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5 Day Safari From Zanzibar

Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Holidays · Serengeti National Park

5 Day Safari From Zanzibar

Swap the Indian Ocean for the African savannah on a private five-day safari from Zanzibar. Fly directly to the mainland and discover Tarangire National Park, the endless plains of the Serengeti, and the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater before returning to Zanzibar with unforgettable memories.

Duration

5 days / 4 nights

Destination

Serengeti National Park

Starting from

$1,750.00

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Overview

About this safari

A 5-day safari from Zanzibar is one of the best ways to experience Tanzania's world-famous wildlife without sacrificing your beach holiday. With direct flights from Zanzibar to Arusha, you can spend less time travelling and more time exploring some of Africa's most iconic national parks.

This itinerary combines the elephant-filled landscapes of Tarangire National Park, two unforgettable days in Serengeti National Park, and the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater. Whether you're celebrating a honeymoon, travelling as a family, or ticking off a lifelong dream, this safari offers an incredible balance of adventure, comfort, and convenience.

Every Emnel Adventures safari is completely private, allowing you to travel at your own pace with a dedicated professional guide and carefully selected accommodation suited to your preferred level of comfort.

Duration

5 days / 4 nights

Style

Essential

Route

Zanzibar to Zanzibar

Minimum age

4+

Trip highlights

  • Fly directly from Zanzibar to Arusha
  • Visit three of Tanzania's most famous parks
  • Two full days exploring the Serengeti
  • Excellent chance of spotting the Big Five
  • Private 4×4 safari vehicle with expert guide
  • Flexible accommodation from mid-range to luxury
  • Ideal for honeymooners, families and first-time safari travellers
  • Seamless return flight back to Zanzibar
The route

Day by day

The itinerary stored for this trip. The Emnel team can adjust each day around your dates, lodge preference, flight timing and pace.

1

Day 1

Fly from Zanzibar to Arusha • Tarangire National Park

Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge · Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Fly from Zanzibar to Arusha • Tarangire National Park

Your adventure begins with a morning flight from Zanzibar to Arusha, where your private safari guide will welcome you at the airport. From here, you'll drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its giant baobab trees, large elephant herds and diverse wildlife.

Enjoy your first game drive while searching for elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo, lions and a variety of birdlife before continuing to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Highlights

Morning flight from Zanzibar First safari game drive Elephant herds Baobab landscapes Sunset in Tarangire

  • Activities: Game Drives
  • Accommodation: Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
2

Day 2

Journey to Serengeti National Park

Tukaone Mwaloni Camps · Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Journey to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, travel towards the legendary Serengeti National Park. The drive itself is spectacular, passing through the Ngorongoro Highlands before descending into the vast Serengeti plains.

An afternoon game drive introduces you to one of the world's greatest wildlife destinations where lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes and countless antelope roam freely.

Highlights

Scenic drive through Ngorongoro First Serengeti game drive Endless plains Large predator populations

  • Activities: Game Drives
  • Accommodation: Tukaone Mwaloni Camps
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
3

Day 3

Full Day Serengeti Safari

Tukaone Mwaloni Camps · Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Full Day Serengeti Safari

Spend an entire day exploring different areas of the Serengeti with your guide. Depending on the season, you may witness the Great Wildebeest Migration or follow predators as they hunt across the plains.

Every safari is different, making this one of the most exciting days of your journey.

Possible Wildlife

Lions Leopards Cheetahs Elephants Hyenas Hippos Crocodiles Wildebeest Zebras Hundreds of bird species

  • Activities: Game Drives
  • Accommodation: Tukaone Mwaloni Camps
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
4

Day 4

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Embalakai Camps Ngorongoro · Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Enjoy one final morning game drive before travelling towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way, continue searching for wildlife before arriving at your lodge on the crater rim or nearby Karatu for dinner and overnight.

This evening offers spectacular views over the highlands and prepares you for one of Africa's greatest wildlife experiences.

  • Activities: Game Drives
  • Accommodation: Embalakai Camps Ngorongoro
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
5

Day 5

Ngorongoro Crater • Return Flight to Zanzibar

Breakfast, Lunch
Ngorongoro Crater • Return Flight to Zanzibar

Descend 600 metres into the Ngorongoro Crater, home to one of Africa's highest concentrations of wildlife. The crater offers one of the best opportunities to spot the endangered black rhino alongside lions, elephants, buffalo, hippos, flamingos and countless other animals.

After your game drive and picnic lunch, return to Arusha Airport for your afternoon flight back to Zanzibar.

  • Activities: Game Drive
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Good to know

Frequently asked questions

  1. 01

    What does a private Tanzania safari cost?

    It depends mainly on the season, the number of days and the lodges you choose. Our private northern-circuit itineraries start from about US$3,100 per person for five days in Classic comfort, and rise with Mid-Luxury and Luxury camps. Park and conservation fees are set by the government and make up a significant share of every safari, and they are included in our prices. Every itinerary page shows a starting price per person, and we quote exactly for your dates.

  2. 02

    Is every Emnel safari private?

    Yes. You have your own vehicle and your own guide for the whole safari, and the daily pace, start times and stops are set around you, never around a group.

  3. 03

    Who will our guide be?

    One of Emnel's own guides. The team that plans your safari is the team that runs it. About two weeks before you arrive, we send your trip companion, with your guide's details and everything else you need for the journey.

  4. 04

    When is the best time to go on safari in Tanzania?

    Tanzania offers excellent game viewing all year. June to October is the classic dry season, with easy game viewing and the migration in the north. January to March brings the calving season in the southern Serengeti. The long rains of April and May are quieter and greener, and some camps close. We will recommend the best timing and route for what you most want to see.

  5. 05

    How does booking work?

    Tell us your dates and ideas, and we will design an itinerary and send a detailed proposal. To confirm, we ask for a 30% deposit plus any domestic flights, which are issued on confirmation. You then receive your official confirmation, and about two weeks before you travel, your trip companion with every final detail.

  6. 06

    Can we add Zanzibar to our safari?

    Yes. A short flight from the Serengeti or Arusha takes you to Zanzibar's beaches. We recommend at least one night in Stone Town alongside your beach stay.

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5 days / 4 nights · Serengeti National Park