4 Day Flying Tanzania Big Five Safaris

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4‑Day Flying Tanzania Big Five Safaris

Tour Highlights
  • Start Zanzibar
  • End Zanzibar
  • Main Country tanzania
  • Transportation -harter-flight, -op-up-roof-4x4-vehicle
  • Offered As couples, fly-in, family, group, honeymoon
  • Safari Type Private Tour
  • Special Food Vegetarian, Vegan, Lactose-Free, Fruitarian, Diabetic-Friendly

Itinerary Overview

Experience three of Tanzania's most iconic wildlife destinations on this 4-day flying safari from Zanzibar, combining the diverse landscapes of Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Central Serengeti.
The safari begins with a flight from Zanzibar to Arusha, followed by a game drive through Tarangire National Park before continuing to Karatu for an overnight stay at Bougainvillea Safari Lodge.
On Day 2, explore the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater before driving across the scenic landscapes toward the Serengeti. Continue into Central Serengeti for an overnight stay at Tukaone Camp.
Spend Day 3 on a full-day game drive in Central Serengeti, exploring its plains, kopjes, woodland, and wildlife-rich areas. On the final day, enjoy a morning game drive before flyin

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Zanzibar – Arusha – Tarangire National Park – Karatu

Destination: Tarangire National Park
Activities:
  • Morning flight from Zanzibar to Arusha
  • Airport meet and greet
  • Private 4x4 safari transfer
  • Tarangire National Park game drive
  • Wildlife viewing and photography
  • Scenic drive toward Karatu
  • Dinner and overnight at Bougainvillea Safari Lodge
Experience:

Your safari begins with a morning flight from Zanzibar to Arusha.

Upon arrival, meet your professional safari guide and begin your journey toward Tarangire National Park, famous for its enormous baobab trees, seasonal wetlands, and impressive elephant populations.

Enjoy a game drive through the park, exploring its open grasslands, woodland, and areas surrounding the Tarangire River.

Possible wildlife encounters include:

  • Elephants
  • Lions
  • Leopards
  • Buffalo
  • Giraffes
  • Zebras
  • Wildebeest
  • Impalas
  • Greater kudu
  • Warthogs
  • Baboons
  • Numerous bird species

Tarangire is particularly famous for its large elephant herds, which can often be observed moving through the park's distinctive baobab-studded landscape.

After your game drive, exit the park and continue toward Karatu.

Arrive at Bougainvillea Safari Lodge for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: bougainvilleagroup
Alternative: None/On request
Meals: lunch, dinner
Drinks: water
Day 1 image

Day 2: Ngorongoro Crater – Serengeti National Park

Destination: Serengeti National Park - Central,Ngorongoro Crater
Activities:
  • Early breakfast
  • Drive toward Ngorongoro
  • Ngorongoro Crater descent
  • Crater game drive
  • Big Five wildlife search
  • Picnic lunch
  • Drive from Ngorongoro toward Serengeti
  • Scenic wildlife viewing en route
  • Central Serengeti game drive
  • Overnight at Tukaone Camp
Experience:

After an early breakfast, depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Descend into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, a natural wildlife sanctuary surrounded by steep crater walls.

The crater floor supports a remarkable concentration of wildlife across its grasslands, wetlands, woodland, and lake habitats.

Your guide will search for:

  • Lions
  • Elephants
  • Buffalo
  • Black rhinoceros
  • Leopards
  • Spotted hyenas
  • Hippos
  • Zebras
  • Wildebeest
  • Gazelles
  • Flamingos and other waterbirds

Enjoy a picnic lunch during your crater exploration before ascending from the crater.

Continue by road toward the Serengeti National Park, passing through changing landscapes as the highlands give way to the vast Serengeti plains.

Enter Central Serengeti and continue with wildlife viewing as you make your way toward camp.

Arrive at Tukaone Camp for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: tukaonecamps
Alternative: None/On request
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Drinks: water
Day 2 image

Day 3: Full-Day Central Serengeti National Park

Destination: Serengeti National Park - Central
Activities:
  • Early breakfast
  • Sunrise game drive
  • Full-day Serengeti exploration
  • Predator tracking
  • Big Five wildlife viewing
  • Wildlife photography
  • Picnic lunch
  • Exploration of kopjes and plains
  • Afternoon game drive
  • Sunset wildlife viewing
  • Overnight at Tukaone Camp
Experience:

Today is dedicated entirely to exploring the Central Serengeti.

After an early breakfast, depart for a full-day game drive through one of the Serengeti's most productive wildlife areas.

Central Serengeti is renowned for its resident wildlife and excellent opportunities for predator sightings throughout the year.

Your guide will explore the open plains, rocky kopjes, woodland areas, and riverine habitats while interpreting the behaviour and ecology of the animals you encounter.

Possible sightings include:

  • Lions
  • Leopards
  • Cheetahs
  • Elephants
  • Buffalo
  • Giraffes
  • Wildebeest
  • Zebras
  • Thomson's gazelles
  • Spotted hyenas
  • Hippos
  • Warthogs
  • Ostriches
  • Eagles and other birds of prey

The Serengeti's rocky kopjes provide important resting and lookout points for predators, while the surrounding plains support large populations of grazing animals.

Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness before continuing your afternoon game drive.

As the sun begins to set, take advantage of the beautiful golden light for wildlife photography before returning to Tukaone Camp for dinner and your second night in Central Serengeti.

Accommodation: tukaonecamps
Alternative: None/On request
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Drinks: water
Day 3 image

Day 4: Central Serengeti – Zanzibar

Destination: Serengeti National Park - Central,Zanzibar Island
Activities:
  • Early breakfast
  • Sunrise game drive
  • Final wildlife tracking
  • Central Serengeti game drive
  • Transfer to airstrip
  • Flight from Serengeti to Zanzibar
Experience:

Wake early for your final sunrise game drive in Central Serengeti.

The cool morning hours provide another opportunity to encounter predators, grazing herds, elephants, giraffes, and other wildlife before the day's temperatures rise.

Continue exploring areas that may not have been visited during the previous day's game drive, maximizing your final wildlife experience.

After the morning game drive, proceed to the designated Serengeti airstrip for your flight back to Zanzibar.

Upon arrival in Zanzibar, your safari concludes.

Accommodation: None/On request
Alternative: None/On request
Meals: breakfast, lunch
Drinks: water
Day 4 image

Include

  • Parking fees (for non-residents)
  • All activities mentioned
  • All accommodations mentioned
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation mentioned
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Meals
  • Drinks

Cancellation Policy

  • 61 days+ prior to the start date: 0% of the total cost full refund
  • 31 – 60 days prior to the start date: 50% of the total cost
  • 21 – 30 days prior to the start date: 70% of the total cost
  • 8 – 20 days prior to the start date: 80% of the total cost
  • 1– 7 days prior to the start date: 100% of the total cost no refund