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15 Big Five Safaris in Tanzania Worth the Money

23 tours  ·  from $190 a head

This is the shortlist you would hand a friend flying in: 15 big five safaris worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Big Five Safari In Tanzania - Day two: elephants and baobabs in Tarangire
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Big Five Safari In Tanzania

1.Big Five Safari In Tanzania

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 99 reviews · from $3,750Our pick

Review a 7-day Tanzania safari from Kilimanjaro to Serengeti, Tarangire, Lake Manyara, and Ngorongoro, with private guides and full board.

“Thanks to Savannah Explorers, we have realized our dream: after months it is still difficult to tell in words what we experienced.”

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Big Five Luxury Safari in Tanzania - Day 2: Lake Eyasi and a quieter change of pace
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Big Five Luxury Safari in Tanzania

2.Big Five Luxury Safari in Tanzania

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · from $2,900

Review of Tanzania’s 7-day Big Five safari, covering Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara, costs, lodging, guides, and practical tips.

“It was so much better than I could have dreamed. The drivers, staff ,hotel quality was second to none. The guides were tireless and the entertainment at night was just perfect .”

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7-Day Midrange Tanzania Safari Adventures (Big 5)

3.7-Day Midrange Tanzania Safari Adventures (Big 5)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · from $2,924

Review a 7-day private Tanzania safari through Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater, with Big Five wildlife viewing.

“This is absolutely amazing tour with Kilimanjaro adventure and our tour guide Denis.For all the communication with the company is so smooth and with rapid response.Denis he just a Encyclopaedia,he knows everything for the nature.And he Read more”

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Big Five Classic Safari in Tanzania **Sustainable Travel approach - Tarangire National Park and the baobab country
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Big Five Classic Safari in Tanzania **Sustainable Travel approach

4.Big Five Classic Safari in Tanzania **Sustainable Travel approach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $1,785

Review of a seven-day Tanzania safari covering Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Lake Manyara, with Big Five viewing and small-group travel.

“Favoloso, un’esperienza indimenticabile. Il tempo è stato sempre bello durante il giorno, con pioggia di notte. In tutti i parchi abbiamo visto tantissimi animali, tutti i big five e molti altri. La nostra guida era preparata e sempre allegra. Consigliatissimo.”

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2 days Mid Range Safari in Ngorongoro and Tarangire Big 5 Parks - Camping after the first game drive
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2 days Mid Range Safari in Ngorongoro and Tarangire Big 5 Parks

5.2 days Mid Range Safari in Ngorongoro and Tarangire Big 5 Parks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $680

Review of a 2-day Tanzania safari to Tarangire and Ngorongoro, with small groups, Big Five viewing, camping, meals, and practical tips.

“I arranged my trip with nasri and his company truly made our trip exceptional and unforgettable from the moment we arrived their attention to detail in accommodations and meals was evident. Every meal was delightful experience, showcasing local flavors that we will never forget”

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Arusha: 3-Day Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater Big Five Safari - Day 1: From Arusha through Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti
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Arusha: 3-Day Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater Big Five Safari

6.3-Day Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater Big Five Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 20 reviews · 3 days · from $900

Review of a 3-day Serengeti and Ngorongoro safari from Arusha, with Big Five viewing, 4x4 travel, camping or lodge stays, and practical tips.

“De afgelopen drie dagen ben ik mee geweest op safari in de Serengeti en de Ngorongoro-krater, en het was echt TOP! Alles was super geregeld dankzij Patrick Sila, die snel en duidelijk communiceerde en altijd klaar stond voor mijn vragen. Hij bleef zelfs contact houden tot ik weer veilig in mijn hotel was en de volgende dag mijn vlucht had. Super service ♥️ De safari zelf was fantastisch. Onze chauffeur wist precies waar we moesten zijn en dankzij hem heb ik de volledige Big Five gezien op mijn allereerste safari. De kok was ook geweldig; elke maaltijd was vers en heerlijk. Het kamperen maakte de ervaring compleet. ’s Nachts die…”

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Big Five Luxury 7 Days Safari Tour in Arusha - Day 1: A simple arrival in Arusha
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Big Five Luxury 7 Days Safari Tour in Arusha

7.Big Five Luxury 7 Days Safari Tour in Arusha

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $2,992

Review of a seven-day Tanzania safari through Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara, with guides, lodging, meals, and value.

“We are so fortunate to have gone on this safari with Tanzania Wildlife Adventures. We had James for our guide and he was absolutely wonderful. He knew that circuit like the back of his hand and is passionate about his job. He was really haRead more”

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Big Five Dream Safari - Tarangire brings the elephants into focus
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Big Five Dream Safari

9.Big Five Dream Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $2,500

Review of a six-day Tanzania safari from Arusha, covering Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, walking, camping, and glamping options.

“We had an amazing four-day safari with Down 2 Earth Safaris, and our guide Babuu made it a truly unforgettable experience. He was very accommodating, adjusting the schedule with start times that suited us perfectly. Babuu spoke eRead more”

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4 Days Experience big five in Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Safari - Day 1: Elephants and baobabs in Tarangire
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4 Days Experience big five in Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Safari

10.4 Days Experience big five in Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $1,280

Review of a 4-day Tanzania camping safari through Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro, with Big Five viewing, meals, guides, and value tips.

“From the moment we entered Tarangire to our final sunset in the Serengeti, the trip was magical. Damas, our guide, was friendly, professional, and had incredible knowledge about every animal we encountered. He made sure we had the best views and photo opportunities. It was a dream safari and we’re already planning to come back!”

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6 Days Big Five Tanzania Safari - Day 2: Tarangire’s elephants and dependable game viewing
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6 Days Big Five Tanzania Safari

11.6 Days Big Five Tanzania Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $2,858

Review of a six-day private Tanzania safari through Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro, with Big Five viewing, meals, transfers, and tips.

“I can't say enough amazing things about Nature In Spirit! Out tour guides Selly, Grace and Baby G were the best part of our trip to Tanzania. They were nice, funny, patient, knowledgeable and the list goes on and on. I felt like we were all a famRead more”

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5 Days Tanzania Safari - Migration and Big 5 Safaris - Day 1: Lake Manyara’s lake, forest, and Rift Valley setting
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5 Days Tanzania Safari – Migration and Big 5 Safaris

Private 6-Day Tanzania Big Five Wildebeest Migration Tour in Serengeti - What this six-day Tanzania route is really like
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Private 6-Day Tanzania Big Five Wildebeest Migration Tour in Serengeti

13.Private 6-Day Tanzania Big Five Wildebeest Migration Tour in Serengeti

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $2,888

Review of a private six-day Tanzania safari through Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara, with migration timing tips and value advice.

“It is difficult to express with words how wonderful and life changing this Safari was. It started with a recommendation from a friend who had been done the same safari a year before with the Meru Slopes team. So, in a way, this is a second recommendation for Meru Slopes.”

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1-Day Ngorongoro Crater Special Big 5- Joining Group Safari - Early Pickup From Arusha or Moshi
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1-Day Ngorongoro Crater Special Big 5- Joining Group Safari

14.1-Day Ngorongoro Crater Special Big 5- Joining Group Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 10 reviews · from $190Best value

Review of Kilinge Adventures’ $190 Ngorongoro Crater Big 5 day safari, with itinerary details, wildlife tips, costs, meals, and honest drawbacks.

“The crater had an endless well of zoological diversity and our guide indulged our every curiosity. Breakfast was filling and energizing. Lunch was fantastic, fresh, and nutritious. We even indulged in activities beyond the scope of what had been planned. Asante sana, Joseph!”

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4: days Big five safari - Day one: elephants along the Tarangire River
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4: days Big five safari

15.4: days Big five safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $1,641

Review of a private Tanzania safari from Arusha to Tarangire, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara, with meals, lodging, guide and park fees included.

“we spend 6 days in total - 1 day in Arusha and 5 days on Safari - Tarangire National Park, Central & Southern Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Conservation Area (crater).”

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