You fly from Zanzibar to Arusha, game-drive Tarangire’s baobab country and huge elephant herds, then spend a day inside the Ngorongoro Crater before flying back to the coast.
It’s the most popular short northern safari — big scenery, big game, and an excellent Big Five chance in the crater. Flights, vehicle, lodges, meals, park and crater fees, and your guide are included.
3-Day Tarangire & Ngorongoro Safari from Zanzibar takes you through Tanzania's most celebrated national parks. Each day is a different landscape, a different wildlife encounter.
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Zanzibar to Arusha, on to Tarangire
Fly from Zanzibar to Arusha, meet your guide, and drive to Tarangire for an afternoon game drive among elephants and baobabs. Overnight near the park.
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Ngorongoro Crater
Drive to the Ngorongoro highlands and descend into the crater for a full day of game viewing — lion, elephant, buffalo, and black rhino — with a picnic lunch on the floor. Overnight in Karatu.
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Karatu to Arusha, fly to Zanzibar
A relaxed morning, then drive back to Arusha for your afternoon flight to Zanzibar and a transfer to your hotel.
No overnight
Prices are a per-person guide for two sharing and vary with season, hotel choice, and group size. Send an enquiry for a firm, tailored quote.
- Return light-aircraft flights between Zanzibar and the safari airstrip
- Airport and airstrip transfers both in Zanzibar and on the mainland
- Game drives in a 4×4 safari vehicle with a professional driver-guide
- All national park and conservation area fees
- Accommodation and meals as shown (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
- Drinking water in the safari vehicle
- International flights and Tanzania visa
- Zanzibar hotel nights before/after the safari (can be added)
- Balloon safari unless listed, and other optional activities
- Drinks, tips, and personal spending
- Travel insurance
Optional upgrades, hotel changes, private guide requests, balloon flights, and extensions are quoted separately.
No add-on activities have been added to this package yet.
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How does a safari from Zanzibar work?
You fly by light aircraft from Zanzibar to an airstrip near the park, game-drive with your guide, and fly back to the coast — so you keep your beach base and still see Tanzania’s wildlife.
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Are the flights included in the price?
Yes. The return light-aircraft flights between Zanzibar and the safari airstrip are part of the package, along with park fees, transfers, and meals as listed.
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Can I add this safari before or after a beach stay?
Yes — most guests combine it with a Zanzibar holiday. We can book your beach nights and slot the safari in seamlessly.
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Can I customise the itinerary?
Absolutely. Swap parks, add nights, or upgrade the lodges. Tell us what you want to see and we build it around you.
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What animals will I see?
The northern parks are strong for the Big Five and big cats; the southern parks (Mikumi, Nyerere/Selous) add elephants, hippos, and wild dogs. Sightings vary by season and luck.
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What is the best time to go?
The dry season (July–September) is prime for wildlife, and December to mid-March is also excellent. We advise on the calving and migration timing if that’s your focus.
Photo gallery will be added soon.
