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5-Day Serengeti Safari from Zanzibar | Tanzania Wildlife Adventure

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5-Day Serengeti Safari from Zanzibar | Tanzania Wildlife Adventure

Duration: 5 days4 nights
Tour format: Private tourCustomisable
From: $2,518per person
Starts: Serengeti National Park
Ends: Zanzibar
Country: Tanzania

Overview

The journey at a glance

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Safari

Travel styles

Wildlife

5-Day Serengeti Safari from Zanzibar is an unforgettable Tanzania wildlife adventure combining the white sands of Zanzibar with the iconic landscapes of the Serengeti National Park. Fly from Zanzibar to Tanzania’s northern safari circuit and explore the endless plains of Serengeti, famous for the Great Migration, Big Five wildlife, and breathtaking African sunsets. This private safari includes expert-guided game drives, comfortable lodges or tented camps, and visits to some of Tanzania’s most remarkable wildlife areas, creating the perfect safari experience from Zanzibar.

5-Day Serengeti Safari from Zanzibar – Explore Tanzania’s Wildlife Wonders

Experience the best of Tanzania on a 5-Day Serengeti Safari from Zanzibar, designed for travelers who want to combine a relaxing Zanzibar beach holiday with an authentic African safari adventure. Starting with a convenient flight from Zanzibar, this journey takes you deep into the heart of Tanzania’s famous northern safari circuit, where you will discover the incredible wildlife and landscapes of Serengeti National Park.

The Serengeti is one of Africa’s most iconic safari destinations, renowned for its vast golden plains, abundant wildlife, and the legendary Great Wildebeest Migration. During your safari, you will have opportunities to spot lions, elephants, giraffes, cheetahs, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo, and many other species while enjoying unforgettable game drives with a professional safari guide.

This 5-day itinerary combines wildlife viewing in Serengeti with the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the best places in Tanzania to see the Big Five. With carefully selected accommodations, private transportation, and seamless connections from Zanzibar, this safari offers comfort, adventure, and authentic African experiences.

Whether you are a first-time visitor to Tanzania, a couple seeking a romantic adventure, or a family looking for a memorable holiday, this Serengeti safari from Zanzibar delivers an extraordinary journey into the heart of East Africa’s wilderness.

Where you go

Route

Good to know

Tour features

Private tour Group size confirmed by the operator.

Safari Listed as a safari trip.

Runs year round Departures are not limited to one season.

Can be customised Ask the operator to change accommodation, days or destinations.

Age requirement Minimum age 2

Quoted, not booked online The operator prices your dates and group, then confirms directly.

On this trip

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Ngorongoro Crater – High-Density Wildlife Experience

The itinerary

Day by day

Day1 Day 1: Fly from Zanzibar to Arusha – Transfer to Serengeti National Park Serengeti National Park

Your adventure begins with a morning flight from Zanzibar to Arusha. Upon arrival, you will meet your professional safari guide and continue by 4x4 safari vehicle towards the legendary Serengeti National Park.

Enjoy your first game drive as you enter the Serengeti, searching for Tanzania’s incredible wildlife across the endless savannah plains. Depending on arrival time, you may spot elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and big cats.

Activities: flight from Zanzibar, · serengeti game drive · picnic lunch
Accommodation: Moyo Tented Camp
Meals: Lunch and dinner

Day2 Day 2: Full-Day Serengeti National Park Game Drive Serengeti National Park

Spend a full day exploring the spectacular Serengeti ecosystem. Your expert guide will take you through different areas of the park depending on wildlife movements and seasonal highlights.

The Serengeti offers some of Africa’s best wildlife viewing, with chances to encounter lions resting under acacia trees, cheetahs hunting across open plains, large elephant herds, and thousands of grazing animals.

Enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by the beauty of the African wilderness before continuing your afternoon game drive.

Activities: serengeti game drive · Picnic lunch · Wildlife and bird watching
Accommodation: Moyo Tented Camp
Meals: All meals

Day3 Day 3: Serengeti Game Drive – Ngorongoro Highlands Ngorongoro Conservation Area

After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive in Serengeti before continuing towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Along the way, experience more incredible scenery and wildlife before arriving at your lodge near the Ngorongoro Crater. Relax and enjoy the beautiful highland surroundings.

Activities: serengeti game drive · transfer game drive · picnic lunch
Accommodation: Kankari Lodge
Meals: All meals

Day4 Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Descend into the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day crater safari. This natural wonder is home to a remarkable concentration of wildlife, including elephants, lions, hippos, buffalo, and the endangered black rhino.

After your crater exploration, continue towards Karatu or Arusha for your final overnight stay.

Activities: Early game drive at Ngorongoro crater · Picnic lunch
Accommodation: Kankari Lodge
Meals: All meals

Day5 Day 5: Tarangire – Fly Back to Zanzibar Zanzibar

After breakfast, go to Tarangire enjoying the land of African Giant transfer to Arusha Airport for your return flight to Zanzibar.

Your unforgettable Serengeti safari adventure comes to an end as you continue with your Zanzibar beach holiday or onward travel arrangements.

Activities: Tarangire National Park safari Scenic game drives · Picnic lunch · Return flight to Zanzibar
Meals: Breakfast and lunch

On the ground

Activities & transport

flight from Zanzibar,serengeti game drivepicnic lunchPicnic lunchWildlife and bird watchingtransfer game driveEarly game drive at Ngorongoro craterTarangire National Park safari Scenic game drivesReturn flight to Zanzibar

Where you stay