5 Days Fly-in Safari from Zanzibar to Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara

5 Days Fly-in Safari from Zanzibar to Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara

Trip Overview

This 5-day safari offers a rich and unforgettable journey through the most celebrated national parks in northern Tanzania Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara. It’s a perfect choice for travelers short on time but eager to experience the essence of a true African safari.

From the towering baobabs of Tarangire to the endless plains of Serengeti, the dramatic Ngorongoro Crater, and the lush beauty of Lake Manyara, each destination reveals something unique wildlife, landscapes, culture, and the magic of the wild. This tour is packed with Big Five sightings, scenic views, and authentic experiences.

With Lusen Tours & Safaris

Return flights from Zanzibar to Arusha for a smooth safari start
Full-day game drives in Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Lake Manyara
High chance to see the Big Five: lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and black rhino
Optional visit to a Maasai village in the Ngorongoro Highlands
Unique ecosystems: crater lakes, acacia woodlands, baobab forests & open plains
Beach stay in Nungwi with sunrise and sunset views

Trip Highlight

5 Days / 4 Nights

Arusha

Price from

$2625 per person

(Based on 2 or more Adults)

Full Itinerary

Day to day

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha

A friendly representative from LUSEN Tours & Safaris will meet you at the airport and transfer you to hotel in Arusha. Settle in, relax, and prepare for your upcoming safari adventure.

Overnight: Arusha Planet Lodge
Dinner: included.

Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, your personal safari guide will collect you for the drive to Tarangire National Park. Travel through scenic Maasai plains, passing local villages and wildlife along the way. Once inside the park, enjoy a full-day game drive spotting elephants, zebras, giraffes, lions, and more.

Overnight: Marera Valley Lodge
Lunch and dinner: included.

Day 3: Journey to Serengeti via Ngorongoro

Today you’ll travel through the lush Ngorongoro Conservation Area, passing misty highlands and forested slopes. Keep your eyes open for baboons or elephants in the dense greenery on the way, stop to admire the vast Ngorongoro Crater before continuing to Serengeti National Park, where your afternoon game drive begins.

Overnight: Serengeti Kuhama Camp
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner: included.

Day 4: Full-Day Serengeti Game Drive

Spend the day exploring the endless plains of Serengeti, home to thousands of animals, including buffalo, impala, crocodiles, hippos, and migrating herds of wildebeest and zebras. With luck, you may also spot leopards, cheetahs, and lions on the hunt.

Overnight: Serengeti Kuhama Camp
All meals: included.

Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater Safari

After breakfast, drive toward the Ngorongoro Crater, descending 600 meters to its floor for a half-day game drive. This UNESCO World Heritage Site hosts around 25,000 animals, including elephants, wildebeest, zebras, and the endangered black rhino. Enjoy a picnic lunch by Hippo Lake before heading back to Karatu.

Overnight: Marera Valley Lodge
All meals: included.

Day 6: Flight to Zanzibar

In the morning, drive to Arusha Airport for your flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival, a driver will take you to Tembo Hotel & Apartments in Stone Town, a historic coastal city filled with charm and culture. Optional tours such as a Spice Tour, Prison Island visit, or a guided Old Town tour can be arranged.

Overnight: Tembo Hotel & Apartments – Stone Town
Breakfast and lunch: included.

Day 7–9: Beach Escape in Nungwi

Transfer to Nungwi, a vibrant beach town in northern Zanzibar known for its stunning white sands and turquoise waters. Relax at Smile Beach Hotel, where you can enjoy swimming, snorkeling, or simply watching the sunrise and sunset over the Indian Ocean. These days are yours to spend as you wish.

Overnight: Smile Beach Hotel – Nungwi
Breakfast: included each day.

Day 10: Departure

Enjoy your final morning in paradise before being transferred to Zanzibar Airport at the agreed time for your international flight.

Breakfast: included.