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Tanzania Safari From Zanzibar - Compare 1,351 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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Top Rated Operator
4-Day Experience Luxury Honeymoon Fly in Safari
$2,750 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge
You Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire NP, Zanzibar (End)
Go Serengeti African Tours
4.9/5 – 452 Reviews
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2-Day Fly-in from Zanzibar to Tarangire & Ngorongoro
$1,112 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Full Package Adventures
5.0/5 – 384 Reviews
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2-Day Zanzibar to Ngorongoro & Tarangire Luxury Safari
$1,200 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge
You Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar (End)
Serengeti Wakanda Tours and Safaris
5.0/5 – 796 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 – 101 Reviews
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![3-Day Safari from Zanzibar, Tarangire Ngorongoro Manyara]()
3-Day Safari from Zanzibar, Tarangire Ngorongoro Manyara
$1,327 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 – 88 Reviews
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![2-Day Tarangire & Ngorongoro Crater from Zanzibar]()
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 – 448 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 – 419 Reviews
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![3-Day Fly in to Serengeti & Ngorongoro for Honeymooners]()
3-Day Fly in to Serengeti & Ngorongoro for Honeymooners
$1,800 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Central Serengeti NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar (End)
Go Makini Tanzania Expedition
4.9/5 – 125 Reviews
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![2-Day Flying Package Zanzibar to Nyerere NP (Selous GR)]()
2-Day Flying Package Zanzibar to Nyerere NP (Selous GR)
$690 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Nyerere NP, Zanzibar (End)
Uwanda Tours and Safaris
5.0/5 – 272 Reviews
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![2-Day Shared Safari to Nyerere NP from Zanzibar]()
2-Day Shared Safari to Nyerere NP from Zanzibar
$754 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Nyerere NP, Zanzibar (End)
Lekobe Adventures Safaris
4.9/5 – 76 Reviews
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![2-Day Fly in Nyerere National Park Safari Fly Out]()
2-Day Fly in Nyerere National Park Safari Fly Out
$715 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Nyerere NP, Zanzibar (End)
Dallas Africa Safaris
5.0/5 – 99 Reviews
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![3-Day Safari from Zanzibar to Ngorongoro & Serengeti]()
3-Day Safari from Zanzibar to Ngorongoro & Serengeti
$1,854 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryTented Camp
You Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Central Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar (End)
Highneck Safaris
4.9/5 – 23 Reviews
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![6-Day Zanzibar to Serengeti Big Five Adventure Safari]()
6-Day Zanzibar to Serengeti Big Five Adventure Safari
$1,790 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Arusha (City), Tarangire NP, Central Serengeti NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar (End)
Wild Serenity Safaris
4.5/5 – 12 Reviews
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![2-Day Magical Fly in Fly out from Zanzibar to Nyerere]()
2-Day Magical Fly in Fly out from Zanzibar to Nyerere
$695 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Nyerere NP, Zanzibar (End)
Plex Africa Safaris
4.9/5 – 132 Reviews
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13-Day White Sands & Wilderness Comfort Tour
$2,263 to $2,804 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & ResortYou Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Zanzibar (Tanzania Beaches), Nyerere NP, Zanzibar Airport (Zanzibar), Zanzibar Stone Town (Zanzibar), Zanzibar (End)
Paradise & Wilderness
4.9/5 – 246 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 – 48 Reviews
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![4-Day From Zanzibar to Northern Zone Budget Safari]()
4-Day From Zanzibar to Northern Zone Budget Safari
$1,186 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)BudgetCamping
You Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Tarangire NP, Central Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar (End)
Uro Adventure & Safaris
5.0/5 – 31 Reviews
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![2-Day Luxury Safari from Zanzibar to Tarangire & Crater]()
2-Day Luxury Safari from Zanzibar to Tarangire & Crater
$989 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge
You Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Serengeti Savanna Adventures
5.0/5 – 50 Reviews
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![1-Day Trip from Zanzibar to Mikumi National Park]()
1-Day Trip from Zanzibar to Mikumi National Park
$501 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Day tourPrivate tour
You Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Mikumi NP, Zanzibar (End)
Widman Tours & Safari
5.0/5 – 101 Reviews
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![7-Day Wildlife and Beach Luxury Safari]()
7-Day Wildlife and Beach Luxury Safari
$2,372 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Zanzibar (Tanzania Beaches), Tarangire NP, Northern Serengeti NP, Central Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Ozon Light Tours
5.0/5 – 361 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...
BR
Incredible.
An amazing experience, incredible culture, everything was wonderful. The food is very different from Brazil, but it was fun living among them and experiencing their customs. People are very polite and helpful. The places are surreal in...
Even better than imagined!
Unbelievable safari experience - Tanzania has safari experiences suitable to every standard you could desire - rough camping to luxury lodges! Do yourself a favour and try it all and don’t forget the ultimate bucket list item of hot air...
NL
A dream destination if you like nature
After safari’s in mostly southern/ south-west Africa finally went to Tanzania. And a dream came true. Amazing sceneries, great variation too, breathtaking landscapes and endless horizons. Wildlife is beyond any imagination. People very...
IT
Incredible experience
We loved everyday and every moment of your safari in Tanzania! Every second of this experience was special and for sure it won't be the last time for us visiting Africa. The drivers of our agency Topy Tours did the best to make us feel...