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2-Day Tanzania Safari from Zanzibar Tarangire & Ngorongoro
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2-Day Tanzania Safari from Zanzibar Tarangire & Ngorongoro

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Trip Overview

The 2-Day Tanzania Safari from Zanzibar Tarangire & Ngorongoro starts and finishes in Zanzibar. Its route includes Arusha, Tarangire, and Ngorongoro Crater, following the destination order and transfers set out in the day-by-day itinerary.

The journey is shaped around scheduled domestic flights, with each overnight stop positioned for the next stage of the route.

From wildlife country to the Indian Ocean, the most rewarding journey is one that gives each setting its own time. Review the day-by-day programme below for the balance between game drives, island experiences and the transfers linking them; our team can help refine the pace and accommodation choices for your dates.

Where island days find their own easy rhythm
Elephant habitat and baobab landscape in Tarangire National ParkTarangire
Zebra and wildlife habitat inside Ngorongoro CraterNgorongoro Crater
Safari vehicle and elephant in Tarangire National ParkTarangire Wildlife
Zebra and wildebeest in the Ngorongoro ecosystemCrater Wildlife
Moments along the route
Safari Highlights

Your Journey Highlights

  • Fly from Zanzibar to Arusha & Tarangire National Park SafariExplore Tarangire’s river valley, baobab country and wildlife habitat on a guided game drive.
  • Ngorongoro Crater Safari & Fly Back to ZanzibarDescend into the Ngorongoro Crater for guided wildlife viewing across grassland, woodland and wetland habitats.

Your Itinerary

Day 01

Fly from Zanzibar to Arusha & Tarangire National Park Safari

  • Activity: Fly-in Safari & Game Drive
  • Meals Included: Lunch & Dinner

Begin your Tanzania safari from Zanzibar with a morning flight to Arusha. Upon arrival, meet your professional safari guide and travel toward Tarangire National Park. Enjoy an exciting game drive through landscapes famous for towering baobab trees and impressive elephant populations. Look out for lions, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, wildebeests, and numerous bird species before continuing to Karatu for an evening of relaxation.

Accommodation

Karatu Classic View Lodge

Karatu Classic View Lodge sits outside Karatu in the Ngorongoro Highlands, positioned for road access to Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara, Tarangire and the Serengeti. Spacious guest accommodation and elevated surroundings create a restful stop before or after longer safari days. The main lodge includes dining space overlooking the pool, with outdoor seating and fireplaces for cooler highland evenings. Its location also places local farms, coffee-growing country and Karatu’s community within reach of the stay.

LocationNgorongoro highlandsStay styleSafari lodge
Day 02

Ngorongoro Crater Safari & Fly Back to Zanzibar

  • Activity: Departure & Game Drive
  • Meals Included: Breakfast & Lunch

After an early breakfast, travel to the spectacular Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend into the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater. Spend the morning exploring this extraordinary wildlife sanctuary, home to lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, zebras, and numerous antelope species. With some luck, you may spot the endangered black rhino, completing your Big Five safari experience. After the game drive, transfer to Arusha Airport for your evening flight back to Zanzibar.

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Your Safari Package

Included & Excluded

Included

Included in the published itinerary

  • Return domestic flights between Zanzibar and Arusha
  • Airport transfers and safari pick-up
  • Private 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof
  • Professional English-speaking safari driver-guide
  • 1 night accommodation at Karatu Classic View Lodge
  • Meals as indicated in the itinerary
  • Tarangire National Park entrance fees
  • Ngorongoro Conservation Area and Crater fees
  • All scheduled wildlife game drives
  • Bottled drinking water during safari activities
  • Applicable government taxes and tourism fees
Not included

Additional costs

  • International flights
  • Tanzania visa fees
  • Travel and medical insurance
  • Personal expenses, including laundry and souvenirs
  • Tips for safari guides and lodge staff
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2 days / 1 nights. The day-by-day itinerary shows where each overnight falls. Check arrival and departure flight times before arranging onward travel, and ask us if you would prefer a slower pace or an extra night.

From $1,099 per person. Ask for a quote for your dates and group size. The final quote depends on travel dates, group size, room choice and any flights or extras. Request a written breakdown of park fees, accommodation, meals, transfers and exclusions before you book.

Arusha, Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Use the day-by-day route above to see the order of visits. Ask for estimated road or flight times between stops for your chosen dates; that is often more useful than counting destinations alone.

Karatu Classic View Lodge. Exact properties and room types depend on availability. Ask us to confirm each stay, its location, meal plan and any proposed alternative in writing before paying a deposit.