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2 Days Tanzania Safari from Zanzibar – Tarangire & Ngorongoro Crater

2 Days Tanzania Safari from Zanzibar – Tarangire & Ngorongoro Crater

2-Day Tarangire & Ngorongoro Safari from Zanzibar

This 2-day fly-in safari from Zanzibar offers the perfect short escape into Tanzania’s world-renowned wildlife parks—Tarangire National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater. Ideal for travelers with limited time, this compact adventure combines scenic landscapes, thrilling game drives, and the opportunity to see Africa’s Big Five in just two unforgettable days.

Your journey begins with a short flight from Zanzibar to Arusha, followed by a safari into Tarangire National Park, known for its massive elephant herds, towering baobab trees, and rich wildlife concentrations. During the dry season, the Tarangire River becomes a lifeline, drawing in giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffalo, and their hungry predators—lions, leopards, and hyenas—creating dramatic wildlife scenes.

On the second day, you’ll venture into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, one of the best places in Africa to spot the endangered black rhino, as well as lions, elephants, jackals, and hundreds of bird species. Enjoy a picnic lunch near the hippo pool, surrounded by the sounds and sights of the caldera’s lush plains before heading back to Arusha for your return flight to Zanzibar.

Whether you prefer a private safari for a more intimate experience or want to join a small group to share the adventure with fellow travelers, Gnade Safaris will handle every detail—including flights, transfers, guides, park fees, meals, and accommodation—to ensure a seamless, enriching experience from start to finish.

What Makes This Safari Special?

  • Time-Efficient – Perfect for beach travelers or those on a tight schedule​

  • Fly-In Convenience – Fast flights from Zanzibar eliminate long road drives

  • Expert Local Guides – Personalized service with deep knowledge of each park

  • All-Inclusive – Flights, park fees, accommodation, meals, and game drives covered

Quick Itinerary Snapshot

  • Day 1: Zanzibar to Tarangire National Park
    Fly from Zanzibar to Arusha and enjoy a thrilling game drive in Tarangire, home to elephants, baobabs, and big cats. Overnight at Heart and Soul Lodge.

  • Day 2: Ngorongoro Crater Safari & Return to Zanzibar
    Explore the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater with a scenic picnic by the hippo pool, then fly back to Zanzibar in the evening.

🧳 Perfect For

  • Solo travelers seeking a safe, flexible, and enriching adventure

  • Couples or families wanting a quick, high-impact safari

  • Travelers en route to Zanzibar, Kilimanjaro, or other African destinations

  • Wildlife lovers and photographers with a tight schedule

  • Honeymooners or romantic getaways seeking an epic natural experience

📅 When to Go?

This safari is available year-round, with peak wildlife activity from June to October and January to March (calving season in Ngorongoro).

Detailed Itinerary

Your journey begins with a morning flight from Zanzibar to Arusha, where a Gnade Safaris guide greets you and drives you to Tarangire National Park. Famous for its baobab trees and large elephant herds, Tarangire offers stunning landscapes and rich wildlife.

Spend the afternoon on a game drive, spotting elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, lions, leopards, cheetahs, and over 500 bird species along the Tarangire River.

  • Activities: Flight, game drive, wildlife photography

  • Wildlife Highlights: Elephants, giraffes, lions, zebras, leopards, birds

  • Overnight: Heart and Soul Lodge (Tarangire Area)

Day 1

Fly From Zanzibar to Arusha – Tarangire National Park

ACCOMODATIONS

BOUGAINVILLEA SAFARI LODGE

BOUGAINVILLEA SAFARI LODGE
BOUGAINVILLEA SAFARI LODGE

Day 2

Ngorongoro Crater – Return to Zanzibar

After breakfast, drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famed for the Ngorongoro Crater. Descend 600 meters to the crater floor for a half-day safari, where over 25,000 animals roam, including lions, elephants, buffalo, hippos, flamingos, and the rare black rhino.

Enjoy a picnic lunch by the hippo pool before ascending the crater and returning to Arusha Airport for your evening flight back to Zanzibar. Drop-off will be at your hotel or the airport.

  • Activities: Crater game drive, picnic lunch, return flight

  • Wildlife Highlights: Black rhino, lions, elephants, hippos, flamingos, buffalo

  • End of Safari: Evening drop-off in Zanzibar (hotel or airport)

  • All national park entry fees (for non-residents)

  • Government concession and camping fees

  •  Daily game drives in top wildlife areas

  • Services of a professional, English-speaking safari guide

  • Private 4×4 safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof

  • All applicable taxes and VAT

  • Meals as outlined in the itinerary (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

  • Bottled drinking water during game drives (2 liters per person per day)

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