Fly-In From Zanzibar & Northern Circuit Tanzania
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Overview
This 4-day fly-in safari is perfect for travelers staying in Zanzibar who want to experience Tanzania’s famous northern safari circuit within a short time. The journey takes you from the beaches of Zanzibar to the wild plains of Serengeti National Park, the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, and the cultural charm of Mto wa Mbu.
With two nights in the Serengeti, you will have enough time to enjoy exciting game drives, beautiful landscapes, and memorable wildlife encounters. The tour then continues to Ngorongoro Crater, one of Tanzania’s most iconic safari destinations, before ending with a cultural visit in Mto wa Mbu and a flight back to Zanzibar.
This package is ideal for beach holiday travelers who want to add a short but rich safari experience to their Tanzania vacation.
Tour Highlights
- Fly from Zanzibar to Tanzania’s northern safari circuit.
- Enjoy two days of wildlife viewing in Serengeti National Park.
- Explore the famous Ngorongoro Crater, known for its rich wildlife and dramatic scenery.
- Visit Mto wa Mbu for a cultural experience before returning to Zanzibar.
- Experience a perfect safari extension from a Zanzibar beach holiday.
- Stay in comfortable safari lodges and camps.
- Enjoy a short, well-planned safari with wildlife, scenery, and culture.
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Included
- All transportation
- Professional English-speaking driver/guide
- Round-trip airport transfers
- All meals (as per daily itinerary)
- All drinks (except spirits/liquor)
Excluded
- Flights
- Extra accommodation before/after the tour
- Travel insurance
Travel Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Upon arrival, you will be warmly welcomed and transferred to your lodge in Arusha. This day is set aside for rest after your journey, allowing you to relax, settle in, and prepare for the exciting safari ahead.
Arusha is the gateway to Tanzania’s northern safari circuit and offers a calm beginning to your adventure.
Accommodation: Shoki Shoki Lodge
Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast
Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, you will depart for Tarangire National Park, one of Northern Tanzania’s most scenic wildlife destinations. The park is famous for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, seasonal swamps, and beautiful open landscapes.
During your game drive, you may spot elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, antelopes, lions, and many bird species. After a rewarding safari experience, you will continue to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Hhando Coffee Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 3: Tarangire to Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, your journey continues toward the world-famous Serengeti National Park. As you enter the Serengeti, you will begin to experience its vast plains, rich wildlife, and classic African safari atmosphere.
Depending on the season and wildlife movement, you may start seeing herds of wildebeests, zebras, gazelles, and predators such as lions and cheetahs. You will enjoy a game drive en route before arriving at your camp for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Poripori Lodges & Camps
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 4: Full Day Serengeti Safari Experience
Today is dedicated to exploring Serengeti National Park. The Serengeti is one of Africa’s most iconic safari destinations and is widely known for the Great Migration, where massive herds of wildebeests and zebras move across the plains in search of fresh grazing.
You will enjoy morning and afternoon game drives, giving you a chance to see wildlife activity at different times of the day. Expect beautiful landscapes, predator sightings, and unforgettable safari moments.
Accommodation: Poripori Lodges & Camps
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 5: Serengeti National Park Game Drive
You will spend another day in the Serengeti, allowing more time to follow wildlife movements and enjoy deeper exploration of the park. This day gives you a better chance to witness migration activity and observe predators, grazers, and birdlife in their natural environment.
Your guide will choose the best routes based on wildlife patterns and seasonal conditions to give you a rewarding safari experience.
Accommodation: Poripori Lodges & Camps
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 6: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, you will leave Serengeti and travel toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. You will descend into the famous Ngorongoro Crater for an unforgettable game drive in one of Tanzania’s most remarkable natural wonders.
The crater is home to a high concentration of wildlife, including lions, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, hippos, hyenas, flamingos, and possibly the rare black rhino. After the crater tour, you will continue to your accommodation for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Manyara Best View
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 7: Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha
After breakfast, you will visit Lake Manyara National Park, a beautiful park known for its scenic landscapes, groundwater forest, birdlife, and diverse wildlife. The park offers a relaxed safari experience with chances to see elephants, monkeys, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, and many species of birds.
After your game drive, you will return to Arusha for your final overnight stay.
Accommodation: Shoki Shoki Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 8: Arusha National Park and Departure
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