9-Day Fly-in Safari from Zanzibar: Tarangire, Serengeti…

The itinerary

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   Overview

   • 6-Day Fly-in Budget Safari from Zanzibar: Tarangire, Serengeti, Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater
   • This 6-day Tanzania safari follows a defined route through Tarangire, Serengeti, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater and Zanzibar. The sequence of parks and areas gives the itinerary its character, while the day-by-day plan sets the pace for drives, stops and overnight stays.
   • The daily plan moves through Zanzibar to Arusha, Full Safari in Tarangire, Full Safari in Lake Manyara and the remaining scheduled stops.
   • Flights connect the safari circuit with Zanzibar, so the arrival and departure points are part of the schedule. Road transfers cover the mainland sections, with the itinerary showing where each change of transport occurs.
   • Overnight stays use the budget lodge or public campsite level shown in the package details, with the exact properties confirmed in the accommodation section. Group size, meal arrangements and included services should be reviewed together because they affect the practical cost of the route.
   • Listed inclusions include All national park entrance fees and conservation levies, Accommodation as specified, All meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
   • ✨ Safari Highlights
   • 📋 Day-by-Day Itinerary
   • Our team picks you up around 0700 for briefing, then we transfer by road or scheduled light flight depending on route.
   • After arrival, we begin the first game drive, looking for elephants, big cats, giraffes and plains wildlife while your guide explains behavior and habitat.
   • Overnight is in a budget lodge Arusha.
   • Today is dedicated to deeper exploration with early departure to maximize wildlife encounters and soft morning light.
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   Part 1

   • We move through different habitats, stop at key viewpoints, and adjust route by live sightings shared on guide radio.
   • Overnight is in a budget safari lodge near Tarangire.
   • Today is dedicated to deeper exploration with early departure to maximize wildlife encounters and soft morning light.
   • We move through different habitats, stop at key viewpoints, and adjust route by live sightings shared on guide radio.
   • Overnight is in a comfortable safari lodge/tented camp in or near Lake Manyara.
   • Today is dedicated to deeper exploration with early departure to maximize wildlife encounters and soft morning light.
   • We move through different habitats, stop at key viewpoints, and adjust route by live sightings shared on guide radio.
   • Overnight is in a comfortable safari tent inside Serengeti.
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   Part 2

   • Today is dedicated to deeper exploration with early departure to maximize wildlife encounters and soft morning light.
   • We move through different habitats, stop at key viewpoints, and adjust route by live sightings shared on guide radio.
   • Overnight is in a budget safari tent in Ngorongoro crater rim.
   • After breakfast we enjoy a final game drive in the cooler morning hours, often the best window for active predators and large herbivore movement.
   • We then transfer back to Airport ready to catch flight back to Zanzibar with picnic lunch or hot lunch stop on the way, arriving in the late afternoon with drop-off at hotel or airport.
   • Overnight is not included on the final day unless requested as an extension.
   • 💰 Safari Pricing
   • All prices per person. Group discounts available. Contact us for custom pricing.
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   Part 3

   • 📍 Destinations You'll Visit
   • 📍 Arusha City – The Gateway to Tanzania Safaris & Mount Kilimanjaro
   • 📍 Tarangire National Park
   • Tarangire National Park is one of Tanzania’s most underrated yet spectacular destinations. Located 120 km south of Arusha,…
   • 📍 Serengeti National Park
   • Serengeti National Park is Tanzania’s most celebrated wildlife destination and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Covering 14,763 km²…
   • 📍 Lake Manyara National Park
   • Lake Manyara National Park packs an extraordinary diversity of habitats into a relatively compact 648 km² park. Stretching…
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   Part 4

   • 📍 Ngorongoro Crater
   • Ngorongoro Crater is one of the world’s most extraordinary natural wonders. Formed two to three million years ago…
   • 📍 Zanzibar Island
   • Zanzibar (Unguja) is a 1,466 km² island in the Indian Ocean, 35 kilometres off the Tanzanian coast —…
   • ✅ What's Included
   • All national park entrance fees and conservation levies
   • Accommodation as specified
   • All meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner
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   Part 5

   • 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
   • Government taxes and VAT
   • Airport transfer
   • Flying Doctors insurance (AMREF) during the safari
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   Part 6

   • ❌ 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
   • domestic flight (Arusha to zanzibar)
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   Part 7

   • 📸 Safari Photo Gallery
   • 🌟 Experience Type
   • ❓ Frequently Asked Questions
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   Part 8

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    Part 9

    • All transfers Arusha return
    • 📋 Quick Facts
    • Duration6 Days / 5 Nights
    • Tour TypeSafari + Beach (Zanzibar)
    • Group SizePrivate — 2 to 6 People
    • MealsBreakfast, lunch and dinner
    • DifficultyEasy — No hiking needed
    • Best SeasonJune to October and January to February for a drier safari and beach combination.
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    Part 10

    • AccommodationBeach
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