2-Day Big Five Safari, Return Flight from Zanzibar

Overview

This 2-day joining safari from Zanzibar combines Tarangire’s iconic baobabs and elephant herds with the dramatic landscapes of Ngorongoro Crater. You'll fly from Zanzibar to Arusha, join your group, and set out in a 4x4 safari vehicle for game drives led by expert guides. You'll spot lions, elephants, giraffes, and flamingos while enjoying a full-board lodge. You'll return to Zanzibar with unforgettable wildlife encounters and scenic beauty, all in just two days.

This tour accepts children who are 2 years and older.

Day by Day

1. 1
   

   Day 1

   Zanzibar to Tarangire National Park

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   Your adventure begins with an early morning flight from Zanzibar to Arusha Airport, where your guide greets you and introduces you to your safari group. After a briefing, you'll board a well-equipped 4x4 safari vehicle with other adventurers and journey to Tarangire National Park, a hidden gem famed for its towering baobab trees and massive elephant herds. As you traverse rolling savannas and riverine landscapes, spot giraffes, wildebeest, zebras, and predators lurking in the tall grass. Tarangire’s wetlands attract countless bird species, making it a paradise for birdwatchers. A packed picnic lunch is served under the shade of a baobab, giving you time to relax and soak in the wilderness. By late afternoon, you'll continue to your lodge in Karatu, a charming highland town surrounded by green coffee plantations. You'll spend the evening enjoying a warm dinner and cozy accommodation, resting up for tomorrow’s incredible Ngorongoro Crater experience.

   • Game drives

   Wildlife in Tarangire National Park

   • ElephantAbundant
   • GiraffeCommon
   • LionCommon
   • BuffaloAbundant
   • ZebraAbundant
   • WildebeestAbundant
   • HippoCommon
   • HyenaOccasional
   • LeopardRare
   • CheetahRare
   • Wild DogVery rare
   • White RhinoNone
   • Black RhinoNone

   Main destination

   Tarangire National Park

   Overnight

   Eileen's Trees InnLodge · 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP

   Meals included

   Lunch, Dinner

   Drinks

   Drinking water included, other drinks not

2. 2
   

   Day 2

   Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha to Zanzibar

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   After breakfast, you'll head toward Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where you’ll descend 600 meters into the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater, often called Africa’s “Garden of Eden” due to its stunning landscapes and dense wildlife population. The crater floor offers exceptional chances to spot endangered black rhinos, prides of lions, hippos wallowing in pools, and massive elephant bulls. Your guide will expertly navigate the crater floor, ensuring you see as much wildlife as possible in this UNESCO World Heritage Site. You'll pause at a scenic spot for a picnic lunch overlooking the crater before ascending back to the rim in the afternoon. You’ll then return to Arusha in time for your evening flight to Zanzibar, where you’ll arrive with memories and photographs of two of Tanzania’s most spectacular safari destinations. This short yet powerful safari blends incredible game viewing with efficient travel logistics, ideal for travelers with limited time. Drop off at your hotel.

   • Game drives

   Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

   • Black RhinoCommon
   • LionCommon
   • BuffaloAbundant
   • ZebraAbundant
   • WildebeestAbundant
   • HyenaAbundant
   • ElephantCommon
   • HippoCommon
   • White RhinoOccasional
   • LeopardOccasional
   • GiraffeNone
   • CheetahNone
   • Wild DogNone

   Main destination

   Ngorongoro Crater

   Meals included

   Breakfast, Lunch

   Drinks

   Drinking water included, other drinks not

What’s Included

Getting There

• Starts and ends in Zanzibar.
• Fly to and from Abeid Amani Karume Airport (ZNZ).
• The operator can help you choose international flights, which you book yourself.
• Extra nights before or after the trip can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Arrival: A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost. End of tour: Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.

1. 1Zanzibar to Tarangire National Park, Tarangire National Park
2. 2Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha to Zanzibar, Ngorongoro Crater

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