3-Day Tanzania Fly-In Safari Adventure: Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater & Lake Manyara
From $1000 / person
Itinerary Overview
This 3-Day Fly-In Fly-Out Safari from Zanzibar offers an unforgettable short adventure exploring three of Northern Tanzania’s most beautiful wildlife destinations. The safari begins with a scenic flight from Zanzibar to Arusha, followed by exciting game drives in Tarangire National Park, the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, and the scenic Lake Manyara National Park. These parks are famous for their diverse wildlife, stunning landscapes, and excellent opportunities to spot the Big Five. This short fly-in safari is perfect for travelers visiting Zanzibar who want to experience Tanzania’s incredible wildlife while enjoying comfortable lodges and professional guiding from Serengeti Vista Explorations.
TOUR FEATURES
START DATE
Can start any day
DURATION
3 days
COMFORT
Luxury Safari
TOUR PLAN
Can be customized
MINIMUM AGE
1 Years
TOUR TYPE
Private tour
TOUR FEATURES
START DATE
Can start any day
DURATION
3 days
COMFORT
Luxury Safari
TOUR PLAN
Can be customized
MINIMUM AGE
2 Years
TOUR TYPE
Private tour
DETAILED SAFARI ITINERARY
Day 1: Fly from Zanzibar to Tarangire National Park – Game Drive
our 3-Day Fly-In Safari begins early in the morning in Zanzibar where our driver will pick you up from your hotel at around 6:00 AM (depending on your hotel location) and transfer you to the airport for your 8:00 AM flight to Arusha. Upon arrival at approximately 9:15 AM, you will meet your professional safari guide from Serengeti Vista Explorations and begin the journey to Tarangire National Park, located about 1.5 hours from Arusha. Tarangire is famous for its vast savannah landscapes, large elephant herds, and iconic baobab trees. The Tarangire River attracts many animals, making it an excellent location for wildlife viewing where you may see elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and various antelope species. Enjoy an exciting game drive with a picnic lunch at a scenic location inside the park while surrounded by nature. Continue exploring the park during the afternoon before exiting around 4:00 PM and transferring to your lodge for relaxation, dinner, and overnight stay.
- Meal: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Ngorongoro Crater Big Five Safari – Full Game Drive
After breakfast, depart for the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater located within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The crater is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa’s most remarkable natural wonders, known for its high concentration of wildlife. Descend into the crater floor for an unforgettable game drive where you have excellent opportunities to see the Big Five including lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards, and the rare black rhinoceros. The crater is also home to large herds of zebras, wildebeests, hippos, and many bird species such as flamingos that gather around the crater lakes. Enjoy a picnic lunch near a hippo pool while surrounded by spectacular scenery and dramatic volcanic walls. After the game drive ascend the crater and return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
- Meal:Breakfast,Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Lake Manyara National Park – Fly Back to Zanzibar
After breakfast at around 7:00 AM, depart for Lake Manyara National Park located at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment. This beautiful park is known for its diverse habitats including groundwater forests, open savannah, and the alkaline Lake Manyara itself. During the game drive you may see elephants, giraffes, zebras, hippos, and the famous tree-climbing lions that the park is known for. The park is also an excellent destination for bird lovers with many species including flamingos, pelicans, and storks around the lake. After enjoying the game drive and wildlife viewing, drive back to Arusha Airport for your 4:30 PM flight returning to Zanzibar where you will arrive at approximately 5:45 PM, marking the end of your memorable 3-Day Fly-In Fly-Out Safari with Serengeti Vista Explorations.
- Meal:Breakfast,Lunch
Includes
- Park fees(For non-residents)
- All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation (Unless listed as an upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (Unless labelled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinking Water
- Soft Drinks
- One Ways Domestic Flight
- Amref Flying Doctor Insurance
Exludes
- International flights (from/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips (tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Alcohol drinks
SAFARI PACKAGE PRICE ( Per Person)
| Types of Accommodation | 2 Pax | 4 Pax | 6 Pax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 |
| Luxury | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 |
| Ultra-Luxury | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 |
| Types of Accommodation | 2 Pax | 4 Pax | 6 Pax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 |
| Luxury | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 |
| Ultra-Luxury | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 |
| Types of Accommodation | 2 Pax | 4 Pax | 6 Pax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 |
| Luxury | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 |
| Ultra-Luxury | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 |
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Safari from Zanzibar – Frequently Asked Questions
Can you go on a safari from Zanzibar?
Yes, you can easily go on a safari from Zanzibar with short domestic flights to mainland Tanzania national parks such as Serengeti, Nyerere National Park, Mikumi, and Ngorongoro Crater, and Serengeti Vista Explorations organizes daily and multi-day safari packages from Zanzibar that include flights, park fees, game drives, guides, and accommodation, making it very convenient for travelers who want to combine a beach holiday in Zanzibar with a wildlife safari experience in Tanzania.
What is the best safari from Zanzibar?
The best safari from Zanzibar depends on your time and budget, but the most popular options are Serengeti for the Big Five and Great Migration, Nyerere National Park for boat safaris and day trips, and Mikumi National Park for budget safaris, and Serengeti Vista Explorations helps travelers choose the best park based on travel time, accommodation level, and wildlife experience to ensure you get the best safari from Zanzibar.
How much does a safari from Zanzibar cost?
The cost of a safari from Zanzibar usually ranges from about $350 to $600 per person for a day trip safari and from $900 to $2500 per person for multi-day safaris depending on the park, flights, accommodation level (budget, mid-range, or luxury), and number of days, and most safari packages offered by Serengeti Vista Explorations include flights, transfers, park fees, meals, professional safari guide, and game drives.
Is a day safari from Zanzibar worth it?
A day safari from Zanzibar is definitely worth it for travelers with limited time because you can fly early in the morning to a national park like Mikumi or Nyerere, enjoy a full day game drive seeing animals like lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and buffalo, and return to Zanzibar in the evening, and Serengeti Vista Explorations specializes in well-organized day safari trips from Zanzibar.
What parks can you visit from Zanzibar?
From Zanzibar, you can visit several famous Tanzania national parks including Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire National Park, Mikumi National Park, and Nyerere National Park (Selous), and Serengeti Vista Explorations offers safari packages to all these parks with flights from Zanzibar, game drives, and lodge or tented camp accommodation.
How do you get from Zanzibar to safari parks?
The best way to get from Zanzibar to safari parks is by domestic flight from Zanzibar Airport to airstrips near the national parks, which usually takes between 1 and 3 hours depending on the destination, and when you book with Serengeti Vista Explorations all flights, airport transfers, and safari vehicles are arranged as part of the safari package.
What animals can you see on safari from Zanzibar?
During a safari from Zanzibar you can see many African animals including lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, wildebeest, hyenas, hippos, crocodiles, antelopes, and many bird species, and if you visit Serengeti or Ngorongoro with Serengeti Vista Explorations you also have a high chance of seeing the Big Five animals in their natural habitat.
What is the closest safari park to Zanzibar?
The closest safari park to Zanzibar is Nyerere National Park (formerly Selous Game Reserve) followed by Mikumi National Park, and both parks are accessible by short flights from Zanzibar and are perfect for 1-day or 2-day safari trips organized by Serengeti Vista Explorations.
How many days do you need for safari from Zanzibar?
You can do a safari from Zanzibar in 1 day, but the recommended safari duration is 2 to 4 days so you have more time for multiple game drives, different safari activities, and better chances of seeing more wildlife, and Serengeti Vista Explorations offers 1-day, 2-day, 3-day, and longer safari packages from Zanzibar.
What is the best time for safari from Zanzibar?
The best time for a safari from Zanzibar is during the dry season from June to October when wildlife viewing is easier because animals gather around water sources, but safaris are possible all year round and Serengeti Vista Explorations organizes safari tours from Zanzibar in every season depending on where wildlife viewing is best at that time.
Can you visit Serengeti from Zanzibar?
Yes, you can visit Serengeti from Zanzibar by taking a domestic flight from Zanzibar Airport to Serengeti airstrips such as Seronera, Kogatende, or Ndutu, and this is one of the most popular safari routes for travelers who want to combine Zanzibar beach holidays with a world-class wildlife safari, and Serengeti Vista Explorations organizes Serengeti safari packages from Zanzibar that include flights, luxury or mid-range lodges, game drives, professional safari guides, and park fees, making the trip easy and well organized.
Is Serengeti or Mikumi better from Zanzibar?
Serengeti is better for wildlife and the Big Five safari experience, while Mikumi is better for budget and short safaris from Zanzibar, because Mikumi is closer and cheaper to reach while Serengeti offers a more famous safari experience with large wildlife populations and the Great Migration, and Serengeti Vista Explorations helps travelers choose between Serengeti, Mikumi, or Nyerere depending on budget, travel time, and wildlife expectations.
Can you see the Big Five on a safari from Zanzibar?
Yes, you can see the Big Five (lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhino) on a safari from Zanzibar, especially if you visit Serengeti National Park or Ngorongoro Crater, which are some of the best places in Africa to see the Big Five animals, and Serengeti Vista Explorations offers Big Five safari packages from Zanzibar that are designed to maximize wildlife viewing opportunities.
Why book a safari from Zanzibar with Serengeti Vista Explorations?
Booking a safari from Zanzibar with Serengeti Vista Explorations is a great choice because the company organizes complete safari packages including flights from Zanzibar, airport transfers, park fees, accommodation, professional safari guides, and game drives, and they specialize in Tanzania safaris such as Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire, Mikumi, and Nyerere National Park, helping travelers combine Zanzibar beach holidays with unforgettable wildlife safari experiences in Tanzania.