Safari from Zanzibar (Fly In)

5-Day Classic Tanzania Safari & Kili Excursion

Duration 5 days / 4 nights
Destination Serengeti National Park, Tarangire National Park, Mount Kilimanjaro
Starting from From $2,430.00 per person

About This Safari

An Unforgetable 5 Day of Culture and Unparalleled Wildlife

A magical 5-day journey of wildlife, romance, and unforgettable adventure. This Tanzania Safari & Kili excursion from Zanzibar takes you across iconic landscapes — from lush forests and volcanic highlands to the vast Serengeti — designed for exceptional wildlife viewing with comfort and seamless logistics.

Five days, multiple highlights what to expect: 

  • Tarangire National Park – known for its massive elephant herds, iconic baobab trees, and quieter, more intimate safari atmosphere. 

  • Central Serengeti – rich year-round wildlife, excellent predator sightings, and vast open plains that showcase the true essence of the Serengeti ecosystem. 

  • Ngorongoro Crater – a breathtaking natural wonder with one of the highest concentrations of wildlife in Africa, offering strong chances to spot the Big Five inasingle day.

  • Materuni Foothills of Kilimanjaro – a refreshing and relaxing finish to your journey, with waterfalls, coffee experiences, and beautiful green landscapes at the base of Mount Kilimanjaro. 

The route is carefully balanced and efficient: starting with a gentle introduction inTarangire, transitioning through Central Serengeti, and concluding with Ngorongoro, and a relaxing cultural and nature experience in the foothills ideal for travelers seeking a complete, immersive, and well-paced safari experience.

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

Kankari Lodge

Day 2
Tarangire to Central Serengeti

Transit game drive Picnic lunch serengeti afternoon game drive

Serengeti sound of silence

Day 3
Central Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands

Transit game drive Morning serengeti game drive picnic lunch

Kankari Lodge

Day 4
Ngorongoro Crater - Full Day Game Drive

Early game drive at Ngorongoro crater Picnic lunch

TULIA BOUTIQUE

Day 5
Materuni Foothills Then Return to Zanzibar

flight from Zanzibar, materuni waterfalls

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 Tarangire National Park Kankari Lodge / Lunch, Dinner
Day 1: From Zanzibar to Tarangire National Park

After your morning flight from Zanzibar to Arusha, your safari begins as you drive toward Tarangire National Park, a quieter yet incredibly rewarding safari destination. The park is famous for its giant baobab trees and large herds of elephants that move gracefully across the savannah.

As you explore, you may encounter lions, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, and a varietyof bird species around the Tarangire River. 

A gentle and scenic introduction: calm, diverse, and beautifully immersive.

  • Main stop: From Zanzibar to Tarangire National Park
  • Accommodation: Kankari Lodge
  • Meals: Lunch, Dinner
  • Activities: flight from Zanzibar, Tarangire game drive picnic lunch
Accommodation - Kankari Lodge

Kankari Lodge

Safari lodge / Mid-range / Ngorongoro Crater

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2 Day 2 Tarangire to Central Serengeti Serengeti sound of silence / Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 2: Tarangire to Central Serengeti

After breakfast, you begin your journey toward the legendary Serengeti, graduallytransitioning from highlands to endless open plains. 

The landscape here is classic Serengeti: endless plains dotted with kopjes and richwith year-round wildlife. 

This region is especially known for predator sightings, and you may encounter lions, leopards, and cheetahs as they roam or rest under acacia trees. 

A perfect balance: vast, alive, and deeply iconic. 

  • Main stop: Tarangire to Central Serengeti
  • Accommodation: Serengeti sound of silence
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Activities: Transit game drive Picnic lunch serengeti afternoon game drive
Accommodation - Serengeti sound of silence

Serengeti sound of silence

Safari lodge / Mid-range / Central Serengeti

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3 Day 3 Central Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands Kankari Lodge / Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Central Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands

After a morning game drive in the Serengeti, you begin your journey toward the beautiful Ngorongoro Highlands, passing through scenic landscapes and wildlife-rich areas along the way. 

As you leave the vast plains behind, the scenery gradually changes into rolling greenhills and cooler highland air, offering a refreshing contrast to the Serengeti.

Upon arrival, you will have time to relax and unwind, enjoying the peaceful atmosphere and stunning views that surround you.A calm transition: scenic, refreshing, and perfectly relaxing.

  • Main stop: Central Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands
  • Accommodation: Kankari Lodge
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Activities: Transit game drive Morning serengeti game drive picnic lunch
Accommodation - Kankari Lodge

Kankari Lodge

Safari lodge / Mid-range / Ngorongoro Crater

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4 Day 4 Ngorongoro Crater - Full Day Game Drive TULIA BOUTIQUE / Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater - Full Day Game Drive

After an early breakfast, you descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s most unique and wildlife-rich destinations. 

The crater floor offers an incredible concentration of animals, giving you one of the best chances to spot the Big Five in a single day. 

After your game drive and picnic lunch, you will ascend the crater and continue toyour lodge for relaxation. 

A breathtaking experience: dense, dramatic, and unforgettable.

  • Main stop: Ngorongoro Crater - Full Day Game Drive
  • Accommodation: TULIA BOUTIQUE
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Activities: Early game drive at Ngorongoro crater Picnic lunch
Accommodation - TULIA BOUTIQUE

TULIA BOUTIQUE

Boutique hotel / Mid-range / Arusha City

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5 Day 5 Materuni Foothills Then Return to Zanzibar Breakfast & Lunch
Day 5: Materuni Foothills Then Return to Zanzibar

Your final day takes you to the beautiful foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro, where the scenery shifts into lush greenery, waterfalls, and coffee farms. 

Here, the safari ends on a soft and refreshing note. You can enjoy the peaceful surroundings of Materuni, take in the mountain atmosphere, and experience a more cultural and scenic side of Tanzania. 

This is the perfect closing chapter to your journey calm, beautiful, and far removedfrom the open safari plains. 

A gentle finale: green, cultural, and wonderfully refreshing.

  • Main stop: Materuni Foothills Then Return to Zanzibar
  • Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
  • Activities: flight from Zanzibar, materuni waterfalls

Accommodation

Where you stay on this trip. We can move the comfort level up or down when we plan your dates.

Kankari Lodge
Days 1, 3

Kankari Lodge

MID RANGE / Ngorongoro Crater

Kankari Lodge — photo 1
Kankari Lodge — photo 2
Kankari Lodge — photo 3
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Serengeti sound of silence
Day 2

Serengeti sound of silence

MID RANGE / Central Serengeti

Serengeti sound of silence — photo 1
Serengeti sound of silence — photo 2
Serengeti sound of silence — photo 4
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TULIA BOUTIQUE
Day 4

TULIA BOUTIQUE

MID RANGE / Arusha City

TULIA BOUTIQUE — photo 1
TULIA BOUTIQUE — photo 2
TULIA BOUTIQUE — photo 3
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Tour Rates

This is the starting price for this trip. Your final quote is confirmed once we check your dates and availability.

Starting price

From $2,430.00 per person

Final pricing depends on dates and confirmed availability.

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From $2,430.00 per person
5 days / 4 nights/ Serengeti National Park, Tarangire National Park, Mount Kilimanjaro