4-Day Magical Fly out in Serengeti and Zanzibar Safari

This safari is ideal for travelers who prefer minimal road transfers while still enjoying Tanzania’s iconic wildlife. The tour combines scenic drives, fly-in transfers, and immersive game drives, offering an unforgettable safari experience with comfort and convenience.

  • Start/End: Arusha (by road) / Zanzibar (by flight from Seronera Airstrip)

  • Highlights: See all of the Big Five (lion, leopard, Cape buffalo, elephant, and rhino) alongside 100+ species of mammals and birds

  • Mode of Travel: Private 4×4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof, combined with small aircraft flights for efficiency

  • Accommodation: Mid-range or semi-luxury lodges/camps inside Serengeti and Ngorongoro

  • Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included depending on the day; non-alcoholic drinks provided

 

Day 1: Arusha → Ngorongoro Crater

  • After breakfast at your hotel in Arusha, your guide will pick you up for an exciting journey to Ngorongoro Crater, descending over 600 meters into this iconic UNESCO World Heritage Site.

    The crater is a biodiversity hotspot, home to an impressive variety of wildlife including wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, eland, warthog, hippo, and giant African elephants. Predators such as lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs, and the elusive leopard add thrill to your game drive, often requiring a keen eye to spot.

    A highlight of today’s excursion is Lake Magadi, a large, shallow, alkaline lake in the southwestern corner of the crater, which attracts flocks of flamingos, hippos, and other waterbirds.

    In the late afternoon, you’ll transfer to your accommodation at Embalakai Ngorongoro Camp, a luxury tented camp located on the crater rim, offering spectacular views of this natural wonder.

    Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
    Best Time To Visit: June to October (optimal wildlife viewing)
    High Season: Most of the year – July to March (expect crowds)
    Best Weather: June to October (minimal rainfall)
    Accommodation: Embalakai Ngorongoro Camp – Luxury tented camp on the crater rim
    Meals & Drinks: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) | All drinks provided (except spirits/liquor)

Day 2: Ngorongoro Highlands → Serengeti National Park

  • After breakfast, depart from the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater and journey toward the legendary Serengeti National Park, descending through the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way, enjoy panoramic views of Maasai villages, rolling hills, and abundant wildlife. Stop for a picnic lunch amidst the beautiful landscape.

    Enter the Serengeti through Naabi Hill Gate and begin an exciting afternoon game drive en route to your lodge or camp. Spot iconic wildlife such as lions, cheetahs, and vast herds of wildebeest, while keeping an eye out for colorful bird species like the lilac-breasted roller. As the sun sets over the endless plains, arrive at your accommodations to unwind, or optionally embark on a night safari to explore the Serengeti’s nocturnal wonders.

    Main Destination: Central Serengeti National Park
    Best Time To Visit: January to February and June to October (different areas are best at different times)
    High Season: July to March (expect crowds at Seronera area)
    Best Weather: June to October (minimal rainfall)
    Accommodation: Land of Nature Camp – Mid-range tented camp inside Central Serengeti NP
    Meals & Drinks: All meals included | All drinks provided (except spirits/liquor)

Day 3: Central Serengeti National Park – Full Day Game Drive

Today is dedicated to a full day of exploration in the vast Serengeti National Park, offering unparalleled wildlife encounters and stunning scenery. Begin with an early morning game drive, when predators like lions and cheetahs are most active, providing excellent opportunities for observation and photography.

Throughout the day, traverse the park’s iconic plains, woodlands, and riverine areas, spotting elephants, giraffes, and a myriad of other species in their natural habitat. Pause for a picnic lunch at a scenic location, surrounded by the tranquility of the Serengeti wilderness.

As the day comes to a close, experience the magical Serengeti sunset before returning to your lodge or camp to relax under the starry African sky.

Main Destination: Central Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Land of Nature Camp – Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks: All meals included | All drinks provided (except spirits/liquor)

Day 4: Serengeti National Park – Final Game Drive & Departure

  • Begin your morning with a final game drive in the Serengeti, taking in the sights and sounds of the park one last time. This is your opportunity to spot any animals you might have missed during previous drives, from big cats to herds of grazing antelope.

    After lunch and some final moments to soak in the Serengeti wilderness, you will transfer to Seronera Airstrip for your flight back to Zanzibar. Enjoy a scenic drive through the heart of the Serengeti, where you may encounter more wildlife along the way, before boarding your flight and bidding farewell to this unforgettable safari experience.

    Main Destination: Central Serengeti National Park
    Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)
    Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & lunch included | All drinks provided (except spirits/liquor)

Prices are Per Person and Valid for Trips from January 1, 2025, to

December 31, 2026

# People in Group:123,4-56+
Budget Camping:$1700$1600$1580$1500
Mid-Range Lodging:$3500$3000$2850$2700
  • All Park entrances & taxes
  • All Meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner),
  • soft drinks & water (bottled water 3litres or more a day)
  • Transfer to & from the airport
  • Accommodation during safari
  • Transportation in a custom safari 4×4 with a viewing roof and guaranteed window seating
  • Safari vehicles have an inverter for charging batteries, communications radio, electric cooler, and filtered water

Note: We have a discount for kids under 15 years old

  • Tips for guides, cook
  • International and domestic flights
  • Tanzania Visa fee
  • Balloons In Serengeti ($600 per person )

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