Official TATO Member & Licensed Tour Operator • Arusha, Tanzania

5-Day Bush to Beach: Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Zanzibar

From $2,450.00 / guest
Vehicle Custom 4x4 Land Cruiser
Guiding Dedicated Master Naturalist

Expedition Overview

The quintessential Tanzania harmony: two action-packed days of Big Five wildlife in Tarangire and Ngorongoro Crater, followed by three days of barefoot luxury on Zanzibar white sand beaches.

Destinations Explored on This Route

2 Iconic Parks & Reserves

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Tarangire National Park

Tarangire National Park

Famed for ancient thousand-year-old baobabs and the highest concentration of elephant...

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Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Ngorongoro Conservation Area

The world’s largest intact volcanic caldera, home to over 25,000 large mammals living...

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Safari Expedition Route Map

GPS Trail & Pacing

Interactive route map detailing the journey through Tanzania's northern circuit wilderness and travel stops:

5-Day Bush to Beach: Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Zanzibar • Route Trail
5 Days Expedition
Route Flow:
1 Tarangire National Park Day 1
2 Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Key Safari Highlights

  • Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater caldera for intense Big Five tracking
  • Spot huge elephant herds amidst iconic baobabs in Tarangire
  • Domestic bush flight direct from safari airstrip to tropical Zanzibar
  • Stay in oceanfront luxury resort with private beach and sunset dhow cruise
  • Explore historic Stone Town alleys, spice plantations, and coral reefs

Daily Itinerary

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Arusha to Tarangire National Park Game Safari

Meet your guide in Arusha and drive into Tarangire. Afternoon game drive among baobabs tracking lions, leopards, and giant elephant herds.
Lodge / Camp: Tarangire Kuro Treetops
Day 2 Ngorongoro to Zanzibar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Ngorongoro Crater Descent & Fly to Zanzibar

Dawn descent into Ngorongoro Crater for Big Five sightings. In the afternoon, transfer to airstrip for your short scenic flight to Zanzibar Island.
Lodge / Camp: The Residence Zanzibar
Day 3 Zanzibar Coast
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Zanzibar Ocean Bliss: Kizimkazi Beach & Relaxation

Spend the day at leisure lounging on white coral sand, dipping into turquoise waters, or indulging in ocean spa treatments.
Lodge / Camp: The Residence Zanzibar
Day 4 Stone Town
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Spice Farm Exploration & Historic Stone Town Tour

Visit a historical spice farm to smell and taste vanilla, cloves, and cinnamon. Afternoon guided walking tour of UNESCO Stone Town alleys and House of Wonders.
Lodge / Camp: The Residence Zanzibar
Day 5 Zanzibar Airport
Meals: Breakfast

Zanzibar Departure Transfer

Leisurely morning swim before private vehicle transfer to Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ) for your onward flight.
Lodge / Camp: None

Expedition Photo Gallery

5 Wilderness Moments

Photographs captured on recent expeditions across this route. Click any image to view high-resolution photos:

What is Included

  • All safari park conservation and crater permits
  • Internal flight from Arusha/Manyara to Zanzibar (ZNZ)
  • Private safari Land Cruiser with professional naturalist guide
  • All luxury accommodations on safari and beach resort
  • All meals on safari; Half Board (Breakfast & Dinner) on Zanzibar
  • Zanzibar airport private road transfers

× What is Excluded

  • International flights
  • Beverages and premium liquors
  • Optional scuba diving or kitesurfing lessons
  • Staff gratuities

Frequently Asked Questions

Need to Know Info

Have questions about game drives, packing, or booking this route? Here are essential answers:

Your package includes all National Park entrance and conservation fees, private 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up photographic roof, dedicated professional naturalist driver-guide, all luxury lodge accommodations, all gourmet meals on safari, bottled spring water, and emergency Flying Doctors AMREF medical evacuation coverage.

Yes, 100%! All our safaris are private and bespoke. You can adjust the number of days, swap accommodations, add extra game drives, or extend your adventure with a tropical beach holiday in Zanzibar or a scenic hot air balloon flight.

Tanzania offers phenomenal year-round wildlife viewing. For the Great Migration river crossings, July through October is ideal; for calving season with thousands of newborns and intense predator action, January through March is prime; June through October provides clear dry weather with high animal concentrations.

We operate exclusively customized extended Toyota Land Cruiser 4x4s equipped with heavy-duty safari suspension, high-clearance pop-up roofs for 360-degree photography, onboard power inverters with charging outlets for camera batteries, and chilled beverage fridges.

Ready to Customize This Safari?

Want to add extra days in the Serengeti, include a hot air balloon flight, or finish with relaxing beaches in Zanzibar? Let our expert naturalists customize this route for you.