Best 4 Day Safari from Zanzibar Itinerary
Day 1 - Zanzibar to Tarangire National Park:
Embark on your unforgettable safari today! Start with a pick-up from your Zanzibar hotel and a scenic one-hour flight to Arusha. Upon arrival, your safari guide will drive you to Tarangire National Park (2 hours), famous for its vast elephant herds and towering baobab trees. From the open roof of your vehicle, explore diverse landscapes, including swamps, savanna, and the Tarangire River, spotting wildlife like giraffes, zebras, lions, leopards, elephants, and numerous bird species.
After an exciting day of game drives, head to your lodge for a delicious dinner and relaxing overnight stay, completing your first day in this wildlife haven.
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Name: Heart and Soul Lodge / Kizumba Campsite
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Type: Hotel
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Level: Mid-range
Day 2 - Serengeti National Park:
After breakfast, journey through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and Malanja Depression towards the Serengeti, one of the world’s top wildlife destinations. Stop at Naabi Hill Gate for a stroll through the Naabi Hill Kopjes, massive granite boulders, while your guide handles paperwork.
Enjoy a picnic lunch at the gate, then head out for an afternoon game drive in the Serengeti National Park, known for its endless plains and incredible wildlife, including the Big Five.
Overnight at Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp for comfort, or Seronera Campsite if you prefer a camping safari, surrounded by the sounds of the Serengeti’s wildlife.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner​
Accommodation:
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Name: Serengeti Heritage Camp / Pimbi Campsite
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Type: Tented Camp / Campsite
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Level: Mid-range
Day 3 - Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area:
Start your day with an early morning game drive in the Serengeti, visiting the Hippo Pools and, if desired, the Seronera Visitor’s Center. After a hearty bush camp breakfast, continue exploring the Serengeti, backtracking towards Naabi Hill Gate for more wildlife sightings until early afternoon.
Next, cross into the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and arrive at your lodge for a delicious dinner and overnight stay. Choose a mid-range lodge like Ang’ata Lodge or Rhino Lodge, or opt for a more rustic camping safari at Simba Campsite, offering an authentic experience in Ngorongoro.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner​
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Name: Ang’ata Lodge / Simba Campsite
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Type: Tented Camp / Campsite
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Level: Mid-range
Day 4 - Ngorongoro Crater to Zanzibar:
After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage site, for incredible wildlife viewing. The crater’s year-round water supply supports animals like wildebeest, zebra, elephants, and hippos, as well as predators like lions, cheetahs, and the elusive leopard.
Visit Lake Magadi, known for its flamingos and water birds, before heading back to Arusha for dinner and an overnight stay, or transfer to Zanzibar for your airport drop-off. Accommodation available upon request at an additional cost.
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