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4-Day Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Safari from Zanzibar

4-Day Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Safari from Zanzibar

Duration                    4 days 3 nights

Itinerary                    Tarangire,  Serengeti & Ngorongoro

Experience an unforgettable 4-day fly-in safari from Zanzibar to Tanzania’s legendary Northern Safari Circuit. Explore the iconic landscapes of Tarangire National Park, the vast plains of the Serengeti National Park, and the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater. 

Encounter Africa’s incredible wildlife, including lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, cheetahs, leopards, buffaloes, and, with a little luck, the endangered black rhino. 

Enjoy comfortable accommodation in carefully selected lodges and tented camps while immersing yourself in Tanzania’s spectacular wilderness.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Zanzibar to Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Your adventure begins with an early morning transfer from your Zanzibar hotel to the airport for your scheduled flight to Arusha. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by your professional safari guide before departing for Tarangire National Park, approximately a two-hour scenic drive from Arusha.

Tarangire is famous for its giant baobab trees, rolling savannahs, seasonal swamps, and one of the largest elephant populations in East Africa. 

Upon entering the park, begin your exciting game drive in search of elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, impalas, warthogs, and numerous bird species.

Enjoy a picnic lunch at one of the park’s scenic picnic sites while surrounded by nature. Continue your afternoon game drive as you explore different habitats before exiting the park in the late afternoon.

Drive to your lodge for check-in, dinner, and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Mawe Mawe Lodge
Meals: Lunch & Dinner

After an early breakfast, depart for the world-renowned Serengeti National Park. 

Enjoy a scenic drive through the beautiful landscapes of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area before entering the endless plains of the Serengeti.

Upon arrival, enjoy a picnic lunch before embarking on an afternoon game drive. 

The Serengeti is home to one of Africa’s largest concentrations of wildlife and is famous for the Great Migration, big cats, elephants, giraffes, hyenas, jackals, and countless antelope species.

Your guide will take you through different wildlife-rich areas, offering excellent opportunities for photography and unforgettable wildlife encounters.

Later in the evening, proceed to your tented camp where you can relax, enjoy dinner, and spend the night under the African skies.

Accommodation: Safari Haven Serengeti Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Wake up early for another exciting game drive in Serengeti National Park when wildlife is most active. Explore different regions of the park in search of predators such as lions, leopards, cheetahs, and large herds of herbivores moving across the plains.

Enjoy a picnic lunch before beginning your journey toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way, continue spotting wildlife while admiring the spectacular scenery of Tanzania’s northern highlands.

Arrive near the Ngorongoro Crater in the late afternoon and check into your camp. Relax before enjoying dinner while preparing for the highlight of your safari the following day.

Accommodation: Ang’ata Ngorongoro Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After an early breakfast, descend approximately 600 meters into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s greatest natural wonders and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The crater floor supports an incredible concentration of wildlife throughout the year. 

During your morning game drive, search for the endangered black rhino, lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, hyenas, jackals, zebras, wildebeests, gazelles, and an abundance of birdlife around the crater lakes.

Enjoy a picnic lunch beside the famous hippo pool while taking in the spectacular scenery.

Following lunch, continue exploring the crater before ascending the crater walls and driving back to Arusha Airport for your scheduled afternoon flight to Zanzibar.

Upon arrival in Zanzibar, you will be transferred to your hotel, bringing your unforgettable Tanzanian safari to an end.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

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Included in the cost

  • Return scheduled flights between Zanzibar and Arusha. 
  • Airport transfers in Zanzibar and Arusha. 
  • Transport in a 4×4 safari Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof. 
  • Professional English-speaking safari driver-guide. 
  • Park entrance fees for Tarangire National Park. 
  • Serengeti National Park entrance fees. 
  • Ngorongoro Conservation Area and Crater service fees. 
  • Accommodation as specified in the itinerary. 
  • Meals as indicated in the itinerary. 
  • Picnic lunches during safari. 
  • Bottled drinking water during game drives. 
  • Unlimited game drives as per the itinerary. 
  • Government taxes and VAT. 

Exclusion on the total cost

  • International flights. 
  • Zanzibar accommodation before or after the safari. 
  • Tanzania visa fees (where applicable). 
  • Travel and medical insurance. 
  • Alcoholic and soft drinks unless specified. 
  • Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary. 
  • Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, and souvenirs. 
  • Tips and gratuities for the safari guide and lodge staff. 
  • Items of a personal nature. 
  • Any services not specifically mentioned under “Safari Includes.”
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