This 4-day safari tour will specifically start and end in Zanzibar! The Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Tarangire National Park fly-in lodge safari from Zanzibar includes accommodation, flights, an expert guide, meals, and transport. The tour has been designed to offer you a short but intense Tanzanian Northern Circuit safari experience and the excitement of game viewing in 3 of the most spectacular national game parks in Tanzania.
Life on Safari
Arrive at Seronera Airstrip in Central Serengeti, where your professional safari guide will warmly welcome you and begin your adventure in the world-famous Serengeti National Park, often referred to as “The Endless Plains.”
The Serengeti is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to an extraordinary concentration of wildlife, including the Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino. Vast herds of zebras, wildebeest, and gazelles roam the plains, especially during the migration seasons.
Enjoy a game drive upon arrival, with a picnic lunch in the bush, followed by an afternoon safari in search of predators and other wildlife.
In the evening, transfer to your camp for dinner and overnight.
Main Destination: Serengeti National Park (Central Serengeti)
Accommodation: Land of Nature Camp (Mid-range Tented Camp – inside the park)
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Drinks: All drinks (except spirits/liquor)
🌦️ Serengeti Travel Guide
| Category | Details |
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| Best Time | January – February & June – October (varies with migration) |
| High Season | July – March (Central Serengeti can be busy) |
| Best Weather | June – October (Dry season, minimal rainfall) |
After breakfast, enjoy a full-day safari exploring the diverse ecosystems of the Serengeti.
Beyond the large mammals, the Serengeti is home to fascinating smaller species such as rock hyraxes and agama lizards found around granite kopjes. Over 500 bird species have been recorded here, including ostriches, secretary birds, and birds of prey.
Return to your camp in the evening for dinner and overnight.
Main Destination: Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Land of Nature Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Drinks: All drinks (except spirits/liquor)
After breakfast, depart for the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s most remarkable wildlife destinations.
Descend approximately 600 meters into this vast volcanic caldera for a full-day game drive. The crater is home to over 30,000 animals, including large herds of wildebeest, zebras, buffalo, and elephants, as well as one of the best chances to spot the endangered black rhino.
The crater also supports a dense predator population, including lions, hyenas, jackals, and occasionally cheetahs and leopards.
After your safari, transfer to your lodge in Mto wa Mbu for dinner and overnight.
Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation: Suricata Boma Lodge (Mid-range Lodge)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Drinks: All drinks (except spirits/liquor)
🌦️ Ngorongoro Travel Guide
| Category | Details |
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| Best Time | June – October (Excellent wildlife viewing) |
| High Season | July – March (Popular and can be crowded) |
| Best Weather | June – October (Cool and dry conditions) |
After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park, known for its diverse landscapes, ancient baobab trees, and large elephant herds.
The park offers excellent wildlife viewing, especially along the Tarangire River, where animals gather during the dry season. You may encounter elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and a wide variety of bird species.
After your game drive, transfer to Arusha Airport for your return flight to Zanzibar, marking the end of your safari.
Main Destination: Tarangire National Park
Accommodation: None (End of Tour)
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Drinks: All drinks (except spirits/liquor)
🌦️ Tarangire Travel Guide
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Best Time | July – November (Animals gather along the river) |
| High Season | June – October (Best wildlife viewing, more visitors) |
| Best Weather | June – October (Dry and sunny conditions) |
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 Serengeti
- Flight from Arusha to Zanzibar
- Tips for guides, driver
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- International Flight
- Tanzania Visa fee
- Balloons In Serengeti ($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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