8-Day Fly-In Tanzania Safari from ZanzibarTarangire | Lake Manyara | Serengeti | Ngorongoro | Zanzibar
Begin your unforgettable safari adventure with a scenic flight from Zanzibar to Arusha, and dive straight into the wilderness of Tarangire National Park, home to towering baobabs and massive elephant herds. Continue to the lush landscapes of Lake Manyara, where tree-climbing lions and flamingos await.
Next, venture deep into the world-famous Serengeti National Park, tracking the Big Five across its endless plains and witnessing the drama of the Great Migration. Enjoy thrilling game drives, optional hot air balloon rides, and nights under the stars in an authentic tented camp.
Your journey concludes with a descent into the awe-inspiring Ngorongoro Crater an ecological wonder teeming with wildlife before returning to Zanzibar for a relaxing end to your East African adventure.
Itinerary
Early morning flight from Zanzibar to Arusha.Upon arrival, meet your Serengeti wildlife safaris guide and drive 2 hours to Tarangire National Park.Full-day game drive exploring the park’s riverine landscapes, baobab trees, and large elephant populations.Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park and spot lions, giraffes, and possibly leopards or cheetahs.Exit the park in the late afternoon and transfer to your lodge.
Overnight: Suricata Boma Lodge
Meals: Picnic Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, drive to the nearby Lake Manyara National ParkGame drive through diverse ecosystems—groundwater forest, acacia woodland, and alkaline lake.Look out for tree-climbing lions, elephants, flamingos, and hippos.Enjoy a bush picnic lunch in the park.Optional visit to a local Maasai village or nature walk in the late afternoon.Return to Suricata Boma Lodge to unwind.
Overnight: Suricata Boma Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Depart early and drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, enjoying panoramic views of the crater.Continue into the Central Serengeti, spotting wildlife as the landscape transitions.Stop for a picnic lunch en route.Afternoon game drive through the heart of the Serengeti, rich with predators and plains gameArrive at your tented camp in time for dinner under the stars.
Overnight: Moyo Tented Camp, Central Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, Dinner
Full-day exploration of the southern Serengeti, a prime location for the Great Migration depending on the season.Track herds of wildebeest, zebras, gazelles—and their predators.Enjoy lunch in the bush and continue your wildlife search through different habitats.Return to camp in the evening for dinner and storytelling by the fire.
Overnight: Moyo Tented Camp, Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, Dinner
Head north today for a change in terrain and new wildlife sightings.Spot river crossings if the migration is in the region (seasonal), as crocodiles and predators wait in ambush.Enjoy another bush lunch and explore the riverine areas for elephants and elusive leopards.Return to your camp by sunset.
Overnight: Moyo Tented Camp, Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, Dinner
Full-day exploration of the central Serengeti, a prime location for the Great Migration depending on the season.Track herds of wildebeest, zebras, gazelles—and their predators.Enjoy lunch in the bush and continue your wildlife search through different habitats.Return to camp in the evening for dinner and storytelling by the fire.
Overnight: Moyo Tented Camp, Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, Dinner
Optional: Start your day with a once-in-a-lifetime hot air balloon safari at sunrise (additional cost).After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive as you exit Serengeti.Travel through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area to the lush highlands of Karatu.Arrive by evening and enjoy the cooler climate and views of fertile farmland.
Overnight: Karatu Simba Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, Dinner
Early breakfast, then descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater for a thrilling game drive.Spot rhinos, lions, elephants, and large flocks of flamingos around Lake Magadi.Enjoy a picnic lunch near a hippo pool and soak in the panoramic beauty of this UNESCO-listed site.After the game drive, return to Arusha, freshen up if needed, then fly back to Zanzibar.Upon arrival, transfer to your beach resort or connect with your international departure at Kilimanjaro airport.
Meals: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch
Included & Excluded
- All accommodations
- Taxes / VAT
- All ground transport
- Domestic flights
- Park entrance fees
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Government-imposed taxes & park fee increases
- All meals during safari
- High-quality 4x4 safari jeep
- Airport pickup
- Air-conditioned transfers
- Bottled water and drinks during safari
- Airport drop off
- International flights
- Additional accommodation before/after the tour
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Optional activities (hot air balloon safari, spa, etc.)
- Tips (Recommended: $10 per person/day)
Map
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8-Day Fly-In Tanzania Safari from ZanzibarTarangire | Lake Manyara | Serengeti | Ngorongoro | Zanzibar
Begin your unforgettable safari adventure with a scenic flight from Zanzibar to Arusha, and dive straight into the wilderness of Tarangire National Park, home to towering baobabs and massive elephant herds. Continue to the lush landscapes of Lake Manyara, where tree-climbing lions and flamingos await.
Next, venture deep into the world-famous Serengeti National Park, tracking the Big Five across its endless plains and witnessing the drama of the Great Migration. Enjoy thrilling game drives, optional hot air balloon rides, and nights under the stars in an authentic tented camp.
Your journey concludes with a descent into the awe-inspiring Ngorongoro Crater an ecological wonder teeming with wildlife before returning to Zanzibar for a relaxing end to your East African adventure.
Itinerary
Included & Excluded
- All accommodations
- Taxes / VAT
- All ground transport
- Domestic flights
- Park entrance fees
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Government-imposed taxes & park fee increases
- All meals during safari
- High-quality 4x4 safari jeep
- Airport pickup
- Air-conditioned transfers
- Bottled water and drinks during safari
- Airport drop off
- International flights
- Additional accommodation before/after the tour
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Optional activities (hot air balloon safari, spa, etc.)
- Tips (Recommended: $10 per person/day)
Map
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