4 Day Serengeti & Ngorongoro From Zanzibar

Your adventure begins with a morning pick-up from your hotel in Zanzibar (please specify your hotel in advance for seamless arrangements). You’ll be transferred to Zanzibar airport for a direct flight to Arusha, where your safari guide greets you. After a brief introduction and orientation, you’ll board a comfortable 4×4 safari jeep and begin the scenic journey toward Serengeti National Park—a once-in-a-lifetime road trip taking approximately eight hours, with plenty of stops to stretch and soak in Tanzania’s majestic landscapes.

Along the way, you’ll pass through rural villages, lush highlands, and the dramatic Great Rift Valley escarpment. Entering Serengeti National Park in the afternoon, the adventure intensifies with your first game drive as the golden evening light settles over the savannah. This is prime time for wildlife sightings; keep your camera ready for lions on the prowl, herds of elephants, elusive leopards, imposing buffalo, and, if fortune favours you, the rare rhino. Your first glimpse of Serengeti magic will also feature zebras, wildebeest, cheetahs, hyenas, hippos, and more. Absorb the raw beauty of the landscape before retiring to your lodge or camp for a hearty dinner and restful overnight surrounded by nature’s nocturnal chorus.

Rise with the sun for a full day of exhilarating game drives in the legendary Serengeti. After a hearty breakfast at your accommodation, you’ll head out early to take advantage of the morning activity when predators are most active and the plains teem with life. Your guide will expertly navigate you across different corners of the park, from sweeping grasslands dotted with acacia trees to riverbanks crowded with hippos and flamingos.

With your picnic lunch packed, you’ll spend uninterrupted hours tracking herds of wildebeest and zebra, witnessing the unique interactions between predators and prey. Marvel at the diversity of birds, spot families of giraffe browsing the trees, and watch elephant herds cool off at the watering holes. The vastness of the Serengeti offers a continual sense of wonder—each turn reveals new surprises.

In the afternoon, as animals gather at rivers to drink, you’ll search for hidden leopards lounging in the branches and listen for the distant roar of lions. For photography lovers and wildlife enthusiasts, today offers endless opportunities. As dusk falls, return to your Serengeti accommodation for another evening in the wild with stories shared around the campfire and another restful night under a starlit African sky.

After an early breakfast, depart Serengeti and set out toward the fabled Ngorongoro Crater, traversing the park’s varied ecosystems along the way. Enjoy a game drive as you exit Serengeti, spotting wildlife you may have missed earlier. Continuing to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, you’ll ascend to the rim of the crater before descending nearly 600 meters into the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera.

Your descent into Ngorongoro unveils a lush paradise teeming with wildlife. This UNESCO World Heritage site is home to almost every African animal, but it’s most famous for its dense populations of black rhino, lions, elephants, and hyenas. Game drives in the crater floor reveal scenes reminiscent of a wildlife documentary, with lakes filled with flamingos, hippo wallows, and open plains scattered with grazing antelope and zebras. Enjoy a picnic lunch overlooking the crater floor before continuing your safari until late afternoon, absorbing every magical moment. After the full-day adventure, ascend the crater walls and head to Arusha, where you’ll check in for your overnight stay—a chance to unwind and reflect on the day’s extraordinary experiences.

On your final morning, enjoy a relaxed breakfast in Arusha, taking some time to explore the town or pick up a few souvenirs (time permitting). At the designated time, your driver will transfer you to Arusha Airport for your direct flight back to Zanzibar, where you can return to your hotel or explore the island’s unique blend of beaches, spice tours, and Swahili culture. As your plane takes off, glance back at the savannahs below and carry with you priceless memories of wildlife encounters, breathtaking landscapes, and the unforgettable spirit of Africa—a safari experience that will stay in your heart forever.

• Included
• Park fees
• All activities
• All accommodation
• A professional driver/guide
• All transportation
• All flights during the tour
• All Taxes/VAT
• Round-trip airport transfer
• Meals
• Flight from/to Zanzibar

• International flights
• Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
• Tips
• (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
• Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa, etc.)
• The government imposed an increase in taxes and/or park fees