Overview
This 2-day Tarangire safari from Zanzibar is made for travelers who want a real wildlife experience without spending many days away from the beach. Tarangire National Park is one of northern Tanzania’s most rewarding safari parks, famous for large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, open savannah, seasonal wildlife movement, birdlife, and beautiful landscapes. The safari begins with hotel pickup in Zanzibar, flight support to northern Tanzania, airport pickup at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha area, and transfer to Tarangire for game drives. You will enjoy two days of safari experience with one overnight stay in the Tarangire area before returning to Zanzibar. This is a great option for couples, families, and beach holiday travelers who want a short but intense Tanzania safari.
Highlights
- Fly-in safari from Zanzibar
- Two days focused on Tarangire National Park
- Famous elephant herds and baobab trees
- Good chance to see zebras, giraffes, wildebeest, antelopes, buffaloes, predators, and birds
- One overnight stay in the Tarangire area
- Private safari vehicle with professional mainland driver-guide
- Smooth Zanzibar and mainland coordination
Itinerary
- Day 1 - Zanzibar to Tarangire National Park
Early morning pickup from your hotel in Zanzibar and transfer to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport for your domestic flight to northern Tanzania. On arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha area, meet your mainland safari driver-guide and drive to Tarangire National Park. The day is dedicated to safari in Tarangire, a park famous for elephants, baobab trees, open landscapes, and excellent wildlife viewing. Enjoy a game drive with packed lunch before heading to your accommodation for dinner and overnight stay in the Tarangire area.
- Hotel pickup in Zanzibar
- Domestic flight from Zanzibar to northern Tanzania
- Airport pickup by mainland safari driver-guide
- Transfer from airport or Arusha area to Tarangire National Park
- Game drive in Tarangire National Park for approximately 6 to 8 hours depending on flight timing
- Packed lunch during safari
- Dinner and overnight stay in the Tarangire area
- Day 2 - Tarangire Game Drive and Return to Zanzibar
After breakfast, enjoy another game drive in Tarangire National Park. This day gives you more time to explore the park, follow wildlife movement, and enjoy the scenery before driving 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
- Morning game drive in Tarangire National Park
- Game drive for approximately 5 to 6 hours depending on flight timing
- Packed lunch during safari
- Transfer back to Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha area
- Return flight to Zanzibar
- Hotel drop-off in Zanzibar
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Zanzibar
- Return domestic flights from Zanzibar to northern Tanzania based on estimated fare
- 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 the Tarangire 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 activities not mentioned in the program
- Extra hotel nights before or after safari
- Price difference caused by domestic 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.

