5 DaysFly In

5-Day Great Migration Fly-in Safari from Zanzibar

Skip the long road transfer โ€” fly directly from Zanzibar into the Serengeti and Ngorongoro, then back to the coast.

Duration5 Days
Group SizePrivate, 2+ People
Best TimeJunโ€“Oct for peak migration positioning
StartsZanzibar
EndsZanzibar
StyleLodge & Tented Camp

Overview

For travellers already on Zanzibar, this route flies you straight into the Serengeti โ€” no long road transfer through Arusha โ€” for a genuine migration-season safari, with Ngorongoro Crater added before flying back to the coast. It’s the most time-efficient way to combine a real safari with a beach holiday.

Trip Highlights

  • Private driver-guide and flexible pacing
  • Wildlife, landscapes and local encounters
  • Thoughtful lodges and camps along the route
  • Direct local support throughout your journey

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1Fly Zanzibar to the Serengeti+
Day 1 ยท Fly Zanzibar to the Serengeti

Fly from Zanzibar to the Serengeti, with an afternoon game drive on arrival.

๐Ÿจ Stay: Serengeti lodge
Day 2Full Day in the Serengeti+
Day 2 ยท Full Day in the Serengeti

A full day tracking the migration and resident predators across the plains.

๐Ÿจ Stay: Serengeti lodge
Day 3Serengeti to Ngorongoro+
Day 3 ยท Serengeti to Ngorongoro

Drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, arriving on the crater rim by evening.

๐Ÿจ Stay: Ngorongoro lodge
Day 4Ngorongoro Crater Floor+
Day 4 ยท Ngorongoro Crater Floor

A full day game drive on the crater floor before continuing toward Arusha.

๐Ÿจ Stay: Arusha lodge
Day 5Fly Back to Zanzibar+
Day 5 ยท Fly Back to Zanzibar

Fly from Arusha back to Zanzibar for your onward travel or a beach extension.

๐Ÿจ Stay: Own arrangement

Safari Pricing

From $2,695 โ€” request a tailored quote โ†’

What's Included

  • Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof and charging ports
  • English-speaking professional driver-guide throughout
  • All park entry and conservation fees
  • Accommodation as listed in the itinerary
  • Meals as specified (full board on safari)
  • Bottled water during game drives
  • Airport and hotel transfers on arrival and departure
  • International and domestic flights (unless noted)
  • Tanzania visa fees
  • Travel and medical insurance
  • Tips and gratuities for guides and camp staff
  • Alcoholic and premium beverages
  • Optional activities such as hot air balloon safaris
  • Personal expenses and souvenirs

Route Map

Your Route ยท Tanzania
  • Start Serengeti National Park โ€” Fly-in, migration-positioned
  • Ngorongoro Crater โ€” Crater floor game drive
  • End Zanzibar โ€” Start & end point
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