Tanzania Safari · Serengeti
4 Days Serengeti and Ngorongoro Safari from Zanzibar
A 4-day fly-in safari from Zanzibar through the Serengeti plains and the Ngorongoro Crater.
From $1525 per person
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- Duration 4 days / 3 nights
- Where Serengeti
- Style Private
- From $1525 / person
This four-day fly-in safari combines the sweeping plains of the Serengeti with the extraordinary wildlife density of the Ngorongoro Crater. Begin with a morning flight from Zanzibar to the Serengeti, where your guide meets you for game viewing and a first afternoon on the plains.
Spend two full days in the Serengeti, known for the Great Migration, big cats, elephant herds and vast savannah landscapes. Sunrise and sunset drives reveal different sides of the park, while seasonal routes can follow wildlife from the central plains to the Western Corridor, northern Mara River or southern Ndutu area.
On day three, drive through the highlands to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The following morning, descend into the world’s largest inactive volcanic caldera for a game drive among forests, grasslands, swamps and one of Africa’s highest concentrations of big game.
The dry months from June to October bring excellent visibility and concentrated wildlife. December to March can coincide with Serengeti calving season, while the green months offer birdlife and fewer visitors.
The day, in brief
- Return flights from Zanzibar
- Two nights in the Serengeti and one night near Ngorongoro
- Sunrise and sunset Serengeti game drives
- Great Migration viewing by season
- Ngorongoro Crater game drive
- Big Five wildlife and Maasai highland scenery
How the day unfolds
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Day 1 · Zanzibar to Serengeti
Fly from Zanzibar to Seronera or another Serengeti airstrip, meet your guide, settle into camp and enjoy an afternoon game drive.
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Day 1 · Serengeti overnight
Dinner and overnight at a lodge or tented camp in the Serengeti.
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Day 2 · Full-day Serengeti safari
Explore plains, kopjes and riverine areas on sunrise and afternoon game drives, with time for lunch and relaxation in camp.
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Day 2 · Second Serengeti overnight
Enjoy dinner and another night beneath the Serengeti sky.
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Day 3 · Serengeti to Ngorongoro
After breakfast, travel three to four hours through the highlands to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, then explore the crater rim.
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Day 3 · Ngorongoro overnight
Dinner and overnight at a lodge or camp in the Ngorongoro highlands.
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Day 4 · Ngorongoro Crater game drive
Descend into the crater for a morning safari, Big Five viewing and a picnic lunch near the hippo pool.
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Day 4 · Fly back to Zanzibar
Ascend the crater, transfer to Lake Manyara Airstrip and fly back to Zanzibar in the evening.
Included
- Return flights from Zanzibar
- 4x4 safari vehicle
- Park and service fees
- Professional safari guide
- Three nights in lodges or tented camps
- Meals as listed, including picnic lunches
- Medical kit and hot tea/coffee
- All taxes
- All scheduled activities
- All ground transfers
Not included
- International flights
- Balloon
- Tips
What to bring
- Passport or photo ID for the flights
- Neutral-coloured, lightweight clothing
- Warm jacket for Serengeti mornings and Ngorongoro highlands
- Comfortable closed-toe shoes
- Sun hat, sunglasses and sunscreen
- Camera, spare battery and binoculars
- Personal medication and travel documents
- Small backpack for personal items
Guide prices
Private rates for this outing
Quoted from your hotel area. Safari flights change with season and seat availability.
Questions
Before you book
How many nights are included?
The safari includes three nights: two in the Serengeti and one in or near the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Will I see the Great Migration?
Migration locations vary by season. Your guide plans the best route for the wildlife conditions during your travel dates.
What wildlife can I expect to see?
Both destinations offer excellent chances for lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards, rhinos, giraffes, zebras and other wildlife. Sightings are never guaranteed.
What is special about Ngorongoro Crater?
It is the world’s largest inactive volcanic caldera and supports one of Africa’s highest densities of large wildlife.
What does the ,525 price include?
It includes return flights, 4x4 safari transport, park and service fees, guide, three nights’ accommodation, listed meals, activities, ground transfers and taxes.
When is the best time to travel?
June to October is excellent for dry-season wildlife viewing. December to March is also rewarding for Serengeti calving season.
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