3-Day Big 5 Tour from Zanzibar to Serengeti & Ngorongoro.

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About this tour

Fly from Zanzibar’s white-sand beaches to the legendary Serengeti for an unforgettable safari adventure. Explore vast plains teeming with wildlife, witness thrilling predator encounters, and discover the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater home to Africa’s Big Five. This seamless bush-to-bush journey blends aerial transfers, iconic landscapes, and world-class game viewing, ending in Arusha with memories of Tanzania’s most celebrated wilderness areas.

At Glance

Customization

This tour can be customized

Duration

3 Days

Minimum Age

1 year

Countries

Tanzania

Comfort Level

Mid-Range

Maximum Group Size

20 People

Physical Level

Easy

What to expect

Explore vast plains teeming with wildlife, witness thrilling predator encounters, and discover the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater home to Africa’s Big Five. This seamless bush-to-bush journey blends aerial transfers, iconic landscapes, and world-class game viewing, ending in Arusha with memories of Tanzania’s most celebrated wilderness areas.

Best time

  • All year round

Best for

  • All Traveller Types

Getting There

  • This Tour starts in Zanzibar, Ends in Arusha
  • Your flight should arrive at Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)

Transportation

  • Game drive transport is by 4×4 Closed pop-up roof vehicle
  • Transfer between destinations is by 4×4 Closed pop-up roof vehicle
  • Airport transfer is by 4×4 Closed pop-up roof vehicle

Trip Itinerary

Day 1:

Central Serengeti

Transfer from your hotel in Zanzibar to the airport for a scenic morning flight to Serengeti National Park. Upon arrival at the airstrip, meet your professional safari guide and begin your first game drive across the endless plains. The Serengeti is world-famous for its abundant wildlife and the Great Migration, depending on the season. Expect to see large herds of wildebeest and zebras, giraffes browsing acacia trees, and predators such as lions, cheetahs, and leopards. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush surrounded by nature. Continue with afternoon wildlife viewing before heading to your lodge or tented camp for dinner and overnight stay at Kontiki Serengeti Camp. 

Main Activities

  • Game Drive

Transport

  • 4x4 Closed pop-up roof vehicle

Meals

  • Lunch, Dinner

Drinks

  • Drinking water

Accommodation

Day 2: Central Serengeti

After an early breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive in Serengeti as you gradually make your way toward Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Continue spotting wildlife across changing landscapes from open plains to highland forests. Arrive at the Ngorongoro Crater rim in the   and take in breathtaking panoramic views of the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera. Dinner and overnight will be at a lodge on the crater rim surrounded by cool highland scenery at Ngorongoro Wild Camp

Main Activities

  • Game Drive

Transport

  • 4x4 Closed pop-up roof vehicle

Meals

  • Breakfast, Lunch

Drinks

  • Drinking water

Accommodation

Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive. The crater floor hosts one of Africa’s densest wildlife populations, including lions, elephants, buffalo, hippos, hyenas, and the rare black rhino. Explore diverse habitats such as open grasslands, Lerai Forest, and Lake Magadi while enjoying a picnic lunch near the hippo pool. In the early afternoon, ascend the crater walls and drive back to Arusha through scenic highlands and rural landscapes. Arrival in Arusha marks the end of your unforgettable Zanzibar to Serengeti and Ngorongoro safari adventure, with drop-off at Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure.

Main Activities

  • Game Drive

Transport

  • 4x4 Closed pop-up roof vehicle

Meals

  • Breakfast, Lunch

Drinks

  • Drinking water

Pricing

2026 Rates & Prices

Valid from January to December

PAX

Price per person sharing

1 Peson (Solo)

US $2,800

2 People

US $1,764

3 People

US $1,635

4 People

US $1,424

5 People

US $1,427

6 People

US $1,380

Please note:

  • Prices are per person sharing (Ask a tour organizer for more price information)
  • Accommodations listed on this tours are subjected to availability, it may change depending on the time of booking
  • The price for this tour may also depends on government imposed charges. Please be in touch with the organizer of this tour at the moment of enquiring this tour.

Inclusions

Price Includes

  • A professional guide
  • All Accommodations
  • All activities
  • All meals
  • All taxes
  • All transport
  • Domestic Flights
  • Drinking water
  • Park Fees
  • Roundtrip airport transfer

Price Excludes

  • Additional Accommodation after Safari
  • Additional excursions
  • Alcoholic Drinks
  • International Flight
  • Medical & Travel Insurance
  • Personal Item expense

Additional Information

  • A vegetarian option is available; please let us know at the time of booking if you require it.
  • Children must be accompanied by their parents
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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