This 5-day fly-in safari from Zanzibar offers a rich and immersive experience into Tanzania’s top wildlife destinations. You’ll witness ancient baobabs in Tarangire, endless plains and predators in the Serengeti, and descend into the wildlife-packed Ngorongoro Crater. A perfect escape from the beach into the heart of the wild.
Day 1: Zanzibar – Fly to Arusha – Tarangire National Park
- Start your adventure with a morning flight from Zanzibar to Arusha.
- Upon arrival, your safari guide will greet you and drive directly to Tarangire National Park.
- Enjoy a full-day game drive in this scenic park, famous for its large elephant herds, towering baobab trees, and vibrant birdlife.
- Stop for a picnic lunch in the park and continue wildlife viewing into the afternoon.
- After your game drive, head to your lodge near Karatu for check-in, dinner, and overnight stay.
Overnight at:
Tented camp/ Lodge accommodation
Dinner & Breakfast included
Day 2: Karatu – Serengeti National Park (via Ngorongoro)
- After breakfast, begin your journey toward Serengeti National Park, passing through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
- Enjoy scenic views and wildlife sightings along the way.
- Enter the Serengeti in time for lunch at the camp, followed by an exciting afternoon game drive.
- Explore the vast plains and search for lions, cheetahs, elephants, and the Great Migration (depending on the season).
- Return to your camp for dinner and a night under canvas.
.Overnight at:
Tented camp/ Lodge accommodation
Full board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Day 3: Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti
- Wake up early for a sunrise game drive when predators are most active.
- Return to camp for a hearty breakfast or take a packed one for a full-day game drive.
- Spend the day exploring different regions of the Serengeti, tracking big cats, herds of wildebeest, and hippo pools.
- Enjoy a bush lunch and continue your adventure across the endless plains.
- Return to camp in the evening to relax and enjoy a beautiful Serengeti sunset.
Overnight at:
Tented camp/ Lodge accommodation
Full board
Day 4: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
- Enjoy a relaxed morning breakfast and a short game drive as you exit Serengeti.
- Travel toward the Ngorongoro Highlands, optionally stopping at a Maasai village for cultural interaction.
- Arrive at your lodge near the crater rim or in Karatu, with time to unwind and enjoy dinner.
Overnight at:
Tented camp/ Lodge accommodation
Full board
Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater – Fly Back to Zanzibar
- After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive in one of Africa’s best wildlife spots.
- Search for the Big Five, including the rare black rhino, as well as flamingos, hyenas, wildebeest, and more.
- Enjoy a picnic lunch at the Hippo Pool before ascending and heading back to Arusha.
- Board your afternoon flight back to Zanzibar, arriving in the early evening.