3-Day Safari and Kilimanjaro Hike from Zanzibar

3 Days Round trip from Zanzibar Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Fly from Zanzibar into northern Tanzania for a compact safari and hiking adventure
02 Game drive through Tarangire National Park, known for elephants, baobabs, and diverse wildlife
03 Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for spectacular scenery and excellent Big Five opportunities
04 Enjoy a day hike on the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro with a professional guide
05 Combine wildlife, nature, and mountain scenery in one short private journey

Experience northern Tanzania on a fly-in, fly-out adventure from Zanzibar that combines wildlife, breathtaking landscapes, and a taste of Kilimanjaro. This carefully designed journey takes you to Tarangire National Park and the remarkable Ngorongoro Crater before finishing with a memorable day hike on the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

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

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Fly from Zanzibar to Tarangire National Park

Fly from Zanzibar to Tanzania's northern circuit, meet your guide, and continue to Tarangire National Park. Enjoy a game drive among elephants, giraffes, zebras, baobabs, and other wildlife before dinner and an overnight stay at Marera Valley Lodge.

Day 02

Ngorongoro Crater Safari Experience

After breakfast, continue toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a memorable game drive, with opportunities to see lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, and other wildlife. Overnight at Arusha Farm House.

Day 03

Mount Kilimanjaro Day Hike and Return to Zanzibar

After breakfast, transfer toward the Kilimanjaro area for a day hike on Mount Kilimanjaro. Enjoy the forest scenery and mountain atmosphere with a professional guide, then descend and transfer to the airport for your flight back to Zanzibar.

This combination works well as a short Zanzibar add-on because Tarangire and Ngorongoro are commonly combined into a compact northern-circuit safari, while Kilimanjaro day hikes are also offered as a separate experience.

The route