The Big Five are among Africa’s most famous wild animals – but how easy are they to spot on safari in Tanzania? 🦁🐘 Discover which animals belong to the Big Five, where to look for them and how to improve your chances of seeing all five. From the Serengeti to the Ngorongoro Crater and Mkomazi National Park, find out what makes a Big Five safari special. And remember: a safari is about much more than ticking animals off a list!

The Ngorongoro Crater is one of Africa’s most spectacular safari destinations. The enormous volcanic crater in northern Tanzania is home to an exceptionally high concentration of wildlife and offers one of the best chances to see the famous Big Five in a single day. With its wide grasslands, lakes, forests and wetlands, the crater forms a unique ecosystem. It is therefore no surprise that the area is part of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and also a UNESCO World Heritage Si