5-Day Safari from Zanzibar to Tarangire, Ndutu & Manyara

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

Zanzibar - Arusha Airport - Tarangire National Park

Your adventure begins with a morning air transfer from Zanzibar to Arusha (ARK/JRO), where you will be met by your professional safari guide. After a short briefing, drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its massive elephant herds and iconic baobab trees. Enjoy a full afternoon game drive exploring lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and abundant birdlife along the Tarangire River. The park’s scenic landscapes offer a perfect introduction to your safari experience. In the evening, transfer to your lodge or tented camp for dinner and overnight stay near Tarangire.

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:

Marera Valley Lodge

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

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Tarangire to Southern Serengeti (Ndutu Area)

After breakfast, depart Tarangire and journey toward the Ndutu region, located in the southern Serengeti ecosystem. This area is especially famous during the migration season when vast herds of wildebeest and zebras gather for calving. Arrive in time for lunch at your lodge or camp, followed by an afternoon game drive across the Ndutu plains. Expect excellent wildlife viewing opportunities, including predators such as lions, cheetahs, and hyenas following the herds. Return to your camp for dinner and overnight stay surrounded by the wilderness.

Main Destination:

Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Accommodation:

Kontiki Ndutu Camp

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

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Southern Serengeti (Ndutu area) - Ngorongoro Crater

After an early breakfast and optional morning game drive in Ndutu, depart toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with en-route wildlife viewing. The journey offers changing landscapes from open plains to highland forests. Arrive at the Ngorongoro Crater rim in the afternoon, where you will enjoy breathtaking views into the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera. Check in at your lodge and spend the rest of the day relaxing, enjoying dinner, and preparing for the next day’s crater exploration.

Main Destination:

Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Accommodation:

Ngorongoro Wild Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Ngorongoro Highlands

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Ngorongoro Crater Full Game Drive

After breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive in one of Africa’s most remarkable wildlife sanctuaries. The crater floor hosts an incredible concentration of animals, including the Big Five—lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and the rare black rhino. You will also see flamingos at Lake Magadi, hippos, zebras, and wildebeest. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the crater while surrounded by stunning scenery. In the afternoon, continue game viewing before ascending to the crater rim for overnight stay at your lodge.

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:

Marera Valley Lodge

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

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Manyara - Arusha Airport - Zanzibar

After breakfast, depart for Lake Manyara National Park, a compact yet diverse park known for its lush forests, soda lake, and tree-climbing lions. Enjoy a relaxed game drive with sightings of elephants, baboons, flamingos, and hippos. After a picnic lunch, continue your final safari experience before driving back to Arusha Airport for your departure back to Zanzibar. This marks the end of your unforgettable Tanzanian safari adventure.

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:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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