Tanzania Safari from Zanzibar
4 Days Tanzania Safari from Zanzibar
$1900-6000 USD
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Safari summary
Escape the pristine beaches of Zanzibar for a thrilling 4-day safari adventure into Tanzania’s iconic Northern Circuit! Perfect for travelers seeking a quick yet immersive wildlife experience, this safari whisks you from Zanzibar to Tarangire National Park, the Serengeti plains, and the UNESCO-listed Ngorongoro Crater. Designed for those craving the Big Five and classic safari magic without sacrificing time, this journey blends convenience with unforgettable encounters.
Safari Highlights:
Tarangire National Park: Traverse golden savannahs dotted with ancient baobabs and massive elephant herds. Spot lions, zebras, and rare birds along the Tarangire River.
Serengeti National Park: Dive into the endless plains of the Serengeti, home to the Great Migration (seasonal) and Africa’s highest density of predators.
Ngorongoro Crater: Descend into the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera, teeming with lions, rhinos, flamingos, and over 25,000 animals in a single ecosystem.
Why This Safari?
Seamless Zanzibar Connection: Start and end your adventure in Zanzibar, with scenic flights and private transfers minimizing travel time.
Short & Impactful: Ideal for time-crunched travelers or those pairing a safari with a Zanzibar beach holiday.
Lodge Comfort: Stay in mid-range lodges and camps offering comfort, warm hospitality, and proximity to wildlife.
Big Five Guarantee: Optimized game drives maximize sightings of lions, leopards, elephants, buffalos, and rhinos.
Itinerary Snapshot:
Day 1: Fly Zanzibar → Arusha → Tarangire National Park (game drive).
Day 2: Tarangire → Serengeti (afternoon game drive).
Day 3: Serengeti (full-day game drive) → Ngorongoro Highlands.
Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater (game drive) → Fly back to Zanzibar.
About this tour
| Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
| Main focus | Game drives | |
| Activity level | Easy activity | |
| Best months | All months | |
| Countries | ||
| Parks |
What’s included?
- Accommodation
- Airport transfers
- All drinks
- Internal flights
- Meals
- Park fees
- Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
- Alcoholic beverages
- Hot air balloons
- International flights
- Premium alcoholic beverages
- Spa treatments
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas
Itinerary
Tarangire National Park Game Drive
Tarangire
Your safari from Zanzibar begins today! A driver will pick you up from your hotel in Zanzibar and take you to the airport for a scenic one-hour flight to Arusha, marking the start of an incredible 4-day safari from Zanzibar. Upon arrival at Arusha Airport, your guide will greet you and drive you two hours to Tarangire National Park, renowned for its magnificent elephant herds and iconic ancient baobab trees.
Heart and Soul
Serengeti National Park Game drive
Serengeti
After breakfast, you'll journey through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, crossing the Malanja Depression on your way to the Serengeti, one of the world's most renowned wildlife conservation regions. You'll make a quick stop at the Naabi Hill Gate, where you can take a short walk around the Naabi Hill Kopjes—large granite boulders—while your guide handles the necessary paperwork.
Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp
Serengeti Half Game Drive
Serengeti
Start your day with early morning game drives in the Serengeti, where you can visit the hippo pools and the Seronera Visitor Center if you’d like. After a hearty breakfast at the bush camp, you'll continue your game drives, retracing your route back to Naabi Hill Gate until early afternoon. Then, you'll cross back into the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where you'll arrive at your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay
Ngorongoro Safari lodge
Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive After an early breakfast, you’ll descend over 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater, a highlight of your 4-day safari from Zanzibar This unique ecosystem, sustained by a year-round water source, hosts an array of wildlife, including wildebeest, zebras, buffalo, elands, warthogs, hippos, and large African elephants.
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