5 - Day Safari from Zanzibar to Tarangire, Ndutu,Ngorongoro & Manyara

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About this tour

Experience an unforgettable 5-day safari adventure from Zanzibar to Northern Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife destinations. This journey combines scenic bush flights, thrilling game drives, breathtaking landscapes, and authentic safari accommodation while exploring the endless plains of the Serengeti National Park, the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, and the scenic beauty of Lake Manyara National Park. Encounter lions, elephants, giraffes, wildebeests, zebras, and diverse birdlife while enjoying comfortable stays in carefully selected safari camps surrounded by nature.

At Glance

Customization

This tour can be customized

Duration

5 Days

Minimum Age

1 year

Countries

Tanzania

Comfort Level

Mid-Range

Maximum Group Size

20 People

Physical Level

Easy

What to expect

Exploring the endless plains of the Serengeti National Park, the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, and the scenic beauty of Lake Manyara National Park. Encounter lions, elephants, giraffes, wildebeests, zebras, and diverse birdlife while enjoying comfortable stays in carefully selected safari camps surrounded by nature.

Best time

  • All year round

Best for

  • All Traveller Types

Getting There

  • This Tour starts in Zanzibar, Ends in Arusha
  • Your flight should arrive at Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)

Transportation

  • Game drive transport is by 4×4 Closed pop-up roof vehicle
  • Transfer between destinations is by 4×4 Closed pop-up roof vehicle
  • Airport transfer is by TAXI

Trip Itinerary

Day 1:

Tarangire

Begin your safari adventure with a morning flight from Zanzibar to Arusha where your professional safari guide will warmly welcome you upon arrival. Continue directly to Tarangire National Park, famous for its giant baobab trees, ancient landscapes, and some of Tanzania’s largest elephant herds. Enjoy an exciting game drive through diverse habitats while spotting elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, wildebeests, lions, and numerous colorful bird species around the Tarangire River. The park’s scenic beauty and abundant wildlife create excellent photography opportunities throughout the day. After your safari experience, proceed to Marera Valley Lodge where peaceful gardens, comfortable cottages, and cool highland surroundings provide the perfect atmosphere for dinner and overnight relaxation.

Main Activities

  • Game Drive

Transport

Meals

  • Lunch, Dinner

Drinks

  • Drinking water

Accommodation

Day 2: South Serengeti

After breakfast, depart from Karatu and journey through the breathtaking Ngorongoro Conservation Area toward the wildlife-rich Ndutu region. Along the scenic drive, enjoy spectacular views of volcanic highlands, Maasai villages, and endless plains stretching toward the southern Serengeti ecosystem. Arrive in the Ndutu area and begin an exciting game drive famous for seasonal Great Migration herds, predators, and open grassland wildlife. Depending on the season, witness thousands of wildebeests and zebras gathering across the plains while lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and leopards follow closely nearby. Continue exploring lakes, woodlands, and short-grass plains rich in wildlife before arriving at Kontiki Ndutu Camp. Enjoy dinner, campfire atmosphere, and an authentic overnight stay surrounded by the sounds of the African wilderness.

Main Activities

  • Game Drive

Transport

  • 4x4 Closed pop-up roof vehicle

Meals

  • Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Drinks

  • Drinking water

Accommodation

Day 3: South Serengeti

Wake up early for a sunrise game drive across the Ndutu plains when predators are most active and wildlife movement is at its peak. Search for cheetahs hunting across the open grasslands, lions resting near acacia trees, and large wildebeest herds grazing alongside zebras and gazelles. The Ndutu ecosystem offers exceptional opportunities for wildlife photography and close wildlife encounters throughout the migration season. After breakfast, continue with a final safari drive while departing the Ndutu region and heading toward the Ngorongoro Highlands. Along the route, enjoy beautiful landscapes and occasional wildlife sightings before arriving at Ngorongoro Wild Camp. Surrounded by forest scenery and cool mountain air, the camp provides a peaceful setting to relax after a memorable day of wildlife exploration. Dinner and overnight at camp.

Main Activities

  • Game Drive

Transport

  • 4x4 Closed pop-up roof vehicle

Meals

  • Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Drinks

  • Drinking water

Accommodation

Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater

After an early breakfast, descend into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater for an unforgettable wildlife safari inside the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera. The crater floor supports an extraordinary concentration of wildlife including lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, zebras, hyenas, flamingos, and the rare black rhinoceros. Explore diverse habitats ranging from forests and open plains to swamps and soda lakes while enjoying breathtaking scenery surrounded by towering crater walls. Stop for a picnic lunch near the hippo pool before continuing your afternoon game drive in this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Later, ascend the crater and return to Marera Valley Lodge where beautiful gardens, spacious rooms, and peaceful valley view’s offer the perfect setting for dinner and overnight relaxation.

Transport

  • 4x4 Closed pop-up roof vehicle

Meals

  • Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Drinks

  • Drinking water

Accommodation

Day 5: Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast, depart for Lake Manyara National Park, a scenic wildlife sanctuary famous for its lush groundwater forests, flamingo-filled lake, tree-climbing lions, and diverse ecosystems. Enjoy a morning game drive while searching for elephants, baboons, hippos, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, and colorful birdlife along the lakeshore and forested areas. The park’s compact size and rich biodiversity provide an excellent final safari experience before departure. After lunch, begin your drive back toward Arusha with transfer to either Arusha Airport or Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure flight, marking the end of your unforgettable Tanzania wildlife and migration safari adventure.

Main Activities

  • Game Drive

Transport

  • 4x4 Closed pop-up roof vehicle

Meals

  • Breakfast, Lunch

Drinks

  • Drinking water

Pricing

2026 Rates & Prices

Valid from January to December

PAX

Price per person sharing

1 Peson (Solo)

US $3,380

2 People

US $2,320

3 People

US $2,051

4 People

US $1,915

5 People

US $1,835

6 People

US $1,780

Please note:

  • Prices are per person sharing (Ask a tour organizer for more price information)
  • Accommodations listed on this tours are subjected to availability, it may change depending on the time of booking
  • The price for this tour may also depends on government imposed charges. Please be in touch with the organizer of this tour at the moment of enquiring this tour.

Inclusions

Price Includes

  • A professional guide
  • All Accommodations
  • All activities
  • All meals
  • All taxes
  • All transport
  • Domestic Flights
  • Drinking water
  • Park Fees
  • Roundtrip airport transfer

Price Excludes

  • Additional Accommodation after Safari
  • Additional excursions
  • Alcoholic Drinks
  • International Flight
  • Medical & Travel Insurance
  • Personal Item expense
  • Pre-arrival accommodation
  • Souvenirs
  • Tips
  • Visa Fees

Payment Terms

Payment terms are as follows: 

  • 20% Bank transfer after confirmation of the booking
  • 40% 4 months before the start of the trip and
  • 30% cash/bank transfer/credit card upon arrival for the trip before start of the tour.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation conditions for Lion Motorcycle Adventure as a percentage of the total trip price:

  • Up to 90 days before the start of the trip, a 30% penalty fee applies
  • From 89 to 46 days before the start of the trip, 40% penalty fee applies
  • From 45 to 30 days before the start of the trip, 70% penalty fee applies
  • From 29 to 14 days before the start of the trip, 90% penalty fee applies
  • From 14 to 1 days to the start of the trip, 100% penalty fee applies

Additional Information

  • A vegetarian option is available; please let us know at the time of booking if you require it.
  • Children must be accompanied by their parents
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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