3-Day Luxury Safari in Serengeti and Ngorongoro from Zanzibar

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Fly comfortably from Zanzibar to Serengeti for a short luxury safari
• 02 Spot eland, zebra, topi, and kongoni in Serengeti National Park
• 03 Descend into Ngorongoro Crater in search of the elusive black rhino
• 04 Enjoy game drives amid the scenic landscapes of the Ngorongoro Crater

Experience a luxury fly-in safari from Zanzibar to two of Tanzania's most iconic wildlife destinations in just three days. Explore Serengeti National Park on captivating game drives and look out for animals such as hippos, crocodiles, eland, zebra, topi, and kongoni. Then descend into the geological wonder of Ngorongoro Crater, home to wildebeest, hyenas, zebras, elephants, big cats, and the elusive black rhino. This short safari combines scenic flights, rich wildlife viewing, and spectacular landscapes.

Experience a luxury fly-in safari from Zanzibar to two of Tanzania's most iconic wildlife destinations in just three days.

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 Yes

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

Languages English, German, Japanese

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Fly from Zanzibar to Central Serengeti for Game Drives

• You'll be picked up from your hotel and transported to Zanzibar Airport. There, you'll board a compact aircraft bound for Serengeti Airstrip.
• Upon arrival in Serengeti in the morning, your day will be filled with captivating game drives until the afternoon.
• After a satisfying lunch at the lodge, an evening game drive awaits, offering you the chance to relish a magical Serengeti sunset.

2

Day 02

Morning Safari in Serengeti and Transfer to Ngorongoro

• Following an early breakfast, you'll set off on an enriching game drive, exploring diverse areas of the park.
• The lodge will welcome you back for a satisfying lunch.
• Post-lunch, you will check out and commence your return journey to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
• By evening, you'll reach the Ngorongoro Serena Lodge, perfectly positioned atop the Ngorongoro Crater, offering captivating views.
• Your evening will include check-in, dinner, and an early night's rest, preparing you for an early morning descent into the crater.

3

Day 03

Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Flight Back to Zanzibar

• Following an early breakfast, you'll descend into the Ngorongoro Crater in pursuit of the elusive black rhino, a challenge to spot. Inside this stunning crater, you'll encounter Africa's rendition of "Noah's Ark," a realm teeming with a diverse array of wildlife, including elephants, hyenas, majestic big cats, rhinos, and more.
• Come afternoon, you will have a lunch break by the Hippo Lake before embarking on another game drive during your ascent back up to the crater rim. After returning to the lodge, you'll complete the check-out process and then journey 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)
• All accommodation (unless listed as 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)
• Drinking water (on all days)

What's Not Included

• International flights (from/to home)
• Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
• Tips (tipping guideline: US$10.00 pp per day)
• Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
• Government-imposed increases in taxes and/or park fees

What to bring

• Sunscreen
• Binoculars
• Hats
• Sunglasses

Know before you go

• This tour is not available to solo travelers or groups larger than two people.
• Rates are per person and exclude international flights from/to your home country.
• This tour accepts children 2 years and older. Children under 12 receive a discount, and children under 3 are free.
• Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. Flights may cost more, depending on travel dates. If so, your quote will reflect this.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Zanzibar, Tanzania

Tour start

Zanzibar, Tanzania

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.