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5-Day Fly-in Safari from Zanzibar: Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater

📅5 Days / 4 Nights
🦁Safari + Beach (Zanzibar)
👥Private/custom group
💰$2,500
🌍 Safari Overview
5 Days / 4 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
Beach
Accommodation

This 5-day Tanzania safari follows a defined route through Tarangire, Serengeti, 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 to Serengeti National Park, Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti, Serengeti to Karatu and the remaining scheduled stops.

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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Serengeti game drives
Drive across the Serengeti plains with time set aside for wildlife viewing.
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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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Zanzibar connection
Link the mainland route with Zanzibar using the flights or transfers listed in the package.

📋 Day-by-Day Itinerary

1
Zanzibar to Serengeti National Park
Zanzibar to Serengeti National Park
  • Your safari begins with a scenic flight from Zanzibar to the heart of the Serengeti National Park, landing at Seronera Airstrip. Upon arrival, you will be warmly welcomed by your professional safari guide and begin your first exciting game drive. A picnic lunch will be served in the bush before continuing your exploration of the vast Serengeti plains. You will search for the famous big cats-lions, leopards, and cheetahs-as well as large herds of zebras, wildebeests, gazelles, and other wildlife. The Serengeti’s endless savannah, dotted with acacia trees, offers one of Africa’s most iconic safari landscapes. In the evening, you will head to your camp for dinner and overnight stay. Serengeti Travel Guide Category Details drinks (except spirits/liquor)
🏕️Land of Nature Camp (Mid-range tented camp in Central Serengeti)
🍽️Lunch & Dinner included (Breakfast not included), All drinks (except spirits/liquor)
2
Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti
Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti
  • Enjoy a full day of exploration in the Serengeti National Park, one of the most wildlife-rich ecosystems in the world. After an early breakfast, you will set out for an extended game drive across different regions of the park-north, south, east, or west-depending on wildlife movements. Expect incredible sightings of predators and herbivores, including elephants, giraffes, buffalo, and various antelope species. After a picnic lunch in the bush, continue your game drive into the afternoon before returning to camp. drinks (except spirits/liquor)
🏕️Land of Nature Camp (Central Serengeti)
🍽️All meals included, All drinks (except spirits/liquor)
3
Serengeti to Karatu
Serengeti to Karatu
  • Start your day early with a sunrise game drive in the Serengeti, one of the drinks (except spirits/liquor)
🏕️Farm of Dreams Lodge (Mid-range lodge in Karatu)
🍽️All meals included, All drinks (except spirits/liquor)
4
Ngorongoro Crater to Mto wa Mbu
Ngorongoro Crater to Mto wa Mbu
  • After an early breakfast, descend into the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive. This natural wonder supports a dense population of wildlife, including lions, elephants, buffalo, hippos, and a variety of birdlife. You will also visit Lake Magadi, where flamingos and other water birds can often be seen. After your game drive and picnic lunch, ascend the crater and transfer to Mto wa Mbu for your overnight stay. Ngorongoro Crater Travel Guide Category Details drinks (except spirits/liquor)
🏕️Suricata Boma Lodge (Near Mto wa Mbu)
🍽️All meals included, All drinks (except spirits/liquor)
5
Tarangire National Park to Arusha Airport
Tarangire National Park to Arusha Airport
  • On your final day, you will drive to Tarangire National Park, a park famous for its large elephant herds and majestic baobab trees. Enjoy a game drive through this diverse landscape, where predators such as lions and leopards roam alongside herbivores like giraffes, zebras, and wildebeests. After your safari, you will drive back to Arusha Airport for your return flight to Zanzibar. Tarangire Travel Guide Category Details drinks (except spirits/liquor)
🏕️No accommodation (End of tour)
🍽️Breakfast & Lunch included, Dinner not included, All drinks (except spirits/liquor)

💰 Safari Pricing

Start dates Solo 2 people 3 people 4 people 5 people 6 people
Mid-Range Lodging: n/a* $2500 $2310 $2000 $2000 $1760

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

🏕️ Your Accommodations

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guesthouse

Arusha Farm House

★★★☆☆
From Budget–Mid — $60–$120 per person / night
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lodge

Farm of Dreams Lodge

★★★☆☆
From Mid-range — $90–$160 per person / night
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lodge

Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge

★★★★☆
From $200–$380 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 Zanzibzar to Serengeti
  • Flight from Arusha to Zanzibzar

❌ Not Included

  • Tips for guides, driver
  • International Flight
  • Tanzania Visa fee
  • Balloons In Serengeti ($600 per person )

🌟 Experience Type

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Which places are included in 5-Day Fly-in Safari from Zanzibar: Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater?
The planned route includes Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Zanzibar. The day-by-day itinerary is the detailed reference for the order of travel, drives and activities.
How long does 5-Day Fly-in Safari from Zanzibar: Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater take?
The itinerary is planned for 5 days and 4 nights. Arrival, departure and transfer timing should be checked against your flight schedule before confirmation.
When is the best time for 5-Day Fly-in Safari from Zanzibar: Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater?
June to October and January to February for a drier safari and beach combination.
Where do guests stay on 5-Day Fly-in Safari from Zanzibar: Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater?
The source itinerary names Land of Nature Camp (Mid-range tented camp in Central Serengeti), Land of Nature Camp (Central Serengeti), Farm of Dreams Lodge (Mid-range lodge in Karatu), Suricata Boma Lodge (Near Mto wa Mbu). 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 5-Day Fly-in Safari from Zanzibar: Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater?
The source itinerary lists these meal arrangements where specified: Lunch & Dinner included (Breakfast not included), All drinks (except spirits/liquor); All meals included, All drinks (except spirits/liquor); Breakfast & Lunch included, Dinner not included, All drinks (except spirits/liquor). Check each day and the final proposal for the confirmed inclusions.
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