Overview
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
10+
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
From Tarangire to Central Serengeti
Scenic transfer Serengeti game drive
Moyo Tented Camp
Day 3
Serengeti game drive and transfer to the highlands
Serengeti game drives transfer to Ngorongoro Highlands
Kankari Lodge
Day 4
Ngorongoro Crater safari and transfer toward Kilimanjaro
Ngorongoro Crater game drive picnic lunch scenic transfer
TULIA BOUTIQUE
Day 5
Materuni waterfalls, coffee experience and Zanzibar return
Materuni village visit waterfall excursion coffee experience 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.
- Upgrade accommodation and add private activities or extra safari nights
- 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 Fly from Zanzibar to Tarangire National Park Kankari Lodge / Lunch, Dinner
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: 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 From Tarangire to Central Serengeti Moyo Tented Camp / Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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: From Tarangire to Central Serengeti
- Accommodation: Moyo Tented Camp
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Activities: Scenic transfer Serengeti 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 transfer to the highlands Kankari Lodge / Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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: Serengeti game drive and transfer to the highlands
- Accommodation: Kankari Lodge
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Activities: Serengeti game drives transfer to Ngorongoro Highlands
Accommodation - Kankari Lodge
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Kankari Lodge
Safari lodge / Mid-range / Ngorongoro Crater
4 Day 4 Ngorongoro Crater safari and transfer toward Kilimanjaro TULIA BOUTIQUE / Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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 safari and transfer toward Kilimanjaro
- Accommodation: TULIA BOUTIQUE
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Activities: Ngorongoro Crater game drive picnic lunch scenic transfer
Accommodation - TULIA BOUTIQUE
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TULIA BOUTIQUE
Boutique hotel / Mid-range / Arusha City
5 Day 5 Materuni waterfalls, coffee experience and Zanzibar return None — end of tour / Breakfast, Lunch
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 waterfalls, coffee experience and Zanzibar return
- Accommodation: None — end of tour
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Activities: Materuni village visit waterfall excursion coffee experience 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 | 7+ people | 8+ people |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Season | On request | From $2,530 | From $2,343 | From $2,045 | From $2,032 | From $1,960 | From $1,910 | On request |
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