Set out on a 6-day Tanzania safari from Zanzibar to discover the stunning scenery and varied fauna of Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and the Serengeti. Savor exhilarating game drives, amazing animal encounters, and life-changing experiences at one of Africa most famous locations.
Your 6 Days Tanzania Safari from Zanzibar begins with an early morning flight from Zanzibar to mainland Tanzania. Upon arrival, you will meet your professional safari guide and start a game drive in Tarangire National Park. This park is famous for large elephant herds, baobab trees, lions, giraffes, zebras, and antelopes. The Tarangire River attracts many animals, especially during the dry season, making wildlife viewing excellent. You will enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park followed by an afternoon game drive before heading to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
After breakfast, continue your journey towards Serengeti National Park through the scenic highlands and Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way, you may see Maasai villages and beautiful landscapes. Upon entering Serengeti, you will start your first game drive in the endless plains. Expect to see lions, elephants, wildebeests, zebras, cheetahs, and many other wildlife species. Serengeti is one of the most famous safari destinations in Africa due to its vast ecosystem and predator activity.
This day is fully dedicated to exploring Serengeti National Park. You will search for the Big Five including lions, leopards, buffalo, elephants, and rhinos. Depending on the season, you may witness the Great Wildebeest Migration, one of the world’s most spectacular wildlife events. The park also offers sightings of hyenas, hippos, crocodiles, giraffes, and countless bird species. A full day game drive allows you to explore different habitats and increase your chances of seeing major wildlife action.
After a morning game drive in Serengeti, you will travel towards Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The journey offers scenic views of the savannah and highlands. Upon arrival at the crater rim, you will enjoy breathtaking views of the Ngorongoro Crater. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of the most unique wildlife areas in the world. Dinner and overnight stay will be at a lodge near the crater rim.
Today you descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day safari experience. The crater is home to a high concentration of wildlife, including the Big Five. You may see lions, elephants, buffalo, flamingos, hippos, hyenas, and the rare black rhino. The crater also features lakes, forests, and open grasslands, creating diverse habitats for wildlife. A picnic lunch will be served inside the crater before continuing game viewing in the afternoon.
After breakfast, you will drive back to Arusha where your safari journey concludes. Depending on your flight schedule, you will be transferred to the airport for your return flight to Zanzibar. This marks the end of your unforgettable 6 Days Tanzania Safari from Zanzibar experience.
During this safari, you will see elephants in Tarangire, tree-filled savannahs, and large predator populations in Serengeti. Expect the Big Five, wildebeest migration (seasonal), zebras, giraffes, hippos, crocodiles, cheetahs, hyenas, and flamingos in Ngorongoro Crater. Each park offers different ecosystems and wildlife behavior, giving you a complete African safari experience.
The best time for this safari is June to October when wildlife is easier to spot due to dry conditions. January to March is ideal for wildebeest calving in Serengeti, attracting predators. November to May offers green landscapes, fewer crowds, and excellent birdwatching opportunities. The safari is available year-round with different wildlife highlights each season.