$1,386 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Zanzibar to Tarangire National Park
Zanzibar to Tarangire National Park
Your adventure begins in the quiet early hours, as you’re transferred from your hotel in Zanzibar to the airport for your scenic 8:00 am bush flight to Arusha. while on air, you’ll witness the dramatic shift from island paradise to wild mainland Africa. Upon arrival, you’ll be warmly welcomed by your private driver-guide, who will brief you on the journey ahead.
Your drive to Tarangire National Park takes you through the heart of Maasai country — a vibrant tapestry of red shukas, acacia-studded landscapes, and fascinating cultural lore. As you enter the park, the terrain unfolds into classic African vistas: rolling Savannah's, ancient baobab trees, and the life-giving Tarangire River, drawing herds of elephants, giraffes, and more.
By late afternoon, after soaking in the sights and sounds of the bush, you’ll exit the park and head toward your lodge in Mto wa Mbu or Karatu, where a warm dinner and a tranquil evening await beneath the star-filled African sky.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Kudu Lodge
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Karatu to Ngorongoro Crater
Karatu to Ngorongoro Crater
Wake up to the highland mist and songbirds as you enjoy breakfast at your lodge, surrounded by lush coffee fields and rolling hills. By 7:30 am, you’ll set off for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site often called Africa’s Eden.
After a scenic drive along the crater rim, you’ll descend 600 meters into the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera — a wildlife haven unlike any other. The crater floor, dotted with shimmering soda lakes and acacia forests, is home to an astonishing density of wildlife, including elephants, lions, spotted hyenas, hippos, zebras, and the elusive black rhinoceros. Keep your camera ready; game viewing here is truly spectacular.
Enjoy a delightful picnic lunch near the Ngoitoktok Hippo Pool, listening to grunts and bird calls echoing across the valley. In the afternoon, ascend the crater walls and return to Karatu, where you’ll relax at your peaceful lodge surrounded by coffee plantations and forested slopes.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Kudu Lodge
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Lake Manyara National Park to Zanzibar
Lake Manyara National Park to Zanzibar
After breakfast, you’ll make your way to the lush, compact jewel of Lake Manyara National Park — a park famous for its tree-climbing lions, enormous troops of baboons, and shimmering flocks of flamingos.
Drive through the groundwater forest where blue monkeys and hornbills dance in the morning light, then follow the lakeshore for incredible birdlife and possible elephant sightings wading in the shallows.
This biodiverse haven is perfect for photography, offering contrasting ecosystems from rainforest to open plains in just a few hours.
After a rewarding morning game drive, enjoy a farewell lunch before your guide transfers you back to Arusha Airport for your return flight to Zanzibar, arriving in the late afternoon with unforgettable memories of Tanzania’s wild north.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
