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3-Day Safari from Zanzibar: Arusha National Park, Tarangire & Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Conservation Area · Arusha National Park · +1 more

3-Day Safari from Zanzibar: Arusha National Park, Tarangire & Ngorongoro Crater

3 days / 2 nights · Private tour

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Duration
3 days2 nights
Tour format
Private tourCustomisable
From
$1,671per person
Starts
Arusha National Park
Ends
Zanzibar
Country
Tanzania

Overview

The journey at a glance

Category

Safari

Travel styles

Wildlife

Discover Tanzania’s iconic wildlife landscapes on a 3-day safari from Zanzibar visiting Arusha National Park, Tarangire National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater. Experience diverse scenery, exciting game drives, elephants, lions, buffalo, and breathtaking crater views while enjoying seamless flights, private safari transportation, and comfortable accommodation.

Escape the beaches of Zanzibar and discover the incredible wildlife diversity of northern Tanzania on this carefully designed 3-day safari adventure. This itinerary combines three unique destinations — Arusha National Park, Tarangire National Park, and the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater — offering an unforgettable introduction to Tanzania’s natural wonders.

From the scenic landscapes surrounding Mount Meru to the elephant-filled plains of Tarangire and the remarkable wildlife concentration inside the Ngorongoro Crater, this safari delivers an authentic African experience in a short but rewarding journey.

Journey Overview

Your adventure begins with a flight from Zanzibar to Arusha, where you will meet your professional safari guide and begin exploring Arusha National Park, located close to the city. Enjoy a game drive through diverse habitats featuring forests, lakes, and open landscapes, with opportunities to see giraffes, zebras, buffalo, monkeys, and many bird species.

Continue to Tarangire National Park, famous for its ancient baobab trees, seasonal wetlands, and large elephant herds. Enjoy a memorable game drive through the park before relaxing overnight at your comfortable accommodation.

On the final day, journey to the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa’s most remarkable wildlife areas. Descend into the crater for a game drive searching for lions, elephants, buffalo, hippos, zebras, and other wildlife before returning to Arusha for your flight back to Zanzibar.

Highlights

  • Fly direct from Zanzibar to safari
  • Mount Meru views and forest trails
  • Tarangire's elephants and baobab trees
  • Ngorongoro Crater's unmatched wildlife concentration
  • Three ecosystems, one unforgettable adventure

Where you go

Route

  1. Day 1 Arusha National Park
  2. Day 2 Karatu
  3. Day 3 Zanzibar

Good to know

Tour features

Private tour Between 2 and 6 travellers.
Safari Listed as a safari trip.
Runs year round Departures are not limited to one season.
Can be customised Ask the operator to change accommodation, days or destinations.
Suitable for solo travellers One person can book this trip.
Age requirement Minimum age 4
Quoted, not booked online The operator prices your dates and group, then confirms directly.

On this trip

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3-Day Safari from Zanzibar: Arusha National Park, Tarangire & Ngorongoro Crater From Tarangire to Serengeti National Park Day 2: Tarangire National Park – Game Drive – Karatu Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive – Return to Arusha – Fly Back to Zanzibar

The itinerary

Day by day

Day1 Day 1: Zanzibar – Fly to Arusha – Arusha National Park Game Drive Arusha National Park

Your safari begins with a morning flight from Zanzibar to Arusha Airport, where your private safari guide will warmly welcome you. After a short briefing, continue to Arusha National Park, one of Tanzania’s most scenic parks located beneath the impressive Mount Meru.

Enjoy a game drive exploring the park’s diverse landscapes, including the Momella Lakes and forest areas. Arusha National Park is known for its large giraffe population, buffalo, zebras, warthogs, monkeys, and beautiful birdlife. With luck, you may also spot elephants and other wildlife.

Activities
Arusha National Park game drive · Zanzibar to Arusha flight · Wildlife and bird watching
Accommodation
Tulia Boutique
Meals
Lunch and dinner
Day2 Day 2: Tarangire National Park – Game Drive – Karatu Karatu

After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, famous for its ancient baobab trees, beautiful landscapes, and large elephant herds.

Spend the day exploring the park on a game drive searching for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, antelopes, and many bird species. During the dry season, wildlife gathers around the Tarangire River, creating excellent opportunities for unforgettable sightings.

Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park before continuing with your afternoon game drive. Later, return to your lodge for relaxation.

Activities
Tarangire National Park safari Scenic game drives · Picnic lunch
Accommodation
Sangaiwe tented Lodge
Meals
All meals
Day3 Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive – Return to Arusha – Fly Back to Zanzibar Zanzibar

After an early breakfast, descend approximately 600 meters into the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater for a morning game drive.

The crater is one of the best places in Tanzania to see wildlife in a concentrated area. Explore the grasslands, forests, and lakes while searching for lions, elephants, buffalo, hippos, zebras, wildebeest, and possibly the endangered black rhino.

After the crater tour, enjoy lunch before driving back towards Arusha. Depending on your flight schedule, you will be transferred to Arusha Airport for your flight back to Zanzibar, ending your unforgettable Tanzania safari experience.

Activities
Early game drive at Ngorongoro crater · Picnic lunch · Return flight to Zanzibar
Meals
Breakfast and lunch

On the ground

Activities & transport

Arusha National Park game driveZanzibar to Arusha flightWildlife and bird watchingTarangire National Park safari Scenic game drivesPicnic lunchEarly game drive at Ngorongoro craterReturn flight to Zanzibar

Where you stay

Accommodation & meals

  1. Night 1 Tulia Boutique Arusha National Park Lunch and dinner
  2. Night 2 Sangaiwe tented Lodge Karatu All meals
  3. Day 3 End of tour Zanzibar Breakfast and lunch

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Destinations on this tour

Ngorongoro Conservation AreaArusha National ParkTarangire National Park

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