3-Days Fly-In Safari from Zanzibar 2026-2027

3-Days Fly-In Safari from Zanzibar Highlights: 

• Day 1: Fly Zanzibar to Serengeti 
• Day 2: Full-day Serengeti safari experience
• Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater safari - Fly back to Zanzibar

Overview

 This 3-day fly-in safari from Zanzibar is perfect for travelers who want to combine the beauty of the beach with the thrill of a safari in Tanzania’s most iconic parks. You will fly directly from Zanzibar into the Serengeti, saving time and maximizing your game-viewing opportunities. Over the next two days, you’ll explore the Serengeti’s vast plains, home to lions, elephants, cheetahs, giraffes, and, if you visit in season, the Great Migration herds. On your final day, you’ll descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of the world’s most remarkable wildlife havens, often called the “Eighth Wonder of the World.” With scenic flights, professional guides, and comfortable lodges, this short but unforgettable safari is ideal for adding adventure to your Zanzibar holiday.

Itinerary

Day 1: Zanzibar – Serengeti National Park

In the morning, you will take a scenic flight from Zanzibar directly into the Serengeti. Upon landing, your safari guide will meet you at the airstrip and take you on your first game drive across the vast savannah. In the afternoon, enjoy sightings of lions, elephants, zebras, and more before heading to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Serengeti Safari Lodge (midrange or luxury option)

Day 2: Full-Day Serengeti Safari

After breakfast, you’ll spend the whole day exploring the Serengeti. With your expert guide, you will track wildlife and enjoy both morning and afternoon game drives, maximizing your chances of seeing predators like cheetahs, leopards, and perhaps a pride of lions. A picnic lunch will be served in the park. Return to your lodge in the evening for dinner under the stars.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Serengeti Safari Lodge

Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater Safari – Fly Back to Zanzibar

After an early breakfast, you will drive to Ngorongoro and descend into the crater for a game drive. Here you can spot the Big Five along with flamingos, hippos, and large herds of buffalo. After your safari, transfer to the airstrip for your flight back to Zanzibar, where your safari adventure ends.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Includes

• Return domestic flights Zanzibar – Serengeti – Zanzibar
• All airport transfers
• 2 nights’ accommodation in safari lodges/camps
• All meals as per itinerary (B, L, D)
• Game drives in 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
• Professional English-speaking driver-guide
• Park entrance fees and crater service fees

Excludes

• International flights to/from Zanzibar
• Travel insurance
• Tanzania entry visa
• Tips for guides and hotel staff
• Drinks, laundry, and personal expenses