Tanzania Safari
5-Day Ndutu Calving Season Safari from Zanzibar | Fly-In Tanzania Safari
Tarangire · Serengeti · Ngorongoro Crater · Zanzibar · Southern Serengeti (Ndutu Area)
🌍 Safari Overview
5 Days / 4 Nights
Duration
Any Size
Group Size
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Meals
June to October and January to February for a drier safari and beach combination.
Best Season
Private Safari
Tour Style
Mid Range Level
Accommodation
You’ll embark on an unforgettable 5-day Tanzania fly-in safari that seamlessly combines the thrill of aerial exploration with the raw beauty of three iconic national parks: Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire National Park. Your adventure begins with a flight to the plains of the Serengeti, where mesmerizing landscapes and abundant wildlife await, a natural phenomenon that unfolds before your eyes
✨ Safari Highlights
Ngorongoro Crater
Descend into the crater for a concentrated wildlife drive and crater-floor views.
Tarangire landscapes
Explore Tarangire’s river corridor, baobabs and elephant country.
Zanzibar connection
Link the mainland route with Zanzibar using the flights or transfers listed in the package.
Fly-in access
Use the scheduled flight connection to reduce the road transfer on the named route.
📋 Day-by-Day Itinerary
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- Your adventure begins with a flight from Zanzibar to the iconic Serengeti National Park, landing at Seronera Airstrip.
- Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by your professional safari guide and immediately begin your first game drive. A picnic lunch will be served in the bush, followed by an afternoon of wildlife viewing.
- Explore the endless plains of the Serengeti, home to large populations of wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, and predators such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs. The landscape, dotted with acacia trees, offers one of Africa’s most breathtaking safari experiences.
- In the evening, transfer to your Tented camp for dinner and overnight stay.
🏕️Land of Nature Camp (Mid-range tented camp in Central Serengeti)
🍽️Lunch & Dinner included (Breakfast not included) •All drinks (except spirits/liquor)
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- After an early breakfast, you will drive south to the Ndutu region, part of the Serengeti National Park, famous for the Great Migration calving season.
- Enjoy a full-day game drive across the vast open plains, where thousands of wildebeests gather to graze. This region is one of the best places to witness predator action, as lions, cheetahs, and leopards follow the migrating herds.
- Ndutu Migration Experience
- • Prime location for wildebeest calving (January–March)
- • High predator activity
- • Stunning sunrise and sunset landscapes
🏕️Safari Haven Migration Camp (Mid-range tented camp in Ndutu)
🍽️Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner •All drinks (except spirits/liquor)
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- Spend a full day exploring the Ndutu plains.
- Start early with a sunrise game drive when predators are most active. You will have excellent opportunities to witness dramatic wildlife interactions, including hunts and large herds of wildebeests and zebras.
- After breakfast, continue with a full-day game drive, enjoying the rich wildlife ecosystem and vast open landscapes.
- Return to camp in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay.
🏕️Safari Haven Migration Camp (Ndutu)
🍽️Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner •All drinks (except spirits/liquor)
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- After an early breakfast, depart for the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s most extraordinary wildlife destinations.
- Descend into the crater floor for a 5–6 hour game drive. This massive caldera is home to a dense population of wildlife, including elephants, buffalo, lions, hippos, and the rare black rhino.
- After a picnic lunch near the Hippo Pool, ascend the crater walls and continue to Mto wa Mbu for dinner and overnight stay.
🏕️Suricata Boma Lodge (Near Lake Manyara National Park)
🍽️Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner •All drinks (except spirits/liquor)
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- After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park, a park renowned for its giant baobab trees and large elephant herds.
- Enjoy a game drive through the park, where you may spot lions, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, and over 300 species of birds. The Tarangire River attracts wildlife, especially during the dry season.
- After your safari, you will be transferred to Arusha Airport for your return flight to Zanzibar.
🏕️Overnight is not included on the final day unless requested as an extension
🍽️Breakfast, Lunch • All drinks (except spirits/liquor)
💰 Safari Pricing
| Start dates | Solo | 2 people | 3 people | 4 people | 5 people | 6 people | 7+ people |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-Range Lodging: | On Request | $2613 | $2327 | $2183 | $2100 | On Request | Get Quote |
All prices per person. Group discounts available. Contact us for custom pricing.
📍 Destinations You'll Visit
📍 Arusha City – The Gateway to Tanzania Safaris & Mount Kilimanjaro
Explore →📍 Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park is one of Tanzania’s most underrated yet spectacular destinations. Located 120 km south of Arusha,…
Explore →📍 Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater is one of the world’s most extraordinary natural wonders. Formed two to three million years ago…
Explore →📍 Ndutu Plains
The Ndutu Plains lie in the southernmost reaches of the Serengeti ecosystem, straddling the border between Serengeti National…
Explore →📍 Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park is Tanzania’s most celebrated wildlife destination and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Covering 14,763 km²…
Explore →✅ What's Included
- All national park entrance fees and conservation levies
- Accommodation as specified
- All meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Soft drinks and bottled water (minimum 3 litres per person per day)
- All scheduled internal flights as listed in the itinerary
- Transportation in a custom 4x4 safari jeep with pop-up viewing roof and guaranteed window seating
- Expert English-speaking guide/driver (15+ years Tanzania experience)
- Vehicle inverter for device charging, FM radio communications, electric cooler and filtered water
- Flying Doctors insurance (AMREF) during the safari
- Flight from Zanzibar to Serengeti National Park
- Flight from Arusha Airport to Zanzibar
❌ Not Included
- Tips for guides and cook (guideline: $10–15/day guide, $5–8/day cook)
- International flights
- Tanzania e-visa ($50 USD)
- Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- Hot-air balloon safari in Serengeti ($600/person add-on)
- Personal purchases, laundry and phone calls
📸 Safari Photo Gallery
🌟 Experience Type
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Which places are included in 5-Day Fly-in Safari from Zanzibar: Tarangire and Ngorongoro Crater?▾
The planned route includes Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater and Zanzibar. The day-by-day itinerary is the detailed reference for the order of travel, drives and activities.
How long does 5-Day Fly-in Safari from Zanzibar: Tarangire and Ngorongoro Crater take?▾
The itinerary is planned for 5 days and 4 nights. Arrival, departure and transfer timing should be checked against your flight schedule before confirmation.
When is the best time for 5-Day Fly-in Safari from Zanzibar: Tarangire and Ngorongoro Crater?▾
June to October and January to February for a drier safari and beach combination.
Where do guests stay on 5-Day Fly-in Safari from Zanzibar: Tarangire and Ngorongoro Crater?▾
The source itinerary names a mid-range lodge or tented camp near Arusha., a comfortable safari lodge/tented camp in or near Tarangire., a comfortable safari lodge/tented camp in or near Ngorongoro Crater., Overnight is not included on the final day unless requested as an extension. Where a property is not named, the exact lodge or camp should be confirmed with the safari team before booking.
What meals are included on 5-Day Fly-in Safari from Zanzibar: Tarangire and Ngorongoro Crater?▾
Meal arrangements are not specified for every day in the source itinerary. Confirm breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks with the safari team before booking.
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