3-Day Serengeti Safari from Zanzibar with Ngorongoro Crater

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Enjoy scenic flights from Zanzibar to the Serengeti, maximizing safari time and skipping long road transfers
• 02 Spot lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, and vast herds of wildebeest and zebra
• 03 Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• 04 Experience customized game drives and sleep under the African stars

Discover the wonders of the Serengeti ecosystem and its extraordinary wildlife on this 3-day safari. Begin with a scenic flight from Zanzibar to the Serengeti, maximizing your time on game drives across the iconic plains. Continue to the Ngorongoro Crater to witness its unique biodiversity and stunning landscapes. Enjoy private game drives for optimal wildlife sightings and spot lions, elephants, leopards, and rhinos before flying back to Zanzibar, relaxed and enriched by this unforgettable African adventure.

By evening, arrive at the Ngorongoro Serena Lodge, perched on the rim of the crater with sweeping views of the Ngorongoro Crater below.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Arusha, Zanzibar, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Languages English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Flight from Zanzibar and Serengeti Game Drives

• You will be picked up from your hotel and driven to Zanzibar Airport, where you will board a small plane bound for the Serengeti Airstrip.
• Upon your morning arrival in the Serengeti, your safari adventure begins with a game drive across the vast plains.
• In the afternoon, you will arrive at your lodge for a relaxing lunch, followed by an evening game drive.
• Enjoy a breathtaking sunset over the Serengeti, a truly unforgettable experience.

2

Day 02

Morning Safari and Transfer to Ngorongoro Highlands

• After an early breakfast, set out on a morning game drive, exploring various regions of the park in search of wildlife.
• Return to the lodge for lunch, followed by check-out as you begin your journey to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
• By evening, arrive at the Ngorongoro Serena Lodge, perched on the rim of the crater with sweeping views of the Ngorongoro Crater below.
• Enjoy dinner and a restful night in preparation for an early morning descent into the crater.

3

Day 03

Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Return to Zanzibar

• After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater in search of the elusive black rhino.
• Spot a diverse range of wildlife, including elephants, hyenas, lions, leopards, and rhinos.
• Stop for a scenic picnic lunch by the hippo lake before continuing with a final game drive as you ascend the crater rim.
• Drive to Arusha Airport for your afternoon flight back to Zanzibar.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Park fees (for non-residents)
• All activities (unless labeled as optional)
• Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
• Drinks (drinking water, non-alcoholic drinks, beer, and wine)
• All accommodation
• Round-trip airport transfers
• A professional driver/guide
• All transportation
• All flights during the tour
• All taxes/VAT

What's Not Included

• International flights
• Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
• Tips (tipping guideline: $10-$15 per person per day)
• Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
• Any government-imposed increase in taxes and/or park fees

What to bring

• Long-sleeved shirts and trousers or convertible pants for sun and insect protection
• Comfortable walking shoes
• A hat with a wide brim for sun protection
• Binoculars (8×42 or 10×42 recommended)
• Sunglasses with UV protection
• Insect repellent for mosquitoes and biting insects
• A passport valid for at least six months
• Travel insurance details, including medical, trip cancellation, and luggage coverage
• A Tanzania visa, if required

Know before you go

• Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from or to your home country.
• This tour accepts children of all ages, and children under five are free.
• Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour, and additional costs may apply depending on travel dates.
• The tour starts and ends in Zanzibar.
• Fly to or from Abeid Amani Karume Airport (ZNZ) or Dar es Salaam (DAR), with daily ferries available between Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar.
• A transfer from and back to the airport is included.
• Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged at extra cost.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Zanzibar, Tanzania

Tour start

JM7M+65W, Arusha, Tanzania

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.