4 Day Serengeti Safari from Zanzibar

Your adventure begins with an early morning pickup from your hotel in Zanzibar and transfer to the airport for your scheduled flight to the Serengeti at 08:00 AM. As your plane crosses the Indian Ocean and the endless savannah unfolds beneath you, the anticipation builds. You’ll land at Seronera Airstrip by 11:00 AM — right in the heart of the Central Serengeti, where the action begins the moment you touch down.

After meeting your expert safari guide, you’ll set off on a thrilling introduction to the Serengeti. The Central Serengeti, known for its year-round wildlife, offers outstanding opportunities to spot big cats, elephants, giraffes, and more. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush before continuing your game drive until late afternoon. Arrive at your tented camp or lodge just in time for a sundowner, surrounded by the sounds of the wild.

Wake before sunrise for a dawn game drive, the most active time for predators like lions, leopards, and cheetahs. Watch the plains come alive with golden light, herds of wildebeest, zebra, and countless birds. After a bush breakfast or return to camp for brunch, you’ll explore different parts of the Seronera Valley and its surrounding kopjes, rivers, and open grasslands.

This is one of the best places in Africa to witness big cat behavior and classic predator-prey drama. Your day can be as adventurous or relaxed as you wish — with the option for a full-day game drive with picnic lunch or two shorter drives with a midday rest at camp. The day ends with a serene sunset and a hearty dinner under the stars.

After an early breakfast, begin your overland journey toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, game driving en route. The scenery shifts from the Serengeti’s open plains to the volcanic highlands and lush forests of the Ngorongoro ecosystem.

By mid-morning, you’ll descend into the Ngorongoro Crater — a natural wonder and haven for wildlife, including the Big Five. With luck, you may spot endangered black rhinos grazing the crater floor, lions near the Lerai Forest, and herds of buffalo and wildebeest gathered at waterholes. After a picnic lunch by the hippo pool, ascend the crater wall and head to your comfortable lodge in Karatu on the crater’s outer slopes.

Check out early for your final game drive in Tarangire National Park, a hidden gem known for its ancient baobab trees, dramatic landscapes, and massive elephant herds. Especially during the dry season, the Tarangire River draws in wildlife from all around — offering exceptional sightings of lion, buffalo, eland, and even rare species like fringe-eared oryx.

After a few final hours of exploration and a bush lunch, you’ll exit the park and continue to Arusha Airport. Board your scheduled afternoon flight back to Zanzibar. Upon landing, you’ll be transferred to your hotel in time for a well-earned evening rest — your safari soul now forever imprinted with the sights, sounds, and stories of Tanzania’s great wilderness.