Overview
This 2-day safari from Zanzibar is designed for travelers who want to taste the beauty of northern Tanzania in a short time. The safari combines Arusha National Park, known for beautiful scenery, giraffes, buffaloes, monkeys, flamingo areas, and views of Mount Meru, with Tarangire National Park, famous for elephants, baobab trees, open savannah landscapes, and strong wildlife viewing. The package starts with pickup from your Zanzibar hotel, flight support from Zanzibar to northern Tanzania, private safari arrangements on the mainland, and return support back to Zanzibar. It is a smooth option for couples, families, and beach holiday travelers who want to add a powerful wildlife experience to their Zanzibar trip.
Highlights
- Fly-in safari from Zanzibar
- Visit Arusha National Park and Tarangire National Park
- Great short safari for beach holiday travelers
- Chance to see elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, monkeys, zebras, antelopes, and many birds
- Beautiful scenery around Mount Meru and northern Tanzania
- Private safari vehicle with professional driver-guide on the mainland
- Smooth coordination between Zanzibar and mainland Tanzania
Itinerary
- Day 1 - Zanzibar to Arusha National Park
Early morning pickup from your hotel in Zanzibar and transfer to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport for your flight to northern Tanzania. On arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha area, meet your mainland safari driver-guide and continue to Arusha National Park. Enjoy an easy first game drive with beautiful scenery, giraffes, buffaloes, monkeys, antelopes, birdlife, and views of Mount Meru. A walking safari may be possible on request and at extra cost if arranged in advance. Later, transfer to your accommodation for dinner and overnight stay.
- Hotel pickup in Zanzibar
- Domestic flight from Zanzibar to northern Tanzania
- Airport pickup by mainland safari driver-guide
- Game drive in Arusha National Park
- Optional walking safari on request and extra cost
- Dinner and overnight stay in Arusha area
- Day 2 - Tarangire National Park and Return to Zanzibar
After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park for a classic safari experience. Tarangire is known for large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, open savannah, and seasonal wildlife around the Tarangire River. Enjoy a game drive with packed lunch before transferring back to the airport for your return flight to Zanzibar. On arrival in Zanzibar, you will be transferred back to your hotel.
- Breakfast at the accommodation
- Drive from Arusha area to Tarangire National Park
- Game drive in Tarangire for approximately 5 to 6 hours
- Packed lunch during safari
- Airport transfer for return flight
- Flight back to Zanzibar
- Hotel drop-off in Zanzibar
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Zanzibar
- Return domestic flights from Zanzibar to northern Tanzania
- Airport transfers in Zanzibar and mainland Tanzania
- Private safari vehicle during the safari
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide on the mainland
- Park entry fees
- 1 night accommodation in Arusha area
- Meals during safari according to the program
- Packed lunch during game drive
- Drinking water during safari
Not included
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Tips for driver-guide
- Personal expenses
- Alcoholic drinks
- Optional walking safari fee
- Optional activities not mentioned in the program
- Extra hotel nights before or after safari
- Price difference caused by flight fare changes
Before you book
- Pickup
- Zanzibar hotel pickup and airport transfer are arranged after flight availability is checked. The exact pickup time, airport and any location supplement are confirmed in writing before payment.
- Start time
- Early departure is normally required. Final hotel pickup and flight times are confirmed after airline and supplier availability is secured.
- Private / shared
- Private safari vehicle unless the confirmed quotation states a shared arrangement. Domestic flights may carry other passengers.
- Guide language
- Live tour guidance and booking communication are provided in English. Another guide language is available only when Kofia confirms it in writing before payment.
- Children
- Children may join when the airline, park, accommodation and itinerary permit. Send each child age and travel document details before confirmation. Child fare, seat, room and safety requirements are quoted in writing.
- Cancellation
- The quotation will show the cancellation terms before payment. Issued flights, park fees, permits and reserved accommodation may be non-refundable or date-restricted. If a guest cancels, Kofia refunds any recoverable balance after disclosed supplier charges. A booking request alone has no cancellation charge.
- Weather
- Safety and official operating decisions come first. Wildlife sightings and exact routes are never guaranteed. Airline, park or supplier disruptions follow the written quotation; Kofia will offer the available reroute, reschedule or refund for any recoverable unprovided service.
- Payment
- Flights, permits and accommodation are secured only after the required deposit or payment. The written quotation states the amount, due date, currency, payment method and supplier conditions. Fare changes before ticketing may require a revised quotation. Never pay an account or link that Kofia has not confirmed.
- Confirmation
- Kofia normally acknowledges the request quickly and aims to send a complete quotation within 24 hours after checking flights and suppliers. The safari is confirmed only after written confirmation and any required payment.
Questions and answers
How does pickup work?
Zanzibar hotel pickup and airport transfer are arranged after flight availability is checked. The exact pickup time, airport and any location supplement are confirmed in writing before payment.
When is my booking confirmed?
Kofia normally acknowledges the request quickly and aims to send a complete quotation within 24 hours after checking flights and suppliers. The safari is confirmed only after written confirmation and any required payment.
What is the cancellation policy?
The quotation will show the cancellation terms before payment. Issued flights, park fees, permits and reserved accommodation may be non-refundable or date-restricted. If a guest cancels, Kofia refunds any recoverable balance after disclosed supplier charges. A booking request alone has no cancellation charge.
What happens if weather or operating conditions change?
Safety and official operating decisions come first. Wildlife sightings and exact routes are never guaranteed. Airline, park or supplier disruptions follow the written quotation; Kofia will offer the available reroute, reschedule or refund for any recoverable unprovided service.

