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Tanzania Safari From Zanzibar - Compare 992 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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8-Day Wildlife Safari & Zanzibar Escape Fly-in and Out
$2,935 to $3,032 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 – 718 Reviews
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1-Day Zanzibar to Nyerere NP (Selous GR) Flying Package
$460 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Day tourShared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)
You Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Nyerere NP, Zanzibar (End)
Uwanda Tours and Safaris
4.9/5 – 321 Reviews
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5-Day Fly in Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater & Lake Manyara
$3,206 to $3,285 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara NP, Zanzibar (End)
Safari Soles
5.0/5 – 642 Reviews
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4-Day Classic Fly in Serengeti Experience
$2,724 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Central Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire NP, Arusha (End)
Suricata Safaris
5.0/5 – 4,429 Reviews
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![1-Day Nyerere NP Fly-in Private Safari from Zanzibar]()
1-Day Nyerere NP Fly-in Private Safari from Zanzibar
$635 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Day tourPrivate tour
You Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Nyerere NP, Zanzibar (End)
Lekobe Adventures Safaris
5.0/5 – 144 Reviews
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![4-Day Best of Ngorongoro, Tarangire and Manyara Safari]()
4-Day Best of Ngorongoro, Tarangire and Manyara Safari
$1,609 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara NP, Zanzibar (End)
Zara Tours
4.9/5 – 27 Reviews
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![1-Day Shared Safari in Mikumi Flying from Zanzibar]()
1-Day Shared Safari in Mikumi Flying from Zanzibar
$440 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Day tourShared tour (max 7 people per vehicle)
You Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Mikumi NP, Zanzibar (End)
Kibo Mawenzi Safaris
5.0/5 – 107 Reviews
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![1-Day Fly-in-out Shared Safari to Nyerere National Park]()
1-Day Fly-in-out Shared Safari to Nyerere National Park
$440 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Day tourShared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)
You Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Nyerere NP, Zanzibar (End)
Jambo Bwana Expedition
4.9/5 – 50 Reviews
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![4-Day Fly-in & out Safari Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Ndutu]()
4-Day Fly-in & out Safari Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Ndutu
$2,048 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP), Zanzibar (End)
Uro Adventure & Safaris
5.0/5 – 42 Reviews
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![1-Day Private Fly-in, Fly-out from Zanzibar to Mikumi NP]()
1-Day Private Fly-in, Fly-out from Zanzibar to Mikumi NP
$552 to $575 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Day tourPrivate tour
You Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Mikumi NP, Zanzibar (End)
Telly Africa Safaris
5.0/5 – 245 Reviews
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![2-Day Fly in from Zanzibar Tarangire & Ngorongoro Safari]()
2-Day Fly in from Zanzibar Tarangire & Ngorongoro Safari
$1,176 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar (End)
Ejas Africa Adventures
5.0/5 – 13 Reviews
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![2-Day Affordable Group Safari from Zanzibar]()
2-Day Affordable Group Safari from Zanzibar
$675 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)BudgetCamping
You Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Key2Africa Tours & Safaris
4.9/5 – 54 Reviews
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![4-Day Fly in-out Manyara Ngorongoro & Southern Serengeti]()
4-Day Fly in-out Manyara Ngorongoro & Southern Serengeti
$2,150 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Lake Manyara NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Southern Serengeti NP, Zanzibar (End)
Ndutu Green Explorers
5.0/5 – 273 Reviews
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![4-Day Unforgettable Tanzania Wildlife Safari]()
4-Day Unforgettable Tanzania Wildlife Safari
$2,030 to $2,120 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Tented CampYou Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Serengeti NP, Zanzibar (End)
Go Makini Tanzania Expedition
4.9/5 – 177 Reviews
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![3-Day Fly in & out Serengeti & Ngorongoro from Zanzibar]()
3-Day Fly in & out Serengeti & Ngorongoro from Zanzibar
$1,792 to $1,925 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourBudgetTented Camp & Hotel
You Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar (End)
Somewhere In Africa
4.9/5 – 98 Reviews
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2-Day Zanzibar Fly in-Safari Ndutu & Crater (Dec-March)
$1,554 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Tented CampYou Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Southern Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar (End)
Mamnana Adventures
5.0/5 – 69 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
4.9/5 – 307 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 – 274 Reviews
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![1-Day Nyerere National Park Scenic Fly-in Safari]()
1-Day Nyerere National Park Scenic Fly-in Safari
$450 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Day tourShared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)
You Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Nyerere NP, Zanzibar (End)
Wild Horizon Safaris
4.9/5 – 25 Reviews
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![2-Day Fly in- Fly out from Zanzibar Tarangire and Crater]()
2-Day Fly in- Fly out from Zanzibar Tarangire and Crater
$1,159 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar (End)
Serengeti Savanna Adventures
5.0/5 – 99 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 Nyerere National Park (formerly Selous Game Reserve), 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 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 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 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 (lion, leopard and cheetah), 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 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.”
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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...
Beautiful. atmospheric and diverse wonderland
We flew into Kilimanjaro Airport and as soon as we touched down we were well looked after. Everyone is extremely friendly, accommodating and helpful. Our safari guide picked us up and we drove onto Arusha - the roads are bumpy but the...
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The True Essence of Africa
Tanzania gives you the real Africa experience, with a perfect mix of beautiful landscapes and incredible wildlife. The people here are incredibly kind and welcoming, which made our trip even more special. On our first day, we did a one-day...
Incredible wildlife!
My friend and I travelled to Tanzania in early October 2026. We booked a 3 day safari. We stayed a night each side of our trip in Arusha. Our guide was the fabulous Anton, and our vehicle a large Toyota Landcruiser. We drove from Arusha to...
Incredible
We were in Tanzania on a 6 day Safari tour. The whole experience was amazing. The wildlife we were able to see was above and beyond our expectations! We had an awesome encounter with all big 5. And zebras, wildebeest, baboons! The...