5 Days Big Cats Focus Safari with BMC Tours & Safaris

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Tour Overview

Tour Overview


Welcome to an extraordinary wildlife adventure with BMC Tours & Safaris on this 5 Days Big Cats Focus Safari. This specially designed safari concentrates on tracking Africa's most iconic predators across the legendary Serengeti plains. Travel through scenic highlands into the heart of the Serengeti, where lions, cheetahs, and leopards roam freely. Spend dedicated time exploring prime predator territories in Central Serengeti before continuing to the breathtaking Ngorongoro Area. Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a final wildlife rich safari experience. This journey combines dramatic landscapes, expert guiding, and unforgettable big cat encounters in Tanzania's most celebrated wilderness regions.

Day by Day Itinerary

Day by Day Itinerary


Day 1 Arusha to Serengeti National Park the Predator's Realm
Arusha to Serengeti National Park the Predator's Realm

After an early breakfast, depart for Serengeti National Park through the picturesque landscape across the Rift Valley. Afternoon enjoy safari focused on tracking the Serengeti's iconic big cats. Explore open plains and kopje areas where lions rest in prides, cheetahs scan the grasslands for prey, and elusive leopards hide in acacia trees. Your professional guide will use expert knowledge and tracking skills to locate predator activity across this wildlife rich region. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness surrounded by breathtaking scenery before continuing the game drives. Photograph incredible wildlife moments and observe natural predator behavior.

Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Heritage Camp
Accommodation
Serengeti Heritage Camp
Serengeti Heritage Camp room
Serengeti Heritage Camp dining
Serengeti Heritage Camp view
Serengeti Heritage Camp preview
Day 2+3 Central Serengeti Game Drive
Central Serengeti Game Drive

After breakfast, set out for another thrilling full day adventure in Central Serengeti with BMC Tours & Safaris. Explore the vast golden plains where wildlife activity unfolds throughout the day. Track powerful lion prides resting near rocky kopjes, watch cheetahs scanning the open savannah before a high speed chase, and search for the elusive leopard hidden in acacia trees. Along the way, encounter large herds of zebras, wildebeest, giraffes, and antelopes moving across the plains. Pause for a scenic picnic lunch in the heart of the wilderness, surrounded by breathtaking landscapes and wildlife sounds. Continue your afternoon game drive along rivers and open plains where animals gather to drink. As the sun sets over the Serengeti, return to your lodge for dinner, relaxation, and stories of the day's unforgettable safari moments.

Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Heritage Camp
Accommodation
Serengeti Heritage Camp
Serengeti Heritage Camp view
Serengeti Heritage Camp lounge
Serengeti Heritage Camp sunset
Serengeti Heritage Camp preview
Day 4 Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands Crater Rim Views
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands Crater Rim Views

Begin the day with an optional early morning hot air balloon safari over the Serengeti, a magical experience offering breathtaking sunrise views above the endless plains and wildlife below. After landing, enjoy a warm cup of coffee while celebrating with the balloon team through traditional singing and dancing. Return to camp for breakfast before departing for the Ngorongoro area. Drive through the scenic highlands of northern Tanzania toward the Ngorongoro area with your BMC Tours & Safaris guide. Stop at a picnic site for lunch before continuing to the crater rim. Pause at the famous viewpoint to admire breathtaking panoramas and take photos. Later, check in at your lodge on the crater rim, enjoy dinner, and relax while preparing for the final safari adventure tomorrow.

Dinner and overnight at Marera Valley Lodge
Accommodation
Marera Valley Lodge
Marera Valley Lodge gardens
Marera Valley Lodge cottage
Marera Valley Lodge dining
Marera Valley Lodge preview
Day 5 Ngorongoro Crater Safari & Departure
Ngorongoro Crater Safari & Departure

After breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for an exciting half day safari in one of Africa's most extraordinary natural wonders. Formed from a massive volcanic collapse millions of years ago, the crater creates a vast natural enclosure that supports an incredible concentration of wildlife year round. This unique ecosystem of grasslands, forests, and soda lakes provides habitat for black rhinos, elephants, lions, buffalo, hippos, zebras, and large herds of wildebeest living together in close proximity. Enjoy a scenic picnic lunch near a hippo pool while surrounded by breathtaking landscapes. Continue your wildlife viewing before ascending the crater rim in the afternoon. Begin the scenic drive back to Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport, enjoying views of northern Tanzania along the way. This marks the end of your unforgettable 5 Days Big Cats Focus Safari with BMC Tours & Safaris, filled with incredible wildlife memories.

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Included / Excluded

Included in the Price / Excluded from the Price


Included in the Price

  • Airport and hotel transfers in Arusha or Kilimanjaro
  • Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
  • Professional English-speaking safari guide/driver
  • All park entry fees for Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater
  • Ngorongoro Crater descent fee and crater service fee
  • 4 nights' accommodation in mid-range lodges or tented camps
  • All meals during safari as indicated (4 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners)
  • Picnic lunches on game drives
  • Bottled drinking water throughout your safari
  • All government taxes and levies

Excluded from the Price

  • International and domestic flights
  • Tanzania visa fees
  • Travel and medical insurance
  • Alcoholic and soft drinks
  • Optional activities (hot air balloon safari, etc.)
  • Personal expenses such as souvenirs and laundry
  • Tips and gratuities for your guide and lodge staff
Add-Ons

Optional Activities


Hot Air Balloon Safari
Hot Air Balloon Safari
Optional add-on
Guided Bush Walking Safari
Guided Bush Walking Safari
Optional add-on
Maasai Village Visit
Maasai Village Visit
Optional add-on
From
$3,032.00
Per Person
Duration5 Days / 4 Nights
ComfortMid-Range Lodges & Camps
Group SizePrivate Safari
VehiclePrivate 4x4
TransferArusha / Kilimanjaro
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KARIBU TANZANIA"HAKUNA MATATA"
Quoted prices in USD per person based on private safari group size. Single Room Supplement (SRS): $263.00
SEASON / VALIDITY 1 PAX 2 PAX 3 PAX 4 PAX 5 PAX 6 PAX 7 PAX SRS
High Season
15 Jun–31 Oct & 15 Dec–28 Feb
$4,302.00 $3,032.00 $2,696.00 $2,528.00 $2,427.00 $2,360.00 $2,312.00 $263.00
Low Season
01 Nov–14 Dec & 01 Mar–14 Jun
$4,077.00 $2,807.00 $2,471.00 $2,303.00 $2,202.00 $2,135.00 $2,087.00 $263.00
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Frequently Asked Questions


This safari focuses heavily on Central Serengeti (Seronera Valley), Africa's premier big cat territory, giving maximum game viewing time to track lion prides, cheetahs, and leopards near rocky kopjes and river systems.
Yes! On Day 4 morning, an optional sunrise hot air balloon flight over the Serengeti can be pre-arranged, complete with a bush coffee celebration and traditional dancing.
The Ngorongoro Crater floor supports over 25,000 animals including endangered black rhinos, lions, hyenas, hippos, buffaloes, zebras, and flamingos on Lake Magadi.
Nights 1, 2, and 3 are spent at Serengeti Heritage Camp in Central Serengeti, and Night 4 is at Marera Valley Lodge near Karatu in the Ngorongoro Highlands.
All Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater entry fees, crater descent fees, private Land Cruiser vehicle, expert guide, 4 nights full board accommodation, picnic lunches, and airport/hotel transfers are 100% included.
High Season applies 15 June–31 October & 15 December–28 February. Low Season applies 01 November–14 December & 01 March–14 June. Single Room Supplement (SRS) is $263.00.