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Tanzania Safari From Zanzibar - Compare 438 Tours
Zanzibar may be part of Tanzania but it really is a world apart. Adding a mainland Tanzanian safari to your Zanzibar holiday allows you to enjoy the best of both of these worlds. Zanzibar is a special place where history seems written on every stone. It’s also a long-standing favorite Indian Ocean beach destination for many travelers, with fabulous stretches of sand and stunning resorts. Over on the mainland, Tanzania is one of Africa’s premier safari destinations with world-class parks filled with wildlife. Whether you visit Nyerere National Park (formerly Selous Game Reserve) in the south or Serengeti National Park in the north, it’s all within a short flight from Zanzibar.
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4-Day Classic Safari from Zanzibar to 3 Special Parks
$1,646 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourBudgetCamping
You Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar (End)
Goldfinch Adventures
5.0/5 – 30 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
5-Day Fly in Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater & Lake Manyara
$3,135 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara NP, Zanzibar (End)
Safari Soles
5.0/5 – 293 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
4-Day Beach to Bush, Fly in, Fly out Luxury Safari
$2,750 to $2,860 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryTented Camp
You Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Highlands, Zanzibar (End)
Serengeti Wakanda Tours and Safaris
5.0/5 – 533 Reviews
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2-Day Private Luxury Fly-in Fly-out Serengeti Safari
$1,726 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge
You Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Serengeti NP, Zanzibar (End)
Mountain Warriors Tours and Safaris
4.9/5 – 120 Reviews
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2-Day Safari in Ngorongoro and Tarangire from Zanzibar
$1,048 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar (End)
Tanzania Offroad Trips
4.9/5 – 21 Reviews
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4-Day Fly in and out Safari from Zanzibar to Serengeti
$2,079 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Serengeti NP, Central Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Highlands, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar (End)
Kilipath African Safari
4.9/5 – 83 Reviews
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3-Day Fly-in Outbreak in Serengeti and Ngorongoro
$1,690 to $1,760 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar (End)
Go Makini Tanzania Expedition
5.0/5 – 27 Reviews
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1-Day Fly-in Shared Safari to Nyerere NP from Zanzibar
$449 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Day tourShared tour (max 6 people per vehicle)
You Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Nyerere NP, Zanzibar (End)
Lekobe Adventures Safaris
5.0/5 – 25 Reviews
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3-Day Zanzibar to Serengeti Park and Back to Zanzibar
$1,870 to $1,980 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Tented CampYou Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Serengeti NP, Zanzibar (End)
King Solomon Safaris
5.0/5 – 40 Reviews
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3-Day Serengeti National Park Fly in-out from Zanzibar
$2,369 to $2,534 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Tented CampYou Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Central Serengeti NP, Zanzibar Airport (End)
Mothercity Safaris
4.9/5 – 16 Reviews
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Best Seller
4-Day Serengeti Fly-in & Fly-out Luxury Safari
$2,585 to $2,706 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryTented Camp & Tented Bush Camp
You Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar (End)
Highneck Safaris
4.9/5 – 10 Reviews
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3-Day Luxury Honeymoon Safari in Serengeti / from Zanz'B
$2,189 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge
You Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Serengeti NP, Zanzibar (End)
Akondo Adventures
5.0/5 – 14 Reviews
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4-Day Maisha Tanzania Safari
$1,320 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & HotelYou Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Arusha (City), Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar (End)
Gypsy Tours and Safaris
5.0/5 – 17 Reviews
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2-Day Zanzibar to Nyerere NP (One Game & Boat & Maasai)
$625 to $660 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Nyerere NP, Zanzibar Airport (End)
Shammah Wonders Safari
4.9/5 – 137 Reviews
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4-Day Fly in & Fly out Serengeti Safari
$2,970 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Tented CampYou Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Serengeti NP, Zanzibar (End)
Loren African Safaris
4.9/5 – 14 Reviews
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3-Day Beautiful of Northern Tanzania
$1,947 to $2,090 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Tented CampYou Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Central Serengeti NP, Northern Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar (End)
Uncensored Safaris
5.0/5 – 5 Reviews
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4-Day Zanzibar to Nothern Circuit Adventure
$1,018 to $1,029 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Shared tour (max 7 people per vehicle)BudgetCamping & Hotel
You Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Arusha (City), Central Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar (End)
Fondness Vacations
5.0/5 – 1 Reviews
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2-Day Fly in & out Tarangire and Materuni Cultural Tour
$748 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range HotelYou Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Tarangire NP, Materuni Waterfalls (Highlight), Zanzibar (End)
Ruach Adventures
5.0/5 – 2 Reviews
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2-Day Fly in &Fly out from Zanzibar Tarangire and Crater
$1,082 to $1,256 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar (End)
Kiboko Land Adventures
5.0/5 – 22 Reviews
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3-Day Serengeti Luxury Safari
$1,887 to $2,374 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge
You Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Serengeti NP, Zanzibar (End)
Ultra Africa Adventures
5.0/5 – 8 Reviews
6 Questions About Safaris From Zanzibar
Answered by
Anthony Ham
Anthony has written numerous Lonely Planet guidebooks, including ‘Tanzania’ and ‘East Africa’. He writes about Tanzania and the wider region for magazines and newspapers worldwide. He is also the author of ‘The Last Lions of Africa’.› More about Anthony
6 Questions About Safaris From Zanzibar
What parks are best for a safari from Zanzibar?
“Most parks on the Tanzanian mainland are a short flight from Zanzibar, although in some cases you may need to change planes in Arusha or Dar es Salaam. If I could visit just one area of Tanzania on my safari from Zanzibar, it would be the country’s north. This is where you find Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater, which are undoubtedly my top picks. Both of these destinations are really close to Lake Manyara and Tarangire National Parks, which are fantastic wildlife destinations if you can spare the time. To do all four of these destinations, you would need a minimum of 10 days. Another option would be to head south, where you’ll find the wildlife-rich Nyerere National Park, which is especially good for varied landscapes, as well as elephants and lions. Visiting Nyerere would add at least 3 days to your overall trip. With more time, you could include Mikumi National Park and possibly even Ruaha National Park for a wilderness experience.”
1How many days is recommended for a trip from Zanzibar?
“How long you devote to your safari from Zanzibar will depend on where you want to go. If you only have 3 to 4 days, you should probably focus on just one park. This might be Nyerere or the Serengeti. With each extra couple of days, you could add an extra park or two – Ngorongoro and perhaps even Lake Manyara in the north, or Mikumi in the south. If you can allow 10 days out of Zanzibar, then you could possibly complete the Northern safari circuit, or visit three or four parks across Tanzania’s south. It's worth talking with your operator about what combined Tanzania safari and Zanzibar packages are on offer. Many people who visit Zanzibar also visit the Tanzanian mainland, so you should have plenty of choice. And one final thing to remember: if you’re looking for a cheap or more affordable safari, you will need to try and minimize the number of flights while you’re on the mainland.”
2Is a Serengeti safari possible from Zanzibar?
“It is possible to combine a trip to the Serengeti with time on Zanzibar, and there are lots of tours where this is an option. It usually involves a flight from Zanzibar to Arusha, in northern Tanzania, with a further flight from Arusha to one of the airstrips in the Serengeti. It is also possible to drive from Arusha to the Serengeti and enjoy some of the other attractions along the way (such as Lake Manyara and the Ngorongoro Crater), but this will add quite a bit of extra time. The Serengeti is certainly worth it and it’s one of my favorite parks anywhere in Africa. The wildlife here is incredible. This is especially the case during the great wildebeest migration, which you can see at different stages from January to August or September. But any time of year is good for wildlife viewing in the Serengeti, where you’ll see the big cats, elephant and so many other species.”
3Should I go on a fly-in trip from Zanzibar?
“There will almost certainly be a flying component to your safari from Zanzibar. Although there are boat connections between Zanzibar Island and the mainland, they’re much slower than flying and not very convenient for those heading over to Tanzania for a safari. In addition to your flight from Zanzibar to the mainland (which usually means flying into Arusha or Dar es Salaam), you may also fly from these airports into the national park of your choice. This is, of course, much more expensive than driving. But it will save precious holiday time for actually being on safari, rather than driving to get there. It will also provide you with some incredible views. Taking an air transfer is like going on a scenic flight, and there’s something special about getting off a plane deep in a national park with wildlife all around you.”
4How much does a Tanzania trip from Zanzibar cost?
“There are so many variables when it comes to calculating the cost of a Zanzibar to Tanzania mainland safari. But as a general guideline, you can expect your safari from Zanzibar to cost at least US$300 per person per day, with prices for more expensive packages triple that or more. There are many reasons for such differences. One is your accommodation: it obviously costs a lot more to stay in luxury tented camps than it does to go on a budget camping safari. The number of flights you take can also have a big influence. Other factors include the number of days you spend on safari, the season in which you’re traveling (high-season prices can be double what you’ll pay in low season) and the type of safari you choose (a private safari costs more than a group safari, for example).”
5Can you do a classic safari on Zanzibar Island?
“A classic safari is not really possible on Zanzibar Island. You might find some wildlife parks on the island, but they are more like zoos, and visiting them is nothing like going on a real safari in one of Tanzania’s parks. If you’d like to get a real safari experience while you’re on Zanzibar, ask your tour operator what might be possible. They will have suggestions about where to go and what you can see by flying to the mainland. Before having such a conversation, you should do some of your own research and have a very clear idea of which animals you’d really like to see. If it’s big cats and elephants, then places such as the Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire and Nyerere are all excellent. If, on the other hand, you’d like to follow in the footsteps of Jane Goodall and spend time tracking chimpanzees through the forest, then Gombe and Mahale Mountains National Parks (in the far west of the country) should be high on your list.”
6Tanzania Safari Reviews
Sue is an award-winning writer who specializes in African travel and conservation. She writes for national newspapers, magazines, Rough Guides and Lonely Planet.
The perfect safari destination
With almost a quarter of this vast country dedicated to wildlife reserves and national parks, Tanzania is justifiably regarded as Africa’s premier safari destination. It’s one of my favourite countries, not just for the bush, beaches...
Brian is an award winning travel writer, author of safari books and regular contributor to magazines such as BBC Wildlife and Travel Africa.
Wilderness unlimited
Tanzania may be one of the world’s poorest countries but its national parks and game reserves are the crown jewels of Africa. First among equals is the Serengeti, probably the most famous wildlife refuge on the planet, a wilderness the...
Perfect destination - so many different environments and microclimates, you get a bit of everything
My sister and I went to Kenya and Tanzania and both were amazing, but Tanzania was just something special. The food was incredible, the scenery, parks and animals were beyond what you'd expect, everything was seamless and worked out great,...
friendly people, many animals and scenic beauty
best Safari we ever did with Topy Tours through Serengeti, Arusha, Ngorogoro and other parks. Icredible experience to sleep in a tent in the middle of Serengeti and watching Zebras next to our tent. All people, whom we met were very...
Magnificent Nature and wildlife
The parks the animals the camps are amazing! We were so lucky and the weather was amazing! The most important point for Tanzania is the nature and the wild animals! But the most downsize thing are the street and beach hawkers all over...
Country blessed with great open grasslands, rugged natural beauty and abundance of wildlife
Tanzania was very welcoming for tourists. The wildlife tour operators seem very well regulated and self disciplined - we went with Savannah Explorers who were very professional and supportive ( thanks, Sultan!) - right from making a bespoke...