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Serengeti Safari From Zanzibar - Compare 589 Tours
Going on a safari from Zanzibar to Serengeti National Park combines two of the best destinations anywhere in Africa in one trip. Zanzibar has that wonderfully exotic feel, with its world-class beaches, spice-laden sea breezes and the haunting call to prayer blowing through architecturally-rich Stone Town. The only thing Zanzibar doesn’t have is typical safari wildlife, which is where the Serengeti, one of my favorite parks in all of Africa, can add so much. The chance to see so many incredible animals after just a short flight from Zanzibar provides the makings for the trip of a lifetime.
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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 – 729 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 – 4,475 Reviews
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5-Day Fly-in Wildlife Safari from Zanzibar to Tanzania
$2,289 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 – 255 Reviews
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4-Day Wings over the Wild' Fly in Luxury Tanzania Safari
$3,682 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge
You Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar (End)
Mountain Warriors Tours and Safaris
4.9/5 – 659 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
$2,531 to $2,700 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 – 647 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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![3-Day Fly-in Outbreak in Serengeti and Ngorongoro]()
3-Day Fly-in Outbreak in Serengeti and Ngorongoro
$1,841 to $1,892 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar (End)
Go Makini Tanzania Expedition
4.9/5 – 182 Reviews
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2-Day Serengeti Fly-in Fly out Expedition
$1,473 to $1,523 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Tented CampYou Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Serengeti NP, Zanzibar (End)
Josh Dreamland Safari
5.0/5 – 117 Reviews
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7-Day Great Migration Safari from Zanzibar
$2,993 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Zanzibar Airport (Start), Serengeti NP, Northern Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Colours Africa Tours and Safaris
5.0/5 – 347 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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3-Day Flyin Private Camping to Serengeti & Ngorongoro
$1,816 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourBudgetCamping
You Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar (End)
Lekobe Adventures Safaris
5.0/5 – 146 Reviews
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3-Day Fly from Zanzibar for Serengeti Camping Adventures
$1,540 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourBudgetCamping
You Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Serengeti NP, Zanzibar (End)
Kibo Mawenzi Safaris
5.0/5 – 108 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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6-Day Fly - in Ultimate Tanzanian Adventure ( June-July)
$1,839 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Shared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)BudgetCamping & Lodge
You Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Tarangire NP, Central Serengeti NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (City), Zanzibar (End)
Vision Safari & Tours
5.0/5 – 169 Reviews
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3-Day Ndutu Migration from Zanzibar (December - March)
$1,702 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Southern Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar (End)
African Bovine Adventures
5.0/5 – 53 Reviews
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3-Day Tanzania Safari to Serengeti & Ngorongoro
$1,794 to $1,856 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar (End)
Taswira Africa Safaris
5.0/5 – 37 Reviews
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![4-Day Fly from Zanzibar to Ndutu Migration & Ngorongoro]()
4-Day Fly from Zanzibar to Ndutu Migration & Ngorongoro
$3,032 to $3,257 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP), Ngorongoro Highlands, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar (End)
Sereland Africa Safaris
5.0/5 – 180 Reviews
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4-Day Zanzibar–Arusha - Ndutu Round-Trip Flight Safari
$1,811 to $1,820 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Tarangire NP, Southern Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar (End)
Tanzania Timeless Safaris
4.9/5 – 38 Reviews
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5-Day Great Migration Calving Safari – from Zanzibar
$2,903 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Tarangire NP, Central Serengeti NP, Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP), Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar (End)
Karibu Tena Tours
4.9/5 – 86 Reviews
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5 Questions About Serengeti 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 Serengeti Safaris From Zanzibar
Anthony Ham
Can you fly to the Serengeti from Zanzibar?
“It certainly is possible to fly between Zanzibar and Serengeti National Park, and lots of travelers do it. Because it’s so popular, you’ll have lots of choice when it comes to operators and the affordable Serengeti and Zanzibar packages they offer. It’s worth knowing that most flights between the two destinations involve a stop (or a change of plane) in Arusha. Whether your tour does or doesn’t stop in Arusha, make sure you ask for a seat on the right-hand side of the plane when flying from Zanzibar to the Serengeti, and on the left-hand side flying back. This way you might get some extraordinary views of Mt Kilimanjaro, Mt Meru and other northern Tanzanian peaks on the way. If you’re lucky, you might also get views of Ngorongoro Crater and the vast Serengeti savannahs. Be sure to watch for wildlife as your plane descends into the park.”
1Which animals can I expect to see in the Serengeti?
“A big attraction of the Serengeti ecosystem is its annual world-famous great migration, which comprises around 2 million wildebeest, zebra and Thomson’s gazelle. The exact dates of the migration change every year, but the wildebeest usually settle in the Southern Serengeti over December to April, with the calving season typically falling between January and mid-March. The wildebeest then head north through the park to the Western Corridor and Grumeti River around June and July, then continue to the Northern Serengeti and Kenya’s Masai Mara National Reserve in August or September, before starting the southward migration in October or November. Even if you’re not in the Serengeti during the migration, you can still expect to see lots of incredible wildlife. Big cats are commonly seen on a safari here, as are elephant and buffalo. There are rhinos in the park as well, so you could even see the Big Five (lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant and rhino), but the rhino can be hard to find. Other highlights include hippo, crocodile, spotted hyena, zebra, giraffe and so many other animals.”
2Which area or areas of the Serengeti should I visit on my safari from Zanzibar to Serengeti?
“The Serengeti is such a vast park that tours here require careful planning when it comes to deciding where to go. If you’re mainly interested in the great migration, the choices are easier: visit the south in December to April, the west between June and July, and the north between August and September. At other times, it’s all about what kind of experience you’re looking for. The Southern Serengeti has iconic savannah landscapes, as well as the rocky outcrops known as koppies. Lion and cheetah sightings are generally among the many excellent wildlife possibilities. The Central Serengeti is the busiest area, but with good reason. There’s a really good chance you’ll see big cats, especially lions and leopards, as well as elephant, buffalo, zebra, giraffe, spotted hyena and so much more. You can look forward to classic Serengeti landscapes with grasslands, acacia trees, rivers, woodlands and hills, too. It’s also relatively cheap when compared to the rest of the park. The Serengeti’s north sees far fewer visitors (except during the migration) and is good for big cats, elephants and more. The landscape up north has the usual Serengeti highlights, but with more hills than farther south.”
3Can I combine flights from Zanzibar to Serengeti and onward to Mt Kilimanjaro or Arusha?
“It may be possible to combine all of these flights, but you will need to speak with your tour operator about the timing and connections. Most flights to and around northern Tanzania operate out of two airports. Kilimanjaro International Airport is located about halfway between Arusha and Moshi; Moshi is the gateway town for visiting Mt Kilimanjaro. The other airport is called Arusha Airport, which is on the western outskirts of Arusha. This is used mostly for the smaller planes that fly between Arusha and the airstrips in and around the national parks on Tanzania’s Northern safari circuit, including Serengeti. To make sure that you can combine flights to these destinations, you’ll need to consider which airport you need. For example, it may be possible to fly from Serengeti to Zanzibar via Arusha Airport, and from Zanzibar to Kilimanjaro International Airport (for Mt Kilimanjaro).”
4Can I combine a Serengeti safari with a beach holiday on Zanzibar?
“Yes, going on safari in the Serengeti and enjoying Zanzibar’s beaches on the same trip is a wonderful thing to do. In fact, it’s a very popular combination offered by many tour operators in Arusha and Zanzibar. To make the most of your time, you will, of course, need to fly between the two, probably via Arusha. The main questions to consider when planning are the order in which you travel (most travelers go on safari first and then to the beach, although either way is possible), and how long you wish to spend in each place. You might also want to visit other safari destinations, such as Ngorongoro Crater, or Lake Manyara and Tarangire National Parks, as well as the Serengeti. Whatever you choose, there will likely be a tour to suit.”
5Serengeti Safari Reviews
Kim is a travel writer who authored and updated over 15 guidebooks, including Lonely Planet's South Africa and Bradt's Tanzania guides.
The greatest (natural) show on earth
One of the best game reserves in the world, the Serengeti is without a doubt my all-time favourite game park. The Serengeti is one of those places that had long lived in my imagination, before I’d even laid eyes on it. Happily, it more...
Philip is an acclaimed travel writer and author of many guidebooks, including the Bradt guides to Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya and South Africa.
Plains of Plenty
This world-famous reserve is probably my favourite safari destination anywhere in Africa. Although it is not scenic in the conventional manner of, say, the nearby Ngorongoro Crater, the flat grassy plains of the Serengeti – studded with...
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the numbers of the migration, the opportunity to see leopards, cheetah, a huge pride of lions feeding on a buffalo, a lion was even sleeping on the prey probably he ate too much ;) we loved the vast infinite open horizons and grasslands...
It lives up to it's name, wide open plain, yet somehow the guides know where to find the animals. Our guide even knew to stick around and watch a lion, who ended up hunting and killing a zebra right in front of us. It's a memory that I will...
The Serengeti park is absolutely amazing and everywhere you look you find something extraordinary. The opportunity to see Lions in their natural environment, The Cheetahs, elephants, Giraffes, Hippopotamus and the other available animals...
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The Serengeti was absolutely breathtaking and one of the highlights of our Tanzania journey. The sheer scale of the landscape, the incredible wildlife and the beautiful changing light made every drive feel special. We had some amazing...