4-Day Fly-in, Fly-out Safari from Zanzibar to Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater

Zebras at a water source in the Serengeti
Wildebeest crossing open plains in the Serengeti
Safari vehicle during a game drive in northern Tanzania
Aerial scenery over the Ngorongoro Crater rim
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A longer island-to-bush circuit for Zanzibar travelers who want deeper Serengeti time before finishing with a classic Ngorongoro Crater safari.

Fly from Zanzibar to Seronera for an arrival-day game drive, spend a full extra day exploring Central Serengeti, travel onward to the Ngorongoro Highlands after a final morning safari, then descend into the crater on day four before flying...

Start:
Zanzibar, Tanzania
End:
Zanzibar, Tanzania
Duration
4 days
Group size
Private
Minimum age
Custom
Style
Original
Theme
Explorer
From$1,500
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Why you'll love this trip

Adds a full extra Serengeti game-drive day compared with shorter Zanzibar fly-in packages.

Combines Central Serengeti predator territory with a final Big Five-focused safari in Ngorongoro Crater.

Includes hotel transfers, domestic flights, accommodation, park fees, and crater concession fees.

Balances fly-in efficiency with a more relaxed overland transfer to the Ngorongoro Highlands.

Well suited to travelers who want both Serengeti depth and a smooth return to Zanzibar.

Itinerary

Inclusions and activities

Destinations

Zanzibar, Central Serengeti / Seronera, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)

Meals

Lunch and dinner on day 1, three meals per day while on safari on days 2 and 3, breakfast and lunch on day 4, plus drinking water, soft drinks, beer, and wine in the safari vehicle.

Transport

Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel, domestic flights during the tour, and private 4x4 Land Cruiser game drives with pop-up roof.

Accommodation

3 nights of safari accommodation in Central Serengeti and the Ngorongoro area, based on the booked accommodation tier.

Included activities

  • Professional English-speaking driver-guide
  • All park entry fees and Ngorongoro Crater concession fees including VAT
  • Medical kit and binoculars in the safari vehicle
  • Game drives in Central Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater
  • Airport and hotel transfers linked to the safari

Optional extras / Not Included

  • International flights and departure taxes
  • Tourist visas and travel insurance
  • Tips for your safari guide
  • Optional activities such as a Maasai village visit, Serengeti hot air balloon safari, or Olduvai Gorge Museum visit
  • Soft drinks or alcoholic beverages purchased directly at the accommodations
  • Laundry, telephone bills, souvenirs, and other personal expenses
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