Join us for an exciting 3-day tour. You’ll start with a flight from Zanzibar to Arusha Airport and then head to Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara. Here, you’ll see lots of wildlife including the Big Five. Your accommodation will be in a comfortable mid-range lodge. You’ll enjoy the beautiful landscape and great view of the animals as you do game drives around the parks. Our guide will make sure you get the best safari experience! The tour ends with a flight back to Zanzibar.
🌦️ 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 adventure begins with an early morning transfer from your hotel in Zanzibar to the airport for your flight to Arusha. Upon arrival, meet your professional safari guide and drive approximately 2 hours to Tarangire National Park.
Enjoy a full-day game drive through landscapes dotted with iconic baobab trees and rich wildlife habitats. Tarangire is famous for its large elephant herds and seasonal river that attracts animals year-round.
In the evening, 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
🌦️ Tarangire – Best Time, Weather & Seasons
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Best Time | July – November (Animals gather at the Tarangire River) |
| High Season | June – October (Busy but best wildlife viewing) |
| Best Weather | June – October (Dry, sunny, minimal rainfall) |
| Green Season | November – May (Lush scenery, fewer crowds) |
After an early breakfast, drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend into the famous crater.
Spend 6–7 hours exploring this natural wonder, home to one of the highest concentrations of wildlife in Africa. Expect to see lions, elephants, buffalo, zebras, and possibly the rare black rhino.
Enjoy a picnic lunch near the Hippo Pool before continuing your game drive. Return to your lodge in the evening.
Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation: Suricata Boma Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Drinks: Non-alcoholic drinks
🌦️ Ngorongoro Crater – Best Time, Weather & Seasons
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Best Time | June – October (Excellent wildlife visibility) |
| High Season | July – March (Popular destination, can be crowded) |
| Best Weather | June – October (Cool and dry conditions) |
| Year-Round Note | Wildlife viewing is good all year due to permanent water sources |
After breakfast, drive approximately 40 minutes to Lake Manyara National Park.
Enjoy a morning game drive through diverse habitats including forest, lake shores, and open plains. Spot elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, baboons, and rich birdlife. If lucky, you may see the famous tree-climbing lions.
After the safari, transfer to Arusha Airport for your flight back to Zanzibar.
Main Destination: Lake Manyara National Park
Accommodation: None (End of Tour)
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Drinks: Non-alcoholic drinks
🌦️ Lake Manyara – Best Time, Weather & Seasons
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Best Time | June – October (Easier wildlife spotting) |
| High Season | July – March (Northern circuit gets busy) |
| Best Weather | June – October (Dry and pleasant) |
| Birding Season | November – April (Best for birdwatching & flamingos) |
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 Arusha
- Flight from Arusha to Zanzibar
- Tips for guides, driver
- International Flight
- Tanzania Visa fee
- Balloons In Tarangire ($600 per person )
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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