Tanzania · Safari

5-Day Tanzania Safari from Zanzibar with Tarangire and Serengeti

5 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Discover elephant herds and ancient baobab trees in Tarangire
02 Explore the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater
03 Experience classic game drives across the Serengeti plains
04 Enjoy diverse wildlife sightings across iconic northern Tanzania parks

Discover Tanzania on a 5-day safari from Zanzibar, visiting Arusha, Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, and Serengeti. Travel across savannahs, watch elephants among ancient baobab landscapes, descend into a wildlife-filled crater, and enjoy game drives that reveal predators, plains animals, and birds. Learn from expert guides while experiencing the scenery, rich ecosystems, and authentic wildlife encounters of northern Tanzania. This journey is designed for travellers seeking insight, discovery, and meaningful nature immersion throughout the safari.

Set out on a scenic drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its immense elephant herds and ancient baobab trees.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Luxury

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Arusha, Zanzibar, Mount Meru, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tarangire National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Zanzibar to Arusha and Safari Welcome

Take a morning flight from Zanzibar to Arusha, the safari capital of Tanzania.
Receive a warm welcome from your private guide upon arrival.
Enjoy an afternoon city orientation tour or a relaxed check-in at your lodge.
Attend an evening briefing about the days ahead, followed by dinner overlooking Mount Meru.

Day 02

Tarangire National Park and Elephant Herds

Set out on a scenic drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its immense elephant herds and ancient baobab trees.
Enjoy a full-day game drive across landscapes dotted with wildlife, including giraffes, lions, and migratory birds.
Arrive at your lodge by sunset for a relaxed evening in nature.

Day 03

Ngorongoro Crater Wildlife Adventure

Depart early for Ngorongoro Crater, one of the world's most breathtaking natural wonders.
Descend into the caldera for a game drive across grasslands teeming with rhinos, buffalo, lions, and flamingos.
Stop for a picnic lunch on the crater floor with scenic views.
Transfer in the evening to your lodge perched on the rim or nearby.

Day 04

Serengeti National Park Endless Plains Safari

Take a morning drive or an optional short flight to Serengeti National Park, where vast savannahs stretch to the horizon.
Enjoy a game drive in search of predators, wildebeest herds, and breathtaking landscapes.
An optional hot air balloon safari with champagne breakfast is available for luxury clients.
Spend the evening enjoying sundowners around a campfire under starlit skies.

Day 05

Serengeti Dawn Game Drive and Return

Enjoy a morning game drive in the Serengeti, capturing the magic of dawn as wildlife awakens.
After brunch, midrange clients drive back toward Arusha for their onward connection.