5 Days Zanzibar to Northern Tanzania Safari
- Tanzania
5 Days Zanzibar to Northern Tanzania Safari
- Zanzibar, Arusha, Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater , Serengeti
Description
Experience the perfect blend of tropical beauty and wild adventure on this 5-Days Zanzibar to Northern Tanzania Safari. Start with a relaxed arrival in Zanzibar before flying to Arusha, the safari capital, where you’ll enjoy a city tour or lodge relaxation. Explore Tarangire National Park’s impressive elephant herds and ancient baobab trees during thrilling game drives, followed by an unforgettable descent into the Ngorongoro Crater, teeming with diverse wildlife.
Continue your journey to the iconic Serengeti National Park, witnessing vast savannahs, predator hunts, and wildebeest migrations. Luxury travellers can opt for a hot-air balloon safari for breathtaking aerial views. The safari concludes with a scenic transfer back to Zanzibar or onward flights. This itinerary offers a seamless mix of culture, wildlife, and comfort for midrange and luxury travellers.
5 Day
Tanzania
3 Total Activities
Tour Highlights
- Tropical Zanzibar Beach Relaxation
- Elephants in Tarangire Park
- Ngorongoro Crater Wildlife Safari
- Serengeti Endless Savannah Plains
- Luxury Hot-Air Balloon Safari
Zanzibar to Arusha Gateway
Morning flight from Zanzibar to Arusha (the safari capital of Tanzania).
Warm welcome by your private guide upon arrival.
Afternoon city orientation tour or relaxed check-in at your lodge.
Evening briefing about the days ahead, with dinner overlooking Mount Meru.
- Overnight:
- Midrange: Comfortable lodge in Arusha with garden views.
- Luxury: Boutique lodge or villa with private suites and premium service.
Tarangire National Park: Elephant Paradise
Scenic drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its immense elephant herds and ancient baobab trees.
Full-day game drive across landscapes dotted with wildlife including giraffes, lions, and migratory birds.
Sunset arrival at your lodge for a relaxed evening in nature.
- Overnight:
- Midrange:Safari lodge or tented camp near the park.
- Luxury: Exclusive tented camp or lodge with infinity pool and bush dining.
Ngorongoro Crater: Eden of Wildlife
Early departure to Ngorongoro Crater, one of the world’s most breathtaking natural wonders.
Descend into the caldera for a game drive across grasslands teeming with rhinos, buffalo, lions, and flamingos.
Picnic lunch by the crater floor with scenic views.
Evening transfer to your lodge perched on the rim or nearby.
- Overnight:
- Midrange:Comfortable lodge with panoramic views.
- Luxury: Upscale lodge or crater-rim property with refined dining and private terraces.
Serengeti National Park: Endless Plains
Morning drive or optional short flight to Serengeti National Park, where vast savannahs stretch to the horizon. Game drive in search of predators, wildebeest herds, and breathtaking landscapes. Optional hot-air balloon safari (luxury clients) with champagne breakfast. Evening sundowners around a campfire under starlit skies.
- Overnight:
- Midrange:Classic safari tented camp inside the park.
- Luxury: High-end tented suite or lodge offering private decks and elevated service.
Serengeti Safari & Return to Zanzibar
Morning game drive in Serengeti, capturing the magic of dawn as wildlife awakens. After brunch, midrange clients drive back toward Arusha with onward connection.
Luxury clients take a scenic bush flight from Serengeti to Arusha, connecting to their Zanzibar or international departure flight.
Safari Tour Details
- Day 1: Flight from Zanzibar to Arusha
- Day 2: Visit Tarangire National Park to witness Elephant Herds
- Day 3: Visit Ngorongoro Crater for scenic views
- Day 4: Visit Serengeti National Park for Big Five Safari
- Day 5: Continue Serengeti Safari and Return to Zanzibar
For Tour Updates, Luxury-Range Pricing Details, and Custom Itineraries
Why Choose This Journey?
- Dual Experience: Starts on Zanzibar’s beaches and continues into Tanzania’s wildlife heartlands.
- Tailored Comfort: Midrange offers charm and value; luxury ensures exclusivity, private services, and aerial transfers.
- Diverse Highlights: Tarangire elephants, Ngorongoro’s Big Five, Serengeti’s sweeping plains — a complete northern circuit in just 5 days.
- Original Storytelling: A narrative-driven itinerary that inspires, rather than repeating standard safari descriptions.
Include & Exclude
- All airport transfers and ground transportation in a 4x4 safari vehicle
- Services of a professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Game drives as per the itinerary
- Park entry fees and crater service fees (where applicable)
- Accommodation during the safari (Midrange or Luxury – as booked)
- Full-board meals during safari (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
- Bottled drinking water during game drives
- Government taxes and levies
- Unlimited mileage during game drives
- International and domestic flights
- Visa fees & travel Documents
- Travel insurance and medical evacuation
- Tips and gratuities for driver-guide and lodge staff
- Alcoholic and soft beverages at lodges or camps
- Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
- Laundry services
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, phone calls, etc.)
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