7-Day Fly-in Honeymoon Safari from Zanzibar with Mara River Serengeti

7 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Fly privately from Zanzibar to the Northern Serengeti for a seamless, immersive safari with bush picnics and the chance to spot the rare black rhino.
  • 02 Enjoy stylish game drives from camps and lodges around the Mara River and northern plains, ideal for honeymoons and seasonal wildebeest and zebra movements.
  • 03 Explore Central Serengeti and the Seronera Valley, renowned for year-round wildlife in a remote, immersive setting.
  • 04 Visit a traditional Maasai village and head out for big-cat and predator sightings, including a full-day Ngorongoro Crater safari with great wildlife-viewing chances.

Escape to Tanzania on a romantic 7-day luxury fly-in safari from Zanzibar, landing in the remote Northern Serengeti. Enjoy private game drives along the Mara River and across iconic plains, with chances to see big cats, vast herds, and rich birdlife. Continue to Central Serengeti’s Seronera region for wildlife-packed days and, in season, the drama of the Great Migration. Slow down in the Ngorongoro Highlands with a Maasai village visit and a full-day crater adventure, ending each night in handpicked luxury camps.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Luxury
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Arusha, Zanzibar, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Languages English, German, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Fly from Zanzibar to Northern Serengeti – Arrival & Game Drive

  • Morning flight from Zanzibar to the Northern Serengeti

  • Meet your private safari guide at the airstrip

  • Begin your first game drive through this remote and spectacular region

  • Explore the northern plains, known for dramatic landscapes, abundant wildlife, and seasonal wildlife movements

  • Depending on the time of year, witness large herds of wildebeest and zebras, along with predators such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs

  • Stay in a luxury tented camp experience, surrounded by the sounds of the African wilderness

2
Day 02

Northern Serengeti – Full-Day Game Drive

  • After breakfast, set out for a full-day game drive exploring the hidden gems of Northern Serengeti.

  • Visit areas around the Mara River and surrounding plains, where wildlife gathers in impressive numbers.

  • Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness before continuing your afternoon exploration.

  • Look for elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, hippos, gazelles, and Africa’s famous predators.

  • Return to your luxury camp for dinner and relaxation under the African stars.

3
Day 03

Northern Serengeti to Central Serengeti – Scenic Game Drive

  • After breakfast, depart Northern Serengeti and enjoy a scenic transfer through the heart of the park, with game viewing en route.

  • Arrive in Central Serengeti, home to the famous Seronera Valley, one of the best wildlife areas in Africa due to its year-round water sources and rich concentration of animals.

  • Enjoy an afternoon game drive exploring the plains and kopjes, searching for lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, and large herbivore herds.

4
Day 04

Central Serengeti – Full-Day Game Drive

  • Spend a full day discovering the wonders of Central Serengeti.

  • Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives through the endless plains, rocky outcrops, and river valleys.

  • The Serengeti offers incredible wildlife viewing opportunities, including the Big Five, large herds of wildebeest and zebras, giraffes, hippos, and hundreds of bird species.

  • Relax at your luxury Lodge and enjoy the unforgettable atmosphere of the Serengeti wilderness.

5
Day 05

Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area – Cultural Experience

  • After breakfast, enjoy a final Serengeti game drive as you depart toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

  • En route, visit a traditional Maasai village to learn about Maasai culture, traditions, and daily life.

  • Continue to your luxury lodge near the Ngorongoro Highlands in Karatu, and enjoy spectacular views and a peaceful setting.

6
Day 06

Ngorongoro Crater – Full-Day Crater Game Drive

  • After an early breakfast, descend into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive.

  • Explore the crater floor, home to one of the highest concentrations of wildlife in Africa.

  • Search for lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, zebras, wildebeest, hyenas, and, with luck, the rare black rhino.

  • Enjoy a picnic lunch beside the crater before continuing your wildlife adventure.

  • In the afternoon, ascend the crater and return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

7
Day 07

Karatu to Airport

  • After breakfast, depart the Ngorongoro Highlands and drive to Arusha Airport.

  • Depending on your flight schedule, enjoy a short stop in Arusha before your flight back to Zanzibar.

  • Your unforgettable luxury fly-in safari ends with memories of Tanzania’s incredible landscapes, wildlife, and culture.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Arusha 4 cities · 7 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • All park entry fees, concession & crater service fees

  • All activities mentioned

  • Meals (as specified)

  • Full board accommodation (breakfast, lunch & dinner) as specified

  • A professional driver/guide

  • All transportation mentioned

  • All Taxes/VAT 18% charged by Government

  • Tips

  • Airport transfers

  • Pre-safari briefing

  • Private 4WD safari Land Cruiser with open roof, fridge, inverter, charging cable and Radio call

  • Mineral water & soft drinks

  • Binoculars per vehicle

  • 24/7 customer support

  • First Aid Kit Box

  • Flying Doctors Air Ambulance AMREF

  • Beers & Wine

What's Not Included


  • International flights

  • Additional accommodation before/after

  • Personal items

  • Government imposed increase of taxes

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Northern Serengeti Airstrip
Tour start
Arusha
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 7 days finish where they began, in Arusha.

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