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5 days - Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire, Lake Manyara & Zanzibar

Duration - 5 days

This itinerary includes Lake Manyara National Park 1N), with diverse habitats, rich birdlife and tree-climbing lions; Ngorongoro Crater(1N), renowned for its breathtaking views and high wildlife density; and Tarangire National Park , known for its large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees, before returning back to Arusha.

This itinerary includes Zanzibar Beach(2N), a beach haven where you can explore spice tours, marine life, and cultural excursions. Pick-up and Drop-off from/at Zanzibar airport included.


A dazzle of zebras strolling near the escarpment of Great Rift Valley in Lake Manyara National Park

Short Itinerary

Day 1 (December 05, 2025) - Arusha to Lake Manyara. Game drives at Lake Manyara
Day 2 (December 06, 2025) - Transfer to Ngorongoro for Crater Tour (5 hours)
Day 3 (December 07, 2025) - Tarangire game drives and afternoon transfer to Arusha. Arusha to Zanzibar (Flight : Flightlink - Departs from Arusha at 18:30 hrs and arrives in Zanzibar at 19:45 hrs approx.) - Stay at beach hotel
Day 4 (December 08, 2025) - Zanzibar - Stay at beach hotel
Day 5 (December 09, 2025) - Zanzibar to Zanzibar airport Drop off

Notes

  • If As Salaam Air flights are not available for your travel dates, we will suggest alternative flight options with change in price.

Choose Date

Safari tour prices vary depending on the starting date, your group size, and the choice of stay.

Ensuite Accommodation Packages

Below are packages with a few popular ensuite options for your tour, starting on December 05, 2025, in a group of two adults . Ensuite hotels are tented camps/lodges that can be inside/around national parks. You will have a private room with attached bathroom. Meals are provided by hotels.

Click to know more about safari accommodations (ensuite camps/lodges) .

Option E1: Value Accomodations
  • Safari with Land Cruiser in Tanzania and Car or Van in Tanzania
    • Adult: ($1,456) $1,293 per person (11% discount)
Option E2: Classic Accomodations
  • Safari with Land Cruiser in Tanzania and Car or Van in Tanzania
    • Adult: ($1,654) $1,451 per person (12% discount)
Option E3: Comfort Accomodations
  • Safari with Land Cruiser in Tanzania and Car or Van in Tanzania
    • Adult: ($1,798) $1,567 per person (13% discount)
Option E4: Superior Accomodations
  • Safari with Land Cruiser in Tanzania and Car or Van in Tanzania
    • Adult: ($2,304) $1,971 per person (14% discount)
Option E5: Luxury Accomodations
  • Safari with Land Cruiser in Tanzania and Car or Van in Tanzania
    • Adult: ($2,870) $2,425 per person (16% discount)
Option E6: Signature Accomodations
  • Safari with Land Cruiser in Tanzania and Car or Van in Tanzania
    • Adult: ($6,726) $5,513 per person (18% discount)

A detailed list of inclusions is shared below. We have many more accommodations and addon tours to offer. Please share with us your requirements by clicking on the "Request Quote" button below, and our reservations team will get in touch with you.


Itinerary

Day 1 - Arusha to Lake Manyara

Pick up at 8:30 AM from your hotel in Arusha and depart for Lake Manyara National Park with a picnic lunch for a full day game drive. As you enter the national park, lush forests of Acacia and Mahogany trees begin to set the mood for what is waiting ahead. The game drive will go on till evening with a small break for picnic lunch. During the game drive watch out for buffaloes, giraffes, impalas, baboons and the blue monkeys. Another spectacle of Lake Manyara National park is the tree climbing lions, however spotting them is a game of luck. In the right season, you can see the shoreline turning pink with millions of flamingos flocking there. Post the game drive, you will head back to your camp/lodge where a delicious dinner awaits you.

Day 2 - Ngorongoro Crater Tour (5 hours)

After an early breakfast, descend to the crater floor for game drive(5 hours). You can expect to see lions, elephants, Zebras, Hippos, Flamingos, Jackals, Rhinos Antelopes and many birds. The birds seen here include eagle, vulture, and flamingos in the Crater Lake, stork, bats, giant vulture, sacred ibis, kori bustard, blacksmith plover, long necked heron and the cattle eagle. Post the picnic lunch at the beautiful Hippo pool, you will begin a steep ascend to the top exit of the crater. With a 2hr drive left to your accommodation in Karatu, the day will come to a close. Freshly made delicious dinner is kept ready for you at your chosen accommodation. All these days of the safari, will have you quite tired and a good rest is essential. The next day you will begin the last leg of your safari.

Day 3 - Tarangire to Arusha

The final day of your safari will begin as usual by 8:00 AM after a luscious breakfast. The destination for today is Arusha to Tarangire National Park where you will have a half day game drive. Tanzania’s third largest National park is known for its majestic baobab trees that dot the landscape, dwarfing the animals that feed beneath them. The Tarangire River is the centerpiece of this park which is famous for some of the largest herds of elephants in Africa. Here you may see lion, leopard, cheetah, lesser kudu, buffalo, Oryx, eland, giraffe and zebra. By mid afternoon, you will branch out and head towards Arusha where you will be dropped off to your preferred location by about 6PM in the evening. With an incredible experience and loads of memories to cherish, this is the time you bid goodbye to your team.

Maps

Weather Information

Karatu

In December, Karatu, Tanzania typically experiences warm and wet weather. The average high temperature is around 26-28°C (79-82°F), while the average low temperature is about 15-18°C (59-64°F). December falls within the short rainy season in this region, so you can expect increased humidity and frequent rainfall, often in the form of afternoon showers. On average, December can see around 100-150 mm of rainfall throughout the month. Overall, it’s a lush and green time of year due to the precipitation.

Zanzibar City

In December, Zanzibar City experiences warm and humid weather. The average daytime temperatures range from about 28°C to 32°C (82°F to 90°F). Nights are typically cooler, with temperatures averaging around 22°C (72°F).

December is part of the short rainy season, so occasional rain showers are common, although they are usually brief. The humidity can be quite high, often exceeding 80%. Despite the rain, many travelers still enjoy the beaches and outdoor activities during this time. Overall, December in Zanzibar is characterized by warm weather with a mix of sunshine and showers.

Pre & Post Tour Hotels

Arusha is the base for safari tours in North Tanzania. If you need accommodation in Arusha before/after your safari tour you can check some popular hotel prices on bed and breakfast basis below (Prices are per person).

Single room:

Double sharing room:

Triple sharing room:

All of the above prices are on per person per night on bed and breakfast basis. More hotel options can be shared upon request

Transfers

This tour starts from Arusha. Kilimanjaro airport is the nearest international airport and Arusha airport is the nearest domestic airport. Please check our page on how to get to Arusha

Airport Pickup/Drop
Pickup or drop off at Arusha airport on the day of safari: No extra charge
Pickup or drop off at Kilimanjaro airport on the day of safari: USD 30 per vehicle

Airport to Hotel transfers
Transfer from Arusha airport to Arusha hotel or vice versa: USD 25 per vehicle
Transfer from Kilimanjaro airport to Arusha hotel or vice versa: USD 50 per vehicle

InterCity transfers
Transfer from Moshi to Arusha or vice versa: USD 100 per vehicle
Transfer from Nairobi to Arusha or vice versa: USD 275 per vehicle


This tour starts in Arusha and ends in Zanzibar. Zanzibar airport is the nearest international airport.

Airport to Hotel transfers
Transfer from Zanzibar airport to Zanzibar hotel or vice versa: No extra charge

InterCity transfers
Transfer from One place in Zanzibar to other place in Zanzibar : USD 90 per vehicle


Flights

We do not book International Flights.
We can book local flights based on availability. Below are indicative additional costs for local flights.

Intercity Flights
From Zanzibar to Arusha: From USD 100 per person (Morning flight)
From Dar es salaam to Arusha: From USD 90 per person (Morning flight)
From Arusha to Zanzibar: From USD 170 per person (Late Afternoon flight)
From Arusha to Dar es salaam: From USD 110 per person (Late Afternoon flight)

Note: Rates mentioned above are indicative and subject to change based on airlines and party(group) size

We do not book International Flights.
We can book local flights based on availability. Below are indicative additional costs for local flights.

The tour starts in Arusha and ends in Zanzibar. You can also take flights to Zanzibar from Serengeti and Dar es Salaam.

Fly Into Zanzibar
From Central Serengeti to Zanzibar: From USD 415 per person
From North Serengeti to Zanzibar: From USD 500 per person
From Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar: From USD 50 per person

Fly out of Zanzibar
From Zanzibar to Arusha: From USD 110 per person
From Zanzibar to Central Serengeti: From USD 220 per person
From Zanzibar to North Serengeti: From USD 275 per person
From Zanzibar to Dar es salaam: From USD 50 per person

Note : Rates mentioned above are indicative and subject to change based on airlines and party(group) size

Meals

Day 1 (December 05, 2025) - Lunch & Dinner

Day 2 (December 06, 2025) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3 (December 07, 2025) - Meal plan depend on the hotel chosen

Transfer Times

Day 1 (December 05, 2025) - Arusha to Lake Manyara takes about 2.5 to 3 hours (114 km)
Day 2 (December 06, 2025) - Lake Manyara to NCA takes about 45 minutes to 1 hour (42 km)
Day 3 (December 07, 2025) - NCA to Tarangire takes about 1.5 to 2 hours (108 km); Tarangire to Arusha takes about 2.5 to 3 hours (106 km). Arusha to Zanzibar flight takes about 1 hour to 1.2 hours and Zanzibar airport to Zanizbar beach
Day 4 (December 08, 2025) - No Transfer
Day 5 (December 09, 2025) - Zanizbar beach hotel to Zanzibar airport takes about 1.5 hours


Note: These are estimated drive times. Because of the traffic, location of the accommodations, and several other factors, actual drive times may vary. Driving distances are approximate and do not account for exact places.

Inclusions

  • All Taxes and VAT.

  • Meals as per itinerary.

  • Drinking water while on safari (2 litres per person per day).

  • Daily game drives while on Safari.

  • Arusha to Zanzibar flight.

  • 4x4 Land Cruiser.

  • Airport transfers.

  • Concession/ Camping Fees.

  • A professional English speaking driver/ guide.

  • Park Fees (for Non-Residents).

Exclusions

  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour (Unless mentioned otherwise).

  • Tips (Tipping guidelines).

  • Personal Items (Souvenirs, Travel Insurance, Visa Fees, etc.).

  • International flights.

  • Any activities not mentioned in the itinerary.

  • Airport Transfers (Unless mentioned otherwise).

  • Government imposed increase of Taxes and or Park Fees.

Addons

Add-on tours in Ngorongoro
Masai Village Tour: USD 25 per person
Olduvai Gorge museum visit: USD 35 per person
Ngorongoro Crater Rim Hike: USD 35 per person
Information on Ngorongoro Add-on tours

Add-on tours in Lake Manyara
Canoeing in Lake Manyara: USD 74 per person
Night Game drives in Lake Manyara NP: USD 114 per person
Treetop Walkway: USD 54 per person
Information on Lake Manyara Add-on tours

Add-on tours in Tarangire
Hot Air Balloon Ride: USD 540 per person
Short Walking Tour (upto 4 hours): USD 45 per person
Long Walking Tour (upto 6 hours): USD 60 per person
Night Game Drives (for clients staying inside): USD 100-200 per person depending on lodge

Add-on tours in Karatu
Coffee Plantation Tour: USD 20 per person
Iraqw Village Tour: USD 25 per person
Endoro Falls & Elephant Caves visit: USD 35 per person
Information on Karatu Add-on tours

Add-on tours in Zanzibar
Nungwi village tour: USD 120 per person
Sunset dhow cruise: USD 100 per person
Dolphin tour & Snorkeling: USD 150 per person
Safari Blue: USD 150 per person

5 days - Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire, Lake Manyara & Zanzibar

Duration - 5 days

This itinerary includes Lake Manyara National Park 1N), with diverse habitats, rich birdlife and tree-climbing lions; Ngorongoro Crater(1N), renowned for its breathtaking views and high wildlife density; and Tarangire National Park , known for its large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees, before returning back to Arusha.

This itinerary includes Zanzibar Beach(2N), a beach haven where you can explore spice tours, marine life, and cultural excursions. Pick-up and Drop-off from/at Zanzibar airport included.


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