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6 days Official Package

Big Five Game Drive Safari

Day by day

The itinerary

6 days, start to finish

Route
  • Tarangire National Park
  • Serengeti National Park

  1. Pickup and transfer to your first-night hotel for dinner and overnight. A briefing will be held at the hotel.

At a glance Summary, facts & pricing The trip in numbers, and what it costs.

Three full days in the Serengeti, bookended by Tarangire

What it costs

Pricing by comfort level

Best season June-October, January-March

$1,595 per person

Per person, land only — international flights not included. Final pricing depends on your dates and group size; ask us and we will quote exactly.

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Highlights Highlights, season & the route What makes this trip, when it is at its best, and where it goes.
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Right now

Heading south again

The short rains begin and the herds turn back south across the eastern and central Serengeti, retracing the loop toward next season's calving grounds.

Up close

Highlights, up close

Three consecutive full days in the SerengetiTarangire elephants and baobabs4WD with pop-up roofdaily game drivesbottled water included Ask about dates
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The route

  • Duration 6 days
  • Best months June-October, January-March
  • Vehicle 4x4 Toyota Land Cruiser with pop-up roof hatch, guaranteed window seat, and a cool-box for drinking water
Where this trip goes

Destinations on this route

Tarangire National Park Serengeti National Park
From our guides Hidden gems & insider tips The small things worth knowing before you go.
From our guides

Hidden gems & insider tips

Three straight Serengeti days is enough time to actually follow a sighting rather than move on from it — tell your guide if there's a specific species or behaviour you're hoping to see, and let the extra time work in your favour.

Ask about a packed breakfast on at least one morning so you can be on the road at first light, when the Serengeti's predators are most active.

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The detail What's included & what's not The full list, so there are no surprises.
The fine print

What's included

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Included

  • Airport transfers
  • Park entrance fees at Tarangire, Ngorongoro and Serengeti
  • Full board accommodation on safari
  • Service of an English-speaking driver/guide (other languages by request)
  • Transport in a 4WD vehicle with pop-up roof for game viewing
  • Driver allowances and park fees for vehicle, driver and all passengers
  • Daily game drives/wildlife viewing tours
  • Bottled water during game drives

Not included

  • Extras at the lodges (drinks, telephone, laundry, etc.)
  • International flights
  • Tanzania visa
  • Tips for porters and drivers
  • Personal travel insurance
Before you travel What to carry, health precautions & emergency numbers Packing list, vaccinations, and who to call if you need help.
Pack for it

What to carry

  • Neutral-coloured clothing (khaki, olive, brown) — avoid bright white, black and blue, which attract tsetse flies
  • A warm layer or fleece — early-morning game drives and the Ngorongoro rim are cold even on the equator
  • Wide-brimmed hat and polarised sunglasses
  • High-SPF sunscreen and lip balm
  • Insect repellent (DEET-based, for dusk and dawn)
  • Binoculars — one pair per person makes a real difference
  • A power bank and universal adapter (Tanzania uses UK-style Type G plugs)
  • A soft-sided duffel bag rather than a hard suitcase, for light-aircraft and 4x4 luggage limits
  • A basic personal first-aid kit and any personal medication in hand luggage
  • Cash in US dollars (2013 or newer notes) for tips and small purchases
Stay well

Health precautions

Malaria

Northern Tanzania is a malaria risk area. Speak to your doctor or a travel clinic about antimalarial medication well before you travel, and use insect repellent and cover up at dusk and dawn regardless.

Yellow fever certificate

Tanzania requires proof of yellow fever vaccination only if you are arriving from (or have transited more than 12 hours through) a country with risk of yellow fever transmission. If that applies to your routing, carry your International Certificate of Vaccination.

Altitude

The Ngorongoro Crater rim sits above 2,200 m and Kilimanjaro/Meru climbs go much higher — mild headaches or breathlessness are common at altitude. Drink plenty of water, ascend gradually where you can, and tell your guide if you feel unwell.

Sun and hydration

The equatorial sun is stronger than it feels in the open-sided safari vehicles. Drink more water than you think you need, and reapply sunscreen through the day.

Routine vaccinations and travel insurance

Make sure routine vaccinations are up to date, and take out travel insurance that explicitly covers emergency medical evacuation — the parks are remote, and evacuation by light aircraft is the standard response to a serious medical issue.

General guidance only, not personal medical advice — please confirm requirements and recommendations with your own doctor or a travel clinic before you go.

Emergency numbers

Worth saving to your phone before you travel.