5 Day Fly-in Safari from Zanzibar to Serengeti & Grumeti

Board a morning flight from Zanzibar to Central Serengeti (approx. 2 hrs; timing depends on carrier). Upon arrival, your guide will greet you and begin the journey westward to Grumeti. This region, bordering the Grumeti River, is known for its giant crocodiles, large prides of lions, and seasonal wildebeest movements. Stop for a bush picnic lunch along the way and enjoy game viewing en route. Arrive at your tented camp by late afternoon, just in time for a brief sunset game drive.

Wake to the sounds of the bush and head out after breakfast to explore the western corridor’s Grumeti River ecosystem. This area teems with elephants, buffalos, and hippos. During migration season (May–July), witness tens of thousands of wildebeest and zebras crossing the river. Enjoy lunch at your lodge or as a picnic in the bush. Return for a relaxing afternoon and evening under the stars.

Spend another day on game drives in the remote and uncrowded Western Serengeti. Your guide may follow riverbanks, open plains, or nearby woodlands in search of elusive leopards, rare bat-eared foxes, or massive herds. Meals are flexible today — opt for a packed lunch to stay in the wild longer or return to the lodge for a hot meal. Capture golden-hour photography before returning to camp.

After breakfast, begin the long game drive eastward back toward Central Serengeti, covering approx. 5–6 hrs with wildlife stops. This journey cuts across changing terrain, from riverine forests to open plains. Enjoy sightings of giraffes, elephants, and perhaps hunting lions. Picnic lunch on the way. Reach Central Serengeti by late afternoon and continue toward Karatu for overnight.

Today begins early with a visit to the Ngorongoro Crater. After a quick breakfast, descend 600 meters into the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera. Your guide will help spot endangered black rhinos, wallowing hippos, and large herds of herbivores. Depending on timing, enjoy a packed breakfast or return to the lodge for lunch before heading to Arusha for your late afternoon flight to Zanzibar.