Overview
About This Safari
An Unforgetable 4 Day of Wildlife and Unparalleled Adventure
This 4-day safari from Zanzibar takes you from the island’s coastline into Tanzania’s Northern Circuit, visiting Tarangire National Park, the Serengeti, and the Ngorongoro Crater.
By following a clear route across three key destinations, the itinerary offers a well-rounded safari experience without unnecessary travel.
Four days, three destinations – what to expect:
Tarangire National Park – large elephant herds, baobab landscapes, and wildlife along the Tarangire River.
Serengeti National Park – vast plains, rich wildlife, and strong predator sightings.
Ngorongoro Crater – compact, wildlife-dense environment with a chance to see the Big Five.
The route is intentionally structured: start and end in Zanzibar, smooth connections between parks, and four focused days of guided game drives across Tanzania’s most iconic safari areas.
Start / End
Zanzibar -> Zanzibar
Group size
1-100 people
Difficulty
Easy
Minimum age
6+
Safari Snapshot
A quick look at the route, day by day.
Day 1
Fly from Zanzibar to Tarangire National Park
Domestic flight airport transfer Tarangire game drive
Kankari Lodge
Day 2
Journey to Serengeti National Park
Scenic transfer en-route Serengeti game drive serengeti afternoon game drive
Moyo Tented Camp
Day 3
Serengeti game drive and Ngorongoro Highlands
Serengeti game drives scenic transfer to the highlands
Kankari Lodge
Day 4
Ngorongoro Crater safari and return to Zanzibar
Ngorongoro Crater game drive picnic lunch airport transfer domestic flight
None — end of tour
Ways to Customize This Trip
This private itinerary can be tailored to your travel dates, preferred pace, accommodation style, dietary needs and special interests. Ask our Tanzania specialist to adjust transfers, activities and room arrangements before booking.
- Adjust the balance of safari, beach time and optional Zanzibar activities
Day by Day
Here is how the days run. We can adjust the route around your dates and the pace you want.
1 Day 1 Fly from Zanzibar to Tarangire National Park Kankari Lodge / Lunch, Dinner
Take a morning flight from Zanzibar to Arusha and meet your guide for the drivAfter your flight from Zanzibar, your safari begins in Tarangire National Park.
Wide savannahs and iconic baobab trees define the landscape. Along the Tarangire River, large elephant herds often gather, alongside a variety of plains game and birdlife.
On your first game drive, you may spot giraffes, zebras, and buffalo — with chances of predators resting in the shade as the day unfolds.
A steady introduction to safari life: open landscapes, abundant wildlife, and a smooth start to the journey ahead.e to Tarangire. Begin the safari among giant baobabs and wildlife gathering near the Tarangire River, with particularly good opportunities for elephant sightings.
- Main stop: Fly from Zanzibar to Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation: Kankari Lodge
- Meals: Lunch, Dinner
- Activities: Domestic flight airport transfer Tarangire game drive
Accommodation - Kankari Lodge
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Kankari Lodge
Safari lodge / Mid-range / Ngorongoro Crater
2 Day 2 Journey to Serengeti National Park Moyo Tented Camp / Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today the journey continues into the Serengeti. Endless plains stretch into the distance, broken by kopjes and scattered acacia trees.
On extended game drives, you follow wildebeest and zebra herds, watch lions on the savannah, and sometimes spot cheetahs scanning for prey. Depending on the season, the Great Migration may be a defining highlight.
A day of space, movement, and the unmistakable Serengeti feeling.
- Main stop: Journey to Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation: Moyo Tented Camp
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Activities: Scenic transfer en-route Serengeti game drive serengeti afternoon game drive
Accommodation - Moyo Tented Camp
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Moyo Tented Camp
Tented camp / Luxury / Central Serengeti
3 Day 3 Serengeti game drive and Ngorongoro Highlands Kankari Lodge / Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Your morning begins in the Serengeti, with a final game drive across the open plains as wildlife activity peaks in the early hours.
As the day progresses, you continue exploring before gradually heading toward the Ngorongoro Highlands. The landscape shifts from endless savannah to cooler, greener terrain.
By late afternoon, you arrive near the crater rim — a quiet transition from the vast Serengeti to the dramatic setting of Ngorongoro.
- Main stop: Serengeti game drive and Ngorongoro Highlands
- Accommodation: Kankari Lodge
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Activities: Serengeti game drives scenic transfer to the highlands
Accommodation - Kankari Lodge
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Kankari Lodge
Safari lodge / Mid-range / Ngorongoro Crater
4 Day 4 Ngorongoro Crater safari and return to Zanzibar None — end of tour / Breakfast, Lunch
The day begins with an early descent into the Ngorongoro Crater. Within its enclosed ecosystem, wildlife is concentrated and active in the morning light.
On your game drive, you may encounter elephants, lions, buffalo, and a variety of plains game — with a chance, though rare, to spot a rhino.
After exploring the crater floor, you ascend and return to Arusha for your flight back to Zanzibar, bringing your safari to a close.
- Main stop: Ngorongoro Crater safari and return to Zanzibar
- Accommodation: None — end of tour
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Activities: Ngorongoro Crater game drive picnic lunch airport transfer domestic flight
Accommodation
Where you stay on this trip. We can move the comfort level up or down when we plan your dates.
Tour Rates
This is the starting price for this trip. Your final quote is confirmed once we check your dates and availability.
| Season | Solo | 2 people | 3 people | 4 people | 5 people | 6 people |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Season | On request | From $2,227 | From $2,000 | From $1,950 | From $1,900 | From $1,850 |
Prices are per person in USD and based on shared double/twin accommodation unless stated otherwise. Final pricing depends on travel dates, lodge availability, group size and route adjustments. Swipe horizontally to compare party sizes.
What's Included
Included
- National-park and conservation fees
- private safari vehicle with professional guide/driver
- domestic flights during the tour
- airport and hotel transfers
- listed accommodation
- meals and drinks specified in the day-by-day itinerary
- taxes/VAT
Not Included
- International flights to and from Tanzania
- visa fees
- accommodation before or after the tour
- travel insurance
- gratuities
- personal expenses and souvenirs
- government-imposed increases in taxes or park fees