FROM
Zanzibar
END
Zanzibar
DURATION
4 Days, 3 Nights
ROUTES
3 Options
PRICE
from $1,898
Explore Tanzania’s Wild Side from Zanzibar in just 4 Days!
A four-day safari from Zanzibar is where a beach holiday opens the door to a deeper and more varied wildlife experience.
For many travelers, four days is the point where a safari stops feeling compressed and starts to feel intentional. There is enough time to explore Tanzania’s northern parks properly, enjoy longer game drives, and experience different landscapes without constantly being on the move.
The key is not how many days you have, but how those days are used.
With four days available, there are several meaningful ways to design a safari from Zanzibar. Some routes focus on iconic wildlife and vast open plains. Others emphasize flying directly into the Serengeti to maximize time on safari. Some combine multiple parks to offer variety, scenery, and changing environments over the course of the journey.
Each route creates a different rhythm and a different kind of safari experience. The best choice depends on what you want your four days to highlight.
Below, we have outlined three carefully designed 4-day safari routes from Zanzibar, each offering a distinct way to experience Tanzania’s wildlife without rushing or overloading the itinerary.
Take a moment to explore the options and see which journey best matches your travel style.
4-Day Classic Tanzania Safari from Zanzibar
This 4-day classic route is designed for travelers who want to experience Tanzania’s most iconic safari landscapes without rushing through them.
The journey begins in Tarangire National Park, a vast and open ecosystem known for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and strong wildlife concentrations along the Tarangire River. It offers a grounded and authentic introduction to safari life.
From Tarangire, the safari continues to the Serengeti, where wide open plains and abundant wildlife define the experience. Spending time here allows for longer game drives and a deeper sense of scale, with opportunities to encounter large herds and the predators that follow them.
The journey concludes in the Ngorongoro Crater, a unique natural enclosure with exceptional wildlife density. Descending into the crater provides intense and rewarding game viewing within a compact and dramatic setting.
Together, Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro form a well-paced and complete 4-day safari from Zanzibar, combining variety, scale, and wildlife richness in a natural and logical flow.
Tour Highlights & Route
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Elephant Encounters in Tarangire
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Explore the Ngorongoro Crater
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Experience the Serengeti Plains
Route Overview Day by Day
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Start: Zanzibar
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Day 1: Tarangire National Park
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Day 2: Serengeti National Park
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Day 3: Serengeti to Ngorongoro
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Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater
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End: Zanzibar
Best Time for the 4-Day Classic Safari from Zanzibar
Peak season runs from July to October, while shoulder (March to May, & November) season offers lower prices, fewer crowds.
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Tour Rates
This 4-Day Classic Tanzania Safari from Zanzibar offers 3 flexible pricing options - Camping, Midrange, and Luxury - based entirely on your preferred accommodation style.
Whether you’re looking for an adventurous budget experience, a balance of comfort and value, or the best of safari luxury, we’ve got the right package for you.
Rates for the 4-Day Tanzania Camping Safari for Different Group Sizes
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$ 2,103 per person when 2 people traveling together
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$ 1,831 per person when 3 people traveling together
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$ 1,704 per person when 4 people traveling together
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$ 1,620 per person when 5 people traveling together
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$ 1,569 per person when 6 people traveling together
Day by Day Itinerary
DAY 1
Elephant Trails and Baobab Tales – Tarangire National Park
The day begins with an early departure from Zanzibar, leaving the coast behind as you fly to northern Tanzania and the start of your safari journey. After arriving on the mainland, the landscape gradually opens as you travel toward Tarangire National Park, one of Tanzania’s most wildlife-rich and visually striking parks.
Entering Tarangire, the sense of space is immediate. Ancient baobab trees rise from wide savannas, their thick trunks scattered across open plains. Long sightlines and a calm atmosphere allow wildlife to be spotted from a distance and followed at an unhurried pace.
Much of the park’s activity centers around the Tarangire River, a vital water source that draws animals throughout the day. Elephants are often seen along its banks, sometimes in large family groups, while giraffes, zebras, buffalo, and antelope move across the surrounding grasslands. Predators are present too, usually resting in the shade as the day warms.
Game drives continue through the afternoon as you settle into the rhythm of safari life. The light softens, the heat eases, and wildlife becomes more active. By evening, you leave the park and continue to your lodge or camp, carrying with you your first impressions of Tanzania’s northern wilderness.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Drinks: Drinking water, soft drinks, beer and wine in the safari vehicle
Main Destination: Tarangire NP
Best Time to Visit
July to November
Animals come to the Tarangire River
High Season
June to October
The park is full of visitors
Best Weather
June to October
Rainfall is little to none
Accommodation Options
For the camping option, you'll spend the night at Migombani Campsite in Mto wa Mbu town.
DAY 2
Endless Plains and Predators on the Move – Serengeti National Park
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Farewell to the Plains and Into the Highlands – Serengeti to Ngorongoro
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Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Flight back to Zanzibar
Who This 4-Day Safari from Zanzibar Option Is Best For
This 4-day classic safari from Zanzibar to Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro is ideal for travelers who want a complete and well-paced introduction to Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife areas, without feeling rushed or overloaded.
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First-time safari travelers who want to experience Tanzania’s flagship parks in a single journey
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Travelers visiting Zanzibar who want a deeper safari experience than shorter options allow
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Couples, families, and small groups looking for a smooth flow between parks and landscapes
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Travelers who want a balance between wide open plains, dense wildlife areas, and changing scenery
If your goal is to experience classic safari landscapes, enjoy strong wildlife viewing across multiple environments, and return to Zanzibar feeling fulfilled rather than hurried, this route offers a balanced and rewarding way to spend four days on safari.
How to Choose Between These 4-Day Safari Options
Each of our 4-Day Safari options from Zanzibar offers a different way to experience Tanzania’s wildlife, landscapes, and rhythm. The best choice depends on how you like to travel, how much time you want to spend on game drives, and what you want your safari to focus on.
Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro (Option 1 – Classic Route):
Best for travelers who want a well-rounded safari covering Tanzania’s most iconic parks. Expect a balance of wide savannas, vast Serengeti plains, and concentrated wildlife viewing inside the Ngorongoro Crater, all within a smooth and well-paced four-day journey.
Fly-In Serengeti & Ngorongoro (Option 2):
Ideal for travelers who want to maximize time on safari while minimizing long road transfers. Flying directly into the Serengeti allows for longer, more relaxed game drives and a deeper focus on two of Tanzania’s most famous wildlife areas.
Arusha, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro & Tarangire (Option 3 – Northern Circuit Highlights):
Perfect for travelers who enjoy variety and changing scenery. This route moves through forested parks, crater landscapes, and open savannas, offering a diverse overview of northern Tanzania with something different each day.
Still unsure which option is right for you? We’re happy to help you compare routes based on your travel dates, interests, and expectations, so your safari from Zanzibar feels thoughtfully planned from start to finish.
Everything That's Included & Excluded in This 4 Day Tanzania Safari
Inclusions
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Park fees
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All activities (unless labeled as optional)
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All accommodations (unless listed as an upgrade)
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A professional guide/driver
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All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
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All domestic flights during the tour
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All taxes/VAT
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Roundtrip airport transfer
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Meals (as specified in the day-to-day section)
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Drinks (as specified in the day-to-day section)
Exclusions
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International flights (From/to home)
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Visa fees
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Additional accommodation before and after the tour
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Tips (the tipping guideline is $ 25.00 pp per day)
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Personal expenses and items (souvenirs, travel insurance)
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Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
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