2-Day Tarangire & Crater, Upscale Lodge
Arusha Tarangire Karatu Ngorongoro Crater Arusha
From, per person$654
Tanzania safari
2-Day Tarangire & Ngorongoro Safari from Zanzibar
Overview
Staying on Zanzibar and wondering whether you can fit in a safari? This short trip is the answer for travelers with only two days to spare. You fly from the island to Arusha in the morning, spend the afternoon among the elephants of Tarangire National Park, sleep at a lodge near Lake Manyara, and spend the next morning on the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater before flying back to Zanzibar the same day. It is a compact way to add Tanzania’s mainland wildlife to a beach holiday without giving up more than one night on the coast.
The return domestic flights between Zanzibar and Arusha are included in the price, along with your guide, the 4×4 Land Cruiser, park fees, one night’s accommodation and the meals listed.
Tanzania Tourism Safaris runs the trip privately, so the vehicle and guide are yours alone. The days are long and start early, but you return to the beach having seen two of northern Tanzania’s best-known wildlife areas.
Tour highlights
- Return flights Zanzibar–Arusha included
- Afternoon game drive in Tarangire
- Overnight at an upscale lodge near Lake Manyara
- Early descent into the Ngorongoro Crater
- Back on Zanzibar the same evening
Day by day
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Day 1 Fly from Zanzibar, Game Drive in Tarangire Stay Upscale lodge in the Lake Manyara areaMeals Lunch, Dinner
Check in early at Zanzibar’s airport for the domestic flight to Arusha. Your guide meets you on arrival and the drive of about two hours to Tarangire National Park begins straight away. After registering at the gate, spend the afternoon on a game drive along the Tarangire River, where elephants gather in good numbers, with giraffe, zebra, buffalo and gazelle nearby. In the evening, drive on to your lodge near Lake Manyara for dinner.
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Day 2 Ngorongoro Crater, Then Fly Back to the Island Meals Breakfast, Lunch
Start early and drive up to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, stopping at the rim viewpoint to look over the caldera before you descend. Early morning is a good time to find predators and black rhino moving about. Spend several hours on the crater floor looking for lion, buffalo, zebra, hyena and hippo. Then drive back to Arusha for your flight to Zanzibar, arriving in the evening.
Prices by season
Per person in US dollars. The price depends on when you travel and how many travelers share the trip.
| Season | 1 traveler | 2 travelers | 4 travelers | 6 travelers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low season 1 Mar – 31 May | $1,624 | $1,083 | $976 | $940 |
| High season 1 Nov – 20 Dec and 6 Jan – 29 Feb | $1,710 | $1,141 | $1,027 | $990 |
| Peak season Now 1 Jun – 31 Oct and 21 Dec – 5 Jan | $1,905 | $1,267 | $1,142 | $1,100 |
Tour price includes
- Return domestic flights between Zanzibar and Arusha
- Private 4×4 Land Cruiser (up to 7 travelers) and all ground transfers
- Experienced professional safari guide
- National park and conservation area entry fees and service fees
- One night at a lodge near Lake Manyara
- Meals as listed: lunch and dinner on Day 1, breakfast and lunch on Day 2
- Government VAT (18%)
- First-aid kit in the vehicle
Tour price excludes
- International flights
- Tanzania visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Souvenirs and other personal spending
Questions about this safari
Are the flights from Zanzibar included?
Yes. The price includes the return domestic flights from Zanzibar to Arusha and back. International flights are not included. The flight to Arusha leaves early on Day 1, so plan to be at Zanzibar’s airport in good time; ask us about a pickup from your hotel.
Is two days too rushed for a safari?
It is a full two days with early starts, long drives and two flights, so it suits travelers who would rather see the highlights quickly than miss them entirely. If you can spare more time, ask us about adding a night so the crater morning is less hurried.
What wildlife can I expect in such a short time?
Tarangire is reliable for elephants, plus giraffe, zebra and buffalo. The Ngorongoro Crater floor holds a dense concentration of wildlife, including lion, hyena, wildebeest and hippo, and it is one of the few places in Tanzania where black rhino are seen. Sightings always depend on luck and the season.
Before you go
Where you will go
Parks on this safari
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