2-Day Serengeti Safari from Zanzibar – Best Short Safari Experience
Looking for the best 2-day Serengeti Safari tour from Zanzibar? Discover the wild heart of Tanzania with our fly-in safari package that takes you straight from the beaches of Zanzibar to the legendary Serengeti National Park – all in just two unforgettable days!
This Serengeti safari tour from Zanzibar is perfect for travelers with limited time who still want to experience Africa’s top wildlihttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wildlifefe destination. Whether you’re dreaming of spotting the Big Five, witnessing the Great Migration (seasonal), or simply want a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, this 2-day itinerary is designed for maximum game viewing and minimal travel hassle.
Day 1: Zanzibar to Serengeti – Game Drives Begin
- Early morning flight from Zanzibar to Serengeti (usually to Seronera Airstrip in Central Serengeti).
- Meet your professional safari guide and begin your first game drive.
- Explore the vast plains in search of lions, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, leopards, and more.
- Enjoy a packed lunch in the wild or at a scenic picnic site.
- Continue with an afternoon game drive until sunset.
- Overnight at a mid-range or luxury safari lodge/camp inside Serengeti.
Day 2: Morning Game Drive & Return to Zanzibar
- Early morning game drive – the best time to spot predators in action!
- Breakfast at the lodge or picnic breakfast in the bush.
- Final game viewing en route to the airstrip.
- Flight back to Zanzibar in the afternoon.
- Arrive in Zanzibar by late afternoon/early evening – ready to relax on the beach or continue your Tanzanian adventure.
Why Choose This 2-Day Serengeti Safari from Zanzibar?
- ✈️ Direct flights from Zanzibar to Serengeti – no long drives!
- 🐘 Big Five game viewing in just 2 days
- 🛌 Choice of mid-range or luxury accommodations
- 📸 Perfect for honeymooners, beach-to-bush combos, or last-minute adventurers
- ✅ Fully guided, all-inclusive safari experience
Included and Excluded
- All national park entry fees (Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti – 4 nights)
- Full-board accommodation throughout the safari (lodges/tented camps)
- All meals as per itinerary (breakfast, lunch, and dinner during safari days)
- Transport in a private 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof
- Services of a professional English-speaking safari guide/driver
- Crater service fee for Ngorongoro game drives
- Bottled drinking water during game drives
- All government taxes and VAT
- Airport transfers on arrival and departure (Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport)
- International flights to/from Tanzania
- Tanzania visa fees
- Domestic flights (none are required in this package)
- Travel & medical insurance (highly recommended)
- Optional activities (e.g., Serengeti hot air balloon safari)
- Tips and gratuities for guide, lodge staff, porters
- Personal expenses, such as alcohol, laundry, souvenirs, and snacks
Highlights of the Tour
- Full-day game drive in Tarangire
- Picnic lunch with views over the savannah
- Overnight stay in a mid-range lodge near Ngorongoro
- Crater descent and Big Five sightings
- Expert wildlife guide and private 4x4 safari vehicle
Itinerary
After breakfast, your driver-guide will pick you up at 7:30 AM from your hotel in Arusha. Drive approximately 2 hours to Tarangire National Park, known for its vast elephant populations, dramatic baobab trees, and seasonal swamps. Begin your morning game drive, where you may spot herds of elephants, giraffes, zebras, lions, ostriches, and more. Around midday, enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic viewpoint within the park. After lunch, continue exploring the landscape, focusing on wildlife near the Tarangire River. In the late afternoon, exit the park and drive toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where you'll check in at a comfortable mid-range lodge or tented camp for dinner and overnight.
After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater — a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa's best wildlife-viewing areas. The crater floor is teeming with wildlife, including lions, elephants, black rhinos, hyenas, zebras, and wildebeests. With your expert guide, enjoy a game drive through the crater, visiting the Lerai Forest, Hippo Pool, and open grasslands. Stop at a designated site for a packed picnic lunch while surrounded by nature. After a rewarding day of game viewing, begin the scenic drive back to Arusha in the late afternoon, arriving at your hotel by around 5:30–6:00 PM.
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Frequently Asked & Question
Yes, it covers two of the best parks and offers incredible wildlife in just two days.
Ngorongoro Crater offers a high chance of seeing all five, including the rare black rhino.
A mid-range lodge or tented camp near Ngorongoro, with upgrade options available.
Yes, it includes a private 4x4 safari vehicle and professional guide.
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