5-Day Classic Drive Safari Cats, Calves & Crater Comfort

Today your safari adventure begins with a pickup from your Arusha hotel to enjoy a scenic 2.5-hour drive through stunning landscapes and local villages. Spend the day exploring Tarangire National Park, home to vast elephant herds, towering baobabs and rare tree-climbing pythons. As the evening falls, head to Africa Safari Manyara Escarpment where a safari comfort lodge awaits. Cool off with a refreshing swim in the pool before relaxing under the African night sky.

Explore the Ndutu area of the southeastern Serengeti, alive with wildlife year-round. Between December and April, wildebeest and zebras gather and in January–February, around 8,000 calves are born daily. Spot lions, cheetahs, leopards, and hyenas hunting, while other grazers protect their young. Birdwatchers can enjoy colourful species, including Fischer’s lovebird. Witness predator-prey dynamics and abundant wildlife in this iconic safari region. In the evening, unwind at Africa Safari South Serengeti and reflect on the unforgettable moments of your Serengeti adventure.

Today we get to enjoy a full-day game drive in the Serengeti, where endless savannahs and forested areas are alive with wildlife. Witness zebras, giraffes and the Big Five, and marvel at the Great Migration, when 1.5 million herbivores move across the plains with their predators. This dynamic landscape offers unforgettable wildlife encounters, photography opportunities and moments of pure immersion in the beauty and drama of Africa’s iconic wilderness. By evening, arrive at Africa Safari South Serengeti and enjoy the sounds of the African bush.

Wake early for breakfast before heading into the Ngorongoro Crater, the world’s largest intact volcanic crater, home to around 30,000 large mammals. Spot the Big Five, including the rare African black rhino, as well as elephants, zebras, hyenas and more. After an unforgettable game drive amid lush landscapes and open plains, drive to Africa Safari Karatu to relax and reflect on your incredible day in this iconic conservation area.

All good things end! Enjoy your last meal at Africa Safari Karatu prior to checking out, ready for your journey to Arusha. After meeting your driver-guide at the reception, you will head off on an easy two-hour drive back to where it all started, drop off is in Arusha or Arusha airport, an additional transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport can be arranged for an extra cost.