3-Day Serengeti Fly-in Safari from Zanzibar with Big Cat Game Drives

3 Days Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Fly directly from Zanzibar into Serengeti National Park on a scenic safari flight
  • 02 Explore the vast Serengeti plains, known for abundant wildlife and big-cat sightings
  • 03 Look for one of Africa's largest lion populations in the heart of the Serengeti
  • 04 Experience a short but immersive safari that pairs a beach holiday with wilderness adventure
  • 05 Witness the landscapes that host the world-renowned annual wildebeest migration

Take a short fly-in safari from Zanzibar to Serengeti National Park and trade your beach holiday for the wild landscapes of northern Tanzania. This 3-day experience combines a scenic flight with game drives across the vast Serengeti plains, home to abundant wildlife, one of Africa's largest lion populations, and the world-renowned wildebeest migration. It is a quick but immersive safari that blends classic African wilderness adventure with the ease of flying directly into the park.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Arusha, Zanzibar, Serengeti National Park
Languages English, French, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Fly from Zanzibar to Serengeti and Begin Your Safari

You'll arrive at Seronera Airstrip at approximately 11:00 am. Our safari guide will be there to receive you, with a picnic lunch ready for you before the safari begins. You will then embark on your game drive, stopping at around 1:00 pm for lunch. After that, you will continue searching for the big cats of the Serengeti and its herbivores before driving back to your camp in the evening in time for dinner and your overnight stay at Serengeti Safari Haven.

Safari Haven Serengeti Camp

  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

  • All meals included
  • Drinking water, beer, and wine (other drinks not included)
2
Day 02

Full-Day Game Drive Across the Serengeti Plains

You will have breakfast at the camp and depart for your full-day game drive in the Serengeti. The Serengeti landscape is of mesmerizing beauty. While a sizable part of the park consists of seasonally flooded plains, forests, and shrub savannahs, the Serengeti is primarily about one thing: grassy plains. Being surrounded by millions of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles is an experience of a lifetime. In their annual migration north, they stampede over vast open plains and plunge into crocodile-infested rivers, all while predators hunt them endlessly.

After your picnic lunch on the Serengeti plains, you'll continue your game drive until the evening. You'll return to the camp as the sun sets over the horizon and wind down next to the crackling bushfire. Your overnight stay is at Serengeti Safari Haven.

Safari Haven Serengeti Camp

  • Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

  • All meals included
  • Drinking water, beer, and wine (other drinks not included)
3
Day 03

Final Serengeti Game Drive and Flight to Zanzibar

After an early breakfast, you will bid the camp farewell, check out, and begin your last game drive in the Serengeti before departing for your next destination. Finally, you will drive to Seronera Airstrip for your mid-morning flight from the Serengeti to Zanzibar.

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

  • All meals included
  • Drinking water, beer, and wine (other drinks not included)

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
3 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Park fees (for non-residents)
  • All activities (unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodation (unless listed as an upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
  • All flights during the tour
  • All taxes/VAT
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinks (as specified in the day-by-day section)

What's Not Included

  • International flights (from/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (tipping guideline: US$20.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government-imposed increases in taxes and/or park fees

What to bring

  • Lightweight, neutral-colored clothing (khaki, green, beige)
  • Warm jacket or fleece for early mornings and evenings
  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Sun hat and sunglasses
  • Sunscreen and lip balm
  • Insect repellent
  • Camera and spare batteries/power bank
  • Binoculars
  • Personal medications and basic toiletries
  • Reusable water bottle
  • Small backpack or daypack
  • Copies of passport, visa, and travel insurance documents

Know before you go

  • Game drives often start early in the morning for the best wildlife viewing.
  • Weather can vary from cool mornings to warm afternoons, so dress in layers.
  • Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed, but patience usually brings rewarding experiences.
  • Always follow your guide's instructions and remain inside the vehicle unless permitted.
  • Keep noise levels low to avoid disturbing wildlife.
  • Mobile network coverage can be limited in remote areas.
  • Carry some cash for tips, souvenirs, and small purchases.
  • Respect local cultures, communities, and conservation rules.
  • Bring an open mind and enjoy the unpredictability of nature-every safari is unique.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Arusha, Tanzania
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began.

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