3-Day Zanzibar to Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara

START FROM

$1,500

duration

3 Days

Min people

2 PEOPLE

MIN AGE

1+ YEARS

tour type

fly in safaris

Overview of the 3 Day Tanzania Safari from Zanzibar

This 3-day safari begins with a flight from Zanzibar to Arusha, followed by visits to three of northern Tanzania’s most famous parks: Tarangire, Ngorongoro, and Lake Manyara. You will enjoy thrilling game drives in open-roof vehicles, spot elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, hippos, and possibly the rare black rhino. Your accommodation will be in a comfortable midrange lodge, ensuring both adventure and relaxation. The tour concludes with a return flight to Zanzibar.

3 Day Tanzania Safari from Zanzibar – Tour Plan

DAY 1 – ZANZIBAR TO TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK

Transfer: Flight from Zanzibar to Arusha, then 2-hour drive to Tarangire.
Program: Early morning transfer to Zanzibar Airport for your short flight to Arusha. Upon arrival, your safari guide will meet you and take you to Tarangire National Park. The park is famous for its huge elephant herds and giant baobab trees. Enjoy a full game drive with opportunities to spot lions, giraffes, zebras, and many bird species.
Activities: Full-day game drive in Tarangire.
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge (midrange lodge)
Meals: Lunch and dinner included.

DAY 2 – NGORONGORO CRATER

Transfer: 1.5-hour drive from lodge to Ngorongoro.
Program: After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to the Big Five, hippos, wildebeests, zebras, and the rare black rhino. Picnic lunch at the Ngoitoktok site by Hippo Lake before continuing the adventure.
Activities: Full-day crater game drive.
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge (midrange lodge)
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.

DAY 3 – LAKE MANYARA TO ZANZIBAR

Transfer: 40-minute drive from lodge to Lake Manyara.
Program: After breakfast, enjoy a game drive in Lake Manyara National Park. Look out for tree-climbing lions, elephants, baboons, and a wide variety of birds. After the safari, transfer back to Arusha Airport for your return flight to Zanzibar.
Activities: Lake Manyara game drive.
Accommodation: None (end of tour).
Meals: Breakfast and lunch included.

Price per person

Pax	Price Per Person (USD)
2	1500
3	1400
4	1350
5	1300
6	1250

Price Includes:

Park fees (non-residents)
All game drives and activities (unless marked optional)
All domestic flights during the tour (Zanzibar–Arusha–Zanzibar)
All accommodation as per itinerary
Professional driver/guide
Roundtrip airport transfers
Meals (as specified in itinerary)
Drinking water during safari
Taxes and VAT

Price Excludes:

International flights (from/to home country)
Extra accommodation before or after the safari
Tips (recommended $20 per person/day)
Personal expenses (souvenirs, insurance, visas, etc.)
Alcoholic drinks and spirits
Government tax or park fee increases

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you do a 3 day Tanzania safari from Zanzibar?

Yes, a 3 Day Tanzania Safari from Zanzibar is possible with a short flight from Zanzibar to Arusha. From there, visitors can explore famous parks like Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara.

What animals can I see on a 3 day safari from Zanzibar?

During a 3 Day Tanzania Safari from Zanzibar, you may see elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, hippos, and many bird species. Ngorongoro Crater also offers a chance to see the rare black rhino.

How do you travel from Zanzibar to the safari parks?

Most travelers start their 3 Day Tanzania Safari from Zanzibar with a one-hour flight to Arusha, followed by a safari drive in a 4×4 vehicle to the national parks.

Is Ngorongoro Crater included in this safari?

Yes, the Ngorongoro Crater is one of the main highlights of the 3 Day Tanzania Safari from Zanzibar and offers some of the best wildlife viewing in Africa.

What is the best time for a Tanzania safari from Zanzibar?

A 3 Day Tanzania Safari from Zanzibar can be done all year. However, the dry season from June to October is usually the best time for wildlife viewing.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can you do a 3 day Tanzania safari from Zanzibar?

What animals can I see on a 3 day safari from Zanzibar?

How do you travel from Zanzibar to the safari parks?

Most travelers start their 3 Day Tanzania Safari from Zanzibar with a one-hour flight to Arusha, followed by a safari drive in a 4×4 vehicle to the national parks.

Is Ngorongoro Crater included in this safari?

Yes, the Ngorongoro Crater is one of the main highlights of the 3 Day Tanzania Safari from Zanzibar and offers some of the best wildlife viewing in Africa.

What is the best time for a Tanzania safari from Zanzibar?

A 3 Day Tanzania Safari from Zanzibar can be done all year. However, the dry season from June to October is usually the best time for wildlife viewing.