6-Day North Serengeti Fly-In Fly-Out Safari from Zanzibar

Begin with a morning flight from Zanzibar to the Northern Serengeti (Kogatende or Lamai airstrip). Exact flight timing depends on the airline selected. Upon landing, meet your guide for a game drive through the rolling hills and riverine valleys of this remote region. This area sees dramatic wildebeest crossings during the dry season (July–October). Enjoy either a picnic lunch in the bush or a warm welcome meal at your camp.

Spend a full day on safari in the Northern Serengeti. Follow the Mara River’s twists and turns, looking for crocodiles, bathing hippos, and thirsty elephants. During the migration season, you may witness herds of wildebeest braving the river crossing. The landscape is a mix of acacia woodland and open grassland, ideal for cheetah and lion sightings.

Another full day in the Northern Serengeti offers a chance to track predators on the move or observe scavengers circling recent kills. With fewer vehicles in this region, enjoy peaceful game viewing and stunning photography. Lunch can be served in the bush or back at your lodge depending on the day’s route.

After breakfast, begin the scenic drive (~4–5 hrs) from the North Serengeti to Central Serengeti. Along the way, stop for game viewing as the terrain changes from riverine forests to the iconic golden plains of Seronera. Sightings may include lions lounging under acacias, giraffes on the move, or elephants near seasonal waterholes.

Explore Central Serengeti’s famed Seronera Valley, a haven for leopards, lions, and hyenas. This area offers some of the best year-round wildlife viewing due to the presence of water sources. Choose between a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch or a morning and afternoon split with a hot meal at your lodge in between.

Start your day with a sunrise game drive, then return to camp for breakfast. Later, transfer to the Seronera airstrip for your scheduled flight to Zanzibar. The flight duration is around 2 hours; exact timings depend on the airline booked. Arrive in Zanzibar by early afternoon for onward beach relaxation or departure.