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Tanzania Safari From Zanzibar - Compare 779 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 Nyerere National Park (formerly Selous Game Reserve) in the south or Serengeti National Park in the north, it’s all within a short flight from Zanzibar.
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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 – 31 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
2-Day Fly-in Safari - Tarangire & Ngorongoro
$889 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)LuxuryLodge
You Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire NP, Zanzibar (End)
Mountain Warriors Tours and Safaris
4.9/5 – 281 Reviews
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2-Day Fly-in Safari to Tarangire & Ngorongoro Crater
$847 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourBudgetLodge
You Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Simbaland Magic Tours
5.0/5 – 14 Reviews
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2-Day Fly in Honeymooners Tour to Tarangire &Ngorongoro
$1,120 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar (End)
Go Makini Tanzania Expedition
4.9/5 – 84 Reviews
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![2-Day Affordable Tarangire Safari Adventure]()
2-Day Affordable Tarangire Safari Adventure
$721 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)BudgetHotel
You Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar (End)
Expedicion de Superheroes
4.9/5 – 29 Reviews
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![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 tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Central Serengeti NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Highlands, Zanzibar (End)
Safari Soles
5.0/5 – 359 Reviews
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![2-Day Serengeti Migration and Four Seasons Accommodation]()
2-Day Serengeti Migration and Four Seasons Accommodation
$2,082 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxury+Lodge
You Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Northern Serengeti NP, Zanzibar (End)
Sereland Africa Safaris
5.0/5 – 46 Reviews
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![4-Day A Quick Fly-in Safari from Beach to Bush]()
4-Day A Quick Fly-in Safari from Beach to Bush
$2,378 to $2,505 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Tented CampYou Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Serengeti NP, Zanzibar (End)
Paradise & Wilderness
4.7/5 – 227 Reviews
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![1-Day Mikumi Fly in Shared Safari from Zanzibar]()
1-Day Mikumi Fly in Shared Safari from Zanzibar
$465 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Day tourShared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)
You Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Mikumi NP, Zanzibar (End)
Lekobe Adventures Safaris
4.9/5 – 59 Reviews
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![5-Day Tanzania Adventure(Serengeti Migration + Big Five)]()
5-Day Tanzania Adventure(Serengeti Migration + Big Five)
$2,680 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Northern Serengeti NP, Central Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire NP, Zanzibar (End)
Akondo Adventures
5.0/5 – 85 Reviews
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![1-Day Private Game Drive Safari to Mikumi from Zanzibar]()
1-Day Private Game Drive Safari to Mikumi from Zanzibar
$515 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Day tourPrivate tour
You Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Mikumi NP, Zanzibar (End)
Plex Africa Safaris
5.0/5 – 88 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
![7-Day Wildlife and Beach Luxury Safari]()
7-Day Wildlife and Beach Luxury Safari
$2,173 to $2,317 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 – 228 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
$2,200 to $2,266 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
4.9/5 – 154 Reviews
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![2-Day Luxury Safari Zanzibar to Selous]()
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 – 41 Reviews
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![4-Day Fly in out Safari Tarangire Serengeti & Ngorongoro]()
4-Day Fly in out Safari Tarangire Serengeti & Ngorongoro
$1,969 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar (End)
Aglow Safaris
5.0/5 – 12 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
3-Day Safari North Tanzania Starts and Ends in Zanzibar
$1,485 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara NP, Zanzibar (End)
Tanzania Roadside Expeditions
5.0/5 – 300 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
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3-Day Fly in & Fly out Serengeti from Zanzibar
$1,900 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Tented CampYou Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Serengeti NP, Zanzibar (End)
Go Serengeti African Tours
4.9/5 – 323 Reviews
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![4-Day Fly in from Zanzibar to Serengeti- Comfort Plus]()
4-Day Fly in from Zanzibar to Serengeti- Comfort Plus
$2,266 to $2,336 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire NP, Arusha (End)
Kojuu Safaris Africa
5.0/5 – 68 Reviews
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![3-Day Flying into Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater]()
3-Day Flying into Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater
$1,650 to $1,694 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
kiliclimb Africa Safaris
5.0/5 – 109 Reviews
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![3-Day Return Flights from Zanzibar to Serengeti NP]()
3-Day Return Flights from Zanzibar to Serengeti NP
$1,760 to $2,090 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Serengeti NP, Zanzibar (End)
King Solomon Safaris
5.0/5 – 63 Reviews
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6 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
6 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 undoubtedly 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. To do all four of these destinations, you would need a minimum of 10 days. Another option would be to head south, where you’ll find the wildlife-rich Nyerere National Park, which is especially good for varied landscapes, as well as elephants and lions. Visiting Nyerere 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 is 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 Nyerere 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 10 days out of Zanzibar, then you could possibly complete the Northern safari circuit, or visit three or four 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 Lake Manyara and the Ngorongoro Crater), but this will add quite a bit of extra time. 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 during the great wildebeest migration, which you can see at different stages from January to August or September. 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 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.”
4How much does a Tanzania trip from Zanzibar cost?
“There are so many variables when it comes to calculating the cost of a Zanzibar to Tanzania mainland safari. But as a general guideline, you can expect your safari from Zanzibar to cost at least US$300 per person per day, with prices for more expensive packages triple that or more. There are many reasons for such differences. One is your accommodation: it obviously costs a lot more to stay in luxury tented camps than it does to go on a budget camping safari. The number of flights you take can also have a big influence. Other factors include the number of days you spend on safari, the season in which you’re traveling (high-season prices can be double what you’ll pay in low season) and the type of safari you choose (a private safari costs more than a group safari, for example).”
5Can you do a classic safari on Zanzibar Island?
“A classic safari is not really possible on Zanzibar Island. You might find some wildlife parks on the island, but they are more like zoos, and visiting them is nothing like going on a real safari in one of Tanzania’s parks. 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 Nyerere 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.”
6Tanzania Safari Reviews
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...
Spectacular!!!
We visited Tarangire national park, the Serengeti, Ngorongoro crater, lake Manyara and then finished off our stay in Zanzibar. Tanzania is beautiful and the people are wonderful, friendly and helpful. My husband is 70 and I’m mid...
Great place for your next safari.
The safari we went on was fantastic. We got to see a huge variety of wildlife. We visited in June and the weather was very pleasant and the main tourist season hadn't built up. A barrier to Tanzania is the airport security which seemed...
NL
Beautiful and very peaceful
When we have done some great amount of research of the different locations and the various operators that offer the Safari experience. Since we love to plan everything on our own the research took some decent effort but as we we have...
PT
A must see experience
What a truly amazing experience seeing so much wildlife upclose and in their natural environment. Our driver (William..everlasting African adventure) was so knowledgeable about the area and went out of his way to ensure we saw as much...