3-Day Fly-in Safari from Zanzibar: Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater
This 3-day Tanzania safari follows a defined route through Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Zanzibar. The sequence of parks and areas gives the itinerary its character, while the day-by-day plan sets the pace for drives, stops and overnight stays.
The daily plan moves through Zanzibar → Central Serengeti National Park, Serengeti → Ngorongoro Highlands, Ngorongoro Crater → Arusha Airport.
Flights connect the safari circuit with Zanzibar, so the arrival and departure points are part of the schedule. Road transfers cover the mainland sections, with the itinerary showing where each change of transport occurs.
Overnight stays use campsites and tented accommodation, with the exact properties confirmed in the accommodation section. Group size, meal arrangements and included services should be reviewed together because they affect the practical cost of the route. Listed inclusions include All Park entrances & taxes, Accommodation during safari, All Meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner).
✨ Safari Highlights
📋 Day-by-Day Itinerary
- You will arrive at Seronera Airstrip in Central Serengeti at approximately 11:00 AM. Upon arrival, your professional safari guide will be waiting with a packed picnic lunch. Begin your game drive immediately, exploring the iconic plains of the Serengeti. Around midday, stop at a scenic location to enjoy your picnic lunch before continuing your safari. The Central Serengeti (Seronera) is famous for its high concentration of wildlife, particularly big cats such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs, as well as large herds of herbivores. In the late afternoon, transfer to your camp for dinner and overnight. drinks (except spirits/liquor) 🌦️ Serengeti Travel Guide Category Details
- Wake up early for a sunrise game drive, one of the drinks (except spirits/liquor)
- After breakfast, descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s most remarkable wildlife destinations. This vast volcanic caldera is home to over 120 species of mammals, including the Big Five. You may encounter lions, elephants, buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, and the rare black rhino, as well as hippos in the crater’s freshwater pools. Enjoy a picnic lunch near the famous hippo pool before continuing your game drive. In the afternoon, ascend the crater and transfer to Arusha Airport, marking the end of your unforgettable safari. drinks (except spirits/liquor) 🌦️ Ngorongoro Crater Travel Guide Category Details
💰 Safari Pricing
| Start dates | Solo | 2 people | 3 people | 4 people | 5 people | 6 people | 7+ people |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget & Camping : | n/a* | $1530 | $1400 | $1380 | $1380 | $1350 | $1350 |
All prices per person. Group discounts available. Contact us for custom pricing.
📍 Destinations You'll Visit
📍 Arusha City – The Gateway to Tanzania Safaris & Mount Kilimanjaro
Explore →📍 Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park is Tanzania’s most celebrated wildlife destination and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Covering 14,763 km²…
Explore →📍 Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater is one of the world’s most extraordinary natural wonders. Formed two to three million years ago…
Explore →📍 Zanzibar Island
Zanzibar (Unguja) is a 1,466 km² island in the Indian Ocean, 35 kilometres off the Tanzanian coast —…
Explore →✅ What's Included
- All Park entrances & taxes
- Accommodation during safari
- All Meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner),
- soft drinks & water (bottled water 3litres or more a day)
- 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
❌ Not Included
- Tips for guides
- International and domestic flights
- Tanzania Visa fee
- Balloon in Serengeti (Price is $600per person)
📸 Safari Photo Gallery
🌟 Experience Type
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
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