Overview
This 2-day fly-in safari is the ultimate short safari extension from Zanzibar, allowing you to move seamlessly from white-sand beaches to Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife destinations. By flying directly from Zanzibar to the Serengeti, you maximize your time on safari while avoiding long road transfers.
Within just two days, you will explore the legendary Serengeti plains and descend into the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater, experiencing exceptional wildlife density, breathtaking landscapes, and expertly guided game drives.
Itinerary In Details
Day 1: Fly Zanzibar – Serengeti National Park
From the Indian Ocean to the African Savannah
Early in the morning, transfer to Zanzibar Airport for your scheduled light aircraft flight to Serengeti National Park. Enjoy spectacular aerial views as the turquoise coastline gives way to endless savannah.
Upon landing, meet your private safari guide and begin an extended game drive across the Serengeti plains. Expect sightings of lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and large herds of wildebeests.
Overnight: Luxury lodge or tented camp in Serengeti
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Day 2: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha / Zanzibar
A Grand Safari Finale
After an early breakfast, enjoy a short morning game drive in the Serengeti before departing toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive inside the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera.
The crater hosts an extraordinary concentration of wildlife, including lions, elephants, buffalo, hippos, flamingos, and the endangered black rhino. After lunch, ascend from the crater and transfer to Arusha for a scheduled afternoon flight back to Zanzibar (optional, based on flight arrangements).
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
End of Tour
Price Include
✔ Scheduled flight from Zanzibar to Serengeti
✔ Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
✔ Professional English-speaking safari guide
✔ All park entry and conservation fees
✔ Ngorongoro Crater service fee
✔ Full-board accommodation during safari
✔ Bottled drinking water during game drives
✔ All scheduled game drives
Price Exclude
✖ International flights
✖ Visa fees
✖ Travel insurance
✖ Personal expenses (souvenirs, tips, drinks)
✖ Optional activities not mentioned in itinerary
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Tour Characteristics & Highlights
- Direct fly-in safari from Zanzibar
- Perfect for short stays & honeymoon extensions
- Covers Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater in just 2 days
- Excellent Big Five viewing opportunities
- No long road transfers
- Private safari with flexible pacing