Wildlife & Big Five safaris Taswira Africa Safaris

Wildlife & Big Five safaris

Lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino — and where in Tanzania you have the best chance of seeing all five.

The Big Five

Five icons, one trip

The “Big Five” — lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino — are the animals every safari-goer hopes to see. On the northern circuit, you can see all five in a single trip.

Our guests regularly do: “We managed to see all the Big 5 (multiple times) plus much more!” The key is the right parks, enough time and a guide who knows where to look.

Plan this kind of safari

Where to see them

Where to find the Big Five

RhinoNgorongoro Crater
The best place in northern Tanzania to see the rare black rhino.
Lion & leopardSerengeti
Big-cat country — leopards rest in the sausage and acacia trees.
ElephantTarangire
Huge herds gather along the Tarangire River in the dry season.
BuffaloEverywhere
Large herds in the Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Tarangire.

Questions

Good to know

Can I see the Big Five on a short safari?

Yes — a 3–4 day safari including the Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti gives a good chance, but more time means more sightings.

Is a sighting guaranteed?

No — these are wild animals. Our guides use their knowledge and radio contact to give you the best possible chance.

Where is the best place for rhino?

The Ngorongoro Crater floor.

Wildlife & Big Five safaris

Five icons, one trip

Where to find the Big Five

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Safaris for the Big Five

7-Day Classic African Safari

6-Day Ultimate Serengeti, Crater, Manyara & Tarangire

8-Day Best of Tanzania Wildlife Safari

7-Day Exclusive Tanzania Wildlife Adventure