Description
A 4-day fly-in Tanzania safari from Zanzibar covering Tarangire, Ndutu (Southern Serengeti), and Ngorongoro Crater. Experience elephant herds, the wildebeest calving season, rich predator action, and a final game drive in the Ngorongoro Crater before flying back to Zanzibar.
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You'll be collected from the airport.
Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 01
Fly from Zanzibar to Arusha airport - Game drive at Tarangire National Park.
At around 6:00 am (depending on your hotel’s location in Zanzibar), our driver will pick you up and transfer you to the airport for your 8:00 am flight to Arusha. Upon arrival, your driver-guide will welcome you and drive approximately 1.5 hours to Tarangire National Park, sharing fascinating stories about Arusha’s history and the culture of the Maasai people along the way.
Tarangire National Park is famous for its incredible wildlife diversity, including large elephant herds and beautiful scenery ranging from open savannahs to seasonal swamps, all centered around the Tarangire River that flows through the park. You may even witness a lion stalking its prey or a leopard resting gracefully in the trees. After your game drive concludes around 4:00 pm, you’ll return to your lodge to unwind, enjoy dinner, and spend the night.
Main Destination; Tarangire National Park
Accommodation: Eillen Tree Inn
-Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals and Drinks: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included
Day 2-3
Drive from Karatu to Southern Serengeti (Ndutu) for wildebeest calving season.
Begin your day with an early breakfast before heading out for a thrilling game drive in the Southern Serengeti National Park, specifically the Ndutu area, where you’ll witness the incredible wildebeest calving season. After a rewarding morning of wildlife viewing, return to your lodge to relax, enjoy dinner, and spend the night.
The Ndutu calving season, one of nature’s most spectacular events, takes place between late January and March in the Southern Serengeti and Ndutu plains. During this time, more than 400,000 wildebeest calves are born across the vast, green grasslands nourished by recent rains. The area turns into a lively nursery, teeming with young wildebeests and attracting predators such as lions, cheetahs, and hyenas in search of prey. You’ll enjoy a packed picnic lunch within the park in the afternoon before continuing your exploration. The day’s game drive concludes around 4:00 pm, followed by a delightful dinner at the lodge.
Main Destination: Ndutu( Serengeti national park)
Accommodation: Tanzania Bush Camp (Mid-range tented camp located inside Ndutu)
Meals & Drinks: All meals included & Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 4
Ngorongoro Crater - Drive back to Arusha Airport for flight back to Zanzibar.
Start your morning with a hearty breakfast at 7:00 am, marking the final day of your safari adventure. After breakfast, you’ll set off for the renowned Ngorongoro Crater, where you’ll enjoy a memorable game drive lasting until the afternoon.
The Ngorongoro Crater, often referred to as the “Eighth Wonder of the World,” is the planet’s largest intact and unflooded volcanic caldera, spanning roughly 20 kilometers across, 600 meters deep, and covering about 300 square kilometers. During your exploration, you’ll visit Lake Magadi, a shallow alkaline lake situated in the crater’s southwestern corner, known for its population of black rhinos, flamingos, hippos, and various other waterbirds. After a picnic lunch inside the park, you’ll depart for Arusha Airport for your 4:30 pm flight to Zanzibar. Upon your arrival at Zanzibar Airport, our driver will be ready to transfer you to your hotel for a relaxing evening and dinner, or international flight scheduled.
Main Destinations: Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation: No Accommodation (End of Tour)
Meals and Drinks: Breakfast & Dinner.
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Additional accommodation can be arranged at an extra cost.
You'll be dropped off at the airport.
Rates Per Person: $1698pp
