Perfect ultimate Ngorongoro crater on Tanzania safari to Zanzibar island
Ngorongoro crater on Tanzania safari overview
Going out to Ngorongoro crater wilderness- not just the largest crater caldera but also one of the genesis of wildebeests migration and also an Africa’s big 5 game destination. Later heading out to Zanzibar (the spice island) will indeed make this Ngorongoro crater on Tanzania safari a perfect tour for all beginner and regular travelers to Africa. Special sightings of flamingos, wildebeests, elephant herds, tree climbing lions, soft white sand beaches, ocean creatures & coral reefs, 500+ birds, leopards, buffaloes, rhinos, zebras, cheetahs, ostriches, antelopes among others.
Arrival & departure: Kilimanjaro / Dar es salaam
- Day 1- arrival, Ngorongoro crater
- Day 2- lake Manyara (tree climbing lions, flamingos)
- Day 3- Tarangire Africa’s big 5 game
- Day 4- Transfer from Tarangire to Zanzibar
- Day 5- Zanzibar Island & resorts
- Day 6- Zanzibar to depart
Detailed Ngorongoro crater on Tanzania safari itinerary
On your arrival at Kilimanjaro international airport, you’ll move with our guide past sceneries of Africa’s highest peak and head to your booked accommodation at Ngorongoro crater conservancy and then set out to tour the diversity of the park and its habitats. Ngorongoro crater and its vegetation will leave you amazed with the large number of wildebeests migration, zebras, lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, rhinos among others and numerous bird species such as turaco, great kingfisher, abdim’s stork, white-backed vulture, African wood owl, Kori bustard, grey headed kingfisher, black winged kite, African sacred ibis, African green pigeon, grey kestrel, black chested snake eagle, red billed teal among others.
Accommodation: Marera valley lodge (or a similar one)
Meals: Breakfast| Lunch| Dinner
Day 2 Lake Manyara national park (Africa's big 5 & birding)
Lake Manyara national park is commonly known for its tree climbing lions, Flamingos and huge elephant herds though it also has all Africa’s big 5 game. Lake Manyara that anchors the park’s ecosystem is a soda ash lake and attracts thousands of flamingos for food and residence making it a perfect biding haven. Other wild life in the park include leopards, cheetahs, hippos, buffaloes, giraffes, oribis, hyenas, gazelles, kobs, waterbucks, zebras, and many more numerous bird species.
Accommodation: Lake Manyara wildlife lodge (or a similar one)
Meals: Breakfast| Lunch| Dinner
On this day, you will head to Tarangire national park to continue enjoying amazing discoveries of the wild. Tarangire game park is enriched with Africa’s big 5 game; lions, leopards, elephants, cheetahs, buffaloes, giraffes, hippos, baboons, hyenas, wildebeests, zebras, crocodiles in the Tarangire river that anchors the park’s ecosystem, gazelles, kobs, water bucks, warthogs among others. Other exceptional sightings would be of the ancient baobab trees that are scattered all over the park. Tarangire game park is also resident to over 550 bird species making it a worthy birding destination.
Accommodation: Tarangire Sopa Lodge (or a similar one)
Meals: Breakfast| Lunch| Dinner
Day 4 transfer to Zanzibar
On this last day on Ngorongoro crater on Tanzania safari you will set off on a 10-hour journey to Zanzibar island via Dar es salaam coastal city.
Accommodation: Southern sun Dar es Salaam (or a similar one)
Meals: Breakfast| Lunch| Dinner
Winding up this amazing trip, a beautiful sunrise from the horizon of the Indian ocean will welcome you onto the shiny white sand beaches, Zanzibar park, swimming with turtles at Baraka Aquarium and many engaging activities. You will be able to engage in various activities during your stay there such as; scuba diving, snorkeling, kite rafting, horse riding, nature walks, sea creature viewing like sea turtles, dolphins, corals among others, spot fishing, enjoying sea food cuisines and coconut cocktails, beach sports, camp fires among others, have a view rare species such as servaline genet, red colobus and bird species.
Accommodation: Lux Marijani (or a similar one)
Meals: Breakfast| Lunch| Dinner
Inclusions
- Park entrance fees
- All activities in the itinerary
- Transport 4×4 safari landcruiser
- Government taxes
- Driver & guide
- Airport transfers
- Bottled drinking water
Exclusions
- Travel insurance
- International flights
- Visa fees & processing
- Extra activities, meal, alcohol/ liquor
- Tipping & gratitude
- Accommodation after the end of the trip
- Any changes to the itinerary
- Souvenirs & snacks
- Anything not mentioned
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