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Tanzania Safari From Zanzibar
5 Days Safari From Zanzibar or Dar es salaam
Combine your time in paradise with front-row seats for the Greatest Show on Earth, as you bid farewell to the Spice Islands for a five day whirlwind tour of the Tanzanian Northern Circuit to bear witness to the Wildebeest Migration.
This annual movement sees hundreds of thousands of wildebeest, zebra, and antelope moving from the southern Serengeti to the Masai Mara, and we'll get you from the beach to the savannah with this five day tour designed to put you front and centre.
Your Journey Mapped Out
Ready to set out? Your adventure awaits!
DAY 1 - ZANZIBAR - ARUSHA - TARANGIRE NP
DAY 2 - TARANGIRE - SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
DAY 3 - SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
DAY 4 - SERENGETI NP - NGORONGORO CRATER
DAY 5 - NGORONGORO CRATER - LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK - ARUSHA - ZANZIBAR
Nights in total: 4
Arrive from Zanzibar
Welcome to tanzania, home of safari, during this 5 days safari from Zanzibar, you will take flight from Zanzibar to Arusha Safari town, according to your flight time, when you land early in Arusha, you will have the opportunity to do a city tour in Arusha then transfer to your accommodation to start your tanzania safari next day, our safari manager will be waiting for you at Arusha airport or Kilimanjaro airport to welcome you and inform you about tanzania safari
Depart Arusha – Tarangire National Park
On this day you leave Arusha town; the base town for safaris in the northern Tanzania and along the Arusha – Dodoma highway a scenic drive towards the Tarangire National Park. You will pass by a supermarket (if you wish) for some last minute shopping of any personal effects that you may need then drive through a scenic Masai Steppe and arrive at Tarangire in 2 hours time or so. Your driver will take care of the paper work at the park’s gate then you will embark on your first game drive in the Tarangire National Park famous for its large herds of elephants and large baobab trees that dot the grassland. Lunch will be at a designated picnic site then afternoon game drives until sunset time to check in at a lodge / camp for overnight. Overnight at Marera Valley Lodge or Country Lodge or similar lodge at Karatu. Lunch and dinner included.
Tarangire National Park to the Serengeti National Park.
From the Tarangire National Park we depart early after breakfast and head across the Great Rift Valley’s floor, up the escarpment and traverse the Ngorongoro Conservation area in what will ultimately end up being a pleasant and enjoyable scenic drive as you enjoy the beautiful scenery and breathtaking vistas on your way to the Serengeti National Park. Arrive the Serengeti in the afternoon for an afternoon game drive until late in the afternoon when you will check in at a camp or lodge for campfire, dinner and overnight. Lunch is taken at one of the Picnic sites most likely at the Naabi Hill Gate where you will also get the chance to stretch your legs as your guide sorts out the registration and relevant paperwork. Dinner and overnight at Thorntree Camp or Serengeti Green Hills Camp. All meals included.
Full day at the Serengeti National Park.
On this day you can wake up early for a sunrise game drive to try and catch up with the rare nocturnal animal species as well as the early risers among the diurnal ones. It is a nice time to see animals within a close distance as most game like to line up at the road sides to escape the morning dew. After breakfast at your camp you will then spend the day doing game drives for the whole day within the Serengeti National Park. The name Serengeti comes from a Maasai word ‘Siringit’ meaning plains without end and true to the name you will explore vast stretches of African Savannah in search of the many animals that Serengeti has to offer. Apart from the wildebeests you expect to spot other animals including elephants, lions, cheetahs, the elusive leopards, zebras, elands and a lot of resident and migratory birds. 02nd Overnight at Thorntree Camp or Serengeti Green Hills Camp. All meals included.
Serengeti National Park – Ngorongoro Crater.
Breakfast at your camp / or lodge then we check out and head out for one more last game drive in the Serengeti. You will explore the Seronera River Valley rich in wildlife and bird life or anywhere else in the Serengeti as per your professional safari guide’s guidance. Your safari guide as usual will be in constant contact with other guides around through the VHF high frequency radios fitted in our safari cars so he will have a better idea on the best places to explore. Later in the afternoon you will drive back to the Ngorongoro Conservation area and check in at a lodge for dinner and overnight. Dinner and overnight at a nice mid-range lodge at Karatu like Marera Valley Lodge or Country Lodge at Karatu nearby. All meals included.
Ngorongoro Crater – back to Arusha – End of safari
Breakfast at your lodge you will descend early into the Crater floor for game drives in the Ngorongoro Crater. The earlier you descend to the Crater floor so you may descend after breakfast or even with a packed breakfast in order to be at the Crater floor as early as you can and better your chances of seeing the rare animals like Black Rhinos with a little luck. Spend the better part of the morning exploring the Ngorongoro Crater until lunch time. Ngorongoro Crater with its 600 to 650 meter high walls is like a natural zoo with the highest concentration of wild animals and it is here where you can even spot the Big Five even in one day if lucky enough. After picnic lunch which you will most likely take at the hippo poolside designated picnic site, you will drive up the Crater rim and out of the Conservation area. You will return to Arusha where you will arrive later in the afternoon. Breakfast and Lunch included
A Group of 2 Persons – USD 1980 per person sharing (Double room or Twin room)
A Group of 4 Persons – USD 1570 per person sharing (2 Double rooms or Twin rooms)
A Group of 6 Persons – USD 1465 per person sharing (3 Double rooms or Twin rooms)
Single Traveler – Ask for price
Group of more than 6 Travelers – Ask for price
Children Prices depend on Age of the child and room configuration.
We can customize the program according to your interests and budget.
The Price includes
05 days private safari for 02 – 06 persons
Transport and wildlife drives in modified 4 x 4 Land Cruiser with photographic roof hatch
Services of a professional English speaking safari guide
All wildlife reserve entry fees
All game drives as mentioned in the itinerary
03 x 0,5 l mineral water per person / day during game drives
04 x FB at safari lodges or tented camps as per itinerary
Value Added Tax by Tanzania Revenue Authority
The Price does not include
International Flights
Any domestic connection flights on arrival or departure
All items of a personal nature
Gratuities for safari guide and lodge staff (please tip separately)
Travel insurance if needed
Visa fee (50 US$ /100 US$ for American or Irish Passport holders – to be paid upon arrival)
Drinks and beverages in lodges
Hot Air Balloon Safari at Serengeti (599 USD per person), including concession fees
All Airport pick up and transfers in private car
Accommodation at Arusha on arrival