3-Day From Zanzibar to Tarangire Ngorongoro & Lake Eyasi

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Zanzibar to Tarangire National Park

Get ready for an exciting safari! Early in the morning, your transfer driver will pick you up from your hotel in Zanzibar and take you to the airport.

You'll fly for about an hour to Arusha in a small plane. Your guide will meet you at Arusha Airport and drive you 2 hours to Tarangire National Park, known for its many elephants and giant baobab trees.

In an open-roof vehicle, you'll explore seasonal swamps, grassy areas, and the Tarangire River, spotting wildlife like birds, giraffes, zebras, and lions. After the adventure, you'll head to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Tarangire National Park

Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)

High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tarangire NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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HippoCommon

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located near Karatu (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Karatu to Ngorongoro Crater

Today, after breakfast at the lodge, you'll drive for about 90 minutes to reach the Ngorongoro Crater. This amazing place is home to many East African animals, and you might even see the rare black rhinos.

The crater is about 20 kilometers wide, so you'll spend around 6 hours exploring it. You'll have lunch at the scenic Ngoitoktok picnic site, overlooking Hippo Lake.

After lunch, you'll continue with an afternoon game drive before heading back to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)

High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)

Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

Show more

ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Lake Eyasi to Zanzibar

Today, you'll start your journey to Lake Eyasi at around 5:30 a.m., with a packed breakfast. You'll meet the Hadza community, known for their unique culture. You'll join them in hunting activities, as they are expert hunters and gatherers.

The Hadza hunt small game like dik-diks and gather honey, living in simple, easily built homes. They speak a click language, offering you an immersive cultural experience.

After spending time with the community, you'll go to Arusha Airport for your return flight to Zanzibar, marking the end of your enriching 3-day adventure.

Main Destination:

Lake Eyasi

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.