2-Day Big Five Safari, Return Flight from Zanzibar

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

Zanzibar to Tarangire National Park

Your adventure begins with an early morning flight from Zanzibar to Arusha Airport, where your guide greets you and introduces you to your safari group.

After a briefing, board a well-equipped 4x4 safari vehicle with other adventurer and journey to Tarangire National Park, a hidden gem famed for its towering baobab trees and massive elephant herds. As you traverse rolling savannas and riverine landscapes, spot giraffes, wildebeest, zebras, and predators lurking in the tall grass. Tarangire’s wetlands attract countless bird species, making it a paradise for birdwatchers.

A packed picnic lunch is served under the shade of a baobab, giving you time to relax and soak in the wilderness. By late afternoon, continue to your lodge in Karatu, a charming highland town surrounded by green coffee plantations.

Spend the evening enjoying a warm dinner and cozy accommodation, resting up for tomorrow’s incredible Ngorongoro Crater experience.

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:

Eileen's Trees Inn

• 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)

Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha to Zanzibar

After breakfast, head toward Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where you’ll descend 600 meters into the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater, often called Africa’s “Garden of Eden” due to its stunning landscapes and dense wildlife population.

The crater floor offers exceptional chances to spot endangered black rhinos, prides of lions, hippos wallowing in pools, and massive elephant bulls. Your guide will expertly navigate the crater floor, ensuring you see as much wildlife as possible in this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Pause at a scenic spot for a picnic lunch overlooking the crater before ascending back to the rim in the afternoon.

You’ll then return to Arusha in time for your evening flight to Zanzibar, where you’ll arrive with unforgettable memories and photographs of two of Tanzania’s most spectacular safari destinations.

This short yet powerful safari blends incredible game viewing with efficient travel logistics, ideal for travelers with limited time. Drop off at your hotel.

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:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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