The Quest for the Big Five
The Serengeti hosts one of Africa's densest populations of the legendary Big Five. This five-day premium itinerary dedicates full days to serious wildlife viewing in the predator-rich Seronera valley and the lesser-visited eastern plains, staying in comfortable lodges inside the park.
Your expert guide reads the bush like a book — following fresh tracks, radio chatter and vulture activity to put you in the right place for lion kills, leopard sightings and massive elephant herds. Early departures and extended drives maximize your hours in the field.
Five Days of World-Class Game Viewing
Day 1
Tarangire Arrival
Afternoon game drive through Tarangire's baobab country where elephant herds and buffalo gather at the river, before heading toward the Serengeti.
Day 2
Central Plains Big Cats
A full day tracking leopard in the sausage trees and lion on the granitic kopjes of the central Serengeti's predator-rich core.
Day 3
Seronera Mornings
Sunrise departures around Seronera's riverine forest, seeking lion prides and cheetah atop the termite mounds before the day heats up.
Day 4
Northern Finale Drives
Extended drives north through rolling hills and riverine country, following fresh tracks and vulture activity toward the quieter frontiers.
Day 5
Crater & Return
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for black rhino on the forested rim and lion on the grassland floor, then return to Arusha.