Leave the Zanzibar coast for a safari in the Serengeti, then return to the island or continue your Tanzania journey. A fly-in itinerary can reduce long road travel, but the best plan still depends on the airport connections, your camp location and how many game drive hours you want.
Choose a brief two day safari or allow more time to explore an area of the Serengeti at a relaxed pace. Below are eight customizable itinerary ideas. We will confirm flight seats, airstrip, accommodation, park fees, ground transfers and a current price for your travel dates.
Start your safari with pickup from your Zanzibar hotel and a domestic flight arranged around the Serengeti airstrip that serves your camp. Your guide meets you according to the confirmed flight details and begins the wildlife journey.
Exact departure times, available seats, baggage limits and airstrip arrangements vary by route and travel date. We will show these clearly in the written plan.
The Serengeti covers a large region. The area you stay in affects transfers, game drive routes and the type of landscapes you experience. A camp close to your interests can help you use your safari days well.
Tell us whether your focus is a first time wildlife trip, photography or seasonal migration. We can compare suitable areas and airstrips for your dates without promising specific sightings.
A two day fly-in safari gives you a taste of the Serengeti with one overnight stay. Three to four days give you more flexibility for drives at different times and less pressure from the flight timetable.
For a longer stay, we can consider two camps in different areas. The extra transfer needs to earn its place in the schedule so you still have enough time on safari.
Migration locations change with the seasons, rainfall and grazing. The best region to consider for your travel dates may be central, western, northern or southern Serengeti, with some seasonal journeys extending beyond park boundaries.
Wildlife movements are unpredictable. Your itinerary should emphasize rewarding game drives in a suitable area rather than promise a river crossing or a particular herd.
Choose between a practical tented camp, an established lodge or a more secluded stay. Your preferred comfort level, location and available flight seats all affect the final package.
We will identify the actual camp or lodge, room type, meals and transfer arrangements in the quotation, subject to availability.
If you have extra days, pair Serengeti game drives with a visit to Ngorongoro Crater. This combination requires an overland transfer or a carefully planned flight connection, depending on your route.
We will show realistic driving times, accommodation nights and where your journey finishes, whether in Zanzibar, Arusha or at an international departure airport.
Compare two to seven day private safari ideas. Flights, camps and final itineraries are quoted for your dates.
Fly into the Serengeti for an afternoon game drive and an overnight stay, then enjoy another drive before the return journey. Your game drive time depends on your confirmed flight schedule. Final flights, routing, inclusions and price are confirmed in writing for your dates.
Spend more time in central Serengeti with flexible game drives and a choice of camps or lodges. We will propose an airstrip and accommodation that work well together. Final flights, routing, inclusions and price are confirmed in writing for your dates.
Arrange private game drives with extra time for photography and a relaxed pace around your chosen camp. Tell us what wildlife and landscapes you hope to photograph. Final flights, routing, inclusions and price are confirmed in writing for your dates.
Allow additional time for different game drive periods and an easy start or finish to the trip. Camp location and travel hours are tailored to your flight and season. Final flights, routing, inclusions and price are confirmed in writing for your dates.
Ask us to suggest a Serengeti area based on the time of year and recent movement patterns. The migration is wild and mobile, so sightings and crossings cannot be guaranteed. Final flights, routing, inclusions and price are confirmed in writing for your dates.
Spend several nights in the Serengeti and compare one base with a split stay in different areas. The route depends on flight options, available lodges and travel time. Final flights, routing, inclusions and price are confirmed in writing for your dates.
Combine a fly-in Serengeti stay with an overland visit to Ngorongoro Crater. The final routing can return you to Zanzibar or connect to your onward flight. Final flights, routing, inclusions and price are confirmed in writing for your dates.
Build a longer private journey with room for multiple game drive areas, preferred lodge standards and an unhurried pace. We will map each transfer and flight in the proposal. Final flights, routing, inclusions and price are confirmed in writing for your dates.