5 DAY SAFARI FROM ZANZIBAR

5-day fly-in safari from Zanzibar is designed to offer a well-paced and immersive wildlife experience across Tanzania’s most iconic parks.

5 DAY SAFARI FROM ZANZIBAR

Tarangire, Central Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater

This 5-day fly-in safari from Zanzibar is designed to offer a well-paced and immersive wildlife experience across Tanzania’s most iconic parks. It combines the elephant-rich landscapes of Tarangire, the vast plains of the Serengeti, and the wildlife-dense Ngorongoro Crater, all while ensuring efficient travel and comfortable mid-range accommodations.

What to Expect

You will fly from Zanzibar to Arusha and begin your safari in Tarangire National Park. From there, you will continue to Central Serengeti for two nights, allowing ample time for wildlife viewing and predator sightings.

Your journey then transitions to the Ngorongoro Highlands for overnight before descending into the Ngorongoro Crater for a final game drive, followed by your return flight to Zanzibar.

This itinerary offers a balanced mix of landscapes, excellent wildlife encounters, and a smooth safari flow.

Who This Safari Is Best For

Travelers seeking a complete safari in a short time
Serengeti wildlife and predator lovers
Couples and small groups
Zanzibar holiday extensions

Itinerary

Day 1: Zanzibar to Tarangire National Park

After your morning flight from Zanzibar to Arusha, you will meet your professional safari guide and begin your safari adventure with a scenic drive to Tarangire National Park.

Tarangire is well known for its giant baobab trees, large elephant herds, and beautiful open savannah landscapes that create a truly authentic safari atmosphere.

During your game drive, you may encounter elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, lions, antelopes, and a variety of colorful bird species across the park.

As the day comes to an end, continue to your lodge for relaxation, dinner, and overnight stay.

Main Destination: Tarangire National Park
Accommodation: Mawe Mawe Manyara Lodge
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Drinks in jeep: Water, soft drinks, beer & wine
Day 2: Journey to Central Serengeti

After breakfast, you will depart Tarangire National Park and continue your safari journey toward the legendary Central Serengeti, passing through the beautiful Ngorongoro Highlands along the way.

As you enter Serengeti National Park, the scenery gradually transforms into endless golden plains filled with wildlife and breathtaking African landscapes.

During your game drive en route, you may encounter wildebeests, zebras, antelopes, giraffes, elephants, and predators such as lions and hyenas moving across the vast savannah.

Arrive in the evening at your tented camp for relaxation, dinner, and overnight stay surrounded by the sounds of the African wilderness.

Main Destination: Central Serengeti
Accommodation: Moyo Tented Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Drinks in jeep: Water, soft drinks, beer & wine
Day 3: Full Day in Central Serengeti

After breakfast, enjoy a full-day game drive in Central Serengeti while exploring one of Africa’s most famous wildlife destinations.

Central Serengeti is renowned for its year-round wildlife concentration and exceptional predator sightings, offering excellent opportunities to encounter lions, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and large herds of herbivores across the endless plains.

Throughout the day, you will explore different parts of the park while enjoying breathtaking savannah scenery, scattered acacia trees, rocky kopjes, and unforgettable wildlife encounters. Picnic lunch will be served in the bush as you continue your safari adventure.

In the evening, transfer to your camp for relaxation, dinner, and overnight stay surrounded by the sounds of the Serengeti wilderness.

Main Destination: Central Serengeti
Accommodation: Safari Haven Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Drinks: All drinks (except spirits/liquor)
Day 4: Full Day Central Serengeti Safari

After breakfast, you will enjoy a morning game drive in the Serengeti before departing toward the beautiful Ngorongoro Highlands.

As you leave the endless Serengeti plains behind, continue spotting wildlife along the route while the scenery gradually transforms from open savannah into rolling green hills and lush highland landscapes.

The journey offers a peaceful and scenic transition with breathtaking views, cool mountain air, and beautiful natural surroundings throughout the Ngorongoro region.

Arrive in the afternoon for relaxation, dinner, and overnight stay at your lodge.

Main Destination: Ngorongoro Highlands
Accommodation: Marera Valley Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Drinks: All drinks (except spirits/liquor)
Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater and Return to Zanzibar

After an early breakfast, you will descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day guided game drive inside one of Africa’s most extraordinary wildlife destinations.

The crater floor is home to an incredible concentration of wildlife and offers some of the best safari viewing opportunities in Tanzania. During your game drive, you may encounter lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, hyenas, zebras, wildebeests, flamingos, and with luck, the rare black rhino.

Surrounded by dramatic crater walls and breathtaking scenery, the experience provides a truly unforgettable finale to your safari adventure. After enjoying a picnic lunch inside the crater, you will ascend and transfer back to Arusha for your scheduled flight to Zanzibar.

Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Drinks: Water, soft drinks, beer & wine

End of Tour
• Return flight to Zanzibar included
• Additional accommodation can be arranged at extra cost
• Airport transfers included

Safari Rates Per Person

These package is designed for travelers seeking the perfect combination of unforgettable wildlife experiences and relaxing tropical beach escapes. Final pricing depends on the number of travellers sharing the safari experience.

2 pax Per Person

USD 2933

3 pax Per Person

USD 2503

4 pax Per Person

USD 2402

5 pax Per Person

USD 2250

6 pax Per Person

USD 2206

7 pax Per Person

USD 2184

Best Time

June – October: Best for wildlife viewing and dry weather
January – March: Calving season with abundant wildlife activity
November – December: Green season with scenic landscapes and migratory birds

Package Includes

Return domestic flights between Zanzibar and Arusha
All airport transfers in Zanzibar and Arusha
Private luxury 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
Professional English-speaking safari guide
Park entry fees for Tarangire National Park and Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater service fee
Full-day game drives as per itinerary
Accommodation at Mawe Mawe Manyara Lodge
Meals as specified in the itinerary
Drinks in the safari vehicle including bottled water, soft drinks, beer, and wine
Picnic lunch inside Ngorongoro Crater
Government taxes and VAT

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5 DAY SAFARI FROM ZANZIBAR

5-day fly-in safari from Zanzibar is designed to offer a well-paced and immersive wildlife experience across Tanzania’s most iconic parks.