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Your flight crosses Tanzania from Zanzibar on the coast to the Seronera airstrip in the central Serengeti roughly a 2 to 2.5 hour hop that replaces a 14-hour drive.
2026-2027 Expedition Highlights:
Quick Access: Direct Zanzibar to Serengeti Flights.
Airstrip: Seronera (Central Serengeti) - The Predator Capital.
Wildlife: High density of Big Five and Great Migration herds.
Efficiency: Maximum game viewing time with zero road fatigue.
2 Day Fly-in Serengeti Safari Overview
Experience the breathtaking beauty of Tanzania's most celebrated wildlife reserve on a focused 2-day fly-in safari from Zanzibar. This fly-in, fly-out adventure maximises your time in the wild, with expertly guided game drives across the iconic plains of the Serengeti all without the long road journey.
You fly from Zanzibar to the Seronera airstrip in the central Serengeti, spend a night at a comfortable mid-range tented camp, and enjoy private game drives in search of the Big Five and, in season, the Great Migration. It's the fastest, most comfortable way to add a real safari to a Zanzibar beach holiday. New to the park? Read our complete Serengeti guide for first-timers.
Why Fly-In from Zanzibar?
Flying turns a two-day road journey each way into a 2–2.5 hour hop, so almost all your time is spent watching wildlife rather than travelling.
The package combines mid-range tented-camp accommodation, professional guides, return flights and private game drives into one seamless trip, with spectacular aerial views of the Rift Valley and plains along the way. It's ideal for travellers on a Zanzibar beach holiday, honeymoon or family vacation who want a genuine Serengeti safari in the time they have.
2-Day "Fly-in Fly-out" Itinerary
Day 1
Zanzibar to the Serengeti (Seronera airstrip)
Enjoy a morning transfer to Zanzibar airport for your scheduled flight directly into the Serengeti, landing at the Seronera airstrip in the central park after about 2–2.5 hours, with breathtaking aerial views along the way. On arrival you meet your guide and begin an immediate game drive through the wildlife-rich Seronera valley, searching for lions, leopards and large elephant herds. Enjoy a hot lunch served in the bush, then settle into your mid-range tented camp for dinner and an overnight stay under the stars.
Day 2
Sunrise game drive & return flight
Set out on an early 6:30 AM game drive the prime time to catch predators while they're still active across plains that are home to more than 70 mammal species and over 500 birds. After a final exploration of the Seronera valley and a satisfying bush lunch, you transfer to the airstrip for your flight back to Zanzibar, arriving in time for an evening island dinner.
Flights & logistics
| Leg | Detail | Approx. time |
|---|---|---|
| Zanzibar → Seronera | Scheduled light-aircraft flight (Day 1, morning) | 2–2.5 hrs |
| In the Serengeti | Private 4x4 game drives, Seronera valley | 2 half-days |
| Seronera → Zanzibar | Return flight (Day 2, afternoon) | 2–2.5 hrs |
Luggage on light aircraft is limited to about 15 kg per person in a soft bag; you can leave the rest at your Zanzibar hotel.
What is Included
- Return flights (Zanzibar ↔ Serengeti)
- Professional English-speaking guide
- 4x4 private safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
- Mid-range tented camp accommodation (1 night)
- All park entrance & landing fees
- All meals & bottled water
- Zanzibar airport transfers
Not Included
- International flights to/from Zanzibar & Tanzania visa
- Travel and medical insurance
- Tips for guide and camp staff
- Optional balloon safari (~$500–600 pp)
- Drinks and personal expenses
Flights & fees included. Your return flights between Zanzibar and the Serengeti and all park and landing fees are built into the price so the headline rate is what you pay. Want to add the Ngorongoro Crater or extend to 3+ days? Just ask.
Where you'll stay
You spend night one at a comfortable mid-range tented camp in the Seronera area of the central Serengeti, chosen for location and quality and subject to availability.
These camps offer proper beds, en-suite bathrooms, hot water and full-board dining, immersed in the wilderness with the sounds of the bush at night. Prefer to upgrade to a luxury camp such as a Serena or premium tented property? Just ask and we'll re-quote.
Best time to do this safari
This safari runs year-round. The dry season (June–October) offers the easiest game viewing, while the Great Migration moves through different areas of the Serengeti by month.
| Season | Months | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| Dry (best) | Jun–Oct | Easy game viewing; Mara River crossings up north (Jul–Oct); busier, higher rates |
| Calving | Late Jan–Mar | Newborns and predator action on the southern plains |
| Green (value) | Mar–May | Lush scenery, fewer vehicles, lower prices |
| Short rains | Nov–Dec | Fresh landscapes, quieter park |
