Luxury 3-Day Luxury Fly-in Serengeti Safari from Zanzibar
$1,300 / personPrivate · lowest rate, US$, subject to availability
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Tanzania
4-Day Luxury Tanzania Safari
Tanzania's great northern circuit in a concise, comfortable four days: Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti.
Duration4 days3 nights
From$1,195per person in US$, based on 6 people, 3 rooms, Jan 1 to Dec 31, 2026. Estimate, subject to availability
Trip overview
A private four-day safari crafted for a concise, comfortable format across Tanzania’s great northern circuit. From the elephant-rich landscape of Tarangire to the wildlife-filled floor of Ngorongoro Crater and the endless plains of the Serengeti, the route combines strong game-viewing areas with carefully selected accommodation and private service.
The safari travels in a pop-up-roof 4×4, with airport transfers included at both ends.
Departures run on any day subject to availability. The trip is not available to solo travellers or groups larger than six, and accepts children from age five, with a discount under twelve. Rates are per party size; see the schedule below.
CountryTanzaniaTarangire · Ngorongoro Crater · Serengeti
Duration4 days3 nights
ArrangementPrivateyour own vehicle and guide
Starts & endsArusha
From$1,195Per person in US dollars. From $1,195 applies to 6 people, 3 rooms, Jan 1 to Dec 31, 2026. Rates change with travel dates and party size and are subject to availability. All prices shown are estimates. Your final price is confirmed in your written quote.
Map route
The route, stop by stop
1
Arusha
Day 1 · Departs Arusha
2
Tarangire
Day 1 · Game drive
3
Ngorongoro
Day 2 · Crater game drive
4
Serengeti
Days 2 to 4 · 2 nights
5
Arusha
Day 4 · Ends here
What you are likely to see
Elephant
Lion
Buffalo
Zebra
Giraffe
Wildebeest
Hippo
Cheetah
Rhino
Solid tone means often seen on this route. Outline means possible, and worth the patience. Sightings vary with season and luck, and nothing wild is guaranteed.
Gallery
The ground this safari covers
Day by day
4 days, in order
Each day lists the route, the meals included and the lodge for that night. Ask us for the expected driving time on any day.
01
Arusha to Tarangire
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Collection is from Arusha, and the road runs south across Maasai country to Tarangire National Park, some 2,600 square kilometres of ancient baobabs, rolling savannah and the winding Tarangire River. The game drive follows the river, where large elephant herds come to drink, with giraffe, buffalo, zebra, wildebeest and lion all possible.
After a hot lunch, the road climbs into the highlands to Karatu, for the evening at Farm of Dreams Lodge, among the green hills near the Ngorongoro Crater.
Game driveLunch and dinner
Day 12 photos
Accommodation
One night
5 photos
Farm of Dreams Lodge
Karatu, near Ngorongoro Conservation Area Hotel · 5 photos
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Farm of Dreams Lodge is in Karatu, the farming town on the highland slopes just below the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, which makes it a convenient base for a day in the Ngorongoro Crater and for visits to Lake Manyara. The lodge is set in a garden of flowers and vegetables, and from the grounds there […]
02
Ngorongoro to Central Serengeti
Ngorongoro Crater to the Central Serengeti
An early breakfast, and then the descent into Ngorongoro Crater, with a packed picnic lunch, for an exceptional wildlife drive. The crater's enclosed world supports lion, buffalo, zebra, wildebeest, hyena and elephant, and occasionally black rhino, all set against the steep walls of the caldera.
Around two in the afternoon the road climbs out and heads west, down onto the plains, to Mbuni Serengeti Camp, a luxury tented camp in the Central Serengeti.
Full crater safariAll meals
Day 22 photos
Accommodation
Night 1 of 2
4 photos
Mbuni Serengeti Camp
Tented camp · 4 photos
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03
Central Serengeti National Park
Full-day Central Serengeti safari
Coffee comes first, before a dawn game drive that follows the plains as they wake: zebra, giraffe and elephant moving through the landscape, and predators beginning their day. A picnic lunch is taken in the shade of a tree, far out on the plains.
The afternoon drive carries on into the golden light, looking for lion on the kopjes and cheetah on the open grass, and returns to camp after sunset.
Dawn to dusk game drivePicnic lunch
Day 32 photos
Accommodation
Night 2 of 2
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Mbuni Serengeti Camp
Tented camp · 4 photos
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04
Serengeti to Arusha
Final Serengeti safari and return to Arusha
A final morning game drive through the Serengeti looks for lion, giraffe, zebra and cheetah in the soft early light. After lunch, the road climbs back through the Ngorongoro highlands toward Arusha, ending at an Arusha hotel or continuing to Kilimanjaro International Airport.
Final morning game driveAll meals
The price
The price, in full
Written plainly so there are no surprises at the airport. Anything optional can be added to the quote before you pay.
Included
Already in the price you see.
- Park fees for non-residents
- All activities unless specifically marked optional
- All accommodation unless listed as an upgrade
- A professional driver-guide
- All transportation unless specifically marked optional
- All taxes and VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals as specified
- Drinking water where specified
Not included
Budget for these separately.
- International flights
- Additional accommodation before and after the safari
- Tips
- Personal expenses, souvenirs, travel insurance and visa fees
- Government-imposed increases in taxes or park fees
- Meals and drinks specifically stated as not included
Rates by travel date
| Travel dates | Solo | 2 people, 1 room | 3 people, 2 rooms | 4 people, 2 rooms | 5 people, 3 rooms | 6 people, 3 rooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 to Dec 31, 2026 | n/a | $1,644 | $1,414 | $1,307 | $1,236 | $1,195 |
| Jan 1 to Dec 31, 2027 | n/a | $1,644 | $1,414 | $1,307 | $1,236 | $1,195 |
Rates are per person and exclude international flights. Groups of seven or more are not available.
Before you book
Questions, answered
What travellers ask us most about a safari like this one. Anything else, ask below and a specialist in Nairobi replies within one business day.
Is this a private safari?
Yes. This safari is private: your own vehicle and guide for the whole trip, and we never merge your party with another to cut costs.
How do we book, and how much is the deposit?
Press Book this safari. You can hold your dates for three days without paying while a specialist checks availability with the lodges and parks, or pay a deposit of 30, 40 or 50 percent, or the full amount, by credit or debit card through Pesapal. You can also pay by bank transfer, or in person at our Nairobi office by card. The standard schedule is a 30 percent deposit to confirm and the balance 60 days before arrival; bookings made within 60 days of departure, and gorilla or chimpanzee permits, are paid in full at booking. Card details go to Pesapal, never to Volcan.
Will we see the Great Migration and a river crossing?
The herds usually reach the Maasai Mara around July and stay until about October, crossing the Mara River many times in that period. For the rest of the year they are in the Serengeti in Tanzania. The timing is set by the rains, so no operator can promise a crossing on a given day, but our guides follow the reports every morning and position you as well as experience allows.
Do we need a visa?
Tanzania: visas are issued online through the official immigration portal, visa.immigration.go.tz, and on arrival at some entry points. Rules depend on your passport and change from time to time, so check them before you book flights, and always apply through the official government portal, never a third-party agent. We tell you what applies to your route when we confirm your trip.
Which vaccinations and health precautions do we need?
See a travel clinic at least six weeks before you go. Malaria is present in most safari areas of East Africa, so ask about antimalarials, insect repellent and cover-up clothing for the evenings. A yellow fever certificate can be required depending on your route and where you arrive from.
What vehicle will we travel in?
A Toyota Land Cruiser from Volcan’s own fleet, in the company’s colours, with the same driver-guide from the first day to the last. It is yours alone for the whole safari, and every vehicle carries reusable water bottles.
Can children come on this safari?
Yes, and a private vehicle makes it easy to set the pace around them. Child rates depend on the lodges, and some camps and activities set minimum ages, so tell us the ages of everyone travelling and we confirm what applies before you pay anything.
What happens if we need to cancel?
Tell us in writing as early as possible. The cancellation charges for your trip are set out in your written booking confirmation. Gorilla permits, internal flights and non-refundable lodge deposits already paid on your behalf cannot be recovered, so they are charged in full. Refunds go back to the card or account the payment came from. The detail is in our Booking & Payment Terms.
Enquire
Plan this safari with us
Send your dates and who is travelling. A specialist checks availability with the lodges and parks and replies within one business day with an itemised price.
- Free, and no obligation
- Ask about changing the dates, lodges or pace
- Answered by the team in Nairobi who plan the trip
Availability
4-Day Luxury Tanzania Safari
Dates are held for 72 hours without payment while you check flights. Nothing is charged until the itinerary is confirmed in writing.
From
$1,195
Per person in US dollars. From $1,195 applies to 6 people, 3 rooms, Jan 1 to Dec 31, 2026. Rates change with travel dates and party size and are subject to availability. All prices shown are estimates. Your final price is confirmed in your written quote.
Prices are for guidance and are confirmed against current lodge and park rates before any payment.
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