2-Day Zanzibar to Tanzania's Wild Wonders

Safari Overview

Trade Zanzibar’s tropical shores for two unforgettable days in the wild on this private fly-in safari to Tarangire National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater. Fly from Zanzibar to Arusha and journey into Tarangire, where ancient baobabs, sweeping landscapes and large elephant herds create a spectacular introduction to Tanzania’s Northern Circuit. The following day, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for exceptional wildlife viewing before returning to Arusha for your flight back to Zanzibar. Designed for travellers short on time, this safari brings together two remarkable wildlife destinations without the need for a lengthy overland journey.

SAFARI RATES

Travel Together, Pay Less

Private safari rates per person
2 TRAVELLERS
$1,250
3 TRAVELLERS
$1,176
4 TRAVELLERS
$1,125
5 TRAVELLERS
$1,023
6 TRAVELLERS
$1,023
USD • PER PERSON

DAY 01

Arusha → Tarangire National Park

Your safari begins with an early pick-up from your hotel in Zanzibar and transfer to the airport for your morning flight to Arusha. On arrival, meet your private safari guide and begin the drive towards Tarangire National Park, marking the start of your adventure on Tanzania’s mainland.

Arrive in Tarangire and set out on an afternoon game drive through a landscape characterized by ancient baobab trees, open savannah and the life-giving Tarangire River. The park is particularly famous for its large elephant herds, while giraffes, buffalo, zebras, wildebeest and lions are also frequently encountered.

Continue exploring the park through the afternoon before leaving Tarangire and travelling towards Karatu. Arrive at your lodge in the evening for dinner and a relaxing overnight stay.

OVERNIGHT

Karatu Villas Lodge

MEALS

 Lunch • Dinner

DAY 02

Ngorongoro Crater → Zanzibar

After an early breakfast, travel to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater for your final game drive. Surrounded by dramatic crater walls, this remarkable natural sanctuary supports one of the highest concentrations of wildlife in Tanzania.

Explore the crater floor in search of lions, elephants, buffalo, wildebeest, zebras, hippos, hyenas and the endangered black rhino. Around midday, stop for lunch near the hippo pool before continuing your game drive through the crater’s grasslands, woodland and wetland habitats.

Later in the afternoon, ascend to the crater rim and begin the drive back to Arusha Airport. Board your evening flight to Zanzibar, where you will be transferred onward, bringing your short mainland safari adventure to an end.

OVERNIGHT

No accommodation

MEALS

Breakfast • Lunch 

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