5-Day Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater & Ndutu to Zanzibar

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts cannot be arranged by this operator.

Arrival in Arusha from JRO Airport

Experience: Welcome to Tanzania & Safari Preparation

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your private safari guide and transferred to your luxury lodge in Arusha. Take time to relax after your journey, enjoy the lodge facilities, and settle into the peaceful surroundings of Tanzania’s safari gateway.

Your guide will provide a safari briefing, introducing you to the exciting adventure ahead and ensuring you are fully prepared for your journey into the wilderness.

Why You'll Love It:
A relaxed arrival allows you to recover from your journey and begin your safari feeling refreshed, comfortable, and ready for the wildlife experiences ahead.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Arusha Farm House

• Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Arusha – Tarangire National Park – Karatu

Experience: Elephants, Baobabs & Scenic Highlands

After breakfast, depart Arusha for Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and diverse landscapes. Enjoy a scenic game drive through the park while searching for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, wildebeests, and a variety of birdlife.

After your safari, continue towards Karatu through the beautiful Great Rift Valley landscapes. Arrive at your luxury lodge and relax while enjoying the peaceful highland surroundings before dinner.

Why You'll Love It:
Tarangire offers an authentic and less crowded safari experience, combining incredible wildlife encounters with stunning scenery.

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:

Mvuli Lodge Ngorongoro

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Ngorongoro Crater – Ndutu Area

Experience: Crater Wildlife & The Journey into Migration Country

After breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a spectacular game drive through this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the crater floor surrounded by dramatic landscapes while searching for lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, hippos, and the endangered black rhino.

Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the crater before ascending and continuing towards Ndutu. Arrive at your luxury camp located in the Great Migration ecosystem, where you can relax and enjoy the peaceful wilderness surroundings.

Why You'll Love It:
The crater offers one of Africa’s greatest wildlife experiences, while Ndutu provides a more exclusive and remote safari atmosphere.

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

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ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Olmorijo Camp (Ndutu)

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Full-Day Ndutu Wildlife Experience

Experience: Discover the Great Migration Wilderness

Spend a full day exploring Ndutu with morning and afternoon game drives. Discover the open plains, woodlands, and seasonal lakes while searching for wildebeests, zebras, lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, and other wildlife.

Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness before continuing your safari. Return to your luxury camp in the evening to relax, enjoy dinner, and experience the magic of sleeping surrounded by nature.

Why You'll Love It:
A full day in Ndutu allows you to explore deeper into this incredible ecosystem, offering excellent wildlife viewing and a more intimate safari experience away from busy areas.

Main Destination:

Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Accommodation:

Safari Haven Migration Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Ndutu – Arusha – Flight to Zanzibar

Experience: Final Safari Moments & Island Escape

Enjoy your final morning game drive through Ndutu and the Southern Serengeti plains, offering one last opportunity to witness Tanzania’s incredible wildlife. After the game drive, transfer to the Arusha for your scheduled flight from the Arusha to Zanzibar.

Upon arrival in Zanzibar, you will be welcomed and transferred to your beach resort, where you can begin your island relaxation experience surrounded by turquoise waters, white sandy beaches, and the beauty of the Indian Ocean.

Why You'll Love It:
The combination of a final safari adventure followed by a direct flight to Zanzibar creates the perfect ending — moving from the wild landscapes of Tanzania to the peaceful beaches of the coast without a long road transfer.

Main Destination:

Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

• Additional accommodation cannot be arranged by this operator.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.