Overview
About This Safari
Embark on a spectacular 4-day luxury Tanzania safari from Zanzibar combining the best of Northern Tanzania’s wildlife destinations: Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater.
Your adventure begins with a convenient flight from Zanzibar to Arusha, where your private safari guide will welcome you and drive you into the wild landscapes of Tarangire National Park. Famous for its ancient baobab trees, diverse wildlife, and large elephant herds, Tarangire offers an incredible introduction to Tanzania’s natural beauty.
Continue to the legendary Serengeti National Park, home to vast golden plains, abundant wildlife, and one of Africa’s greatest wildlife spectacles. Enjoy thrilling game drives searching for lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and other iconic species while staying in carefully selected luxury accommodations.
The final highlight of your safari is the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the best places in Africa to witness the Big Five. Descend into the crater for an unforgettable game drive surrounded by dramatic landscapes and incredible wildlife concentration.
After this once-in-a-lifetime safari experience, you will fly back to Zanzibar, returning to the island’s beautiful beaches with memories of Tanzania’s legendary wilderness.
This 4-day luxury safari from Zanzibar is perfect for travelers seeking a seamless combination of beach relaxation and premium wildlife experiences, offering comfort, exclusivity, and unforgettable encounters with nature.
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 Tarangire National Park
Flight from Zanzibar Tarangire game drive picnic lunch
Manyara's Secret
Day 2
Tarangire to Serengeti National Park
Transit game drive serengeti afternoon game drive picnic lunch
Kubu Kubu
Day 3
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands
Transit game drive serengeti game drive picnic lunch
The Retreat at Ngorongoro
Day 4
Ngorongoro Crater – Final Game Drive & Return
Early game drive at Ngorongoro crater picnic lunch Return flight to Zanzibar
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.
- Upgrade accommodation and add private activities or extra safari nights
- Upgrade accommodation and add private activities or extra safari nights
Where you go
Route
- Day 1 Lake Manyara National Park
- Day 2 Central Serengeti
- Day 3 Ngorongoro Crater
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 Tarangire National Park Manyara's Secret / Lunch, Dinner
After 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.
- Main stop: From Zanzibar to Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation: Manyara's Secret
- Meals: Lunch, Dinner
- Activities: Flight from Zanzibar Tarangire game drive picnic lunch
Accommodation - Manyara's Secret
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Manyara's Secret
Safari lodge / Luxury / Lake Manyara National Park
2 Day 2 Tarangire to Serengeti National Park Kubu Kubu / 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: Tarangire to Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation: Kubu Kubu
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner
- Activities: Transit game drive serengeti afternoon game drive picnic lunch
Accommodation - Kubu Kubu
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Kubu Kubu
Safari lodge / Luxury / Central Serengeti
3 Day 3 Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands The Retreat at Ngorongoro / 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 to Ngorongoro Highlands
- Accommodation: The Retreat at Ngorongoro
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Activities: Transit game drive serengeti game drive picnic lunch
Accommodation - The Retreat at Ngorongoro
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The Retreat at Ngorongoro
Safari lodge / Luxury / Ngorongoro Crater
4 Day 4 Ngorongoro Crater – Final Game Drive & Return 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 – Final Game Drive & Return
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Activities: Early game drive at Ngorongoro crater picnic lunch Return flight to Zanzibar
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.
Standard Season From$2,568
- Solo
- On request
- 2 people
- From $3,428
- 3 people
- From $2,915
- 4 people
- From $2,905
- 5 people
- From $2,703
- 6 people
- From $2,568
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.
What's Included
Included
- Go and return domestic flights between Zanzibar and the mainland safari destination.
- Private Zanzibar hotel–airport transfers and mainland airport transfers.
- Private game drives in a 4×4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof.
- Professional English-speaking safari driver-guide.
- Park and conservation fees, including Ngorongoro Crater fees where applicable.
- Luxury lodge or tented camp accommodation with meals as specified in the itinerary.
- Bottled drinking water during the safari.
Not Included
- International flights and visa fees.
- Travel insurance and medical evacuation cover.
- Zanzibar accommodation unless specified.
- Optional experiences, including balloon safaris and spa treatments, unless specified.
- Tips and gratuities.
- Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks unless included in your lodge’s meal plan.
- Personal expenses and excess baggage charges