5-Day Zanzibar Fly to Serengeti, Crater & Nature Walk

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Zanzibar – Fly to Arusha Airport - Tarangire National Park

Take a morning flight from Zanzibar to Arusha Airport, then drive to Tarangire National Park. Upon arrival, enjoy a game drive through elephant-studded plains and iconic baobab landscapes, spotting lions, leopards, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeests. In the evening, check in at Tarangire Safari Lodge for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Tarangire National Park

Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)

High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tarangire NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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HippoCommon

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Tarangire Safari Lodge

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Tarangire NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Masai Village – Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast, visit a Maasai village, interacting with the community and learning about their traditional customs, crafts, and way of life. Continue to Lake Manyara National Park for a game drive, spotting elephants, hippos, flamingos, giraffes, baboons, and the famous tree-climbing lions. In the evening, relax at Bougainvillea Safari Lodge for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Lake Manyara National Park

Best Time To Visit June to October (Easier to spot animals)

High Season July to March (The northern section gets crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

WildebeestCommon

HippoCommon

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LionOccasional

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Accommodation:

Bougainvillea Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Lake Manyara NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Game Drive En Route to Serengeti National Park

Depart Lake Manyara after breakfast and drive toward Serengeti National Park, enjoying wildlife viewing along the way. Spot zebras, giraffes, wildebeests, and antelopes across the scenic northern plains. Arrive in the Serengeti in time for an afternoon game drive, exploring predator-rich areas and vast plains. Spend the night at Harmony Safari Camp for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)

High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Harmony Safari Camps

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend into the crater for a full-day game drive in one of Africa’s most iconic wildlife destinations. Look for the Big Five — lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo, and rhinos — along with hippos, flamingos, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeests. After an exciting day on the crater floor, transfer to Bougainvillea Safari Lodge for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)

High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)

Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

Show more

ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Bougainvillea Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Endoro Nature Walk – Drive to Arusha – Departure

After breakfast, set out for a guided Endoro Nature Walk, a beautiful trail that winds through lush forests at the foothills of the Ngorongoro highlands. Accompanied by a knowledgeable local guide, enjoy a refreshing walk surrounded by birdsong and the soothing sounds of nature. Discover native flora, medicinal plants, and animal tracks, and learn about the cultural and ecological importance of the area to the local communities.
If time allows, you may visit the nearby Endoro Waterfall or stop at a scenic viewpoint overlooking the farming villages below.
After the walk, return to the lodge for check-out and begin your drive back to Arusha, passing through picturesque landscapes and rural settlements. Depending on your flight schedule, enjoy a farewell lunch in town before being transferred to the airport for your onward journey — taking with you unforgettable memories of Tanzania’s natural beauty and warm hospitality.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Highlands

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.