TOUR OVERVIEW
The journey at a glance.
This four-day programme connects Zanzibar flights with wildlife in Tarangire and Ngorongoro. A day around Lake Eyasi includes visits with the Hadzabe and Datoga and a guided bicycle excursion through Mto wa Mbu.
Fly-in safari
Scheduled light-aircraft connections replace some of the longest road transfers.
Culture & communities
Time with local communities, arranged respectfully with local hosts.
Short safari
A focused safari for shorter schedules or as an add-on to another journey.
Pop-up roof 4x4
A private safari vehicle with a pop-up roof for open views and photography.
Is this trip for me?
- Trip type
- Cultural Safari · tailor-made
- Physical rating
- Easy. Mostly vehicle-based game drives, with early starts and some bumpy roads.
- Group size
- 2+ guests
- Good for
- Fly-in safari, Culture & communities, Short safari
Parks & places in this programme
Your route
- 01Arusha
- 02Tarangire
- 03Lake Eyasi
- 04Mto wa Mbu
- 05Ngorongoro Crater
WHEN TO VISIT
The best time to take this trip.
Typical conditions for each destination on the route. The current month is highlighted using Tanzania time.
Tanzania · local time (EAT)
- Dry season
- Showers possible
- Rainy season
ITINERARY
Your trip, day by day.
Follow the route from the first day to the last. Accommodation and meal plans reflect the published programme and are confirmed for your dates in your Eastara proposal.
Transfer to Zanzibar Airport and fly to Arusha. On arrival, meet your driver and continue to Mvuli Farm Lodge.
- Accommodation
- Mvuli Farm Lodge, Arusha
- Meal plan
- Dinner
Explore Tarangire on a full day of game drives, then continue to Karatu and your lodge near Ngorongoro.
- Accommodation
- Mvuli Lodge, Ngorongoro (Karatu)
- Meal plan
- Full board
Visit the Lake Eyasi area for time with the Hadzabe and Datoga communities. On the return journey, join a guided bicycle excursion through Mto wa Mbu’s farms and village streets.
- Accommodation
- Mvuli Lodge, Ngorongoro (Karatu)
- Meal plan
- Full board
Explore the Ngorongoro Crater before returning to Arusha Airport for your flight to Zanzibar.
- Accommodation
- No overnight stay
- Meal plan
- Breakfast
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Inclusions & exclusions.
These lists describe the published itinerary. Your individual quotation confirms the agreed services and any changes.
Not included
- International flights to and from Tanzania
- Tips and gratuities
- Comprehensive travel insurance — required, not included
- Optional activities not listed in the itinerary
ACCOMMODATION
Where you stay.
The programme names the following stays. Availability, room categories and any alternatives are confirmed in your quotation.
Day 1 · 1 night
Mvuli Farm Lodge, Arusha
Dinner
Days 2–3 · 2 nights
Mvuli Lodge, Ngorongoro (Karatu)
Full board
GOOD TO KNOW
Questions about this trip.
Can this itinerary be changed?
Yes. Use it as a starting point: we can adjust the number of nights, the accommodation style, the order of the route and add or remove destinations.
When can this trip start?
On any date, subject to availability. Tell us your preferred dates and we will check the accommodation and connections for you.
How much does it cost?
Every proposal is quoted personally. The price depends on the season, group size, accommodation and any changes you make to the route.
What is not included?
The published programme does not include: International flights to and from Tanzania; Tips and gratuities; Comprehensive travel insurance — required, not included; Optional activities not listed in the itinerary.
Is Ngorongoro the same as Serengeti?
No. They are distinct protected landscapes. The crater provides an enclosed volcanic setting, while the Serengeti is a much larger plains and river ecosystem.
When is Tarangire strongest for wildlife interest?
June to October is a common dry-season planning window, when water influences wildlife concentrations. Conditions and sightings still vary.
MAKE THE DETAILS YOURS
Your dates. Your travel style.
Share your preferred dates, number of travellers and accommodation preferences. Tell us what you would like to keep or change. Your proposal will confirm the route, services, accommodation, availability, payment terms and price.
