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3-Day Fly-in Safari from Zanzibar: Tarangire, Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater

📅3 Days / 2 Nights
🦁Safari + Beach (Zanzibar)
👥Private/custom group
💰$1,500
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🌍 Safari Overview
3 Days / 2 Nights
Duration
Private/custom group
Group Size
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Meals
June to October and January to February for a drier safari and beach combination.
Best Season
Safari + Beach (Zanzibar)
Tour Style
Mid-Range Lodges & Tented Camps
Accommodation

This 3-day Tanzania safari follows a defined route through Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater and Zanzibar. The sequence of parks and areas gives the itinerary its character, while the day-by-day plan sets the pace for drives, stops and overnight stays.

The daily plan moves through Zanzibar → Arusha → Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater Safari, Lake Manyara National Park → Arusha → Zanzibar.

Flights connect the safari circuit with Zanzibar, so the arrival and departure points are part of the schedule. Road transfers cover the mainland sections, with the itinerary showing where each change of transport occurs.

Overnight stays use the lodge or camp level shown in the package details, with the exact properties confirmed in the accommodation section. Group size, meal arrangements and included services should be reviewed together because they affect the practical cost of the route. Listed inclusions include All Park entrances & taxes, All Meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner),, soft drinks & water (bottled water 3litres or more a day).

✨ Safari Highlights

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Ngorongoro Crater
Descend into the crater for a concentrated wildlife drive and crater-floor views.
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Tarangire landscapes
Explore Tarangire’s river corridor, baobabs and elephant country.
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Lake Manyara
Travel through Lake Manyara National Park for forest, lake and open-plain habitats.
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Zanzibar connection
Link the mainland route with Zanzibar using the flights or transfers listed in the package.

📋 Day-by-Day Itinerary

1
Zanzibar → Arusha → Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National ParkAccommodation: Suricata Boma Lodge (Mid-range Lodge)Meals: Lunch & DinnerDrinks: Non-alcoholic
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  • Today’s programme takes you through Zanzibar → Arusha → Tarangire National Park, with the day paced around the confirmed route and activities.
  • Your safari begins with an early morning transfer from your hotel in Zanzibar to the airport.
  • You will take a scenic one-hour flight to Arusha Airport, where your professional safari guide will warmly welcome you.
  • From Arusha, drive approximately 2 hours to Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees-the largest trees in Africa.
  • Enjoy a full-day game drive in a pop-up roof safari vehicle, exploring seasonal swamps, open savannah, and the Tarangire River-an important water source that attracts diverse wildlife.
  • Expect to see elephants, giraffes, zebras, lions, and abundant birdlife.
  • In the late afternoon, transfer to your lodge for dinner and overnight. drinks.
  • As you enter Tarangire, the scenery opens into acacia woodland, seasonal wetlands and plains punctuated by immense baobab trees.
  • The Tarangire River is an important water source and becomes a magnet for wildlife during the drier months.
  • You may see elephant families feeding beneath the baobabs, crossing the road or gathering near the river and swamps.
  • Giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, impalas and warthogs are also regularly encountered across the park’s varied habitats.
  • Your guide will search carefully for lions and other predators while also pointing out colourful birds and smaller animals.
  • A picnic lunch is normally served at a designated site before the game drive continues into the afternoon.
  • Expect warm, dusty conditions in the dry season and excellent photographic opportunities when wildlife gathers near water.
🏕️Suricata Boma Lodge
🍽️Lunch & DinnerDrinks: Non-alcoholic drinks
2
Ngorongoro Crater Safari
Ngorongoro CraterAccommodation: Suricata Boma LodgeMeals: BreakfastLunch & DinnerDrinks: Non-alcoholic
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  • Today’s programme takes you through Ngorongoro Crater Safari, with the day paced around the confirmed route and activities.
  • After an early breakfast, depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, approximately a 2-hour drive.
  • Descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa’s most wildlife-dense ecosystems.
  • The crater spans about 20 km in diameter and offers exceptional game viewing.
  • During your 6-hour game drive, you may spot lions, elephants, buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, and, with luck, the rare black rhino.
  • Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic site overlooking Hippo Lake.
  • After your safari, ascend the crater and return to your lodge for dinner and overnight. drinks.
  • As you reach the Ngorongoro Highlands, the road climbs through cooler scenery toward the rim of the vast volcanic caldera.
  • The first viewpoint reveals grasslands, woodland and wetlands spread across the crater floor below.
  • During the descent, your guide will explain how this naturally enclosed ecosystem supports an exceptional concentration of wildlife.
  • You may encounter wildebeest, zebra, Cape buffalo, lions, spotted hyenas, hippos and numerous grassland birds.
  • Your guide will also scan the more distant plains for the critically endangered black rhinoceros, although every wildlife sighting depends on patience and good fortune.
  • A picnic lunch is normally enjoyed at an authorised site inside the conservation area before the game drive continues.
  • Expect an early start, cooler conditions around the rim and a rewarding day of wildlife viewing in one of Tanzania’s most dramatic landscapes.
🏕️Suricata Boma Lodge
🍽️Breakfast, Lunch & DinnerDrinks: Non-alcoholic drinks
3
Lake Manyara National Park → Arusha → Zanzibar
Lake Manyara National ParkAccommodation: None (End of Tour)Meals: Breakfast & LunchDrinks: Non-alcoholic
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  • Today’s programme takes you through Lake Manyara National Park → Arusha → Zanzibar, with the day paced around the confirmed route and activities.
  • After breakfast, drive approximately 40 minutes to Lake Manyara National Park.
  • This compact yet diverse park is known for its lush groundwater forest, open plains, and dramatic Rift Valley escarpment.
  • During your game drive, you may see elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, baboons, and a wide variety of birdlife.
  • If you're lucky, you may even spot the famous tree-climbing lions.
  • After your safari, transfer to Arusha Airport for your return flight to Zanzibar, marking the end of your unforgettable adventure. drinks.
  • The day introduces you to the lush groundwater forest, open floodplain and Rift Valley scenery of the Lake Manyara area.
  • The park’s compact size creates frequent changes of habitat as the road moves between forest, woodland and the lakeshore.
  • You may encounter elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, baboons and hippos, together with a wide variety of resident and migratory birds.
  • Flamingos and other waterbirds vary with lake levels and seasonal conditions, while lions and leopards remain fortunate sightings.
  • If a village or cultural activity is included, a local host will introduce you to everyday life, farming, crafts or the busy market environment.
  • Your guide will adapt the route to current wildlife information and the condition of the park roads.
  • Expect a varied day combining wildlife, striking escarpment views and the lively atmosphere of the surrounding communities.
🏕️No overnight — end of tour
🍽️Breakfast & LunchDrinks: Non-alcoholic drinks

💰 Safari Pricing

Start dates Solo 2 people 3 people 4 people 5 people 6 people
Mid-Range Lodging: n/a* $1500 $1300 $1200 $1200 $1150

All prices per person. Group discounts available. Contact us for custom pricing.

🏕️ Your Accommodations

Suricata Boma Lodge
Safari Lodge

Suricata Boma Lodge

★★★☆☆
From Mid-range — $80–$150 per person / night

✅ What's Included

  • All Park entrances & taxes
  • All Meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner),
  • soft drinks & water (bottled water 3litres or more a day)
  • Transfer to & from the airport
  • Accommodation during safari
  • Transportation in a custom safari 4×4 with a viewing roof and guaranteed window seating
  • Safari vehicles have an inverter for charging batteries, communications radio, electric cooler, and filtered water
  • Flight from Zanzibar to Lake Manyara
  • Flight from Lake Manyara to Zanzibar

❌ Not Included

  • Tips for guides, driver
  • International Flight
  • Tanzania Visa fee

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Which places are included in 3-Day Fly-in Safari from Zanzibar: Tarangire, Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater?▾
The planned route includes Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater and Zanzibar. The day-by-day itinerary is the detailed reference for the order of travel, drives and activities.
How long does 3-Day Fly-in Safari from Zanzibar: Tarangire, Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater take?▾
The itinerary is planned for 3 days and 2 nights. Arrival, departure and transfer timing should be checked against your flight schedule before confirmation.
When is the best time for 3-Day Fly-in Safari from Zanzibar: Tarangire, Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater?▾
June to October and January to February for a drier safari and beach combination.
Where do guests stay on 3-Day Fly-in Safari from Zanzibar: Tarangire, Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater?▾
The source itinerary names Suricata Boma Lodge. Where a property is not named, the exact lodge or camp should be confirmed with the safari team before booking.
What meals are included on 3-Day Fly-in Safari from Zanzibar: Tarangire, Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater?▾
The source itinerary lists these meal arrangements where specified: Lunch & DinnerDrinks: Non-alcoholic drinks; Breakfast, Lunch & DinnerDrinks: Non-alcoholic drinks; Breakfast & LunchDrinks: Non-alcoholic drinks. Check each day and the final proposal for the confirmed inclusions.
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