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2-Day Safari From Zanzibar - Compare 142 Tours
There’s nowhere in East Africa quite like Zanzibar, both for its beaches and fascinating cultural offering that is utterly unlike anywhere else you can visit in Africa. But it also opens up some fantastic opportunities for going on a safari on the Tanzanian mainland, which lies just across the water. It’s a very common combination that allows you to see two of Tanzania’s most memorable attractions: the Indian Ocean coastline and its safari parks with their amazing wildlife. There are so many tours and packages to choose from, and although 2 days isn’t very much time, you’ll still get a taste of what this diverse country has to offer.
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2-Day Tarangire & Ngorongoro Crater from Zanzibar
$1,265 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar (End)
Safari Soles
5.0/5 – 333 Reviews
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2-Day Flight Znz to Nyerere NP, with Maasai Village Tour
$725 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Nyerere NP, Zanzibar (End)
Connect African Safaris
4.9/5 – 43 Reviews
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2-Day Serengeti to Zanzibar Fly-in Safari –Wildlife Tour
$1,452 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Tented CampYou Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Serengeti NP, Zanzibar (End)
Golden Trips Tanzania
5.0/5 – 73 Reviews
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2-Day Luxury Safari Zanzibar to Selous
$818 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Nyerere NP, Zanzibar (End)
Greg Adventures
5.0/5 – 37 Reviews
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Best Seller
2-Day Best of Tarangire & Ngorongoro Tour from Zanzibar
$1,026 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar (End)
Akondo Adventures
5.0/5 – 52 Reviews
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2-Day Fly-in from Zanzibar to Tarangire and Ngorongoro
$990 to $1,001 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar (End)
Professional Safaris
4.8/5 – 80 Reviews
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2-Day Luxury Tour from Zanzibar to Tarangire & Crater
$1,250 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge
You Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar (End)
Goldfinch Adventures
5.0/5 – 46 Reviews
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2-Day Safari to Tarangire NP & Manyara NP from Zanzibar
$988 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge
You Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara NP, Zanzibar (End)
Lekobe Adventures Safaris
4.9/5 – 45 Reviews
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2-Day Tarangire and Ngorongoro Fly in from Zanzibar
$950 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar (End)
Luitours and Safaris
4.8/5 – 115 Reviews
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2-Day Private Luxury Fly-in Fly-out Serengeti Safari
$1,726 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge
You Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Serengeti NP, Zanzibar (End)
Mountain Warriors Tours and Safaris
4.9/5 – 217 Reviews
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Best Seller
2-Day Affordable Tarangire & Ngorongoro from Zanzibar
$726 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)BudgetLodge
You Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar (End)
Hadzabe Safari Adventure
5.0/5 – 42 Reviews
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2-Day Fly-in from Zanzibar to Tarangire NP & Ngorongoro
$1,020 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Uncensored Safaris
4.9/5 – 10 Reviews
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2-Day Fly into Tarangire & Ngorongoro Luxury Safari
$1,573 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge
You Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar (End)
Top Selected Tours
5.0/5 – 74 Reviews
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2-Day Fly in & out from Zanzibar Beaches to Serengeti NP
$1,592 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryTented Camp
You Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Central Serengeti NP, Serengeti NP, Zanzibar (End)
Ekarua Wild Safaris
5.0/5 – 6 Reviews
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2-Day Tarangire & Crater Safari from Zanzibar Tz
$1,386 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar (End)
Kla Adventures
5.0/5 – 36 Reviews
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2-Day Holiday Offer from Zanzibar- Tarangire and Crater
$924 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Amshar Serengeti Adventures
5.0/5 – 134 Reviews
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2-Day Fly-in Exclusive Tanzania Safari Adventure
$1,200 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourBudgetLodge
You Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar (End)
Go Makini Tanzania Expedition
4.8/5 – 64 Reviews
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2-Day Photographic Fly in & out Ngorongoro Crater
$1,180 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar (End)
Go Serengeti African Tours
4.9/5 – 271 Reviews
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2-Day Serengeti Sunrise Adventure
$1,232 to $1,355 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Tented CampYou Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Central Serengeti NP, Zanzibar (End)
Shengena Adventure
4.6/5 – 68 Reviews
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2-Day Zanzibar National Park & Ngorongoro
$1,430 to $1,463 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar (End)
Muhi Tours and Safaris
5.0/5 – 9 Reviews
5 Questions About 2-Day Safaris From Zanzibar

Answered by
Anthony Ham
Anthony has written numerous Lonely Planet guidebooks, including ‘Tanzania’ and ‘East Africa’. He writes about Tanzania and the wider region for magazines and newspapers worldwide. He is also the author of ‘The Last Lions of Africa’.› More about Anthony
5 Questions About 2-Day Safaris From Zanzibar

Which parks are typically visited on a 2-day trip from Zanzibar?
“Going on a 2-day safari from Zanzibar means you will most likely travel on day 1 and return to Zanzibar on day 2, allowing you one precious night in the park of your choice. To make the most of your limited time, you will need to fly in both directions, preferably to an airstrip inside or very close to the park. With only 2 days and 1 night in a park, you should really make it a good one. If you decide to visit Tanzania’s south, then Nyerere National Park (formerly Selous Game Reserve) is a fine choice. Its main rival would be Mikumi National Park. If, instead, you travel to the north, Serengeti National Park would always be my first choice, although it would be quite a long flight to get there. Any of Lake Manyara National Park, Tarangire National Park or Ngorongoro Crater would also ensure an absolutely fantastic safari.”
1Is the south or north of Tanzania better for a 2-day safari from Zanzibar?
“As long as you choose your park carefully, it’s impossible to have a bad safari in either the south or north of Tanzania, so you can’t really lose! When making your choice, a key question to ask your safari tour operator is whether you can fly directly to the park from Zanzibar or whether you have to change planes (in Arusha or Dar es Salaam, for example). With only 2 days at your disposal, a change of planes can waste valuable time. As a general rule, it’s easier to find direct flights to southern Tanzanian parks, but it’s best if you ask your operator about the options. When it comes to the parks themselves, there’s not much difference in relation to wildlife. Big cats, elephant, giraffe, zebra and most of the safari animal highlights can be seen in nearly all parks across both regions. One thing that Nyerere has that other parks don’t is a boat safari on the beautiful Rufiji River. But remember that time spent on the boat will take away from the time available for game drives, where you’ll generally see more animals.”
2Are 2 days enough for a trip from Zanzibar?
“The short answer is no, but 2 days are better than none. There are many different tours and packages available, but a 2-day safari from Zanzibar will always involve flying to the park on day 1 and flying back on day 2. The benefit of this (when compared to a 1-day safari) is that you will get to stay overnight in the destination and have time for game drives during the ideal times for seeing animals: late afternoon and early morning. The downside is that you won’t get to enjoy a full day in the park you’re visiting. At the end of your 2 days, you will almost certainly wish that you had more time. But the same could be said for just about any length of safari. More than that, if given the choice between a 2-day safari from Zanzibar and no safari at all, I would choose the 2-day safari every single time.”
3Are all 2-day safaris from Zanzibar fly-in safaris?
“Because Zanzibar is an island, and it is impossible to have a classic safari experience there, you have no choice but to fly to the Tanzanian mainland and then fly back. You also have very limited time on a 2-day safari, so flying is the best way to make the most of that time. Flying has pros and cons. On the one hand, flying is expensive, which will make it almost impossible to arrange a cheap or affordable 2-day safari from Zanzibar. But if you can afford it, the views as you fly into the park should be worth every dollar you spend. Your trip will feel less like a transfer and more like a scenic flight. A fly-in safari should mean that you fly from Zanzibar into an airstrip inside the national park (or, in the case of Nyerere, just outside the park gate). Very often this airstrip will be close to your accommodation, and you’ll be driven around in a safari 4WD vehicle while you’re in the park or reserve.”
4How much does a 2-day trip from Zanzibar cost?
“There are almost as many packages and tours available for a 2-day safari from Zanzibar as there are tour operators, so expect the prices that you are quoted to vary greatly. Because each day of your trip will include an expensive air transfer, your safari will cost at least US$500 per person per day. It could cost much more if it’s high season and you stay in luxury accommodation. Always ask your tour operator what’s included in, and what’s excluded from, the price they quote. As a general rule, it should include both air transfers, park entry fees, accommodation, meals, guide, vehicle and a driver. You’ll have to pay for all these things whether they’re included in the quoted price or not, so ask for a full list to avoid any nasty surprises when it comes time to pay.”
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