3-Day Northern Circuit Safari from Zanzibar with Return Flights

3 Days Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Return flights from Zanzibar to Arusha for a seamless 3-day Northern Circuit safari
02 Afternoon game drive in Tarangire National Park until sunset
03 Cross Lake Manyara National Park from the southern Iyambi Gate to the north via the hot spring
04 Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a picnic lunch and high-density wildlife viewing
05 Spot lions, elephants, zebras, hippos, flamingos, rhinos, antelopes, jackals, and many bird species

This 3-day last-minute holiday from Zanzibar is ideal for travellers spending a few days on the island who would like to explore Tanzania's Northern Circuit parks. With return flights to Arusha included, the safari takes you to Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater for a compact wildlife experience. Enjoy game drives across three of the country's top safari destinations before flying back to Zanzibar at the end of the tour.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Arusha, Zanzibar, Mount Kilimanjaro, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park

Languages English, French, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Fly from Zanzibar to Arusha and Safari in Tarangire

After an early breakfast, you will be picked up and transferred to Zanzibar Airport to catch your morning flight to Arusha. You will depart Zanzibar at 07:00 am and arrive in Arusha at 08:40 am. On arrival, you will be met by your safari driver-guide and begin the journey to Tarangire National Park.

You will arrive at Sangaiwe Tented Camp in time for lunch and then head out for an afternoon game drive until sunset. Later, you will return to your lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.

Sangaiwe Tented Lodge

Mid-range tented camp located just outside Tarangire NP

Meals & Drinks:

All meals included
Drinks not included

Day 02

Game Drive Through Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast, you will depart for Lake Manyara National Park, with a driving time of about 2 hours. You will arrive at the Iyambi Gate on the southern side of the park and then drive through the park via the hot spring, continuing all the way to the northern side.

Along the way, you will stop at one of the picnic sites for lunch. After the game drive, you will continue for about half an hour to your lodge in Karatu for dinner and your overnight stay.

Country Lodge Karatu

Mid-range lodge located less than 1 hour's drive from Lake Manyara NP

Meals & Drinks:

All meals included
Drinks not included

Day 03

Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Return to Zanzibar

After an early breakfast, you will start your journey to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. On arrival, you will descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a wonderful game drive with a picnic lunch.

As very few animals migrate in and out of the crater because of its 2,000-foot-high walls, you can expect to see lions, elephants, zebras, hippos, flamingos, jackals, rhinos, antelopes, many birds, and other species. Your driver-guide will stay in contact with other safari drivers and will amaze you with his skill in locating hidden animals.

Later, you will drive back to Arusha and transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport to catch your flight back to Zanzibar. On arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel in Zanzibar.

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks: