From Zanzibar to Tarangire

3 days—From Island Bliss to Wild Frontiers: A Journey from Zanzibar to Tarangire, Ngorongoro and lake Eyasi

$1700-2000 USD

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Safari summary

You’ll go on an exciting 3-day trip from Zanzibar to Arusha Airport, visiting Tarangire and Ngorongoro Crater to see lots of wildlife, including the Big Five.

You’ll also visit Lake Eyasi to meet the Hadzabe community, one of the last African hunter-gatherer groups. The trip ends with a flight back to Zanzibar, giving you a quick but rich experience of the Northern Circuit’s wildlife and the unique Hadzabe culture.

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Game drives
	Activity level	Easy activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Ngorongoro Crater Tarangire

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
Laundry
Premium alcoholic beverages
Spa treatments
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Zanzibar to Tarangire

Tarangire

Get ready for an exciting safari Early in the morning, your transfer driver will pick you up from your hotel in Zanzibar and take you to the airport. You’ll fly to Arusha in a small plane. Your guide will meet you at Arusha Airport and drive you to Tarangire Park, known for its many elephants and giant baobab trees. In an open-roof vehicle, you’ll explore seasonal swamps and the Tarangire River, giraffes and lions. After the adventure, you’ll head to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge

Karatu to Ngorongoro crater

Ngorongoro Crater

Today, after breakfast at the lodge, you’ll drive for about 90 minutes to reach the Ngorongoro Crater. This amazing place is home to many East African animals, and you might even see the rare black rhinos. The crater is about 20 kilometers wide, so you’ll spend around 6 hours exploring it. You’ll have lunch at the scenic picnic site, overlooking Hippo Lake. After lunch, you’ll continue with an afternoon game drive before heading back to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Ngorongoro Marera Mountain view Lodge

Lake Eyasi to Zanzibar

Today, you’ll start your journey to Lake Eyasi. You’ll meet the Hadza community, known for its unique culture. You’ll join them in hunting activities, as they are expert hunters. The Hadza hunt small game like dik-diks and gather honey living in simple easily built homes. They speak a click language, offering you an immersive cultural experience. After spending time with the community, you’ll go to Arusha Airport for your return flight to Zanzibar, marking the end of your enriching adventure.

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