6-Day Zanzibar to Serengeti Big Five Adventure Safari

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

Zanzibar to Arusha - City Tour

Fly from Zanzibar to Arusha, where your guide will warmly welcome you and transfer you to your hotel. After a short rest, embark on a guided city tour exploring the vibrant cultural fabric of Arusha. Visit local markets, the Maasai craft center, Tanzanite Experience Museum, and important colonial-era landmarks. This urban exploration gives insight into Tanzania’s history and modern-day life. Later, relax and enjoy dinner at Charity Hotel, offering warm hospitality and a calm retreat after your journey.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

The Charity Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, an unspoiled gem known for its iconic baobabs and dense elephant population. Enjoy a full-day game drive as you traverse sweeping savannahs and follow the Tarangire River, which attracts large herds and predators alike. Expect to see giraffes, lions, zebras, and over 500 species of birds. By late afternoon, exit the park and head to Ngare Lodge, a peaceful midrange lodge nestled near the park boundary. Enjoy a relaxing evening and hearty dinner.

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:

Ngare Lodge

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

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Tarangire to Serengeti National Park

Depart early and journey through the scenic highlands and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area en route to Serengeti. Along the way, marvel at breathtaking landscapes and spot wildlife even before entering the park. Once inside Serengeti, begin a thrilling game drive across its endless plains, watching for prides of lions, elephants, antelope, and possibly leopards. In the evening, settle into Engiterata Adventure Camp, a comfortable tented camp that blends adventure with modern amenities.

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:

Engiterata Adventure Camps

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Full Game Drive in Serengeti National Park

Spend a full day exploring Serengeti’s world-renowned wilderness. Begin with an early morning game drive to catch predators on the hunt, followed by a bush breakfast. Continue tracking big cats, elephants, buffalo, and if in season, witness the Great Migration thundering across the plains. Enjoy a packed lunch in a scenic spot and continue exploring different habitats and wildlife behaviors until evening. Return to Engiterata Adventure Camp for dinner and overnight under Serengeti’s starry skies.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Engiterata Adventure Camps

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands

After breakfast, enjoy a final Serengeti game drive en route to Ngorongoro. Exit through the park's central corridor, spotting wildlife along the way. Arrive in the Ngorongoro highlands, a lush, green region known for its rich volcanic soil and scenic views. Settle into Ngorongoro Safari Lodge, located near the crater, and spend your afternoon relaxing, taking in the cool highland air, or enjoying a nature walk nearby. Dine and rest well in preparation for your crater descent the next day.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Ngorongoro Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located outside Ngorongoro Crater

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha fly go Zanzibar

Descend early into the Ngorongoro Crater for an unforgettable safari experience in one of the world’s most concentrated wildlife areas. Explore the crater floor, home to lions, rhinos, elephants, hippos, and abundant birdlife in a diverse and self-contained ecosystem. After a packed picnic lunch in the crater, ascend and begin your return to Arusha Airport. Catch your flight back to Zanzibar, filled with unforgettable memories from Tanzania’s majestic northern safari circuit.

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:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

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