Sleep beneath stars, wake to wildlife, and journey from island paradise to Africa’s heart on a four-day Northern Tanzania camping safari.
Set off on a thrilling safari from Zanzibar Island, taking you through Tanzania’s most celebrated wildlife destinations. Explore the vast plains of the Serengeti, the UNESCO-listed Ngorongoro Crater, and the wildlife-rich Tarangire National Park, each chosen for their exceptional game-viewing opportunities.
Encounter Tarangire’s majestic elephants and iconic baobab trees, marvel at the diverse wildlife of Ngorongoro Crater, and experience the legendary Serengeti, where spotting the Big Five is highly likely. With abundant wildlife and vibrant birdlife in every park, this safari promises an unforgettable East African adventure.
Tour Highlights
- Big Five Viewing
- Birdwatching
- Game Drive Experiences
- Crater Floor Picnics
- Scenic Escapades
Your safari adventure begins with an early morning pickup at around 6:00 AM (exact timing depends on your hotel location), followed by a transfer to the airport for your scheduled 8:00 AM flight from Zanzibar to Arusha. Arriving at 9:15 AM, where your professional driver-guide will be waiting to welcome you before setting off toward Tarangire National Park. The journey from Arusha takes about two and a half hours and offers scenic views of Tanzania’s beautiful countryside.
Tarangire National Parkis renowned for its abundant wildlife and impressive elephant herds,features a diverse landscape of open savannahs, seasonal wetlands, and the lifeline of the Tarangire River. During your game drive, you may spot lions on the hunt or leopards resting in the treetops.
A packed lunch will be served within the park in the afternoon.
Around 4:00 PM, your game drive concludes, and you will head to your lodge to unwind, enjoy dinner, and settle in for an overnight stay.
Midrange accommodation: Hhando Coffee Lodge
Meal plan: Lunch & Dinner
Drinks included: Soft drinks, wine & beer (Liquor not included)
After an early breakfast at 6:30 AM, you’ll leave your lodge and drive toward the stunning highlands surrounding the Ngorongoro Crater, home to the Iraqw people, known for cultivating wheat, corn, and coffee. Continuing past the crater, you will arrive at the vast Serengeti plains around midday.
Tanzania’s largest national park, the Serengeti, boasts a rich tapestry of landscapes, from open grasslands and savannahs to bush, swamps, mountains, and lakes. Scattered kopjes, distinctive rocky outcrops, often serve as vantage points for predators. Depending on the season, you might witness the awe-inspiring migration of thousands of wildebeest and zebras across the plains.
Your game drive concludes around 5:00 PM, after which you’ll return to your lodge in the heart of the Serengeti. Here, you can unwind, savor a hearty dinner, and spend the night surrounded by the peaceful sounds of the wilderness.
Midrange accommodation: Serengeti Osupuko Lodge
Meal plan:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Drinks included: Soft drinks, wine & beer (Liquor not included)
After an early breakfast, depart around 6:30 AM for a full 6–7 hours of wildlife exploration in the heart of the legendary Serengeti. This world-renowned park is alive with a rich variety of animals, impalas, buffalo, hippos, and crocodiles all roam its landscapes. The Serengeti is especially famous for the Great Migration, where enormous herds, 250,000 zebras, 1.5 million wildebeest, and 500,000 antelopes, move across the plains in rhythm with the seasonal rains. Alongside these vast herds, keep an eye out for apex predators such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs hunting across the savannah.
At the end of the game drive, return to your lodge within the Serengeti to unwind, enjoy a hearty dinner, and spend the night immersed in the serene sounds of the wilderness.
Midrange accommodation: Serengeti Osupuko Lodge
Meal plan:Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Drinks included: Soft drinks, wine & beer (Liquor not included)
After a hearty breakfast, you will depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area to enjoy a thrilling game drive.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area is celebrated for its extraordinary natural beauty and cultural importance. Descending into the crater offers outstanding wildlife viewing, with chances to spot the Big Five: lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and the rare black rhino, alongside diverse birdlife, including flamingos found around the crater’s lakes. The dramatic landscapes and dense wildlife make every moment unforgettable, so keep your camera ready.
In the afternoon, you will be transferred to Arusha Airport for your scheduled 4:30 PM flight back to Zanzibar. Upon arrival, a representative will meet you and escort you to your hotel, where you can enjoy dinner and a relaxing overnight stay.
Meal plan:Breakfast &Lunch
Drinks included: Soft drinks, wine & beer (Liquor not included)
Inclusions
- Accommodation (Midrange)
- All meals (As specified in the day-by-day)
- Park entry and conservation fees
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with professional guide
- Bottled water during safari
- Soft drinks (such as non-alcoholic drinks)
- Transfers to and from lodge/airport
- Round trip flight from Zanzibar- Arusha
Exclusions
- International flights Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Travel insurance
- Optional activities (hot-air balloon rides, walking safaris)
FAQ
The Serengeti is especially famous for the Great Migration, where enormous herds 250,000 zebras, 1.5 million wildebeest, and 500,000 antelopes, move across the plains in rhythm with the seasonal rains.
At Ngorongoro Crater you may have the chances to spot the Big Five involving lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and the rare black rhino, alongside diverse birdlife, including flamingos found around the crater’s lakes.
No, not in this tour. You will be picked up in Zanzibar by our tour guide and then fly to the Arusha for the safari.
Yes, all camping accommodations are safe, secure, and well-maintained, with professional staff ensuring a comfortable and worry-free safari experience.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area is celebrated for its extraordinary natural beauty and cultural importance.