6-Days Luxury Serengeti Safari from Zanzibar 2026-2027

6 days luxury Serengeti safari from Zanzibar Highlights:

• Day 1: Zanzibar to Arusha - Transfer to Serengeti
• Day 2: Full day in Serengeti - Morning & afternoon game drives - Lions, cheetahs, elephants
• Day 3: Serengeti - Explore different areas - big cats and herds of wildebeest and zebras
• Day 4: Full day Serengeti - Optional hot air balloon safari or morning & afternoon drives
• Day 5: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area - Crater rim views
• Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha - Game drive in crater and departure
• Stay in luxury lodges or tented camps with full amenities
• Exclusive experiences with private guide and vehicle
• Scenic drives and amazing photography opportunities

Overview

This 6-day luxury safari gives you the ultimate Serengeti experience. You’ll start from Zanzibar, flying or taking a scenic transfer to Arusha, then journey to the Serengeti. You will spend several days exploring the park with private morning and afternoon game drives, spotting lions, cheetahs, elephants, zebras, wildebeest, and more. You may also choose to enjoy a hot air balloon safari for a unique bird’s-eye view of the wildlife. On your way back, you’ll visit the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where you can descend into the crater for a breathtaking game drive. Along the way, you’ll stay in luxury lodges and tented camps, enjoy gourmet meals, and experience personalized service for a truly unforgettable safari.

Itinerary

Day 1: Zanzibar to Arusha - Serengeti

After breakfast in Zanzibar, you’ll take a flight to Arusha. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the Serengeti National Park. Along the way, enjoy scenic landscapes and local villages. Arrive in time for a short afternoon game drive, where you can spot elephants, giraffes, and zebras grazing on the plains. Check into your luxury lodge or tented camp, enjoy a gourmet dinner, and relax under the stars.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Luxury lodge/tented camp in Serengeti

Day 2: Full Day in Serengeti

Wake up early for a delicious breakfast, then head out for a morning game drive. You will see predators like lions and cheetahs hunting, and large herds of wildebeest and zebras moving across the plains. Stop for a picnic lunch in the park, surrounded by wildlife. In the afternoon, continue exploring another area of the park to maximize your wildlife sightings. Return to your luxury lodge or camp for a gourmet dinner and evening relaxation.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Luxury lodge/tented camp in Serengeti

Day 3: Serengeti - Explore Different Areas

After breakfast, you will explore a different region of the Serengeti. Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives, looking for elusive big cats and photographing the endless savannah landscape. Take time to relax at your lodge between drives, enjoy the views, and savor a sumptuous lunch. Dinner at your lodge completes a perfect day in the Serengeti.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Luxury lodge/tented camp in Serengeti

Day 4: Full Day in Serengeti – Optional Balloon Safari

Wake up early for a chance to take a hot air balloon ride over the Serengeti (optional, additional cost). Witness sunrise and the wildlife from above, then enjoy a champagne breakfast in the bush. Later, continue with morning and afternoon game drives, spotting more wildlife and enjoying the incredible landscapes. Return to your luxury lodge or camp for dinner and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Luxury lodge/tented camp in Serengeti

Day 5: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

After breakfast, depart the Serengeti and drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. On arrival, enjoy breathtaking views from the crater rim. Take photos and soak in the scenery before checking into your luxury lodge for lunch and some relaxation. Enjoy a short evening drive along the crater rim, then return for dinner at your lodge.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Luxury lodge in Ngorongoro

Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha - Departure

Wake up early for breakfast, then descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a morning game drive. You may see lions, elephants, buffalo, zebras, and even rhinos in this amazing ecosystem. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the crater before driving back to Arusha. You’ll arrive in the afternoon for your hotel drop-off or flight back to Zanzibar.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: N/A

Inclusions

• Luxury 4x4 safari vehicle with private guide
• Professional English-speaking driver/guide
• Park and conservation area fees
• Luxury accommodation as listed
• All meals as indicated
• Bottled water
• Optional hot air balloon safari (additional cost)

Exclusions

• Flights (Zanzibar - Arusha / international)
• Visa fees
• Travel insurance
• Tips for guide/driver and lodge staff
• Personal expenses (souvenirs, drinks, laundry)