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Tanzania Safari From Zanzibar - Compare 1,270 Tours
Zanzibar may be part of Tanzania but it really is a world apart. Adding a mainland Tanzanian safari to your Zanzibar holiday allows you to enjoy the best of both of these worlds. Zanzibar is a special place where history seems written on every stone. It’s also a long-standing favorite Indian Ocean beach destination for many travelers, with fabulous stretches of sand and stunning resorts. Over on the mainland, Tanzania is one of Africa’s premier safari destinations with world-class parks filled with wildlife. Whether you visit Selous Game Reserve (now renamed to Nyerere National Park) in the south or Serengeti National Park in the north, it’s all within a short flight from Zanzibar.
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3-Day Savannah Explorer Big Five Africa Comfort Safari
$1,726 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Central Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire NP, Zanzibar (End)
Professional Safaris
5.0/5 – 146 Reviews
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4-Day Exclusive Fly-in Safari Experience
$2,200 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire NP, Zanzibar (End)
Go Makini Tanzania Expedition
4.9/5 – 137 Reviews
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2-Day Zanzibar to Tarangire & Ngorongoro Crater
$1,100 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar (End)
Nkollo Tours & Safaris
5.0/5 – 112 Reviews
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3-Day Safari Fly in and out from Zanzibar
$1,385 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourBudgetCamping & Hotel
You Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar (End)
Enjoyable Nature Safaris
5.0/5 – 23 Reviews
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2-Day Zanzibar to Ngorongoro & Tarangire Luxury Safari
$1,342 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge
You Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar (End)
Serengeti Wakanda Tours and Safaris
5.0/5 – 815 Reviews
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![5-Day Fly in Luxury Safari to Serengeti, Crater, Manyara]()
5-Day Fly in Luxury Safari to Serengeti, Crater, Manyara
$2,814 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara NP, Tarangire NP, Zanzibar (End)
Telly Africa Safaris
5.0/5 – 191 Reviews
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![4-Day Luxury Fly in to Serengeti Private Safari]()
4-Day Luxury Fly in to Serengeti Private Safari
$2,310 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire NP, Zanzibar (End)
Go Serengeti African Tours
4.9/5 – 474 Reviews
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![2-Day Tarangire & Ngorongoro Luxury Safari from Zanzibar]()
2-Day Tarangire & Ngorongoro Luxury Safari from Zanzibar
$1,210 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge
You Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Tarangire NP, Zanzibar (End)
Akondo Adventures
4.9/5 – 161 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
![4-Day Serengeti Fly in, Fly out Safari Luxury Safari]()
4-Day Serengeti Fly in, Fly out Safari Luxury Safari
$2,475 to $2,640 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Central Serengeti NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Highlands, Zanzibar (End)
Safari Soles
5.0/5 – 471 Reviews
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![4-Day Wings over the Wild' Fly in Luxury Tanzania Safari]()
4-Day Wings over the Wild' Fly in Luxury Tanzania Safari
$3,600 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge
You Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar (End)
Mountain Warriors Tours and Safaris
5.0/5 – 455 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
![2-Day Fly-in from Zanzibar to Tarangire & Ngorongoro]()
2-Day Fly-in from Zanzibar to Tarangire & Ngorongoro
$1,210 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Full Package Adventures
5.0/5 – 396 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
![4-Day Fly in Serengeti &Fly out at Arusha Airport]()
4-Day Fly in Serengeti &Fly out at Arusha Airport
$2,800 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Mto wa Mbu (Town), Arusha (End)
Gamedrive Travel Africa Safari Agency
5.0/5 – 685 Reviews
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![2-Day Private Camping to Selous GR from Zanzibar]()
2-Day Private Camping to Selous GR from Zanzibar
$858 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourBudgetCamping
You Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Nyerere NP, Zanzibar (End)
Lekobe Adventures Safaris
5.0/5 – 80 Reviews
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![2-Day Fly in Nyerere National Park Safari from Zanzibar]()
2-Day Fly in Nyerere National Park Safari from Zanzibar
$810 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Tented CampYou Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Nyerere NP, Zanzibar (End)
Big Mama Safari Adventures
5.0/5 – 40 Reviews
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![4-Day Explore Northern Circuits National Parks Fly-in]()
4-Day Explore Northern Circuits National Parks Fly-in
$1,802 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Central Serengeti NP, Lake Manyara NP, Arusha (End)
Ndutu Green Explorers
5.0/5 – 114 Reviews
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6-Day Tanzania Fly in Migration Tour
$4,389 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge
You Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire NP, Arusha (End)
Meru Slopes Tours & Safaris
5.0/5 – 817 Reviews
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![3-Day Safari from Zanzibar to Serengeti Fly-in & Out]()
3-Day Safari from Zanzibar to Serengeti Fly-in & Out
$2,001 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryTented Camp
You Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Central Serengeti NP, Zanzibar (End)
Uro Adventure & Safaris
5.0/5 – 35 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
8-Day Beach & Safari Zanzibar and Lake Manyara Glamping
$2,180 to $2,532 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Zanzibar Stone Town (Zanzibar), Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar Airport (Zanzibar), Zanzibar (End)
Paradise & Wilderness
4.9/5 – 249 Reviews
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![4-Day Fly in from Zanzibar to Kogatende Great Migration]()
4-Day Fly in from Zanzibar to Kogatende Great Migration
$2,280 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Northern Serengeti NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Josh Dreamland Safari
4.9/5 – 75 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
![2-Day Fly from Zanzibar to Wildlife Mid Range Safari]()
2-Day Fly from Zanzibar to Wildlife Mid Range Safari
$1,200 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar (End)
Tanzania Roadside Expeditions
5.0/5 – 339 Reviews
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5 Questions About 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 Safaris From Zanzibar
Anthony Ham
What parks are best for a safari from Zanzibar?
“Most parks on the Tanzanian mainland are a short flight from Zanzibar, although in some cases you may need to change planes in Arusha or Dar es Salaam. If I could visit just one area of Tanzania on my safari from Zanzibar, it would be the country’s north. This is where you find Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater, which are without doubt my top picks. Both of these destinations are really close to Lake Manyara and Tarangire National Parks, which are fantastic wildlife destinations if you can spare the time. Some tour itineraries cram all four of these destinations into 5 days, but 7 days or longer would make for a more relaxed and rewarding safari. Another option would be to head south, where you’ll find the wildlife-rich Selous Game Reserve (now renamed to Nyerere National Park), which is especially good for varied landscapes, as well as elephants and lions. Visiting Selous would add at least 3 days to your overall trip. With more time, you could include Mikumi National Park and possibly even Ruaha National Park for a wilderness experience.”
1How many days are recommended for a trip from Zanzibar?
“How long you devote to your safari from Zanzibar will depend on where you want to go. If you only have 3 to 4 days, you should probably focus on just one park. This might be Selous or the Serengeti. With each extra couple of days, you could add an extra park or two – Ngorongoro and perhaps even Lake Manyara in the north, or Mikumi in the south. If you can allow 6 or more days out of Zanzibar, then you could possibly complete the Northern safari circuit, or visit two or three parks across Tanzania’s south. It's worth talking with your operator about what combined Tanzania safari and Zanzibar packages are on offer. Many people who visit Zanzibar also visit the Tanzanian mainland, so you should have plenty of choice. And one final thing to remember: if you’re looking for a cheap or more affordable safari, you will need to try and minimize the number of flights while you’re on the mainland.”
2Is a Serengeti safari possible from Zanzibar?
“It is possible to combine a trip to the Serengeti with time on Zanzibar, and there are lots of tours where this is an option. It usually involves a flight from Zanzibar to Arusha, in northern Tanzania, with a further flight from Arusha to one of the airstrips in the Serengeti. It is also possible to drive from Arusha to the Serengeti and enjoy some of the other attractions along the way (such as Tarangire, Lake Manyara and the Ngorongoro Crater). This will add quite a bit of extra time, but much of it will involve wildlife viewing. The Serengeti is certainly worth it and it’s one of my favorite parks anywhere in Africa. The wildlife here is incredible. This is especially the case if you time your visit to be in the right part of the park to catch the great wildebeest migration, which you can see at different stages in different areas throughout the year. But any time of year is good for wildlife viewing in the Serengeti, where you’ll see the big cats, elephant and so many other species.”
3Should I go on a fly-in trip from Zanzibar?
“There will almost certainly be a flying component to your safari from Zanzibar. Although there are boat connections between Zanzibar Island and the mainland, they’re much slower than flying and not very convenient for those heading over to Tanzania for a safari. In addition to your flight from Zanzibar to the mainland (which usually means flying into Arusha, Kilimanjaro or Dar es Salaam), you may also fly from these airports into the national park of your choice. This is, of course, much more expensive than driving. But it will save precious holiday time for actually being on safari, rather than driving to get there. It will also provide you with some incredible views. Taking an air transfer is like going on a scenic flight, and there’s something special about getting off a plane deep in a national park with wildlife all around you.”
4Can you do a classic safari on Zanzibar Island?
“A classic safari is not really possible on Zanzibar Island. There is a zoo-like wildlife park called Cheetah’s Rock, but visiting it is nothing like going on a real safari on the Tanzanian mainland. That said, some genuinely worthwhile wildlife experiences are available on Zanzibar. These include tracking the endemic (occuring naturally in only one area and nowhere else in the world) Zanzibar red colobus in Jozani Forest and snorkeling or diving to see colorful fish and other marine creatures on offshore coral reefs. If you’d like to get a real safari experience while you’re on Zanzibar, ask your tour operator what might be possible. They will have suggestions about where to go and what you can see by flying to the mainland. Before having such a conversation, you should do some of your own research and have a very clear idea of which animals you’d really like to see. If it’s big cats and elephants, then places such as the Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire and Selous are all excellent. If, on the other hand, you’d like to follow in the footsteps of Jane Goodall and spend time tracking chimpanzees through the forest, then Gombe and Mahale Mountains National Parks (in the far west of the country) should be high on your list.”
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Sue is an award-winning writer who specializes in African travel and conservation. She writes for national newspapers, magazines, Rough Guides and Lonely Planet.
The perfect safari destination
With almost a quarter of this vast country dedicated to wildlife reserves and national parks, Tanzania is justifiably regarded as Africa’s premier safari destination. It’s one of my favourite countries, not just for the bush, beaches...
Brian is an award winning travel writer, author of safari books and regular contributor to magazines such as BBC Wildlife and Travel Africa.
Wilderness unlimited
Tanzania may be one of the world’s poorest countries but its national parks and game reserves are the crown jewels of Africa. First among equals is the Serengeti, probably the most famous wildlife refuge on the planet, a wilderness the...
NL
Amazing country, beautiful nature and people are so welcoming
Thanks to Mountain Warriors we had an amazing 2-day safari. Well taken care off, all well prepared. The drivers went up and beyond to give us the experience needed and we seen more than we can process :-) The respect for nature and...
The very best safari destination in the world bar none!
I have done lots and lots of safaris in the last 50 years to many different African countries but my latest and first trip to Tanzania was the very best ever! Meru Slopes Tours and safaris surpassed my wildest expectations and delivered a...
DK
Amazing Safari
Our safari experience in Tanzania this December was absolutely fantastic! We saw an impressive amount of wildlife — in fact, 4 out of the Big Five — making it a trip we will never forget. Our driver was excellent: skilled,...
IT
Amazing safari!
We had an amazing week in the Tanzania’s parks and extremely happy with our safari. We saw the “big fives” on top of many many other wild animals, not to mention the outstanding landscapes and the very professional and excellent...