4 Days Tarangire, Ngorongoro, and Serengeti Safari from Zanzibar

This 4 Days Tarangire, Ngorongoro, and Serengeti Safari from Zanzibar is the perfect adventure for travelers who want to experience Tanzania’s top wildlife destinations within a short time. Starting with a domestic flight from Zanzibar to Arusha, you will explore the baobab-filled Tarangire National Park, descend into the iconic Ngorongoro Crater, and spend unforgettable days in Serengeti National Park,home to the Great Migration and Africa’s most remarkable predators.

Day 1: Arusha Airport to Tarangire National Park

Upon arrival at Arusha Airport, your private safari driver will pick you up and transfer you directly to Tarangire National Park. This park is famous for its giant baobab trees, large elephant herds, and the Tarangire River, which attracts countless animals during the dry season.

Enjoy a thrilling game drive while spotting elephants, wildebeests, zebras, giraffes, and a variety of bird species. Predators such as lions and leopards may also be seen resting in the shade. A packed picnic lunch will be served inside the park. In the late afternoon, head to Karatu for dinner and overnight

• Accommodation: Marera Valley Lodge
• Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner

Day 2: Ngorongoro Crater – Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, embark on a half-day exploration of the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater, often called the “Eighth Wonder of the World.” Descend 600 meters into the crater floor, where around 30,000 animals live year-round. Expect sightings of black rhinos, buffaloes, wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles, alongside elephants and hippos.

The crater is also home to impressive predators including lions, hyenas, jackals, leopards, and cheetahs. After enjoying a picnic lunch inside the crater, continue with a scenic drive toward Serengeti National Park, arriving in time for dinner and overnight under the stars.

• Accommodation: Embalakai Authentic Camp
• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3: Full Day in Serengeti National Park

Rise early for a sunrise game drive in the Serengeti, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the greatest wildlife reserves in the world. After breakfast, continue exploring the endless plains that teem with wildlife. Depending on the season, you may witness the spectacular Great Migration of wildebeests and zebras.

Throughout the day, spot resident wildlife including lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, giraffes, and countless antelopes. A picnic lunch will be served in the wild, followed by an afternoon game drive. End the day watching the sun set over the savannah before returning to camp for dinner.

• Accommodation: Embalakai Authentic Camp
• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4: Serengeti National Park to Zanzibar

After an early breakfast, enjoy one last game drive in the Serengeti. This morning offers excellent chances to spot predators such as lions and cheetahs before they retreat from the heat of the day. Continue exploring until it is time to transfer to the Seronera Airstrip for your flight back to Zanzibar at 11:00 am.

Arrive at Zanzibar Airport in the afternoon, bringing your unforgettable safari adventure to a close.

• Accommodation: No accommodation (End of Tour)
• Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch

What’s Included

• Roundtrip airport transfers
• Roundtrip domestic flight Zanzibar – Arusha – Zanzibar
• Private 4×4 safari vehicle with inverter, fridge & radio
• Professional driver-guide
• Accommodation as per itinerary
• All meals and drinking water/soft drinks during safari
• Park entry fees and taxes
• First Aid Kit & AMREF Flying Doctor Air Ambulance
• All activities mentioned in the program

What’s Not Included

• Extra nights before/after safari
• Tips to driver/guide
• Visa fees, travel insurance & personal items
• Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
• Government tax/park fee increases