3 Days Safari To Serengeti And Ngorongoro Crater From Zanzibar

About this Activity

From the turquoise shores of Zanzibar to the endless golden plains of the Serengeti and the mighty caldera of Ngorongoro — this safari takes you straight into the heart of Tanzania’s legendary northern circuit.

Fly directly into the Serengeti, where your 4×4 Land Cruiser and personal safari guide await. Witness massive herds of wildebeests and zebras during the migration, track lions on the hunt, and marvel at the Serengeti’s raw, cinematic landscapes.

Then descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a true wildlife haven where you might see all Big Five in one day — lion, elephant, rhino, leopard, and buffalo — all surrounded by towering crater walls.

Day 1: Fly Zanzibar to Serengeti – Full Day Game Drive

08:00 AM: Take off from Zanzibar Airport for your flight to Serengeti’s Seronera Airstrip (via Arusha or Manyara).
11:00 AM: Land in the Serengeti and meet your safari specialist guide with your safari-ready 4x4 vehicle waiting. A quick briefing and off you go into the wild.
Midday to Afternoon: Full day game drive through the Serengeti's central region — known for the Great Migration and the predators that follow it. You'll likely see wildebeests, zebras, giraffes, lions, and cheetahs.
Lunch: Enjoy a relaxed bush picnic at one of the Serengeti’s scenic viewpoints.
Late Afternoon: Return to your lodge or camp by early evening to avoid the hottest part of the day.
Dinner: Served at the camp under star-filled skies.

Overnight at one of the following camps:

Golden Safari Camp
Serengeti Sound of Nature Camp
Awali Serengeti Camp

Day 2: Sunrise Safari in Serengeti – Optional Walk or Evening Game Drive

06:00 AM: Depart camp early to catch the Serengeti at sunrise. This is predator hour — when lions return from the night hunt, and leopards and hyenas are still active.
08:00 AM: Stop in the bush for a picnic breakfast and coffee.
Morning Drive: Explore more of Seronera Valley. Visit the Serengeti Visitor Center to learn about the park’s history and conservation efforts.
Lunch Options: Return to camp for lunch and relaxation, or take your lunch as a picnic to maximize game viewing.
Afternoon: Optional early evening game drive, or join a nature walk around camp with a local Maasai guide to learn about medicinal plants, tracks, and animal behavior.
Dinner and overnight at the same lodge or camp.

Day 3: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha – Flight to Zanzibar

06:00 AM: Breakfast and checkout. Depart Serengeti and head into the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
09:30 AM: Begin your descent into the iconic Ngorongoro Crater — a collapsed volcano filled with more than 25,000 animals.
Crater Drive: Explore the crater floor, home to massive elephants, large buffalo herds, flamingo-covered lakes, black rhinos, lions, hyenas, and jackals.
Lunch: Scenic bush lunch by the hippo pool.
02:00 PM: Ascend out of the crater and drive to Arusha Airport.
04:35 PM: Flight departs from Arusha to Zanzibar.
06:00 PM: Arrival in Zanzibar and transfer to your hotel.