Experience the best of northern Tanzania in just three days with Mi-Adventures Safari. This carefully designed journey combines wildlife, culture, local experiences and the beautiful landscapes around Mount Kilimanjaro.
Your adventure begins in Zanzibar with a direct flight to Arusha, where our Mi-Adventures Safari professional driver-guide will meet you at the airport and immediately begin your safari. You will explore Tarangire National Park, famous for its elephants and magnificent baobab trees, enjoy an unforgettable safari inside the Ngorongoro Crater, visit a traditional Maasai village and spend the nights in comfortable local accommodation.
The final day takes you into the Kilimanjaro region for a visit to the beautiful Materuni Waterfall followed by an exciting wildlife experience at Serval Wildlife before returning to Arusha Airport for your flight back to Zanzibar.
Tarangire is particularly famous for its large elephant herds, baobab landscapes and diverse wildlife, while Ngorongoro offers one of Tanzania’s most concentrated wildlife experiences.
1.Tarangire
2.Ngorongoro Crater
3.Materuni+serval
Hakuna Matata
Your adventure begins early in the morning at Zanzibar Airport. We recommend a morning direct flight from Zanzibar to Arusha so that you can maximize your first safari day.
06:00 – Airport transfer in Zanzibar
Our driver will pick you up from your Zanzibar hotel and transfer you to Zanzibar Airport for your flight to Arusha.
07:20 – 08:35 – Flight from Zanzibar to Arusha
Take a direct flight from Zanzibar to Arusha. Flight schedules vary according to the travel date, with morning services commonly available. Current schedules show direct flights of approximately 1 hour to 1 hour 35 minutes depending on the airline and service.
08:35 – Arrival at Arusha Airport
Upon arrival, your Mi-Adventures Safari professional driver-guide will meet you at Arusha Airport. After a short welcome and introduction, you will begin your journey towards Tarangire National Park.
09:00 – Departure towards Tarangire National Park
Drive from Arusha towards Tarangire. The journey takes approximately 2.5 to 3 hours depending on road conditions and traffic.
12:00 – Enter Tarangire National Park
Begin your game drive through Tarangire National Park. The park is known for its elephants, enormous baobab trees, buffalo, zebra, wildebeest, giraffe, antelope and many species of birds. Lions and other predators can also be encountered during the game drive.
13:00 – Picnic lunch inside the park
Enjoy a packed safari lunch at a designated picnic area while surrounded by the beautiful Tarangire landscape.
13:30 – 16:30 – Afternoon game drive
Continue exploring Tarangire with your professional guide. Your guide will follow the best available wildlife areas and help you discover the park’s famous elephant herds and beautiful landscapes. Tarangire is especially recognized for its elephant populations and baobab scenery.
16:30 – Leave Tarangire
After the game drive, leave the national park and continue towards the Karatu area.
17:30 – 18:30 – Maasai Village Experience
On the way towards your accommodation, enjoy a cultural visit to a Maasai village. You will have an opportunity to learn about traditional Maasai culture, homes, clothing, daily life and community traditions through a local cultural experience.
19:00 – Arrival at Unique Homestay
Arrive at Unique Homestay in the Karatu area, check in and relax after your first exciting safari day.
19:30 – Dinner and overnight
Enjoy dinner and spend the night at Unique Homestay.
Accommodation: Unique Homestay,
Meals: Breakfast, picnic lunch and dinner
Wake up early for one of the main highlights of your Tanzania safari: the Ngorongoro Crater.
06:00 – Breakfast
Enjoy breakfast at Unique Homestay before departing for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
06:30 – Departure to Ngorongoro
Your guide will drive towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The journey takes approximately 1 to 1.5 hours depending on your accommodation and road conditions.
07:30 – Descend into Ngorongoro Crater
Begin your descent into the crater for a full-day wildlife experience. The Ngorongoro Crater is a vast volcanic caldera with an exceptional concentration of wildlife and is one of Tanzania’s most famous safari destinations.
07:30 – 12:30 – Morning crater game drive
Explore the crater floor while looking for elephants, buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, gazelles, hippos, hyenas, lions and, with luck, the endangered black rhinoceros.
Your experienced Mi-Adventures guide will select the best areas for wildlife viewing and photography according to the conditions of the day.
12:30 – Picnic lunch
Enjoy your packed lunch in a designated picnic area while surrounded by the extraordinary scenery of the Ngorongoro Crater.
13:30 – 15:30 – Afternoon crater game drive
Continue exploring the crater before beginning the ascent. The combination of wildlife, volcanic landscapes, open grasslands and forested crater walls makes this one of the most memorable safari experiences in Tanzania.
15:30 – Ascend from the crater
Begin your journey out of the crater and return towards Karatu.
17:00 – 18:00 – Return to Banana Eco Farm
Arrive at Banana Eco Farm, check in and enjoy the peaceful surroundings of the area.
19:00 – Dinner
Enjoy dinner and relax at Banana Eco Farm after a full day of wildlife exploration.
Accommodation: Banana eco Farm,
Meals: Breakfast, picnic lunch and dinner
Your final day combines nature, culture and wildlife before your return flight to Zanzibar.
05:30 – Early breakfast
Enjoy an early breakfast before beginning the journey towards the Kilimanjaro region.
06:00 – Departure towards Materuni
Leave Banana Eco Farm and travel towards Materuni Village near the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro. The drive takes several hours, so an early departure is important to comfortably complete the day’s activities and reach the airport on time.
09:00 – 11:30 – Materuni Waterfall Experience
Arrive at Materuni Village and begin your guided walk towards Materuni Waterfall.
Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Kilimanjaro foothills, tropical vegetation, local farms and village landscapes before reaching the waterfall.
Spend time at the waterfall, take photographs and enjoy the peaceful natural surroundings.
11:30 – 12:00 – Return from Materuni Waterfall
Walk back to the village and continue towards the next experience.
12:00 – 13:00 – Lunch
Enjoy a local lunch before continuing towards Serval Wildlife.
13:00 – Departure towards Serval Wildlife
Continue your journey towards Serval Wildlife for an opportunity to experience Tanzania’s wildlife in a different setting.
14:30 – 16:00 – Serval Wildlife Experience
Enjoy your wildlife experience at Serval Wildlife, where you can see and learn about a variety of African animals in a carefully managed environment.
16:00 – Departure towards Arusha Airport
After the visit, your driver will transfer you towards Arusha Airport for your return flight to Zanzibar.
17:30 – 18:30 – Arrival at Arusha Airport
Arrive at Arusha Airport in good time for check-in and your flight back to Zanzibar.
Evening – Flight from Arusha to Zanzibar
Board your direct flight from Arusha to Zanzibar. Flight times depend on the airline and travel date.
Arrival in Zanzibar
Upon arrival in Zanzibar, your 3-day Tanzania safari with Mi-Adventures Safari comes to an end.
Your driver can arrange your final transfer from Zanzibar Airport back to your hotel if this service is included in your package.
Return domestic flights between Zanzibar and Arusha
Airport transfers in Zanzibar and Arusha
Private safari vehicle throughout the safari
Professional English-speaking safari driver-guide
All national park and conservation area entry fees
Tarangire National Park game drive
Full-day Ngorongoro Crater game drive
Maasai village cultural experience
Materuni Waterfall experience
Serval Wildlife entrance and experience
Two nights of accommodation
One night at Unique Homestay
One night at Banana Eco Farm
Breakfast every morning
Lunch during safari days
Dinner at the accommodation
Bottled drinking water during the safari
All transportation according to the itinerary
All government taxes and applicable tourism fees
International flights
Travel insurance
Visa fees
Personal shopping and souvenirs
Alcoholic and soft drinks outside the included meals
Tips for the safari guide and other staff
Personal expenses
Any activities not specifically mentioned in the itinerary
This itinerary is designed for travelers staying in Zanzibar who want to experience Tanzania’s famous northern safari circuit without spending a full week away from the island.
In only three days, you experience Tarangire’s elephants and baobabs, the extraordinary wildlife of the Ngorongoro Crater, an authentic Maasai cultural experience, the natural beauty of Materuni Waterfall and a wildlife experience at Serval Wildlife.
Mi-Adventures Safari organizes the complete journey from Zanzibar to Tanzania’s northern safari destinations, including the domestic flight, airport reception, private safari transportation, accommodation, meals, park fees, cultural experiences and the return journey to Zanzibar.
The exact flight times are confirmed according to the client’s travel date because Zanzibar–Arusha flight schedules change depending on the airline and date. Current direct services operate on this route.
Travel from the beaches of Zanzibar to the heart of Tanzania’s wildlife and culture with Mi-Adventures Safari.
Experience Tarangire National Park, discover the Ngorongoro Crater, meet the Maasai, explore Materuni Waterfall and enjoy Serval Wildlife before flying back to Zanzibar.
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