Tanzania · Safari

5-Day Serengeti Safari from Zanzibar with Migration Game Drives

5 Days Round trip from Zanzibar Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the Central and Western Serengeti through expertly guided game drives
02 Track the great wildebeest migration and witness dramatic river crossings (seasonal)
03 Spot the Big Five along with giraffes, zebras, antelopes, and abundant birdlife
04 Experience the Serengeti from above with an optional hot air balloon safari

Embark on an unforgettable 5-day safari adventure from Zanzibar to the Central and Western Serengeti. Begin with a scenic flight into the heart of Serengeti National Park, followed by guided game drives through vast savannahs teeming with wildlife. Track the great wildebeest migration, witness predators in action, and explore diverse ecosystems rich with the Big Five and more. Enjoy bush picnics, optional hot air balloon safaris, and relaxing evenings at comfortable lodges or camps.

Embark on an unforgettable 5-day safari adventure from Zanzibar to the Central and Western Serengeti.

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What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Zanzibar, Serengeti National Park

Languages English, French, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Zanzibar to Central Serengeti Arrival and Afternoon Game Drive

Begin your journey with a transfer from your hotel in Zanzibar to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ).
Board a domestic flight to one of the airstrips in the Central Serengeti, such as Seronera Airstrip (SEU), a journey that takes approximately 2 to 3 hours.
Meet your professional safari guide upon arrival and transfer to your lodge or camp in the Central Serengeti.
Settle in, enjoy a freshly prepared lunch, and relax briefly at your accommodation.
Embark on an afternoon game drive to explore the Central Serengeti, a region rich in resident wildlife and a prime location for viewing the great migration.
Spot herds of wildebeest and zebras, and search for predators such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs.
Return to your lodge or camp in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 02

Central and Western Serengeti Morning and Afternoon Game Drives

Wake early and begin a morning game drive to witness the Serengeti's wildlife at its most active.
Track the movement of the migrating herds with the help of your experienced guide.
Venture towards the Western Corridor, depending on the location of the migration, to possibly see crossings of the Grumeti River.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in a scenic bush setting to maximize your time in the field.
Continue with an afternoon game drive, seeking out the Big Five and other iconic species like giraffes, hyenas, and antelope.
Return to your accommodation for dinner and a peaceful night in the wilderness.

Day 03

Central and Western Serengeti Migration Tracking and Game Drives

Depart on another early morning game drive, targeting key wildlife hotspots based on recent animal movement.
Traverse different habitats to broaden your experience and increase your chances of wildlife encounters.
Observe large herbivores and their predators in action as the circle of life plays out across the plains.
Take lunch in the bush and continue your exploration into the afternoon.
Consider the option of a night game drive, if permitted and available at your lodge, for a chance to see nocturnal species.
Return to your accommodation for dinner and overnight rest.

Day 04

Serengeti Exploration or Optional Hot Air Balloon Safari

Choose between a traditional morning game drive or an optional hot air balloon safari over the Serengeti plains (at an extra cost).
Experience breathtaking aerial views of the sunrise and wildlife from the balloon, followed by a champagne breakfast if you choose this activity.
Explore new areas of the Serengeti with your guide to increase wildlife-viewing diversity.
Follow the path of the great migration or seek out particular species based on your interests.
Return to your lodge or camp for dinner and spend the evening enjoying stories by the campfire, depending on the accommodation.
Prepare for your final night in the Serengeti.

Day 05

Serengeti to Zanzibar Morning Game Drive and Departure

Depart early for a final game drive to capture memorable sightings and bid farewell to the Serengeti.
Return to your accommodation for breakfast and to collect your belongings.
Transfer to the local airstrip for your return flight to Zanzibar.
Arrive in Zanzibar and transfer to your hotel, concluding your unforgettable 5-day safari adventure.