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Tanzania Safari From Zanzibar - Compare 1,302 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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4-Day Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro from Zanzibar
$1,980 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar (End)
Lekobe Adventures Safaris
5.0/5 – 105 Reviews
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1-Day Shared Safari to Nyerere NP Flying from Zanzibar
$430 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Day tourShared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)
You Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Nyerere NP, Zanzibar (End)
Kibo Mawenzi Safaris
4.9/5 – 67 Reviews
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5-Day Fly-in from Zanzibar to Serengeti National Park
$2,481 to $2,530 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire NP, Zanzibar (End)
Go Serengeti African Tours
4.9/5 – 574 Reviews
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4-Day Fly in/out Affordable Safari from Zanzibar
$1,939 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar (End)
Somewhere In Africa
4.9/5 – 64 Reviews
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![3-Day Ruaha Untamed Luxury into Tanzania Last Wilderness]()
3-Day Ruaha Untamed Luxury into Tanzania Last Wilderness
$3,044 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Shared tour (max 14 people per vehicle)LuxuryLodge
You Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Ruaha NP, Zanzibar (End)
Safari Soles
5.0/5 – 530 Reviews
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![4-Day Fly in Serengeti from Zanzibar – Black Level]()
4-Day Fly in Serengeti from Zanzibar – Black Level
$3,737 to $4,712 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge
You Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire NP, Zanzibar (End)
Kojuu Safaris Africa
5.0/5 – 139 Reviews
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![4-Day Fly in Magic Experience Safari]()
4-Day Fly in Magic Experience Safari
$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
4.8/5 – 151 Reviews
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![3-Day Safari from Zanzibar, Tarangire Ngorongoro Manyara]()
3-Day Safari from Zanzibar, Tarangire Ngorongoro Manyara
$1,502 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara NP, Zanzibar (End)
Ndutu Green Explorers
5.0/5 – 187 Reviews
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![5-Day Tanzania Wildlife Safari from Zanzibar]()
5-Day Tanzania Wildlife Safari from Zanzibar
$1,881 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourBudgetCamping & Lodge
You Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Arusha (City), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Arusha (End)
Colours Africa Tours and Safaris
4.9/5 – 300 Reviews
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![4-Day Fly in Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire]()
4-Day Fly in Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire
$2,123 to $2,225 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire NP, Zanzibar (End)
Josh Dreamland Safari
4.9/5 – 94 Reviews
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![2-Day Holiday Offer from Zanzibar- Tarangire and Crater]()
2-Day Holiday Offer from Zanzibar- Tarangire and Crater
$979 to $1,210 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar (End)
Amshar Serengeti Adventures
5.0/5 – 220 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 – 426 Reviews
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![3-Day Serengeti National Park Tour Fly in - Fly Out]()
3-Day Serengeti National Park Tour Fly in - Fly Out
$1,837 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryTented Camp
You Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Serengeti NP, Zanzibar (End)
Highneck Safaris
4.9/5 – 27 Reviews
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![2-Day Fly in from Zanzibar Tarangire & Ngorongoro]()
2-Day Fly in from Zanzibar Tarangire & Ngorongoro
$1,080 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar (End)
Wildlife Experience Tanzania
4.9/5 – 60 Reviews
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3-Day Fly-in Central Serengeti Glamping Safari
$2,009 to $2,146 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Tented CampYou Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Central Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar (End)
Shemeji Safari
4.7/5 – 301 Reviews
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![4-Day Fly-in Explore the Serengeti Tented Safari]()
4-Day Fly-in Explore the Serengeti Tented Safari
$2,141 to $2,231 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Tented CampYou Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Central Serengeti NP, Serengeti NP, Western Serengeti NP, Zanzibar (End)
Paradise & Wilderness
4.9/5 – 265 Reviews
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![2-Day Fly in Serengeti Affordable Safari and Ngorongoro]()
2-Day Fly in Serengeti Affordable Safari and Ngorongoro
$1,366 to $1,602 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Tented CampYou Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar (End)
Wild Pride Safaris
5.0/5 – 33 Reviews
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![7-Day Luxury Beach to Wilderness Safari]()
7-Day Luxury Beach to Wilderness Safari
$2,288 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Zanzibar (Tanzania Beaches), Arusha (City), Ngorongoro Crater, Central Serengeti NP, Arusha (End)
Ozon Light Tours
5.0/5 – 440 Reviews
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![2-Day Safari Zanzibar to Nyerere National Park (Selous)]()
2-Day Safari Zanzibar to Nyerere National Park (Selous)
$818 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Tented CampYou Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Nyerere NP, Zanzibar (End)
Greg Adventures
4.5/5 – 56 Reviews
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3-Day Wildlife Explorer (Big Five Africa Luxury Safari)
$2,072 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge
You Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire NP, Zanzibar (End)
Serengeti Unforgettable Safaris
5.0/5 – 45 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...
The towns are scruffy, the traffic is chaotic but the scenery & wildlife more than make up for it
The Tanzanians themselves use an accurate Swahili term - "pole, pole" meaning slowly, slowly. The people are friendly and helpful. The hotels/lodges are of a reasonably high standard and you can usually get hot water (unlike Uganda). The...
LT
Wonderfull country
Tanzania is an incredible country! Our safari exceeded all expectations; we saw the Big Five, and the landscapes were breathtaking. The weather was perfect, and the lodges were very comfortable. Highly recommend this destination.
CL
Amazing
Tanzania was really amazing, people is very kind and they keep a lot of their culture. We stayed at Arusha and went to the local market and the craft market too, really beautiful pieces of art and people is very kind. About our safari we...
NL
Great
We had an amazing 2-day private safari. We went to Tarangire National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater. Personally, I found the crater to be one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen. You spend a lot of time traveling, so keep that in...