3-Day Serengeti-Ngorongoro -Tarangire Safari from Zanzibar
Step into the heart of Africa’s wilderness.
3-Day Serengeti-Ngorongoro -Tarangire Safari
- 3 Days
- 16 Age
- Safari & Beach
$ 1800/ person
This safari starts and ends in Zanzibar. You will have a direct flight from Zanzibar to Serengeti, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Combine this spectacular natural event with visits to iconic destinations like Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire National Park for an enjoyable safari, where you will spot the Big Five. The domestic flight from Zanzibar to Serengeti is included, along with an expert guide, meals, a 4×4 private safari vehicle, pick-up and drop-off at your hotel in Zanzibar, and more.
Departure/Return Location Hotel/Lodge
Departure Time Please arrive by 7:15 AM for a departure at 7:30 AM
Return Time Approximately 7:30 PM
Dress Code Lightweight Clothing and Comfortable Footwear.
Included
- Flights: Return domestic flights from Zanzibar to Arusha.
- Transfers: Airport pick-up and drop-off in Arusha.
- Game Drives: Guided game drives in Tarangire National Park and Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
- Accommodation: One night in a mid-range or luxury lodge/camp.
- Meals:
- Day 1: Lunch and dinner.
- Day 2: Breakfast and lunch.
- Park Fees: Entry fees for both Tarangire and Ngorongoro.
- Safari Vehicle: Private 4×4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof for game viewing.
- Professional Guide: Experienced, English-speaking safari guide.
- Drinking Water: Bottled water during game drives
Not – Included
- Travel Insurance: Personal travel and health insurance.
- Tips and Gratuities: For guides, drivers, and lodge staff.
- Personal Expenses: Laundry, phone calls, and other personal items.
- Beverages: Alcoholic drinks and additional soft drinks not included in meals.
- Optional Activities: Balloon safari or other add-ons.
- Visa Fees: Entry visa for Tanzania (if applicable).
- Meals Not Listed: Breakfast on Day 1 and dinner on Day 2.
TOUR ITINERARY
Day 1 Flight from Zanzibar to Central Serengeti National Park (Seronera)
In the early morning, at 6:00 am (pickup time varies based on your hotel’s location in Zanzibar), our driver will pick you up and take you to the airport for an 8:00 am flight from Zanzibar to Central Serengeti ( Seronera airstrip ). Upon your arrival at 10:40 am, you will meet our driver-guide to begin your game drive.
The Central Serengeti is well-known for its abundant wildlife, especially the Big Five: Lions—the Serengeti is home to one of the largest populations of lions in Africa, with over 3,000 in this area. African leopards—these elusive predators are often spotted in the Seronera region, where there’s a population of around 1,000 African elephants.
Here you’ll have the chance to see the famous Big Five animals of Africa.
You will enjoy a packed lunch will be enjoyed at the picnic site inside the park around the afternoon every day.
Dinner will be served at the lodge from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm.
The game drive will end in the evening from 4:00 pm.
Accommodation: Moyo Tented
Day 2 : Ngorongoro Crater (Rhino + Flamingos)
You’ll get up early to have breakfast before heading out for a game drive transfer to Ngorongoro Crater. The drive might take around 2 hours, but along the way, you’ll make some stops for spotting animals.
The main attraction of Ngorongoro is its deep, volcanic crater, which is the world’s largest unflooded and unbroken caldera. It’s about 20 kilometers across, 600 meters deep, and covers 300 square kilometers—an awe-inspiring natural wonder. You’ll explore Lake Magadi, a large but shallow alkaline lake in the southwestern corner, famous for its black rhinos, flamingos, hippos, and other water birds.
You’ll enjoy a full-day game drive in the crater. In the evening, you’ll drive to the lodge for dinner and to spend the night. Today, we recommend leaving early so you can take advantage of the lodge facilities, including the swimming pool and beautiful view of Lake Manyara from the Lodge.
Accommodation: Manyara Safari Lodge
Day 3 : Game Drive in Tarangire National Park and Flight Back to Zanzibar
Rise and shine with a delicious breakfast at 7:00 am, as today marks the end of your safari. You will depart to Tarangire National Park for a game drive up to the afternoon.
Tarangire National Park is well known for its biodiversity including, large elephant herds, consisting of a diversity of landscapes, from seasonal swamps to savanna with the Tarangire River wending its way through the parklands. You may have the experience of seeing a lion stalking his prey or leopards watching whilst relaxing in the trees above.
Later in the afternoon (after lunch which will be served at the picnic site inside the park), you will drive to Arusha Airport for your flight back to Zanzibar at 4:30 pm. Upon arrival at Zanzibar Airport (5:45 pm), our driver will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel for dinner and a relaxing overnight stay.
Serengeti National Park: Where Nature Dances in Timeless Harmony
Step into the heart of Africa’s wilderness, where golden savannahs stretch endlessly, kissed by the horizon. In Serengeti National Park, life unfolds in its raw and majestic beauty—the thunder of hooves during the Great Migration, the quiet elegance of a lion’s gaze, and the vivid colors of sunsets painting the sky. Here, every moment whispers a story of resilience and interconnectedness, reminding us that we, too, are part of this grand tapestry of life. Let the Serengeti awaken your spirit and inspire your soul.
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Ngorongoro Crater: Nature’s Perfect Haven
Nestled in the heart of Tanzania, the Ngorongoro Crater is a natural masterpiece—a sanctuary where life thrives in perfect harmony. This UNESCO World Heritage Site, often called the “Garden of Eden,” boasts breathtaking landscapes, from lush green plains to sparkling soda lakes. Home to an incredible diversity of wildlife, including the Big Five, the crater is a reminder of nature’s abundance and resilience.
Standing on the rim, gazing into this ancient caldera, you can’t help but feel connected to the earth’s wild beauty. Ngorongoro is not just a destination; it’s a journey into the soul of Africa’s wilderness. 🌿🦁
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Wonderful experience - What am amazing experience our 2 day safari was. I spent ages researching and was pleased to choose Plex. Edward, was great in responding really quickly to any questions... read more I had, all the staff were so friendly and helpful from Morris who dropped and collected us to the airport, to our safari guide Jafari, our drivers Eugenio, G and captain Kasimi in the boat they all ensured we had the best experience. All arrangements were stress free and were seamless.
The safari day inside the park was one we’ll never forget, we saw Giraffes, Antelopes, Impalas, Warthogs, Wilderbeast, Zebras, Hippos , Crocodiles, Baboons and our favourite Elephants. Our driver Eugenio was fantastic at taking us off the main roads to have the best chance of seeing so many animals and Jafari our guide was very knowledgable and informative. All the food was delicious and drinks were provided on the jeep. We were met at 8.30am off the plane and were dropped at the Selous lodge at 6.30pm, it was a whole day driving vast distances around the park, and the scenery and animals were fantastic. The Selous lodge was lovely, with a pool so a wonderful place to unwind. All the staff again were so friendly and helpful. Day 2 Jafari picked us up again and we went on a boat safari seeing hippos, crocodiles, and lots of wonderful birds, followed by a village tour to get a feel of local life in Tanzania and a school visit with lots of wonderfully curious children keen to show us their English and counting skills.
We had such an amazing experience, the Plex staff really did do their utmost to ensure we had a fantastic time. We felt it was good value for money. Just bear in mind the extra tips for the drivers, guide, captain etc It’s been the highlight of our holiday and an experience we’ll never forget. Thanks Plex!waders10
August 15, 2024Fantastic one-day safari to Mikumi National Park from Zanzibar - We booked a one day safari to Mikumi National Park from Zanzibar. Communication with Eddy beforehand was excellent, and everything was really well-organsed. The guides were great, really well-informed, and... read more we saw a good variety of wildlife, including lions. We would highly recommend Plex Africa Safaris.
Anna B
November 4, 2024Amazing experience seeing wild animals up close - Plex Africa arranged everything 100% perfect. We were in a two day trip in Nyerere National Park. Communication was smooth, taxi drivers were right in time for pick up, speak... read more good English and are polite and professional. We travelled with two heavy luggage full of diving gear. The luggage was too big to take in the small plane so our driver Morris offered to take them to his home and picked us up next day from the airport with the luggage and drove to our hotel. In Nyerere our guide Songoro went over and beyond for finding the best spots to see animals and action up close during the game drive. I can highly recommend!
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October 16, 2024 -
An unforgettable adventure! - We did a one-day safari with Plex Africa Safari. From the first communication everything went smoothly. The questions we asked for the organization of our day trip were answered quickly... read more and correctly. Everything was well organised, from the pick-up at the hotel, the safari and the return journey to our hotel. The safari was amazing. Jafari was our amazing guide and took our wishes into account. He answered all of our questions and was very patient when we took photos. Jafari also had a lot of knowledge of the animals that live in Nyerere and told us all about them with lots of enthousiasm. Breakfast at the Baobab tree was super nice and lunch was very tasty. We would definitely recommend this day trip and our guide to any nature lovers.
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November 7, 2024Unforgettable! - My family and I spent an amazing day at Nyerere national park with our excited and knowledgeable guide Jafari. He taught us a lot about the bigger and smaller animals... read more living inside of the national park and made the experience unforgettable. I would highly recommend this experience and guide to anyone who loves nature!
Count S
November 7, 2024Great First Safari Experience! - What differentiated Plex from the other companies for us was their responsiveness during the booking process, also in the run-up to the safari starting and the transfer arrangements before and... read more after. Eddy always provided the required information and reassurance exactly when we needed it, regarding all of the key arrangements.
When we arrived in Neyere we were met off the plane by the Guide (Omary) and Driver (Keresa) and the safari began almost immediately as we drove into the National Park and began to observe a wonderful array of animals. Omary was extremely knowledgeable regarding their identification and behaviour (which included the stunning birdlife). He was also flexible and adapted to what we wanted to see (this included the wonderful old Baobab trees that he knew I loved). He also has great observational skills and was able to identify highly camouflaged rare birds from a long distance (e.g. Nightjar).
We stayed at the Selous Safari Lodge which we would also highly recommend. The staff were fantastic and made us feel so welcome. The rooms are well equipped and comfortable and we enjoyed swimming in the pool. Breakfast and dinner were also of a high standard.
Overall we had a great experience with Plex and would have no hesitation in recommending them to other people who are looking for a great African safari experience!BARRY L
November 18, 2024