3 Days Serengeti & Ngorongoro Fly-in Safari from Zanzibar Island
Embark on an unforgettable 3-day fly-in safari from Zanzibar that combines the legendary Serengeti National Park and the majestic Ngorongoro Crater. Designed for travelers short on time but eager for big adventure, this tour offers seamless flights, expert-guided game drives, and comfortable mid-range accommodation — giving you a front-row seat to Africa’s most spectacular wildlife encounters.
From the endless plains of the Serengeti, home to the Great Wildebeest Migration, to the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater teeming with the Big Five, this itinerary ensures an incredible safari experience without long road transfers.
🧳 Perfect For
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Travelers in Zanzibar wanting to add a short wildlife adventure
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Couples and honeymooners seeking romantic safari escapes
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Photographers eager to capture Africa’s iconic wildlife
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Families looking for a short, educational safari
📅 When to Go?
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June – October: Peak game viewing & dry season
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January – March: Calving season – incredible predator action
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November – December: Green season with fewer crowds and great photo
What Makes This Safari Special?
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Fly-In Convenience – Save time and enjoy scenic flights between Zanzibar and the Serengeti.
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Big Five Adventure – Encounter lions, elephants, rhinos, leopards, and buffalo.
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Authentic Lodges & Camps – Stay in mid-range tented camps close to wildlife action.
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Unforgettable Landscapes – Experience two UNESCO World Heritage sites in one trip.
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🌍 All-Inclusive Package – Flights, accommodation, park fees, meals, and transfers included.
Quick Itinerary Snapshot
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Day 1: Fly from Zanzibar to Serengeti National Park
Day 2: Serengeti Game Drive – Transfer to Ngorongoro
Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater Safari – Return Flight to Zanzibar
Detailed Itinerary
Your adventure begins with a morning flight from Zanzibar to the Serengeti, arriving around 11:00 AM. Upon landing at the Seronera Airstrip, your Gnade Safaris guide will welcome you and brief you on the exciting days ahead.
Enjoy your first game drive across the golden plains of Serengeti — home to lions lounging on kopjes, cheetahs sprinting through the grass, and massive herds of wildebeest and zebras grazing the savanna.
Midday, enjoy a picnic lunch in the park before continuing your drive to your camp for dinner and overnight.
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Activities: Flight, Game Drive, Photography
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Wildlife Highlights: Lions, Elephants, Leopards, Giraffes, Wildebeest
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Accommodation: Land Of Nature – Mid-Range Tented Camp (Dinner & Overnight)
Day 1
Fly from Zanzibar to Serengeti National Park
ACCOMODATIONS
Land Of Nature
Day 2
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
Start your day with a sunrise game drive — the perfect time to spot predators in action. After breakfast, depart the Serengeti with en-route game viewing as you head to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Descend from the vast plains into the lush highlands, stopping for scenic photo opportunities along the way. Your guide will help you spot rhinos, elephants, buffalo, and flocks of flamingos as you approach your next destination.
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Activities: Morning Game Drive, Transfer to Ngorongoro
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Wildlife Highlights: Big Five, Wildebeest, Gazelles, Birds
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Accommodation: Ang’ata Ngorongoro Camp – Mid-Range Bush Camp (Dinner & Overnight)
ACCOMODATIONS
Angata Ngorongoro Camp
Day 3
Ngorongoro Crater Safari & Return to Zanzibar
After an early breakfast, descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of the natural wonders of Africa. This massive caldera shelters over 30,000 animals — including elephants, lions, black rhinos, and hippos.
Enjoy a five-hour game drive with a picnic lunch near the hippo pool, taking in panoramic views and abundant wildlife. In the afternoon, ascend the crater rim and head to Arusha Airport for your return flight to Zanzibar.
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Activities: Game Drive, Flight to Zanzibar
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Wildlife Highlights: Black Rhinos, Lions, Zebras, Flamingos, Elephants
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End of Safari: Evening arrival in Zanzibar (Hotel or Airport drop-off)
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✅ All national park and conservation fees
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✅ Return domestic flights (Zanzibar – Arusha – Zanzibar)
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✅ Professional, English-speaking safari guide
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✅ Private 4×4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
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✅ Daily game drives and bottled drinking water
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✅ All meals as per itinerary (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
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✅ Accommodation in mid-range lodges and camps
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✅ Government taxes and VAT
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
