Tour Overview:
You’ll go on an exciting 3-day trip from Zanzibar to Arusha Airport, visiting Tarangire and Ngorongoro Crater to see lots of wildlife, including the Big Five.
You’ll also visit Lake Eyasi to meet the Hadzabe community, one of the last African hunter-gatherer groups. The trip ends with a flight back to Zanzibar, giving you a quick but rich experience of the Northern Circuit’s wildlife and the unique Hadzabe culture.
Day by Day Itinerary
Get ready for an exciting safari! Early in the morning, your transfer driver will pick you up from your hotel in Zanzibar and take you to the airport. You’ll fly for about an hour to Arusha in a small plane. Your guide will meet you at Arusha Airport and drive you 2 hours to Tarangire National Park, known for its many elephants and giant baobab trees. In an open-roof vehicle, you’ll explore seasonal swamps, grassy areas, and the Tarangire River, spotting wildlife like birds, giraffes, zebras, and lions. After the adventure, you’ll head to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Accommodation:
Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge
- Luxury lodge located near Karatu (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
- Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
- All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)
Today, after breakfast at the lodge, you’ll drive for about 90 minutes to reach the Ngorongoro Crater. This amazing place is home to many East African animals, and you might even see the rare black rhinos. The crater is about 20 kilometers wide, so you’ll spend around 6 hours exploring it. You’ll have lunch at the scenic Ngoitoktok picnic site, overlooking Hippo Lake. After lunch, you’ll continue with an afternoon game drive before heading back to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.Accommodation:Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge
- Luxury lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)
Today, you’ll start your journey to Lake Eyasi at around 5:30 a.m., with a packed breakfast. You’ll meet the Hadza community, known for its unique culture. You’ll join them in hunting activities, as they are expert hunters and gatherers. The Hadza hunt small game like dik-diks and gather honey, living in simple, easily built homes. They speak a click language, offering you an immersive cultural experience. After spending time with the community, you’ll go to Arusha Airport for your return flight to Zanzibar, marking the end of your enriching 3-day adventure.Main Destination:Lake EyasiAccommodation:No accommodation (End of tour)Meals & Drinks:
- Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
- All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)
Includes/ Excludes
Price Inclusive:
- All accommodations per itinerary
- All meals per itinerary
- All tours and entrance fees per itinerary (unless listed as excluded)
- All transportation and transfers per itinerary
- Professional English-speaking naturalist driver/guide
- Transportation in a custom safari 4×4 with a viewing roof and guaranteed window seating
- Safari vehicles have an inverter for charging batteries, a communications radio, an electric cooler, and filtered water
- National Park gate fees, Park Commission, and Government taxes (based on current rates)
Price Exclusive
- International and domestic flights
- Meals not listed
- Tips for guides, drivers, hotel staff
- Optional tours
- Personal expenses (visas, airport taxes, Internet, etc.)
- Optional tours (Olduvai Gorge and Maasai Village visit)
- Holiday supplement December 20 – January 5
- Discount for kids under 15 years old