3-Day Fly-In Safari to Tanzania from Zanzibar

Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater by flying safari

Introduction (Overview)

Experience the ultimate wilderness adventure on an unforgettable 3-day safari in Tanzania, departing directly from Zanzibar! This exclusive fly-in safari takes you by bush plane from the spice island to the heart of Africa: to the legendary Serengeti and the majestic Ngorongoro Crater.

This compact safari is perfect for those already in Zanzibar who want to experience Tanzania's spectacular wildlife without missing out on beach days. In just three days, you'll discover two of the world's most famous game reserves and have excellent chances of seeing all of the Big Five, including the rare black rhinoceros in the Ngorongoro Crater.

The best time to travel for this 3-day safari in Tanzania is from June to October, when the chances of seeing a particularly large number of animals are high. Let yourself be enchanted by the untouched beauty of the savanna!

ROUTE OVERVIEW

Day 1: Flight from Zanzibar to the Serengeti & Safari in the Central Serengeti
Day 2: Serengeti National Park & drive to the Ngorongoro Highlands
Day 3: Safari in the Ngorongoro Crater and return flight to Zanzibar

3-Day Fly-In Safari to Tanzania from Zanzibar

Budget accommodations

2 people

 €1.232 *

4 people

 €906 *

6 people

€780 *

Mid-range accommodations

2 people

 € 1.232 *

4 people

€906 *

6 people

€780 *

Luxury accommodations

2 people

€ 1.506 *

4 people

€ 1.081 *

6 people

€ 938 *

Indicative costs per person, excluding flights to Tanzania

Our offer includes:

24-hour service

All overnight stays

All meals

Drinking water in the car

Admission to all parks

Tour possible in German

Own Safari car

Optional additions:

Flights within Tanzania

Fly-In Doctors Insurance

Airport transfers

Local activities

Not included:

Visa for Tanzania

Travel insurance

Flights to Tanzania (we can book these for you upon request)

Customer testimonial

“Everything perfect – great trip and great price

Our safari with Safari Tanzania was unforgettable! Thanks to their collaboration with local providers, they offered us a huge selection of accommodations. While other providers were often hard to reach and had limited options, Safari Tanzania put together a tailor-made tour perfectly suited to our budget and preferences. We saw the Big Five and experienced the Great Migration! Our guide was top-notch, and the organization ran smoothly. Absolutely recommended for a personalized and affordable dream vacation!

Philipp Grünewald, a customer from Vienna

Daily Descriptions

Day 1: Flight from Zanzibar to the Serengeti

Your 3-day safari in Tanzania begins with an extraordinary adventure! After being picked up from your hotel on Zanzibar You will be taken to the airport where a bush plane awaits you. Soar through the air and enjoy breathtaking views of the East African landscape.

After landing at Seronera Airstrip in the heart of the Serengeti, your private safari jeep will be waiting for you. Around 11:00 AM, your first safari adventure in the Central Serengeti begins! Welcome to the pulse of the wilderness! The Serengeti, whose name means "endless plains" in the Maasai language, has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1981 and is home to over 4,000 lions and 1,000 leopards. On extensive game drives, you will experience the fascinating wildlife up close.

Day 2: Serengeti and Ngorongoro Highlands

A day filled with unforgettable moments! Your 3-day safari in Tanzania continues with an early departure at 6:00 AM – the best time to experience the wilderness. Observe the animals in the golden morning sun as lions return from their nightly hunt and the savanna awakens.

Enjoy a bush breakfast in the heart of the wilderness! Afterwards, continue your game drive and explore more regions of the endless Serengeti. Depending on the season, you may witness parts of the legendary Great Migration with over 1.5 million wildebeest. In the afternoon, your journey takes you to the picturesque Ngorongoro Highlands, where you can relax and enjoy the evening.

Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater and return flight to Zanzibar

The grand finale of your 3-day Tanzanian safari! At 6 a.m. you descend into the Ngorongoro Crater beginsThis largest intact volcanic caldera in the world covers 260 square kilometers and is home to around 25,000 large mammals.

The crater boasts the highest density of predators in Africa and is one of the few places where you can spot the rare black rhinoceros. In approximately 5 hours, you'll explore this unique ecosystem and have excellent chances of seeing all of the Big Five. After this unforgettable experience, you'll transfer to Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport for your return flight to Zanzibar. With a heart full of memories, you'll land back on the Spice Island. Your safari may be over, but the memories will hopefully last forever!

Customer testimonial

“Top-organized safari with fantastic memories

Safari Tanzania, as an intermediary, enabled us to have highly individualized planning and saved us the effort of comparing dozens of providers online. They adapted everything to our wishes, connected us with the ideal local team, and offered flexible, prompt support – a relaxed highlight full of lasting memories.

Many safari organizers pushed for a personal call, only to offer a package tour in the end. Safari Tanzania sent us an offer after the first email, which we then minimally adjusted and swapped out one accommodation. This saved my girlfriend and me a lot of effort. Thank you very much!

Michael Simann, a customer from Frankfurt

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