You’ll embark on an unforgettable 5-day Tanzania fly-in safari that seamlessly combines the thrill of aerial exploration with the raw beauty of two iconic national parks: Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. Your adventure begins with a flight to the plains of the Serengeti, where mesmerizing landscapes and abundant wildlife await. You’ll witness the great migration, a natural phenomenon that unfolds before your eyes. The journey continues with a ground expedition to the Ngorongoro Crater.
🌦️ Best Time, Weather & Seasons Guide
| Season | Months | Weather | Wildlife Experience |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Season | June – October | Sunny, cool mornings & evenings | Best for wildlife viewing (animals gather at water) |
| Short Rains | November – December | Light, short rains | Good scenery, fewer crowds |
| Green Season | January – February | Warm, mostly dry | Excellent for birding & lush landscapes |
| Long Rains | March – May | Heavy rains | Fewer tourists, some areas harder to access |
Life on Safari
Your safari begins with an early morning transfer from your hotel in Zanzibar to the airport. You will take a scenic one-hour flight to Arusha Airport, where your professional safari guide will warmly welcome you.
From Arusha, drive approximately 2 hours to Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees—the largest trees in Africa.
Enjoy a full-day game drive in a pop-up roof safari vehicle, exploring seasonal swamps, open savannah, and the Tarangire River—an important water source that attracts diverse wildlife. Expect to see elephants, giraffes, zebras, lions, and abundant birdlife.
In the late afternoon, transfer to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Main Destination: Tarangire National Park
Accommodation: Suricata Boma Lodge (Mid-range Lodge)
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Drinks: Non-alcoholic drinks
After an early breakfast, depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, approximately a 2-hour drive.
Descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa’s most wildlife-dense ecosystems. The crater spans about 20 km in diameter and offers exceptional game viewing.
During your 6-hour game drive, you may spot lions, elephants, buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, and, with luck, the rare black rhino. Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic site overlooking Hippo Lake.
After your safari, ascend the crater and return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation: Suricata Boma Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Drinks: Non-alcoholic drinks
After breakfast, drive approximately 40 minutes to Lake Manyara National Park.
This compact yet diverse park is known for its lush groundwater forest, open plains, and dramatic Rift Valley escarpment. During your game drive, you may see elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, baboons, and a wide variety of birdlife. If you’re lucky, you may even spot the famous tree-climbing lions.
After your safari, transfer to Arusha Airport for your return flight to Zanzibar, marking the end of your unforgettable adventure.
Main Destination: Lake Manyara National Park
Accommodation: None (End of Tour)
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Drinks: Non-alcoholic drinks
All prices are per person, valid year-round. Group discounts apply — the more travellers, the lower your per-person cost. Children under 15 receive a special rate.
- All Park entrances & taxes
- All Meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner),
- soft drinks & water (bottled water 3litres or more a day)
- Transfer to & from the airport
- Accommodation during safari
- Transportation in a custom safari 4×4 with a viewing roof and guaranteed window seating
- Safari vehicles have an inverter for charging batteries, communications radio, electric cooler, and filtered water
- Flight from Zanzibar to Lake Manyara
- Flight from Lake Manyara to Zanzibar
- Tips for guides, driver
- International Flight
- Tanzania Visa fee
Note: We have a discount for kids under 15 years old
"Our guide Emmanuel was incredible — he spotted a leopard and two lion cubs that three other vehicles completely missed. The most magical experience of our lives."
"The private setup meant we could spend 45 minutes with a cheetah and cubs without feeling rushed. The lodges were far beyond what we expected."
"As first-time safari travelers, we were nervous. From the moment we arrived, Serengeti African Tours took care of everything. The Ngorongoro Crater literally took our breath away."
"Booked through SafariBookings and couldn't be happier. Every detail was handled perfectly. Guide Abouh is extraordinary — his knowledge of wildlife is encyclopaedic."
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