Locally owned safari company · Pangani Street, Arusha

Mid-range safari · Fly-in

3-Day Fly in the Best of Tanzania Safari

Three days with flights between the parks: Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara. Private vehicle and guide, mid-range lodges and tented camps. Nights at Suricata Boma Lodge.

  • 3 days
  • Tarangire · Ngorongoro Crater · Lake Manyara
  • Park fees included

From$1,483per person, two travelling

Trip overview

Your safari at a glance

  • Length3 days · 2 nights
  • GroupPrivate, by air
  • StayLodges and tented camps
  • Getting aroundLight aircraft and game drives
  • Starts and endsArusha → Arusha
  • Best monthsJun – Oct
  1. StartArusha
  2. Tarangire
  3. Ngorongoro Crater
  4. Lake Manyara
  5. EndArusha

Where you go

Route map

Your route

  1. 1Start Arusha
  2. 2Tarangire
  3. 3Ngorongoro Crater
  4. 4Lake Manyara
  5. 5End Arusha

Approximate route between stops.

Itinerary

Day by day

  1. Day1Zanzibar Day 1 · Tarangire · ZanzibarZanzibar to Tarangire National Park Get ready for an exciting safari! Your transfer driver will pick you up early in the morning from your hotel in Zanzibar and take you to the airport.…Lunch & dinner, (Breakfast not included), All drinks, (Except for spirits/liquor)Suricata Boma Lodge Read the full dayShow less

    Get ready for an exciting safari! Your transfer driver will pick you up early in the morning from your hotel in Zanzibar and take you to the airport. You'll fly for about an hour to Arusha in a small plane. Then, your guide will meet you at Arusha Airport and drive for 2 hours to Tarangire National Park. This park is famous for having many elephants and ancient baobab trees, the biggest trees in Africa. In an open-roof vehicle, you can see seasonal swamps, grassy areas, and the Tarangire River, where you'll spot all sorts of wildlife like birds, giraffes, zebras, lions, and more. After all the adventure, you'll head to your lodge for dinner and spend the night there.

    TonightSuricata Boma LodgeLunch & dinner, (Breakfast not included), All drinks, (Except for spirits/liquor)
  2. Day2Ngorongoro Crater Day 2 · Ngorongoro CraterNgorongoro Crater Today, after having an early breakfast at the lodge, you'll depart and drive to Ngorongoro Crater. This incredible location showcases a wide…All meals included, All drinks, (Except for spirits/liquor)Suricata Boma Lodge Read the full dayShow less

    Today, after having an early breakfast at the lodge, you'll depart and drive to Ngorongoro Crater. This incredible location showcases a wide range of wildlife native to East Africa, and you might even be fortunate enough to spot the elusive black rhinos. The crater spans around 20 kilometers in diameter, so you should plan for about 6 hours to fully explore it. You'll have a chance to enjoy lunch at the scenic Ngoitoktok picnic site, which overlooks the Hippo Lake. Afterward, you'll continue with an afternoon game drive before making your way back to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

    TonightSuricata Boma LodgeAll meals included, All drinks, (Except for spirits/liquor)
  3. Day3Zanzibar Day 3 · Lake Manyara · ZanzibarLake Manyara National Park to Arusha Airport After you've had your breakfast, you'll drive to Lake Manyara National Park. Here, you'll get to see different animals like birds,…Breakfast & lunch, (Dinner not included), All drinks, (Except for spirits/liquor) Read the full dayShow less

    After you've had your breakfast, you'll drive to Lake Manyara National Park. Here, you'll get to see different animals like birds, baboons, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffalos, and elephants. If you're lucky, you might even spot lions relaxing in the trees. This park is famous for its diverse landscapes, with open grassy areas, forests filled with monkeys, and cliffs with big baobab trees Once you're done with the exciting safari, you'll drive to Arusha Airport for your flight back to Zanzibar and will mark the end of your adventure.

Want a different order, an extra night or another lodge? Every day here can change. Ask us to adjust it

Where you sleep

Properties used for this safari

  • Nights 1–2

    Mid-range lodge · Zanzibar

    Suricata Boma Lodge

    En-suite rooms · Inside or close to the park · Meals as listed in the itinerary

    2 nights · or similar
    Ask about it

Mid-range lodges and tented camps have en-suite rooms and are inside or close to the parks. Names are confirmed in your written itinerary.

What it costs

Safari pricing

Price per person in US dollars by number of people travelling together
Accommodation1 person2 people3 people4 people5 people6 peopleBest valueQuote
Mid-range lodgesOn request$1,483$1,412$1,227$1,125$1,058Get quote
  • Per person, sharing. The vehicle and guide cost the same for two or six, so bigger groups pay less each.
  • Children under 15 pay less, and solo travellers pay a supplement. We include both in your quote.
  • Deposit to confirm: 20% for camping safaris, 40% for lodge safaris.

The fine print

What the price covers

Included

  • Park fees (non-residents)
  • All activities
  • All accommodation
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation
  • All flights during the tour
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Meals
  • Drinks

Not included

  • International flights (From/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

In pictures

Photo gallery

Good to know

Questions about this safari

Is this safari private?

Yes. The vehicle and guide are only for your group, for parties of up to 7 people. Larger groups: ask us.

When can it start, and can we change it?

It can start on any day that suits you, and we can change the lodges, the order of the parks or the number of nights.

Can children come?

Yes, from age 2. Children under 15 pay less.

Can I book it on my own?

Not as a solo traveller: the price is for two or more. Ask us about joining a group safari instead.

Are airport transfers included?

Yes, from and back to the airport.

Are the flights included?

Yes. The price includes a fixed budget for the flights in the itinerary; if the airline charges more for your dates, your quote shows it.

Is this safari private?

Check the Group label at the top of the page. Private means the vehicle and guide are only for your group. Shared means up to 6–7 guests in the vehicle.

Can we choose the lodges?

Yes. We suggest lodges for the season and your budget and name them in the written itinerary before you pay a deposit.

Another question?

Our planners in Arusha are happy to help on WhatsApp.

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Before you go

Clothing

  • Light layers in khaki, green or beige
  • A warm fleece for early drives and the crater rim
  • Long sleeves for the evenings
  • Sun hat

Footwear

  • Comfortable closed shoes
  • Sandals for camp or the lodge

Gear

  • Binoculars, one pair each if you can
  • Camera with a spare battery and memory card
  • Soft bag rather than a hard suitcase
  • Power bank

Health

  • Sunscreen and lip balm
  • Insect repellent
  • Personal medication
  • Hand sanitiser

Guest reviews

Travellers on travelling with Makini

5.0Excellent · 105+ reviews

  • The communication with the company was very good, and we were in good hands from the minute we arrived… we got a lot of value for the money.

    Saudat N. TripAdvisor
  • The communication with Lucas via WhatsApp was always very friendly, direct and immediate… our tour guide Aboh was very familiar with all animals and plants.

    Godfrey M. TripAdvisor
  • Great value local Tanzanian operator that provided an unforgettable safari experience.

    Damas F. TripAdvisor

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