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7-Day Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Zanzibar Escape

7-Day Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Zanzibar Escape

Tour Overview

A compact bush-and-beach itinerary that uses Tarangire and Ngorongoro rather than trying to squeeze Serengeti into only a few safari days. The result is less road time and a cleaner transition to Zanzibar.

Route: Arusha -> Tarangire -> Tarangire / Ngorongoro -> Ngorongoro / Arusha -> Arusha / Zanzibar -> Zanzibar

Travel Style: Safari and beach

Best For: Short-stay travellers who want safari highlights without Serengeti driving

Website Publishing Notes

Publish this package as a tailor-made safari and beach with the price shown as a planning 'From' benchmark. Named accommodation is a recommended working example and is only guaranteed after written confirmation. Driving times, air schedules, border procedures and wildlife sightings remain subject to real operating conditions. Typical inclusions: safari vehicle and professional guide on road-safari sectors, accommodation and meals as stated, park/conservation fees included in the final quote, airport/airstrip transfers and domestic flights explicitly listed, plus drinking water during applicable safari sectors. Typical exclusions: international flights, visa/entry costs, insurance, tips, optional balloon/walking/marine activities, premium drinks and personal purchases.

✦Route: Arusha -> Tarangire -> Tarangire / Ngorongoro -> Ngorongoro / Arusha -> Arusha / Zanzibar -> Zanzibar
✦Safari and beach
✦Short-stay travellers who want safari highlights without Serengeti driving

Safari Packing List

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Practical travel preparation

Pack simply, travel comfortably

Your final packing guidance depends on season, route and accommodation. Begin with these essentials and we will share a tailored checklist before departure.

  • Neutral, light layers for game drives
  • A warm layer for early mornings
  • Sun protection and reusable water bottle
  • Binoculars, camera and spare batteries
  • Personal medication and travel documents
  • Comfortable closed walking shoes

Safari Tour Pricing

Private safari · USD

Prices are planning guides per person and vary with season, availability, accommodation and group size. We confirm the exact quote in writing before you book.

Indicative private group pricing

Tailored to your dates
1 person $ 2,450
2 people $ 2,105
3 people $ 1,910
4 people $ 1,765
5 people $ 1,690
6 people $ 1,615

Price per person. International flights, visa costs and personal purchases are not included unless expressly listed in your confirmed quotation.

Itinerary

7 planned days

Day 1

Arrival in Arusha

Arrival in Arusha

Destination: Arusha Meet the Pori & Beyond Safaris team on arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport and transfer to your hotel. This first day is deliberately light so you can recover from the international journey, review the route with the safari team and confirm luggage, dietary and flight details. If arrival is early, a gentle optional Arusha activity can be arranged, but the itinerary does not force a long park transfer on the same day.

Night accommodation: Rivertrees Country Inn or Forest Hill Hotel

Tonight's accommodation Forest Hill Hotel View accommodation details
Forest Hill Hotel Forest Hill Hotel
Day 2

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Destination: Tarangire Leave Arusha after breakfast and drive to Tarangire National Park. After entry formalities, begin a game drive among baobab woodland, open savannah and the Tarangire River system. The park is especially well known for elephants, while giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, antelope and predators are also possible. The day allows time for a picnic or lodge lunch before continuing wildlife viewing toward the overnight property.

Night accommodation: Sangaiwe Tented Lodge or Maramboi Tented Lodge

Tonight's accommodation Sangaiwe Tented Lodge View accommodation details
Sangaiwe Tented Lodge Sangaiwe Tented Lodge
Day 3

Tarangire to Ngorongoro Highlands

Tarangire to Ngorongoro Highlands

Destination: Tarangire / Ngorongoro Enjoy a final Tarangire wildlife drive before leaving the park and travelling toward Karatu and the Ngorongoro highlands. The shorter transfer creates a more relaxed day than driving directly to Serengeti, and it positions the group well for the crater the next morning. Arrive at the lodge with time for dinner and rest.

Night accommodation: The Retreat at Ngorongoro or Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge

Tonight's accommodation Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge View accommodation details
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Day 4

Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Arusha

Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Arusha

Destination: Ngorongoro / Arusha Descend to the Ngorongoro Crater floor for a focused safari among grassland, wetlands and forest patches inside the caldera. The crater supports a dense concentration of wildlife and offers strong opportunities for buffalo, lion, zebra, wildebeest, hippo and, with luck, black rhino. After a picnic lunch and final game drive, climb back to the highlands and continue to Arusha. Driving time varies with traffic, road conditions and the length of the crater visit.

Night accommodation: Rivertrees Country Inn or Forest Hill Hotel

Tonight's accommodation Forest Hill Hotel View accommodation details
Forest Hill Hotel Forest Hill Hotel
Day 5

Fly from Arusha to Zanzibar

Fly from Arusha to Zanzibar

Destination: Arusha / Zanzibar Transfer to Arusha Airport or Kilimanjaro International Airport for the scheduled flight to Zanzibar. The exact airport and departure time depend on the airline and travel date. After landing, meet the coastal driver and continue to the beach property. No major island excursion is forced onto the arrival day, leaving time to settle in after the safari.

Night accommodation: Breezes Beach Club & Spa or Zanzibar Bay Resort

Tonight's accommodation Zanzibar Bay Resort View accommodation details
Zanzibar Bay Resort Zanzibar Bay Resort
Day 6

Zanzibar Beach Day

Zanzibar Beach Day

Destination: Zanzibar Enjoy an unhurried day on Zanzibar with time for the beach, pool and hotel facilities. Optional activities such as a reef excursion, spice experience, Stone Town walk, sunset cruise or cultural visit can be added according to interests, tides and weather. Keeping genuine free time after safari is part of the design; the island section should feel restorative rather than like another tightly scheduled tour.

Night accommodation: Breezes Beach Club & Spa or Zanzibar Bay Resort

Tonight's accommodation Zanzibar Bay Resort View accommodation details
Zanzibar Bay Resort Zanzibar Bay Resort
Day 7

Zanzibar Departure

Zanzibar Departure

Destination: Zanzibar Enjoy breakfast and free time according to your flight schedule, then transfer to Zanzibar International Airport. Travellers connecting internationally should keep a sensible buffer between separate tickets or domestic services and the long-haul departure. The package ends after the confirmed airport transfer.

Night accommodation: No overnight

Inclusions

What's included in this safari

The final inclusions are confirmed in your written quotation.

  • Services confirmed in your tailor-made quotation
  • Guiding, transport and stays only where expressly listed
What's not included

Anything not expressly listed in the final quotation remains your responsibility.

  • International flights and travel insurance
  • Visa costs, gratuities and personal purchases
Expert support before departure

Our team will confirm the daily flow, recommended packing, meeting arrangements and any practical details relevant to your specific travel dates.

Visa & Travel Documents

Plan your entry requirements

Visa requirements and entry conditions can change and depend on your citizenship and travel route. Select your citizenship to note it in your enquiry; we will help point you to the appropriate official guidance.

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