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Tanzania Safari From Zanzibar - Compare 1,410 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 Private Luxury Fly in and Fly out Safari
$2,230 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge
You Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Central Serengeti NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar (End)
Mountain Warriors Tours and Safaris
5.0/5 – 492 Reviews
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3-Day Honeymoners Fly in Luxury Safari
$2,151 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge
You Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Central Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar (End)
Go Serengeti African Tours
4.9/5 – 504 Reviews
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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 – 483 Reviews
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3-Day Fly-in from Zanzibar to Four Seasons Safari Lodge
$3,188 to $3,496 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge
You Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Serengeti NP, Zanzibar (End)
Kojuu Safaris Africa
5.0/5 – 117 Reviews
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3-Day Fly-in Exclusive Anniversary Safari
$1,480 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara NP, Zanzibar (End)
Go Makini Tanzania Expedition
4.9/5 – 139 Reviews
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![2-Day Fly-in from Zanzibar to Tarangire & Ngorongoro]()
2-Day Fly-in from Zanzibar to Tarangire & Ngorongoro
$1,210 to $1,232 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourBudgetHotel
You Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Full Package Adventures
5.0/5 – 401 Reviews
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3-Day Fly-in Serengeti & Ngorongoro Camping Experience
$1,450 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourBudgetCamping
You Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Central Serengeti NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar (End)
Josh Dreamland Safari
4.9/5 – 82 Reviews
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1-Day Game Drive in Mikumi - Fly in & out from Zanzibar
$440 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Day tourShared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)
You Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Mikumi NP, Zanzibar (End)
Kibo Mawenzi Safaris
5.0/5 – 52 Reviews
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3-Day Fly & Drive Safari to Ngorongoro & Serengeti
$1,815 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Tented CampYou Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar (End)
Lekobe Adventures Safaris
5.0/5 – 88 Reviews
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![3-Day Fly in from Zanzibar Serengeti Ndutu & Crater Tour]()
3-Day Fly in from Zanzibar Serengeti Ndutu & Crater Tour
$1,452 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Southern Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Wildebeest Footsteps Adventures
4.9/5 – 48 Reviews
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![5-Day Awesome Luxury Safari - Serengeti Fly-in]()
5-Day Awesome Luxury Safari - Serengeti Fly-in
$3,054 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara NP, Tarangire NP, Arusha (End)
Akondo Adventures
4.9/5 – 163 Reviews
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![5-Day Northern Circuit Luxury Tour from Zanzibar]()
5-Day Northern Circuit Luxury Tour from Zanzibar
$2,850 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Arusha NP, Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti NP, Central Serengeti NP, Zanzibar (End)
Goldfinch Adventures
5.0/5 – 111 Reviews
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7-Day Luxury Safari & Beach Retreat
$2,860 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Zanzibar (Tanzania Beaches), Tarangire NP, Central Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Shengena Adventure
5.0/5 – 91 Reviews
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![2-Day Safari from Zanzibar to Serengeti and Ngorongoro]()
2-Day Safari from Zanzibar to Serengeti and Ngorongoro
$1,332 to $1,529 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryTented Camp
You Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar (End)
Professional Safaris
5.0/5 – 149 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 – 831 Reviews
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![2-Day Luxury from Zanzibar to Tarangire & Ngorongoro]()
2-Day Luxury from Zanzibar to Tarangire & Ngorongoro
$1,199 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge
You Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar (End)
Serengeti Savanna Adventures
5.0/5 – 67 Reviews
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![2-Day Zanzibar to Tarangire & Ngorongoro Crater]()
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 – 118 Reviews
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5-Day Serengeti Explorer Wildebeest Migration & Big Five
$2,553 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Serengeti NP, Northern Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire NP, Arusha (End)
Ndutu Green Explorers
5.0/5 – 123 Reviews
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3-Day Guided Mikumi Safari from & Back to Zanzibar
$571 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourBudgetHotel
You Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Mikumi NP, Zanzibar (End)
Fresh Mood Treks
5.0/5 – 27 Reviews
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![5-Day Fly-in Wildlife Safari from Zanzibar to Tanzania]()
5-Day Fly-in Wildlife Safari from Zanzibar to Tanzania
$2,239 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara NP, Arusha (End)
Amshar Serengeti Adventures
5.0/5 – 201 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...
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A must see
We had a fabulous experience with plex africa safaris, got to visit the incredible mikumi national park on a day visit. Brilliant, educational and friendly tour guide, Erik. It was a jam packed day and we saw the most incredible wildlife,...
Very beautiful
No doubt Tanzania is a beautiful country. We visited 8 national parks. Tanzania has most animal, bird viewing compared to other countries in Africa. Go to any national park here we can see all animals easily. Ngorogoro crater is absolutely...
Breathtaking, and just beautiful.
Just returned from an amazing 4 day camping Safari in Tanzania. Our guide Mike was lovely, friendly and very professional as well as very informative about all the fabulous wildlife. His driving skills were amazing, going above and beyond...
A Great Trip
I had a really great time visiting the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. Everything was peaceful and beautiful. Watching animals in their natural environment was something new for me. I truly enjoyed every moment of this trip.