Embark on an unforgettable 5-day Tanzania safari from Zanzibar, crafted by the experts at Nihapa Tours. Begin your journey with a scenic flight from Zanzibar to Arusha, where your private safari adventure kicks off. Explore three of Tanzania’s most iconic destinations: Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater, each offering unique landscapes, rich wildlife, and incredible photo opportunities.
Travel in a private 4×4 Land Cruiser with a professional guide, such as Fadhili, renowned for his in-depth knowledge and ability to bring the wilderness to life. Enjoy handpicked, eco-friendly lodges and tented camps that blend comfort with authenticity.
Tour Highlights
- Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights
- Parks Visited: Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater
- Safari Style: Fly in Fly Out Safari
- Group Size: Flexible (2–6 recommended)
- Departure and Return Place: We can start/end this Safari from Zanzibar
- Departure Time: According to the flight
- Return Time: Approximately 4:30 PM.
- Dress Code: Casual. Comfortable athletic clothing, a hat, and spare clothing.
- Customizations: Can be amended/customized upon request, to suit your requirements
- Extensions: Trip Extensions are available on request
- Season: The Dry season (from late June to October) offers the best wildlife viewing in general, with the wildebeest migration as its absolute highlight. The migration’s timing varies yearly (the best chance of seeing it is during June and July), while the wildebeest calving is from late January to February.
- Your own private guide and driver for in-depth wildlife touring based on your interests
- Firsthand, sophisticated destination knowledge and recommendations from our locally born travel specialists
- Around-the-clock support from your travel designer and concierge before, during, and after your trip
Day 2: Tarangire to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
- After breakfast, drive ~2 hours to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area
- Afternoon arrival; optional Olduvai Gorge Museum ($35/person) or Maasai village visit ($25/person)
- Relax and enjoy views of the 260 km² caldera hosting ~30,000 animals
Day-3: Ngorongoro Crater to Central Serengeti
- 6:30 AM descent into Ngorongoro Crater for a 5-hour game drive
- Spot black rhinos, lions, hippos, cheetahs, and flamingos at Lake Magadi
- Picnic lunch by the Hippo Pool
- Optional: Crater rim hike ($35/person)
- Afternoon drive ~2 hours to Serengeti; short game drive en route to Seronera.
Day 4: Full Game drive in Central Serengeti
- Choose: Full-day game drive (9:00 AM–6:00 PM) with packed lunch or early morning drive (6:00 AM), return for breakfast, then afternoon drive
- Explore the Seronera area’s wildlife-rich habitat, with the Seronera River attracting lions, leopards, elephants, and more
- Optional: Hot air balloon ride ($450-$550/person)
Day 5: Serengeti to Zanzibar
- Morning game drive in Serengeti until ~10:15 AM
- Transfer to Seronera Airstrip for flight to Zanzibar
- Arrive in Zanzibar by ~2:00–3:00 PM; transfer to your hotel
- End of safari services by Nihapa Tours
Details
Day 1 Zanzibar to Arusha – Tarangire National Park
Your journey begins with a morning flight from Zanzibar to Arusha, where our guide will meet you at 8:30 AM for a warm welcome. From there, drive approximately 2.5 hours to Tarangire National Park, famous for its ancient baobab trees and massive elephant populations.
Enjoy a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch, exploring a landscape rich in wildlife—lions, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, and over 550 bird species. Tarangire offers an authentic start to your safari, often with fewer crowds and more intimate encounters.
Day 2Tarangire – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
After breakfast, depart for the Ngorongoro Highlands, arriving in the afternoon with time to relax and enjoy the spectacular views of the world’s largest intact caldera.
Along the way, you may opt to visit the Olduvai Gorge Museum ($35/person) or a local Maasai village ($25/person) for a cultural immersion. The Ngorongoro Conservation Area is home to around 30,000 animals year-round, including all the Big Five. Enjoy a peaceful evening at your lodge near the crater rim.
Day 3 Ngorongoro Crater – Central Serengeti
Begin with an early 6:30 AM descent into the Ngorongoro Crater for a 5-hour safari. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is a wildlife paradise where you might see black rhinos, hippos, lions, flamingos, and more.
Have a picnic lunch at the scenic Hippo Pool, and for the adventurous, add a short crater rim hike ($35/person). In the afternoon, journey into the Serengeti via Naabi Hill Gate, with a short game drive en route to your accommodation in Central Serengeti.
Day 4 Full Game Drive in Central Serengeti
Today is dedicated to exploring the vast Central Serengeti, home to the iconic Seronera Valley. Choose a full-day game drive with packed lunch (9:00 AM–6:00 PM), or split your day between early morning and afternoon drives. The Seronera River is a magnet for predators and prey alike, offering excellent chances to spot lions, leopards, elephants, and hyenas.
Day 5 Serengeti – Flight Back to Zanzibar
After a final morning game drive through the Serengeti plains, you’ll be transferred to the Seronera Airstrip for your flight back to Zanzibar. You’ll arrive between 2:00 PM and 3:00 PM, followed by a transfer to your hotel.
This marks the end of your safari with Nihapa Tours—leaving you with unforgettable memories of Tanzania’s legendary landscapes and wildlife.
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