You fly from Zanzibar to Arusha and loop the three parks at a steady pace before flying back.
The mix gives you variety in one short trip — lakeshore birdlife, crater density, and Tarangire’s elephants. Flights, vehicle, lodges, meals, park and crater fees, and your guide are included.
3-Day Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara National Park & Tarangire National Park 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 island to Arusha, on to Lake Manyara National Park
Fly from Zanzibar Island to Arusha and drive to Lake Manyara National Park for an afternoon game drive through forest and along the flamingo-lined shore. Overnight in Karatu town.
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Ngorongoro Crater
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full day of game viewing with a picnic lunch on the floor, then return to your lodge.
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Tarangire National Park, on to Arusha, fly to Zanzibar Island
A morning game drive in Tarangire National Park among the elephants and baobabs, then drive to Arusha city for your afternoon flight back to Zanzibar Island.
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.
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