7 Days Big Five Safari & Tarangire Baobab Experience

• Early breakfast and departure to Tarangire National Park (~2.5-hour drive).
• Game drive in Tarangire, famous for its massive elephant herds and ancient baobab trees.
• Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park.
• Optional walking safari along the Tarangire River.
• Evening relaxation at a luxury tented camp overlooking the Tarangire plains.

Accommodation: Tarangire Treetops Lodge (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Activities: Full-day game drive, optional walking safari

• Early morning birdwatching drive along Tarangire River.
• Depart for Lake Manyara National Park (~2-hour drive).
• Game drive through Manyara’s lush groundwater forest.
• Look for tree-climbing lions, flamingos, and hippos.
• Optional canoeing experience on Lake Manyara (seasonal).
• Evening drive to a luxury lodge on the Great Rift Valley escarpment.

Accommodation: Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Activities: Game drive, optional canoeing

• Early breakfast and drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area (~1.5-hour drive).
• Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, home to the Big Five.
• Picnic lunch beside Lake Magadi, watching hippos and flamingos.
• Afternoon game drive before returning to the lodge.

Accommodation: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Activities: Full-day game drive in Ngorongoro Crater

• Early departure to Serengeti National Park (~3.5-hour drive).
• Game drive en route to your luxury lodge.
• Afternoon safari through Central Serengeti, tracking predators.
• Optional sundowner experience on a private kopje.

Accommodation: Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Activities: Game drive in Serengeti

• Early sunrise game drive to see predators hunting.
• Breakfast at a private bush setting.
• Continue tracking the Great Migration herds (seasonal).
• Visit the Retina Hippo Pool and Moru Kopjes.
• Optional hot air balloon safari over the Serengeti (additional cost).

Accommodation: Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Activities: Full-day game drive, optional hot air balloon safari

• Early morning game drive en route to the Seronera Airstrip.
• Scenic flight back to Arusha.
• Farewell lunch at a local restaurant or hotel.
• Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your international flight home.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Activities: Domestic flight, departure

Yes, we allow date changes, subject to availability and our booking terms. If you need to reschedule, please notify us as soon as possible. Changes made within a specific time frame (e.g., 30 days before departure) may incur an additional fee, depending on accommodations and services already reserved.

We understand that plans can change. Our cancellation policy allows flexibility depending on the notice period. For detailed terms, we’ll provide all booking conditions during the reservation process, ensuring transparency and peace of mind.

Our cancellation and refund policy is designed to offer flexibility:

• 60+ days before departure: Full refund minus a small administrative fee.
• 30–59 days before departure: 50% refund.
• Less than 30 days before departure: Non-refundable.
  However, we recommend travel insurance to cover unexpected cancellations due to emergencies.

Yes, you can request changes to your itinerary, such as adding activities, extending your stay, or altering accommodations. Changes are subject to availability and may incur additional costs. Please contact us as early as possible to make adjustments.

To confirm your safari booking, a deposit of 30–50% (depending on the package) is required at the time of reservation. The remaining balance is typically due 30 days before your safari begins. We’ll provide detailed payment instructions and receipts for your records.

Yes, travel insurance is highly recommended to cover unforeseen events such as cancellations, medical emergencies, or trip interruptions. Many travel insurance policies also cover safari-specific needs like evacuation and loss of belongings.

Absolutely! We offer family-friendly safaris with activities tailored for kids, including shorter game drives, cultural experiences, and accommodations with family rooms. Your children will love learning about wildlife and nature in a safe and engaging environment.

At Private Explorers, sustainability is at the core of our operations. We:

• Support local communities by contributing 20% of profits to projects like Tuleeni Children’s Home.
• Partner with eco-friendly lodges and camps that prioritize renewable energy, water conservation, and waste management.
• Minimize environmental impact through low-impact safari practices and promoting responsible wildlife viewing.