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Private safari journey · Tanzania

3-Day Luxury Fly-In Safari in Tanzania’s Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater

Fly directly from Zanzibar to Central Serengeti, then continue to Ngorongoro Crater for rim lodging before returning to Zanzibar by air.

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Duration
3 days
4 stops
Stays
2 stays
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Guide price
From US$3,698
per person
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Luxury tour
Private tour

The journey

Journey overview

This safari starts and ends in Zanzibar. You will have a direct flight from Zanzibar to Serengeti, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Combine this spectacular natural event with visits to iconic destinations like Ngorongoro Crater for an enjoyable safari, where you will spot the Big Five. The domestic flight from Zanzibar to Serengeti & Back to Zanzibar is included, along with an expert guide, meals, a 4x4 private safari vehicle, pick-up and drop-off at your hotel in Zanzibar, and more.

  • Activities: game drives
  • Game drives: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
  • Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle & air transfer We can help select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself A transfer from and back to the airport is included
  • Luxury tour
  • Private tour
  • Can start any day
  • Can be customized
  • Not for solo travelers
  • Minimum age of 5 years

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Listing last checked on 28 Aug 2026

Journey route

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The complete itinerary.

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01Day 1

Day 1

Fly from Zanzibar to Serengeti National Park (Seronera) for Game drive

Program of the Day: In the early morning, at 6:00 am (pickup time varies based on your hotel's location in Zanzibar), our driver will pick you up and take you to the airport for an 8:00 am flight from Zanzibar to Central Serengeti ( Seronera airstrip ). Upon your arrival at 10:40 am, you will meet our driver-guide to begin your magical game drive. The Central Serengeti is well-known for its abundant wildlife, especially the Big Five: Lions—the Serengeti is home to one of the largest populations of lions in Africa, with over 3,000 in this area. African leopards—these elusive predators are often spotted in the Seronera region, where there's a population of around 1,000 African elephants. Here you'll have the chance to see the famous Big Five animals of Africa. You will enjoy a packed lunch will be enjoyed at the picnic site inside the park around the afternoon every day. Dinner will be served at the lodge from 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm. The game drive will end in the evening from 4:00 pm.
  • Luxury lodge located inside Central Serengeti NP
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
02Day 2

Day 2

Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro Conservation Area: 2.2 Hours. Program of the Day: Today, wake up early enjoy the Breakfast around 07:30 AM, Then you will proceed to experience a full day magical game drives in Serengeti National Park. In the afternoon after Lunch, you will proceed with the game drive while drive to your Accommodation located at the Rim of Ngorongoro Crater for relaxation, Dinner and Overnight stay. This offers you the opportunity to descend into the Crater the next morning, when the animals are most active. The Serengeti is famous for its magnificent migrating herds of zebra, antelope, and wildebeest. Be prepared to observe resident predators such as leopards, cheetahs, and lions, playing their crucial role in the circle of life.
  • Luxury lodge located on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
03Day 3

Day 3

Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha Airport for your Flight back to Zanzibar

Ngorongoro Crater - Arusha Airport: 2.4 Hours. Program of the Day: After breakfast at 6:00 am, you will drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area or an early game drive inside Ngorongoro Crater. The early drive offers the best views of the crater and the most active wildlife. This park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, featuring the largest uninterrupted caldera in the world, and is one of the Natural Wonders of Africa. It is home to about 30,000 large mammals, including buffalo, lions, elephants, cheetahs, and rhinos, as well as many bird species, such as flamingos, eagles, and buzzards. You can expect to see many animals in a short time. The game drive will end in the afternoon, allowing for a convenient transfer back to Arusha Airport for your 5:30 pm flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival at Zanzibar Airport around 06:30 PM, your driver will take you back to your hotel in Zanzibar.
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Stays

Where you will stay

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What’s included

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Included in this journey

  1. Park fees (For non-residents)
  2. All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
  3. All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
  4. A professional driver/guide
  5. All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
  6. All flights during the tour
  7. All Taxes/VAT
  8. Roundtrip airport transfer
  9. Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  10. Drinking water (On all days)

Not included

  • International flights (From/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

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US$3,698

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US$3,698 per person

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2 stays

2 nights across 3 days, following the source itinerary.

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28 Aug 2026

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