2 DAYS SAFARI FROM ZANZIBAR TO TARANGIRE AND NGORONGORO
Offered by - Zanzibar Safari Tours
Tour Features
Embark on a thrilling 2-day safari from Zanzibar to discover two of Tanzania's most iconic wildlife destinations: Tarangire National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater. This adventure is perfect for those with limited time but who still want to experience the best of Tanzania's natural beauty and abundant wildlife. Day 1: Depart Zanzibar early in the morning with a scenic flight to Arusha, followed by a 2-hour drive to Tarangire National Park, renowned for its large elephant herds and stunning baobab trees. Enjoy a game drive and witness wildlife such as lions, giraffes, zebras, and more. After a delicious picnic lunch in the park, continue exploring before heading to Karatu for an overnight stay. Day 2: After breakfast, journey to Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a haven for the Big Five. Descend into the crater for a game drive and spot animals like lions, elephants, rhinos, and flamingos. After a picnic lunch by the crater’s scenic viewpoint, ascend and return to Arusha for your flight back to Zanzibar. This safari offers a perfect blend of adventure and relaxation in some of Africa’s most beautiful landscapes.
Mid-Range tour | This mid-range tour includes comfortable lodges and tented camps. |
Can be customized | You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour. |
Private tour | This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others. |
Solo travel available | Solo travelers can book this tour. |
Can start any day | If availability permits, this tour can start on any day. |
No minimum age | There is no minimum age for this tour. |
Transportation | This tour uses: Open 4x4, Pop-up roof 4x4, Roof minivan, Normal 4x4, Air, Boat. |
Route & Activities
Tanzania
Activities Included
Accommodation & Meals
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Day | Accommodation | Meals |
01 | Farms of Dream Lodge No images available | All Meals Included with Drinks |
2 | No Accomodation (Flight back to Zanzibar) No images available | All Meals Included with Drinks |
Arrival (See Getting There for more details)
- A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Day 01 - Zanzibar – Arusha – Tarangire National ParkMorning: Early morning flight from Zanzibar to Arusha (approximately 1-hour flight). Upon arrival at Arusha Airport, meet your safari guide and start the 2-hour drive to Tarangire National Park. Midday: Enter Tarangire National Park, famous for its massive elephant herds, iconic baobab trees, and diverse wildlife. You’ll go on your first game drive to spot animals like lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and more. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park near the Tarangire River, a prime location for wildlife sightings. Afternoon: Continue with an afternoon game drive in Tarangire, spotting more wildlife and enjoying the stunning landscapes. Drive to Karatu (2.5 hours), a small town near the Ngorongoro Crater, where you will stay overnight. Evening: Check-in at Farms of Dreams Lodge for dinner and a peaceful overnight rest in preparation for the next day’s adventure.
Main Destination: Tarangire National Park
Accommodation: Farms of Dream Lodge
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included with Drinks
- Day 2 - Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha – ZanzibarEarly Morning: After breakfast, depart for Ngorongoro Crater (1-hour drive). Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and home to a variety of wildlife, including the Big Five (lions, elephants, buffalo, rhinos, and leopards). Midday: Enjoy a game drive inside the crater, spotting animals like hyenas, flamingos, hippos, and gazelles, and experiencing the incredible landscape. Enjoy a picnic lunch near a scenic viewpoint, overlooking the crater floor. Afternoon: Ascend from the crater and begin the 3-hour drive back to Arusha. Afterward, transfer to Arusha Airport for your flight back to Zanzibar. Evening: Arrive in Zanzibar in the evening, where you will be transferred to your hotel.
Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation: No Accomodation (Flight back to Zanzibar)
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included with Drinks
End of tour (See Getting There for more details)
- Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
- A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
Includes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
Excludes
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Rates Per Person
May 4, 2025 - Dec 4, 2025
*n/a = not available. This tour is unavailable for solo travelers.
Includes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
Excludes
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Getting There
Tanzania is a beautiful East African country with neighbours Kenya to the north and Mozambique to the south and the Indian Ocean to the east. It is known for its vibrant culture, wonderful national parks, diverse fauna and flora and of course the great wildebeest migration. If you are planning a safari trip to Tanzania then you should find out all about flights to Tanzania, passport and visa requirements.
Tanzania’s main airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) located 13km/8mi southwest of Dar es Salaam. The latter is the entry point for visitors to the southern parks.
Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) is situated 46km/29mi east of Arusha, the gateway of Tanzania’s most popular Northern safari circuit.
This tour starts in Zanzibar and ends in Zanzibar, Tanzania
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Travel Requirements
- All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
- Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
- When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
- Citizens of most countries require a visa. A list of countries that don't need a visa is available.
- Visas are best obtained in advance through an official online visa-application portal (https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/), but they can also be obtained through your local Tanzania Embassy or High Commission.
- Visas can also be obtained on arrival but this is a lengthy process that can take one to two hours.
Getting There
Tanzania is a beautiful East African country with neighbours Kenya to the north and Mozambique to the south and the Indian Ocean to the east. It is known for its vibrant culture, wonderful national parks, diverse fauna and flora and of course the great wildebeest migration. If you are planning a safari trip to Tanzania then you should find out all about flights to Tanzania, passport and visa requirements.
Tanzania’s main airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) located 13km/8mi southwest of Dar es Salaam. The latter is the entry point for visitors to the southern parks.
Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) is situated 46km/29mi east of Arusha, the gateway of Tanzania’s most popular Northern safari circuit.
This tour starts in Zanzibar and ends in Zanzibar, Tanzania
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Travel Requirements
- All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
- Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
- When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
- Citizens of most countries require a visa. A list of countries that don't need a visa is available.
- Visas are best obtained in advance through an official online visa-application portal (https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/), but they can also be obtained through your local Tanzania Embassy or High Commission.
- Visas can also be obtained on arrival but this is a lengthy process that can take one to two hours.
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Zanzibar Safari Tours




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