Overview
About This Safari
A Great 4 Day of Wildlife and Unparalleled Adventure
This 4-day safari from Zanzibar explores four distinct parks across Tanzania’s Northern Circuit, each offering a different landscape and style of experience — from guided walking in Arusha National Park to classic game drives in Tarangire.
By moving through multiple ecosystems, the itinerary delivers variety and contrast within a compact, well-structured route.
Four days, four destinations – what to expect:
Arusha National Park – active start with a walking safari, views of Mount Meru, and wildlife around the Momella Lakes.
Lake Manyara National Park – forest and lakeshore setting along the Rift Valley, with diverse birdlife and possible tree-climbing lions.
Ngorongoro Crater – a wildlife-dense caldera with strong chances to see the Big Five.
Tarangire National Park – open savannah, iconic baobabs, and large elephant herds along the Tarangire River.
The route is intentionally dynamic: start and end in Zanzibar, varied activities, and four days that combine movement, scenery, and wildlife across some of Tanzania’s most diverse safari environments.
Start / End
Zanzibar -> Zanzibar
Group size
1-100 people
Difficulty
Easy
Minimum age
2+
Safari Snapshot
A quick look at the route, day by day.
Day 1
From Zanzibar to Arusha National Park
flight from Zanzibar, Picnic lunch Arusha national park game drive walking safari
KILI SEASON
Day 2
Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park
Scenic game drives Picnic lunch
Acacia farm
Day 3
Ngorongoro Crater - Full Day Game Drive
Early game drive at Ngorongoro crater Picnic lunch
Acacia farm
Day 4
Tarangire National Park – Elephants & Final Game Drive
flight from Zanzibar, Tarangire game drive picnic lunch
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
- Upgrade accommodation and add private activities or extra safari nights
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 From Zanzibar to Arusha National Park KILI SEASON / Lunch, Dinner
After your flight from Zanzibar, your safari begins in Arusha National Park, set at the base of Mount Meru.
Lush forest, open clearings, and the Momella Lakes create a varied landscape, often home to giraffes, buffalo, and colobus monkeys.
A guided walking safari offers a different perspective — quiet, close, and focused on the details of the environment.
A calm and active start: green scenery, fresh air, and a closer connection to nature.
- Main stop: From Zanzibar to Arusha National Park
- Accommodation: KILI SEASON
- Meals: Lunch, Dinner
- Activities: flight from Zanzibar, Picnic lunch Arusha national park game drive walking safari
Accommodation - KILI SEASON
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KILI SEASON
Safari lodge / Luxury / Arusha City
2 Day 2 Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park Acacia farm / Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today takes you to Lake Manyara National Park, set along the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment.
Dense forest opens into lakeshore views, where wildlife moves between trees and open areas. You may spot elephants, monkeys, flamingos, and—if lucky—tree-climbing lions.
The mix of forest, water, and escarpment creates a varied and visually striking safari setting.
A day of contrast: shaded tracks, open lake views, and diverse wildlife
- Main stop: Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation: Acacia farm
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Activities: Scenic game drives Picnic lunch
Accommodation - Acacia farm
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Acacia farm
Safari lodge / Luxury / Karatu
3 Day 3 Ngorongoro Crater - Full Day Game Drive Acacia farm / Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today is dedicated to exploring the Ngorongoro Crater.
After descending into the crater, wildlife is often present throughout the day — from grazing herbivores to predators moving across the open floor.
You may encounter elephants, lions, buffalo, and a wide range of plains game, with a chance to spot a rhino.
A full day in a compact, wildlife-rich environment surrounded by dramatic crater walls.
- Main stop: Ngorongoro Crater - Full Day Game Drive
- Accommodation: Acacia farm
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Activities: Early game drive at Ngorongoro crater Picnic lunch
Accommodation - Acacia farm
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Acacia farm
Safari lodge / Luxury / Karatu
4 Day 4 Tarangire National Park – Elephants & Final Game Drive Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park for your final day of safari.
Tarangire is known for its large elephant herds, iconic baobab trees, and classic savanna landscapes. Game drives often focus around the Tarangire River, where wildlife gathers, offering good chances to see elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, and various antelope species.
Enjoy a final game drive through the park before leaving in the afternoon and heading to Arusha Airport for your flight back to Zanzibar.
This marks the end of your 4-day safari, leaving you with a well-rounded experience across three of northern Tanzania’s most distinctive parks.
- Main stop: Tarangire National Park – Elephants & Final Game Drive
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Activities: flight from Zanzibar, Tarangire game drive picnic lunch
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 $2,323 | From $1,977 | From $1,923 | From $1,795 | From $1,749 |
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
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