Tour Overview
Tour description
Experience a taste of Tanzania on our 2 days safari from Zanzibar to witness the elephants and ancient baobab trees of Tarangire, and search for the elusive Big Five in the Ngorongoro Crater. In Ngorongoro, you will wonder how the Maasai and the wildlife share the same resources without harming each other! This tour offers mid-range accommodation and luxury upgrades are available.
A strong high-value short safari from Zanzibar that balances convenience with two very rewarding northern highlights.
Daily Itinerary
Tarangire Game Drive
Tarangire Game Drive
We will pick you up at your hotel in Zanzibar early morning and transfer you to the airport for your flight to Arusha. Upon arrival, we will drive you to Tarangire for a full-day game drive.
Famous for its large elephant population, it is also home to zebra, wildebeests, giraffes, waterbucks, baboons and impalas. Predators include lions, cheetahs and leopards. The swamps are shared by flocks of birds; green wood hoopoes, lovebirds, tallish herons, white-bellied go-away birds and giant kingfishers. On drier ground, you will find the kori bustard and the heaviest of the flying birds, the ostrich.
After your game drive, you will drive to Africa Safari Karatu for dinner and an overnight stay.
Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive – Flight to Zanzibar
You will be picked up at your hotel and driven to the Ngorongoro Crater. Today you will be rewarded with a game drive in the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater which became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979 & is one of the only places on earth where mankind & wild animals co-exist is harmony.
You will visit a Maasai Village in the Ngorongoro Highlands (optional at extra cost) where you will
meet the Elders, Warriors, women & children & learn about the culture, beliefs & traditions of Tanzania’s last nomadic tribe.
The Crater is famous for Africa’s best game viewing as there is an ever-present abundance of wildlife due to the permanent water supply on the crater floor. You will Spot the endangered black rhino, wildebeest, buffalo, zebra, eland, Grant’s & Thomson’s gazelle & giant tusked elephants plus lions & leopards, cheetahs as well as scavengers such as spotted hyenas, jackals & wild dogs. Over 500 species of birds have been recorded within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Later after the game drive, you'll be transferred to the airport for your flight back to Zanzibar.
Highlights & Gallery
From Price
Minimum price only, based on 2 people sharing. Final pricing depends on season, availability and requested customizations.
| Package | From Price |
|---|---|
| Price for 2 People | From $1,050.00 per person |
What Is Included
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Trip Details
Best for
Travellers with only a small gap in their Zanzibar holiday who still want a real safari taste.
Route logic
These two parks were selected because they offer strong value and manageable driving for a 2-day mainland plan.
Comfort note
One overnight stay in the Karatu area helps break the journey and makes the second day more productive.
Extension option
If you can add even one more day, this safari can be expanded to include Lake Manyara or Serengeti.
Best Time to Travel
This short fly-in safari works year-round, with dry months especially popular for visibility and wildlife concentration.