5-Day Serengeti Luxury Fly-in Safari from Zanzibar
Duration
5 Days / 4 Nights
Group Size
Max 6
Destination
Serengeti
Type
Luxury Safari
About This Safari
You'll fly from Zanzibar to northern Tanzania for an unforgettable luxury safari exploring Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara, and Tarangire. You'll enjoy outstanding wildlife viewing in a private 4x4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof, guided by a professional safari expert. The journey includes seamless flights, premium lodges, a complimentary Maasai village visit, and beverages such as wine, champagne, beer, soda, and mineral water. The safari ends in Arusha or Kilimanjaro.
Tour Highlights
Immersive Wildlife Tracking
Diverse Ecosystems
Expert Guidance
Cultural Connection
Scenic Transfers
What's Included
Included
Park fees
(For non-residents)
All activities
(Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation
(Unless listed as upgrade)
A professional driver/guide
All transportation
(Unless labeled as optional)
All flights during the tour
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals
(As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinks
(As specified in the day-by-day section)
Not Included
International flights
(From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips
(Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal items
(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Fly from Zanzibar to Serengeti National Park – Game Drive in the Heart of the Wild
Your journey begins with an 8:00 AM flight from Zanzibar to Seronera Airstrip in Central Serengeti, arriving around 11:00 AM. Upon arrival, you will be warmly welcomed by your professional safari guide and begin your first exciting game drive across the vast Serengeti plains, enjoying a picnic lunch in the wilderness along the way.
In the late afternoon, you will head to your luxury tented camp for dinner and an overnight stay, surrounded by the peaceful sounds of the African bush.
Serengeti National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, covers more than 15,000 square kilometers and is home to incredible wildlife, including lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, and over 500 bird species. Depending on the season, you may witness the Great Migration or enjoy sightings of abundant resident wildlife. The Central Serengeti (Seronera region) is renowned for its excellent wildlife viewing throughout the year, making it the ideal starting point for your safari adventure.
Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)
Activities
Take an 8:00 AM flight from Zanzibar directly to Seronera Airstrip in Central Serengeti.
Meet your professional safari guide upon arrival.
Enjoy an introductory game drive across the Serengeti plains with a picnic lunch in the wilderness.
Head to your lodge in the late afternoon for dinner and overnight.
Pack your essentials and flight documents securely for the domestic bush flight; baggage weight limits typically apply on light aircraft transfers from Zanzibar.
Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti National Park – Search for the Big Five
After an early breakfast, you'll set out for a full-day game drive across the Serengeti’s diverse landscapes. Accompanied by your expert guide, you will explore prime wildlife areas in search of the Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo as well as cheetahs, giraffes, hyenas, and large herds of wildebeest and zebras.
You'll enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush before continuing your afternoon game drive as the golden light illuminates the savannah. In the evening, you will return to your luxury camp for dinner and relaxation under the stars.
The Serengeti offers exceptional wildlife viewing year-round, ensuring every moment of your safari is truly unforgettable.
All meals included All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)
Activities
Enjoy an early breakfast before embarking on a full-day game drive across the diverse Serengeti landscapes.
Search for the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo) as well as cheetahs and large herds of wildebeest and zebras.
Savor a scenic picnic lunch out in the savannah.
Return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and relaxation under the stars.
Game drive schedules can be flexible—discuss optimal morning and late-afternoon tracking routes with your guide to maximize predator sightings.
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater – Full-Day Game Drive
After an early breakfast, depart the Serengeti and journey toward the spectacular Ngorongoro Conservation Area, enjoying a scenic game drive along the way. Upon arrival, you'll descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera and one of the best places in Africa to spot the Big Five.
You'll enjoy a thrilling game drive across the crater floor, where you may encounter lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, and the rare black rhino. After a picnic lunch near the hippo pool, you will continue exploring this remarkable wildlife haven before ascending to the crater rim and heading to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
All meals included All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)
Activities
Depart the Serengeti after breakfast and journey toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with a scenic game drive.
Descend into the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera for a thrilling game drive across the crater floor.
Spot abundant wildlife including the rare black rhino and enjoy a picnic lunch near the hippo pool.
Ascend to the crater rim in the late afternoon for dinner and overnight.
Temperatures drop significantly at night on the Ngorongoro Crater rim due to the high altitude, so ensure you pack warm layers for the evening.
Ngorongoro – Lake Manyara National Park with Maasai Village Visit
After breakfast, your safari guide will meet you at 7:30 AM for a scenic drive to Lake Manyara National Park. You'll enjoy a rewarding game drive with a picnic lunch, exploring diverse landscapes including groundwater forests, acacia woodlands, and open plains. Look out for elephants, zebras, giraffes, baboons, and the famous tree-climbing lions.
Lake Manyara is also a paradise for bird lovers, with flamingos, pelicans, storks, and many other species. A stop at the hippo pool offers a great chance to observe these fascinating animals in their natural environment.
In the afternoon, you will visit a traditional Maasai village to learn about local culture, traditions, and daily life, adding an enriching cultural experience to your safari
All meals included All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)
Activities
Meet your guide at 7:30 AM for a scenic drive to Lake Manyara National Park.
Explore groundwater forests, acacia woodlands, and open plains while looking for tree-climbing lions, elephants, giraffes, and flamingos.
Observe hippos at the hippo pool during your game drive.
Visit a traditional Maasai village in the afternoon for an immersive cultural experience.
Maintain respectful photography etiquette when visiting the Maasai village, and always ask your guide before taking close-up portraits of community members.
Lake Manyara
2hrs
Tarangire National Park
05
Tarangire National Park – Transfer to Arusha or Kilimanjaro
After breakfast, your safari guide will take you for a final game drive in Tarangire National Park, enjoying a picnic lunch surrounded by its beautiful landscapes. Discover the park’s rich wildlife and unique scenery that make it truly special.
Tarangire is named after the Tarangire River, an essential water source during the dry season that attracts large herds of elephants. The park is also famous for its impressive baobab trees and rare tree-climbing African pythons, with diverse habitats offering excellent wildlife viewing year-round.
In the afternoon, you will be transferred to Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport for your onward flight, marking the end of your unforgettable safari adventure.
Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)
No Accomodation
Activities
Enjoy breakfast followed by a final game drive in Tarangire National Park.
Take in the iconic baobab trees, large elephant herds along the Tarangire River, and unique dry-season landscapes.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park before transferring to Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport for your onward flight.
Confirm your international or onward flight departure times with your guide to ensure a smooth airport transfer from Tarangire.
