3-Day Luxury Safari from Zanzibar with Walking Safari in Tanzania

3 Days Round trip from Zanzibar Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Game drives in Tarangire among ancient baobab trees and large elephant herds
02 Descend 600 metres into the Ngorongoro Crater for close-up wildlife viewing
03 Chance to spot the rare black rhino in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area
04 Choose between an extra game drive or lodge relaxation on Day 2
05 Guided walking safari in Arusha National Park with Momella Lake flamingos and colobus monkeys

Fly from Zanzibar to Tanzania's classic safari circuit for three days of luxury lodges, big wildlife moments, and varied landscapes. Explore Tarangire National Park, famed for its ancient baobab trees and large elephant herds, then continue to the world-renowned Ngorongoro Crater for exceptional game viewing in a spectacular natural amphitheatre. Round out the adventure in Arusha National Park with a guided walking safari through forests, grasslands, and lakes, while keeping an eye out for black-and-white colobus monkeys and flamingos at Momella Lake. With private transfers, picnic lunches in the bush, and seamless flights, this short safari delivers a rich, high-end experience in limited time.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

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

Languages English, French, German, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Zanzibar to Tarangire - The Baobab Wonderland

Depending on where you’ll be staying in Zanzibar, a driver will come to pick you up at 5:00 a.m. and drive you to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport. You’ll arrive in Arusha at 9:20 a.m. where a professional guide will be waiting to greet and brief you on the journey you’re about to embark.
After the briefing, you'll then drive for 2 hours to Tarangire National Park.
Tarangire National Park is notable for its old baobab trees, tree-climbing pythons, and the biggest concentration of African elephants, lions, leopards, and cheetahs.
You'll also explore the landscape and the rich flora and fauna inside the park. You will marvel at the African elephant, a zebra, or a majestic cheetah in pursuit of prey.
Following a midday picnic lunch, you'll resume the afternoon game drive before driving to Mawe Mawe Manyara Lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 02

Ngorongoro Crater

Following an early breakfast you'll drive from Kitela Lodge to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. You'll then descend 600 meters into the crater for your last wildlife viewing.
This stunning place will offer you almost every species of wildlife indigenous to East Africa, including the rare black rhino(you'll be the luckiest traveler if you spot one).
Lunch will then be served at the crater's base about lunchtime near a hippo lake and after that. Now you'll have two options to pick from.
You could wait in the park and go for an afternoon game drive. Or you could take your last photos in the park and head back to Kili Season Luxury Lodge for a nice evening swimming session and relaxation.
The choice is fully yours to decide dear friends.

Day 03

Arusha National Park then Zanzibar

After breakfast, you'll leave Kili Season Luxury Lodge and begin your journey to Arusha National Park and get there in just sixty minutes.
Arusha National Park has a mix of different plants like swamps, grasslands, and forests. Mount Meru's slopes are covered in rainforests, and the park is home to cool animals like black-and-white colobus monkeys and flamingos at Momella Lake.
Many animals and birds, including flamingos, are drawn to this special environment. A walking safari lets you see these animals up close.
After a midday picnic lunch, you'll take your last photos in the park and head back to Arusha Airport for a flight back to Zanzibar.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Zanzibar 6 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Park fees (for non-residents)
A professional driver/guide
All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
All flights during the tour
All taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinking water (on all days)
A transfer from and back to the airport is included

What's Not Included

International flights (from/to home)
Tips (tipping guideline: US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Any government increases in taxes or park fees
Prices are per traveller and exclude international airfare.

Know before you go

Airport pickup is arranged.
Airport drop-off is arranged.
This tour accepts children who are 3 years and older.
The price allows a set amount for tour flights. A higher fare for your dates will be reflected in the quote.
This tour starts and ends in Zanzibar.
The operator can help you choose international flights. Travellers book their own tickets.
Fly to/from Abeid Amani Karume Airport (ZNZ - Check price) on Zanzibar, or fly to/from Dar es Salaam (DAR - Check price). There are daily ferries between Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar.

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