Adventures will make your dreams come true. thanks for the awesome unforgettable experience

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