4-Day Safari Tour from Zanzibar to 3 Special Parks
Overview
Tour Overview
Tanzania Safari: You'll love this special private safari from Zanzibar! It takes you to three important parks in Tanzania in style and get to end your adventure on a
Day by Day
Itinerary
Zanzibar to Tarangire National Park
Day 1Zanzibar to Tarangire National Park Zanzibar to Tarangire National Park Depending on where you’ll be staying in Zanzibar, a driver will come to pick you up at 5:00 am and drive you to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport. You’ll arrive in Arusha at 9:20 am where a professional guide will be waiting to greet and brief you on the journey you’re about to embark. After the briefing, you'll then drive for 2 hours to Tarangire National Park. Along the route, you'll see breathtaking views of grassland plains dotted with ancient baobab trees, traditional Maasai huts, and livestock herded by nomadic people. Tarangire National Park is notable for its old baobab trees, tree-climbing pythons, and the biggest concentration of African elephants, lions, leopards, and cheetahs. Following a midday picnic lunch, you will resume your afternoon game drive before driving to the beautiful Kankari Lodge for dinner and an overnight stay. Main Destination: Tarangire National Park Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River) High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors) Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall) Wildlife in Tarangire NP ElephantAbundant GiraffeCommon LionCommon BuffaloAbundant ZebraAbundant WildebeestAbundant Show more HippoCommon HyenaOccasional LeopardRare CheetahRare Wild DogVery Rare White RhinoNone Black RhinoNone Accommodation: Mamadunia Safari Lodge Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP +9 Photos +
Tarangire to Serengeti National Park
Day 2Tarangire to Serengeti National Park Tarangire to Serengeti National Park You will depart for Serengeti National Park after breakfast. This route will take you through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, allowing you to see the Ngorongoro Crater along the way (a breathtaking view indeed). Also, you can expect to encounter plenty of wildlife during this drive as there is sometimes a significant concentration of game on the southern plains. On the journey, you will stop for a picnic lunch before continuing with your journey and arriving at Kontiki Tented Camp in the evening. Main Destination: Serengeti National Park Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times) High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded) Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall) Wildlife in Serengeti NP ElephantCommon LionCommon CheetahCommon BuffaloAbundant ZebraAbundant WildebeestAbundant Show more GiraffeCommon HippoCommon HyenaCommon LeopardOccasional Black RhinoVery Rare Wild DogVery Rare White RhinoNone Accommodation: Kontiki Serengeti Camp Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP +15 Photos +14 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)
Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Highlands
Day 3Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Highlands Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Highlands This will be your last day in the Serengeti. We'll say goodbye to the park in style! Following breakfast, you'll go with a packed lunch for an early morning game drive that will last for 6 hours. You’ll get to experience what the Serengeti is famous for (stunning beauty, diverse landscapes, and amazing wildlife) for one last time. You’ll then head back to your campsite for lunch, grab your things, and finally drive to Ngorongoro Highlands. You'll be stopping along the way for more wildlife viewing. You'll then stay at Kankari Lodge for the night. Main Destination: Serengeti National Park Accommodation: Kankari Lodge Mid-range lodge located in Karatu (Town) +5 Photos +4 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)
Ngorongoro Crater then Zanzibar
Day 4Ngorongoro Crater then Zanzibar Ngorongoro Crater then Zanzibar Following an early breakfast, you'll drive from Ngorongoro Simba Campsite and then descend 600 meters into the crater for your last wildlife viewing. This stunning place will offer you almost every species of wildlife indigenous to East Africa, including the rare black rhino (you'll be the luckiest traveler if you spot one). Lunch will then be served at the crater's base about lunchtime near a hippo lake and after that, take your last photos in the park. You'll then be transferred back to Arusha then Zanzibar. Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best) High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds) Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none) Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater Black RhinoCommon LionCommon BuffaloAbundant ZebraAbundant WildebeestAbundant HyenaAbundant Show more ElephantCommon HippoCommon LeopardOccasional GiraffeNone White RhinoNone CheetahNone Wild DogNone Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor) End of tour (See Getting There for more details)End of tour (See Getting There for more details) Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport. Interested in This Tour? Request a Quote We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators (Learn why)
What's covered
Included & Excluded
Included
- A transfer from and back to the airport is included
- What is included in this tour
Not Included
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
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From our first contact with Kelvin at Goldfinch we had confidence in his approach . He was always quick to respond and would fully answer questions and queries and giving advice when necessary and adjusting our itineary accordingly. We...
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