3-day fly-in safari tour from Zanzibar to Tarangire, Ngorongoro, and Lake Manyara
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This 3-day Fly-in from Zanzibar to Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara safari tour will add more unforgettable experiences to your Tanzania mainland safari from Zanzibar. Join us on this 3-day safari starting from Zanzibar to iconic parks in Tanzania. This Flying Tanzania safari from Zanzibar includes a return flight, that we will book for you to fly in and fly out from Arusha airport.
During the flight, you will get a superb opportunity to enjoy views of the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro from above as well as other magnificent views of other geographical features in Northern Tanzania Including Mount Meru.
If your budget is not enough for a 4-day safari from Zanzibar including Serengeti, it is possible to do an equally fulfilling 3 days Tanzania safari from Zanzibar and visit the Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara National Park.
Are you in Zanzibar Island and wish to take a short safari to the Northern Tanzania National Parks? Look no further. Due to the high demand for safari tours starting from Zanzibar Island, we have introduced the best 3-day safari in Tanzania starting and finishing at Zanzibar Island.
We offer a few other options for safari tours that start from Zanzibar; and go for a total of 3 days. See all our options for 3-day safari packages starting from Zanzibar Island here.
The best time to visit for the short last-minute safari from Zanzibar
The best time to visit Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara from Zanzibar is usually between the dry season, June to October. This is the most favorite month for visitors who wish to combine their Zanzibar beach holiday with a safari starting from the Zanzibar island.
The Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Serengeti can be toured for wildlife game drives safari all year round, but if one can avoid the long rains in April / May then that would be a perfect thing to do.
How to take a 3-day Short Safari from Zanzibar.
The Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater & Lake Manyara national parks are located Very far from Zanzibar so there is no way to do the safari by road. One can only visit these northern Tanzania parks from Zanzibar by flying into Arusha Airport or Kilimanjaro International Airport and start the safari direct from there. Or you can opt for our 3-day Serengeti & Ngorongoro crater from Zanzibar.
In our 3-day or 4-day safaris in Tanzania from Zanzibar, we usually include roundtrip flights.
3-day Tanzania safari from Zanzibar cost and prices.
The price for the 3-day safari from Zanzibar starts from USD 988 per person/sharing, when 6 adults are traveling together, and sharing one safari jeep. Normally, the cost depends on which flight we get but mostly on the accommodation choices. This 3-day safari tour can use midrange or standard luxury lodges tented camps or budget camping options. The prices for the three-day safari also depend on how big is your group. This tour can be done private tour or by joining our 3-day shared safari in Tanzania from Zanzibar (maximum 6 travellers per vehicle).
Go to the next pricing tab to see the different prices and options for the 3-day safari departing from Zanzibar Island. You will also find details on what is included and what is not included in the safari package. To see more different safari tour options, please visit our Tanzania safari from Zanzibar page for more similar tours.
The 3-day safari tour from Zanzibar costs more than the same 3-day safari in Tanzania from Arusha mainly because of the flight cost involved. But also because of the extra transfer fees involved in the safari from Zanzibar. Get in touch with one of our safari experts and he/she will help you with the hassle-free organisation for your best 3-day safari to Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater & Lake Manyara starting from Zanzibar Island.
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3 day Fly-in Tarangire, Ngorongoro crater & Lake Manyara Safari from Zanzibar – Itinerary
Day 01: Fly from Zanzibar to Arusha airport - Tarangire full day.
This morning you will make your way to the Zanzibar Airport (included). Take a flight in the morning from Zanzibar to Arusha airport then Tarangire National Park. You will be met and picked up by our well-trained safari driver guide at the Arusha airport from where the safari starts straight.
You will take a packed hot lunch at one of the picnic sites in the Tarangire National Park then your afternoon will be spent doing game drives in Tarangire until late afternoon where you will check out and your safari guide will take you to a lodge just outside the park. Overnight at Farms of Dreams Lodge. Lunch and dinner included.Day 02: Full day safari in Ngorongoro Crater.
On this morning it is very possible to wake early for an early morning descent to Ngorongoro crater for game drives. Early morning game drives offer the perfect opportunity for more species as they wake up for a new bright day in the wilderness.
After having breakfast at the lodge/camp you will leave with a packed hot lunch and spend the rest of the day in the crater floor of the Ngorongoro crater with lots of fun all through the day.Being the highlight and unique park in Northern Tanzania Ngorongoro is home to wildlife such as Zebras, topis, giraffes, buffaloes, lions, cheetahs, leopards, and many bird life. Overnight at Heart and Soul Lodge. All meals are included.
Day 03: Lake Manyara then Fly back from Arusha airport to Zanzibar
Morning game drive in Lake Manyara till late afternoon where you will check out and drive back to Arusha airport or Kilimanjaro International Airport for your flight Back to Zanzibar Island where the 3 Days flying Safari ends.
This package can be customized in any way so as to suit your needs.Note that, this safari can be done in 4 or 5 Days depending on your preference and availability.
This Tarangire, Ngorongoro crater, and Lake Manyara tour can also be done while staying at upgraded lodges; upper midrange, or budget camping. Please request customization from one of our Tanzania safari experts.
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Includes
- All Park fees & entrances
- Roundtrip flights to & from Zanzibar
- Midrange lodge accommodation
- All activities, unless indicated as optional
- Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Professional safari guide
- All taxes/VAT
- Unlimited bottled drinking water
- Private 4×4 Safari Jeep
- Roundtrip airport transfers in Zanzibar
- Pair of Binoculars
- Beers/wines
- Unlimited game drives
Excludes
- International flights (From/to home)
- Tips (Tipping guideline US$15.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Travel Insuarance
Safari From Zanzibar Packing List.
Packing for your first safari from Zanzibar can feel overwhelming. What essentials should you pack? What can you bring and what to skip? Here’s our suggested list to help you prepare for an unforgettable Tanzania safari experience:
A simple backpack
Comfortable clothing
A warm sweater
A windbreaker or waterproof jacket when traveling during wet season
Simple shoes or boots
Sunglasses
Hat
Sunscreen
Insect repellent
Camera and charger
Binoculars and guide books
Headlamp
Phone and charger
Medics or first aid kit
Anti-malarial
Pain relief
Antihistamines for allergies and insect bites in the wild
Cold and flu medics
Anti-diarrheal
Sunscreen
Eye drops
Also, consider packing water purification tablets and any medications specific to your personal health needs.
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3 DAYS SAFARI FROM ZANZIBAR PRICE
Price in semi luxury accommodations ( Lodge)
Name: Heart and Soul Lodge
2 Pax – USD 1,485 per person sharing.4-6 People – USD 1,253 per person (Double room or triple).
3 day fly-in from Zanzibar Price in Camping (budget)
Name: Karatu Safari Camp & Lodge
2 People – USD 1,345 per person sharing Tent or budget room4-6 People – USD 1,122 pp sharing Tent
Plan Your Safari while in Zanzibar!
Plan your 3-day trip to Tanzania from Zanzibar with our Zanzibar and Tanzania safari experts. They will advise you the the best way to get what you want to see during your Safari in Tanzania's mainland and make your stay unforgetable.
Our experts are locals from Tanzania, therefore we will make sure you get on the best tour option that meet your interests in Safaris. We have a variety of Safaris from day trips to multiple days which start from Zanzibar or start from Dar es Salaam,
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Questions About 3 Day Safari from Zanzibar
Can I customize my Safari tour Package?
Absolutely! You can contact us anytime to book your safari from Zanzibar to mainland Tanzania.
Can I book a Three day Safari from Zanzibar today ?
Yes, dear! We do understand that you might not like everything on the itinerary, therefore, changes in the package you choose are acceptable. Remember, we aim to provide you with the best Safari 3 days safari experience from Zanzibar to Tarangire, Ngorongoro crater and Lake Manyara.
What is the best time to go on a trip from Zanzibar?
The best time to go on a Safari trip from Zanzibar is during the dry season; June to October. And December to mid-March.
Our best safari packages from Zanzibar include a 2-day safari from Zanzibar, a 3-day tour from Zanzibar, and a 4-day safari from Zanzibar.
What are the direct flights from Zanzibar to Tanzania ?
Common local flights that we are using for our safaris starting from Zanzibar are; FlightLink, Coastal Aviation, Auric Air, and Precision Air.
How much does a 3-day trip from Zanzibar cost?
Your 3-day safari from Zanzibar will cost at least US$500 per person per day. It might cost much more if it’s high season and you stay in luxury accommodation for a better safari experience.
Ask one of our safari experts what’s included in the tour, and what’s excluded from the package. Our safari tours from Zanzibar include roundtrip air transfers, airport transfers, park entry fees, accommodation, all meals, an expert guide, a well-maintained safari vehicle, and a driver.
Are 3 days enough for afly-in trip from Zanzibar?
3 days on a safari out of Zanzibar is the minimum for really getting to enjoy your Tanzania mainland safari trip. Three days on safari means that you will fly from Zanzibar to Arusha airport then Tarangire on day 1 and then fly back to Zanzibar on day 3. This means you will be able to go on your game drives at the ideal times. Most animals are active and more easily seen early in the morning and late in the afternoon.
And with three or four game drives, you greatly increase your chances of seeing the best animals you’ve come so far to see.
EXCELLENT Based on 74 reviews Felipe R2024-02-22 It was beyond expected, one in a lifetime experience Besides a great experience, a great human team we found at Zamunda. Salim with all his great customer service was always Avalos le to solve doubts, and make things clear, and our wonderful guide Godfrey which make us live a really great experience in every single game drive in all the parks. Patrick Heyman2024-01-01 Amazing Safari in Tanzania We had the most amazing safari in Tanzania with Zamunda. Salim was so helpful at organising our trip and was even more helpful in helping sort our bags that were lost by the airline. We were so incredibly lucky to have the best safari guide in the world in Godfrey, not only was his knowledge of the wild animals incredible his skill at finding them was unrivalled. But most importantly he was a lovely man and we could never thank him enough for giving us the most truly magical and amazing 5 days on safari with him. It was an experience of a lifetime and Godfrey was instrumental to that! I could not recommend both Salim and Godfrey enough and going on safari with Zamunda is something we will never forget and is an absolute must for anyone looking to go on safari in Tanzania. Thank you to both Godfrey and Salim! We will be recommending you to all our friends! lenka2023-12-17 Best Safari with Asad and Salim We choose the 5five days Safari with Zamunda travel with camping family tour of 4person. Second day we share the Safari with two Japanese. Everything was great. It was the second cheapest offer on net but includes pick up at AirPort in the middle of the night, sleeping in hotel before start the Safari and first night of Safari we slept in lounge with swimming pool. Great option after long travel from Europe. It was our second time on Safari with my husband and we appreciate the guide Asad, chief David and Osman the best. We saw everything what we wanted, Asad stopped and guide everything what we whished. After Safari Salim organise also tickets for our way to Dar el Salaam. We did not find anything what could be better to do :0) Jorim R2023-10-27 Best Safari Friendly team. Our guide knew a lot and took our wishes into account. We saw the big five. The food was very good for camping. kobetripper2023-10-05 Unforgettable safari with tent nights In September 2023 we went on a 4-day safari (3 nights) through the Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Tarangiri parks with Zamunda Safari Tours. We booked the tour, including the domestic flights from Zanzibar to Tanzania and back, online from Zanzibar at very short notice. Salim immediately organized the flights, airport transfer, guide, cook and accommodation and we didn't have to worry about anything else. At first we were a little unsure whether everything was above board, as several things were unusual for European conditions. All of the flight tickets were issued with significant spelling mistakes in the names of the travelers, arrival at the airport was tight and the costs were slightly higher than stated on the website due to an adjustment by the airline. However, our uncertainty was absolutely unfounded, as the domestic flights are handled super easily and efficiently and deviations from the passport do not play a role compared to international flights. The whole safari was an unforgettable, wonderful experience that we were able to experience throughout in a private safari jeep. We saw pretty much all the animals that live in the parks, apart from the rhinoceros. Abouh, our guide/driver, had a good eye and a lot of background knowledge, the cook did an excellent job and the accommodation was good and practical and gave us unforgettable animal encounters at the sleeping place. We particularly enjoyed the two nights in the tent and would prefer a lodge next time. But the combination with the last night in a lodge with its own bathroom is of course very pleasant. We can highly recommend the tour and would like to thank Salim again! Benedikt D2023-09-26 Private Safari to Northern Serengeti My girlfriend and I went on a 5 days (4 nights) private safari with Zamunda tours. To summarize it - I would always do it this way again - which was a great recommendation of Salim 1) it’s the only way to get to the northern Serengeti which is beautiful remote and we saw the migration over the Mara river - while staying in an absolutely luxurious tented lodge (these lodges are only temporary for a couple of month a year there). We heard Hyenas and other wildlife at night - while being guarded at night by a Masaai men who was protecting the camp at night. While every part of the safari had its uniqueness- I would always come back to see the Northern Serengeti as it’s way less populated and stunning. The migration was overwhelming- we even saw a wildebeest being catched by crocodiles - an experience which really makes me consider becoming vegetarian….. 2) only a private safari gives you the opportunity to move around within the Jeep to get the best view on wildlife- which is very important depending on which side of the car the wildlife is. I had direct eyesight with a lion 1m of each other which was quite intense….. the lion liked the shade of our Jeep and liked a little bit to much our rear tyre. Once the lion started to lick and play with the paws with our tyre it was time to hit the road again. Needless to say a private tour also gives you the opportunity to follow your own pace, have the guides attention for your questions and set the priorities. Ours were the Hippos - our true spirit animals. Jonathan (who was an amazing guide) took us therefore especially to places with hippos where we could see them outside the pond as well during daytime. Thanks a lot!! We first looked at shared safaris and were considering the cost. Fun fact - my girlfriend doesn’t like camping (many thanks to her) which was very great in the end. If we would have camped in tents we would have been soaking wet - as quite unusual for the time of the year - a warm front passed through. The rain was drumming on our roof while we were sleeping in a king size bed in our lodge. You can imagine how people in the other Jeep’s looked like when we passed them next morning ???? Last but not least - why Zamunda? The guys are awesome! They arranged everything reliable and perfectly. It was a unique and more perfect experience then we ever thought - including airport pickup etc. We have done already some other safaris - however this was just stunning. Next to that - in Arusha are many international corporations - Zamunda is a true local company - so go for it! Many thanks Jonathan and Salim for this unique experience! ???? Sarah R2023-09-26 Private Safari We did a private safari of five days and have been to Tarangire, the central and northern Serengeti and Ngorongoro. All was perfect. Right from the beginning of planing the communication was easy and Salim adviced us well. He gave us different options and choices, so we could plan the best tour to our wishes. The Safari itself was awesome. Jonathan has been a great guide. He explained everything about the animals and the landscape but also gave us the space to relax and enjoy ourselves. The lodges have all been very good choosen and we loved falling a sleep and getting awake by the Sound of nature. Thank you so much for making our trip unforgettable. Experience7341712023-08-29 Amazing 4 day camping safari! What a fantastic trip from the start to the end! The communication with Salim went smooth and fast from the start to the end with pick up from the airport and nice breefing the evening before the safari in the hotel. The trip to tarangire, serengeti and Ngorongoro was beautifull! William was our driver and we couldn’t be more happy with him, great mood and showing us all the parks have to offer with the big five as icing on the cake. Our cook Halid was really the best. Our son especially loved the soups and our daughter the fried bananas. The decision to do a camping trip turned out as an excellent choice for us (family of 4 with 2 kids 11 and 17 years old) Thank you! EKHHalliday2023-08-28 Great all- round safari experience Just returning home reluctantly from a wonderful safari in Tanzania with Zamunda tours. My daughter, son-in-law and I went to Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro in late August in an action packed schedule expertly arranged by Zamunda in close consultation with us. We were met in our Arusha hotel by Salim before beginning, to make sure everything was right, and our driver Abouh took over the next day. Abouh took every care to see that our animal viewings were quality ones. His English is very good and his knowledge of animals extensive. He was very patient when we wanted to spend as much time with warthogs and hyenas as big cats. His excellent driving ensured we covered big distances safely and without running late, and he was always working to set up picnic lunches, supervise our baggage and generally attend to the behind the scenes details so that we could enjoy a stress free holiday. Abouh took us to less frequented sites and we felt that we gained as much as we could in a short time. I thoroughly recommend Zamunda as a tour operator and Abouh as a young, energetic and passionate guide.