5 Days Zanzibar to Tanzania Safari
From the turquoise beaches of Zanzibar to the wild plains of Tanzania, this 5-day safari takes you through Tarangire’s giant baobabs, the endless Serengeti plains, and the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater. Experience thrilling game drives in search of elephants, lions, giraffes, leopards, and even the elusive black rhino—all while enjoying the comfort of handpicked lodges and camps. A perfect blend of adventure and relaxation!
Itinerary Overview
Day 1: Zanzibar → Arusha → Tarangire full-day game drive → Kankari Lodge
Day 2: Karatu → Serengeti game drive → Serengeti Wild Camp
Day 3: Full-day Serengeti game drive → Serengeti Wild Camp
Day 4: Serengeti → Karatu → Kankari Lodge
Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater safari → Flight back to Zanzibar
Day 1: Zanzibar – Arusha – Tarangire National Park
- Pickup from your hotel in Zanzibar to catch your early morning 8:00 a.m. flight to Arusha Airport.
- At around 9:00–9:30 a.m., meet and greet your safari guide, followed by a scenic two-hour drive to Tarangire National Park.
- Enjoy a full-day game drive exploring Tarangire’s stunning landscapes dotted with ancient baobab trees. Spot large herds of elephants, lions, zebras, giraffes, wildebeest, and over 400 bird species.
- Picnic lunch inside the park before continuing your game-viewing adventure.
- In the late afternoon, drive to Kankari Lodge in Karatu for dinner and overnight stay.
- Meal Plan: Lunch, Dinner.
Day 2: Karatu – Serengeti National Park
- After breakfast, drive through the Ngorongoro Highlands with a quick stop at the crater viewpoint.
- Enter the world-famous Serengeti National Park, renowned for the Great Migration and the Big Five.
- Enjoy an afternoon game drive en route to your accommodation, spotting cheetahs, elephants, buffaloes, and giraffes along the way.
- Dinner and overnight at Serengeti Wild Camp.
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 3: Full Day in Serengeti National Park
- Begin with an early morning game drive to witness predators in action during sunrise.
- Return for breakfast, then continue with a full-day safari across the vast plains of Serengeti.
- Search for lions, leopards, elephants, hippos, and depending on the season, the spectacular Great Wildebeest Migration.
- Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park to maximize wildlife viewing opportunities.
- Evening relaxation, dinner, and overnight at Serengeti Wild Camp.
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 4: Serengeti – Karatu
- After breakfast, enjoy one last game drive as you exit Serengeti.
- Drive back through the Ngorongoro Highlands with breathtaking views.
- Arrive in Karatu in the late afternoon for rest and relaxation.
- Dinner and overnight at Kankari Lodge.
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha – Zanzibar
- Early breakfast, then descend into the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site often referred to as the “Eighth Wonder of the World.”
- Enjoy a half-day game drive on the crater floor, home to black rhinos, lions, elephants, hippos, and flocks of flamingos along Lake Magadi.
- Picnic lunch inside the crater before ascending the rim in the afternoon.
- Drive back to Arusha and transfer to the airport for your evening flight back to Zanzibar.
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch.
| Pax size | 2 people | 3 people | 4 people | 5 people | 6 people |
| Price Per Person (USD) | 2143 | 1928 | 1820 | 1711 | 1610 |
INCLUDES
- Domestic flights Zanzibar – Arusha – Zanzibar
- Airport transfers (Arusha & Zanzibar)
- All park entry fees & crater service fees
- Full board accommodation (lodges/camps as mentioned)
- Game drives in a 4×4 safari jeep with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking safari driver-guide
- Bottled drinking water, coke cola, beer/wine during game drives
EXCLUDES
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Visa fees
- Alcoholic & soft drinks at lodges/camps
- Optional activities (e.g. hot air balloon safari in Serengeti)
- Tips & personal expenses