Fly-In Tarangire ,Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Selous Adventure Safaris From Zanzibar
Experience the very best of Tanzania’s wildlife with a seamless fly-in safari from Zanzibar. In just a short flight, you can leave the beaches of Zanzibar behind and find yourself on game drives in the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, or Nyerere (Selous) National Park — all without long road journeys.
Our Tanzania safaris from Zanzibar are private, flexible, and fully arranged by local experts, making them ideal for couples, families, honeymooners, and first-time safari travellers.
✔ Direct flights from Zanzibar
✔ Private safaris — no group tours
✔ Mid-range to luxury lodges
✔ Designed and operated in Tanzania
Safari from Zanzibar – Typical Price Ranges
2–3 Day Safari from Zanzibar pricing
From USD 850 to 1,400 per person
4–5 Day Safari from Zanzibar pricing
From USD 1,800 – 2,900 per person
6–7 Day Safari from Zanzibar pricing
From USD 3,200+ per person
Prices typically include return flights from Zanzibar, private safari vehicle, a professional guide, accommodation, meals, park fees, and airport transfers.
Why Choose a Safari from Zanzibar?
A safari from Zanzibar is the easiest and most time-efficient way to experience Tanzania’s wildlife.
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✈️ Short scenic flights from Zanzibar to the national parks
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🚙 No long drives — land directly inside or near the parks
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🦁 Immediate wildlife viewing upon arrival
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🏕️ Wide choice of lodges, from comfortable mid-range to luxury
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👨👩👧 Private safaris only, tailored to your pace
This option is perfect if you are already in Zanzibar or planning a safari + beach holiday combination.
🐘 Tanzania Safari Itineraries Starting from Zanzibar
All safaris are private and fully customizable.
2-Day Tarangire & Ngorongoro Safari From Zanzibar
🗓️ 1 Nights / 2 Days
Best time: All year round
From $650 USD
Per person sharing
Fly Zanzibar → Arusha → Tarangire National Park → Ngorongoro Crater → Fly Back To Zanzibar
A seamless fly-in safari from Zanzibar combining Tarangire’s elephants with a Big Five game drive in the Ngorongoro Crater — perfect for limited time.
3-Day Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara Safari from Zanzibar
🗓️ 2 Nights / 3 Days
Best time: All year round
From $850 USD
Per person sharing
Fly Zanzibar → Arusha → Tarangire National Park → Ngorongoro Crater → Lake Manyara → Zanzibar
A Big Five game drive in the Ngorongoro Crater and the diverse landscapes of Lake Manyara — ideal for first-time safari travellers.
3 Day Serengeti Fly In Safari From Zanzibar
🗓️ 2 Nights / 3 Days
Best time: June - Oct
From $1050 USD
Per person sharing
Fly Zanzibar → Serengeti National Park → 3 nights in Serengeti National Park → Fly back to Zanzibar
A private, premium fly-in safari combining iconic wildlife, scenic flights, and immersive game drives — perfect for first-time safari travellers.
2-Day Mikumi Fly-In Safari from Zanzibar
🗓️ 1 Nights / 2 Days
Best time: All year round
From $550 USD
Per person sharing
Fly Zanzibar → 1-night safari Mikumi National Park → Fly back to Zanzibar
A short fly-in safari. ideal for travellers with limited time, offering big game viewing and open savannah landscapes with just a short flight from Zanzibar.
3-Day Selous (Nyerere) Safari from Zanzibar
🗓️ 2 Nights / 3 Days
Best time: All year round
From $850 USD
Per person sharing
Fly Zanzibar → Enjoy a 2-night Safari Game Drive → Get on a boat safari → Fly back to Zanzibar
A private fly-in safari combining game drives and boat safaris in one of Tanzania’s wildest and least-crowded parks.
4-Day Serengeti & Ngorongoro Safari from Zanzibar
🗓️ 2 Nights / 3 Days
Best time: June - Oct
From $1050 USD
Per person sharing
Fly Zanibar → Serengeti → 3 nights in Serengeti National Park → Ngorongoro Crater → Fly back to Zanzibar
A private fly-in safari combining the plains of the Serengeti with the Big Five game of the Ngorongoro Crater, A deeper safari experience.
Where Do Safaris from Zanzibar Go?
Most safaris starting from Zanzibar focus on Tanzania’s northern safari circuit, because it offers the best wildlife concentration and smooth logistics.
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Tarangire National Park – elephants and baobabs
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Ngorongoro Crater – dense wildlife in a single day
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Serengeti National Park – big cats and open plains
We design the routing to avoid unnecessary driving and maximize time on safari.
How Many Days Do You Need for a Safari from Zanzibar?
Most travelers choose 5 to 9 days, depending on how much wildlife time they want.
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5 days → short safari extension
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7 days → balanced and relaxed experience
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9 days → deeper immersion, fewer transfers
If you have limited time, we’ll recommend the best combination — not the longest one.
How Much Does a Safari From Zanzibar Cost?
Safari costs depend on three main factors:
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Season
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Number of travelers
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Accommodation level
Indicative private safari ranges (per person, per night):
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Standard: USD 350–400
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Mid-range: USD 450–550
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Luxury: USD 600–850+
Combining safari and Zanzibar through one operator is often more cost-effective than booking separately.
Is This Safari Right for You?
This experience is ideal if:
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You are visiting Zanzibar and want wildlife without stress
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You prefer a private safari, not group travel
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You value comfort, pacing, and expert guiding
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You want clear planning and realistic expectations
It may not be suitable if:
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You are looking for ultra-budget shared tours
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You prefer very fast-paced travel
🌤 Best Time to visit Zanzibar & Safari
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June – October: Best wildlife viewing (dry season)
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January – March: Calving season, fewer crowds
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Year-round: Zanzibar remains warm and relaxing
📌 We adjust routing and park selection based on your travel month
Start Planning Your Safari from Zanzibar
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Tell us:
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Your travel dates
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Number of travelers
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Preferred comfort level
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We’ll design a safari that fits naturally into your Zanzibar holiday — without rushing or overcomplicating things.
🦁 Tanzania Safari Circuits & National Parks Guide
Tanzania is home to some of Africa’s most iconic wildlife destinations, divided into four major safari circuits. Each circuit offers a unique experience — from the world-famous Serengeti to the remote wilderness of Selous and Ruaha. This guide helps travelers in Zanzibar understand where they can go on safari, how far each park is, and which experiences are best for their travel style.
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#1 Safari Destination in Africa — Continues to win global travel awards.
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Home of the Great Migration — The planet’s biggest land animal movement.
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Most diverse safari experiences — Savannah, crater, lakes, mountains, rivers, forests, beaches.
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Year-round wildlife viewing — something spectacular every month.
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High conservation standards — Protected parks covering over 30% of the country.
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Safe, welcoming, and culturally rich — Maasai, Chaga, Hadzabe communities and beyond.
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Easy connections to Zanzibar — Best safari/beach combo in Africa.
Frequently Asked Questions for Safaris From Zanzibar
Can I do a safari from Zanzibar in 2 days?
Yes. Short safaris of 2–3 days are very popular, especially to the Serengeti or Nyerere (Selous) National Park.
Are flights from Zanzibar included?
Yes. Our safari prices include return scheduled flights from Zanzibar to the safari destination.
Is the safari private?
Yes. All our safaris from Zanzibar are private — no shared vehicles or group tours.
How much does a safari from Zanzibar cost?
Prices typically start from around USD 850 per person for a short safari and increase depending on duration, lodge level, and season.
Can I combine safari and Zanzibar beach holidays?
Absolutely. Most travellers combine a safari with relaxing beach time in Zanzibar before or after the safari.
What Our Customers Say About Us!
Sarah, F, uk
Wonderful 6 day private tour of 3 quite different parks in Kenya organised by Nelson. We started at the Masai Mara for two nights where we saw a huge variety of animals, then onto Lake Nakuru which was great for birds and white rhinos. Lastly we went to Amboseli for hundreds of elephants in particular against the stunning back drop of Mt Kilimanjaro. Our guide throughout, Alfred, was incredibly experienced and sought out the best viewing points throughout. The Sopa Lodges we stayed in were so welcoming and we had some amazing views from our rooms, including having Zebras grazing right outside one evening. Nelson was great in advising where we should go. We opted for a private tour, whilst more expensive, we did like having the jeep to ourselves and having a bit more flexibility and space which we appreciated given it was a bit of a lifetime experience. I would totally recommend Nelson to organise your tour. We were booking from the UK and wanted to go direct to an operator on the ground. I knew Nelson from a business contact and totally trusted him to look after us. Book Emnel with confidence!
Shirin D
We had a great experience on our 3 day safari. We want to thank our guide Gabriel who was so kind and did everything for us to have the best time. We didn’t get the chance to meet Nelson but we appreciate his patience with us before the trip with our many questions. We would definitely recommend Emnel adventures, they truly care for their guests. Thank you so much, we couldn’t have asked for a better safari! / Dilan, Ceren & Shirin from Stockholm
Melanie W
I hope this review really articulates how incredibly impressed we were with Emnel Adventures and the experience they created for us. After contacting a few Safari companies, we quickly realised that Emnel was the company for us. Right from the start, Nelson (our travel consultant) was quick to respond with answers for my many questions. We presented him with an overview of what we wanted to do, but it was Nelson's knowledge and guidance regarding locations and accommodation which really pulled the itinerary together. He worked really hard to put together a trip which suited us as a family of 4. The safari itself was incredible - we were extremely lucky to see just about everything we wanted to see, including TWO wildebeest river crossings. With a private vehicle, we were comfortable and well provided for throughout the trip. The selected accommodations were beautiful and considering the isolated locations, the food was fantastic. We were provided with full board and despite being a set menu, the choices were refined, well judged and excellent quality. My 12 and 14 year old sons certainly had no complaints! A real highlight was the lovely surprise arranged for us on Day 1 of the safari. It was our Wedding Anniversary and whilst we were perfectly happy with the proposed packed lunch, we were instead presented with a fully catered 3 course meal with silver service and wine. It was a wonderful surprise when we pulled up at an amazing viewing point to find a huge team of staff (including a visit from Nelson!) ready to greet and serve us. Very special! Gabriel the guide was extremely knowledgeable and made sure we saw everything! He was also a lot of fun, with a great sense of humour and this was great for our boys - they interacted really well and Gabriel's passion really kept them interested. I would 100% recommend the team to anyone. In fact, I hope we get to use them again in the not too distant future. Thank you Team Emnel.
Cornelia c- germany
Just coming back from a 5-day safari booked with Emnel Adventures. It was a mind blowing experience all through. Booking experience very individualized have done also research and suggested things and Nelson who is handling the travel proposals allways very nice and took my input into account. If he thought something else better he told me. Allways had feeling that he wants the best experience According to my wishes. I changed mind / dates etc several times he allways stayed calm and changed travel accordingly. The safari was absolutely exceeding expectations. Already the welcome at the airport with 3 men and nice table / coffee / tea and snacks to introduce the tour. Nelson was there for the welcome and my tour guide Rahim and as a surprise my personal photographer Abisae. I went then on 5 days trip / 4 nights on safari with Rahim and Abisae. Rahim studied tourism and has an education in safari tours and 20 years experience and this you feel he know everything on animals why an animal looks like it looks, how close. I felt like a princess both very attentive lunches in nice sceneries great with beers and wines offered. Other groups had lunch boxes we a really meal in comfy chairs. Hotels perfect as expected. Was quite sad after the 5 days to leave the 2 guys. The safari for me Was every penny worth it and you need to feel yourself how it feels and I can 100% recommend Emnel Adventures with Nelson and my Tour guide Rahim and Abisae. Was all perfect experience. Usually I do not write TripAdvisor reviews. But this experience was so good that I would like also that others can do these experiences as well.
Tar
The whole experience was amazing! The organization was perfect, the lodge incredible and the guide great. Indeed, Gabriel's advice and suggestions were always very accurate and professional. These will have allowed me to see the Big 5 during the Safari (Lion, Buffalo, Rhinoceros, Leopard and Elephants). The booked lodge were amazing! Food was great ! Peoples so carefull. Thank you very much Nelson for the organization, the help, the professionalism and this unique experience! I highly recommend Emnel.
MeD
Couldn’t have gone better. First safari for us, my brother and a friend of mine, it was well organized, we had an amazing tour guid and an excellent photographer with us. Luck was on our side, as we saw almost everything in abondance. The food was really good and the lodge were 💯. Only down side was the camping lodge in Ngorogoro the last day, which I recommend to go to an other place ! But other then that, don’t hesitate ! (Ask for Beatus for Guide )