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All Safaris6–9 Days

Big Five Tanzania Safari

A focused pursuit of Tanzania's iconic wildlife

Duration: 6–9 Days
Best Time: June – October (optimal visibility in dry season)
Style: Private Guide-Led
Overview

About This Safari

The Big Five Safari is built around serious wildlife viewing — lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and black rhino. George uses his deep field knowledge to maximize sighting opportunities across Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Tarangire, with game drives timed at dawn and dusk when predators are most active.

Best For

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Safari Highlights

Lion prides across the Serengeti
Leopard tracking in Seronera Valley
Black rhino spotting in Ngorongoro Crater
Massive elephant herds in Tarangire
Buffalo herds in the southern Serengeti
Night drive options at selected camps
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Day by Day

Sample Itinerary

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Day 1–2

Tarangire — Elephants

Begin in Tarangire, home to the largest elephant concentration in Northern Tanzania. Full game drives with elephant tracking.

2
Day 3–4

Ngorongoro — Rhino & Lion

Full crater floor day targeting the endangered black rhino and the crater's famous lion prides.

3
Day 5–8

Serengeti — Leopard & Lion

Multiple days in the Serengeti across different zones — Seronera for leopard, open plains for lion and cheetah.

4
Day 9

Departure

Final dawn game drive. Transfer to Arusha or Kilimanjaro.

What's Included

Included

All park fees and conservation levies
Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
George Mushi as dedicated guide
All accommodation
Full board throughout
Airport transfers

Not Included

International flights
Visa and entry fees
Travel insurance
Alcoholic beverages
Tips

Accommodation Style

Safari lodges · Tented camps · Luxury options available

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Guide's Note

George Mushi

Professional Tanzania Safari Guide

"The Big Five is not just a checklist — it's a way of reading the landscape. I track signs, listen to alarm calls, and work the wind. When we find a leopard draped in an acacia tree or watch rhino calves in the crater, it's because we were patient and prepared. That preparation is my job."

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Let's Plan Your Safari

Contact George to customize this safari for your travel dates, group size, and budget.