5 Day Tanzania Safari From Zanzibar – Luxury Fly-In Serengeti & Ngorongoro Tour

Experience an unforgettable 5 day Tanzania safari from Zanzibar on a luxury fly-in adventure to the world-famous Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara National Park for the price starting from $2,300 per person. This exclusive safari combines scenic flights, thrilling Big Five game drives, and premium safari lodges for travelers seeking a short but extraordinary wildlife experience in Tanzania.

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Introduction

Discover the beauty of Tanzania’s famous northern safari circuit with our 5 day Tanzania safari from Zanzibar, a luxury fly-in journey designed for comfort, adventure, and unforgettable wildlife encounters. Your safari begins with a scenic flight from Zanzibar to the mainland, where you will explore three of Tanzania’s most iconic parks: Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara National Park. Stay at world-class lodges including Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti, Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge, and Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge while enjoying exceptional game drives in search of the Big Five and witnessing the breathtaking landscapes of Tanzania’s premier wildlife destinations. This carefully designed luxury safari offers personalized service, expert guides, and seamless travel from Zanzibar to the heart of Africa’s most spectacular safari parks.

Tour Overview

This 5 day Tanzania safari from Zanzibar is a luxury fly-in adventure that combines the relaxing beaches of Zanzibar with Tanzania’s most spectacular wildlife destinations. After a short scenic flight from Zanzibar, you will explore the legendary Serengeti National Park, famous for the Great Wildebeest Migration and incredible predator sightings, descend into the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its dense population of Big Five wildlife, and visit the scenic Lake Manyara National Park, renowned for its elephants and rare tree-climbing lions. With luxury lodges, expert safari guides, and thrilling daily game drives, this tour offers an unforgettable fly-in safari experience across Tanzania’s most iconic landscapes.

Why Choose a Fly-In Safari From Zanzibar?

A fly in safari from Zanzibar is the fastest and most comfortable way to experience Tanzania’s world-famous wildlife parks. Instead of long road journeys, travelers take a short scenic flight directly from Zanzibar to the Serengeti or the northern safari circuit. This 5 day luxury safari from Zanzibar allows you to maximize wildlife viewing time while enjoying premium lodges, private game drives and spectacular landscapes across Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara for $2,300 per person.

5 Day Tanzania Safari From Zanzibar Itinerary

Day 1
Fly Zanzibar to Serengeti National Park

Enjoy a scenic flight over Tanzania's heartland. Land in the Serengeti and embark on a thrilling game drive across endless plains. Spot lions, cheetahs, and elephants before unwinding at a premium luxury lodge.

Day 2
Serengeti Full-Day Immersion

Spend a complete day tracking the Great Migration (seasonal) and the Big Five. Enjoy the option of a sunrise hot-air balloon ride followed by a champagne breakfast in the bush.

Day 3
Serengeti to the Ngorongoro Highlands

Final morning drive in the Serengeti before heading to the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater. Stay overnight at a luxury lodge offering breathtaking panoramic views of the crater floor.

Day 4
Ngorongoro Crater Floor Adventure

Descend into the world's largest inactive caldera. Encounter rhinos, buffaloes, and wildebeests in this high-density wildlife sanctuary. Enjoy a gourmet picnic lunch on the crater floor.

Day 5
Lake Manyara Exploration & Return

Visit Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its diverse birdlife and tree-climbing lions. After a final game drive, take your return flight back to Zanzibar by evening.

What's Included

  • • Expert Professional Private Guide
  • • Boutique Luxury Lodge Accommodations
  • • Gourmet Full Board Meals (B/L/D)
  • • 4x4 Luxury Safari Vehicle with Pop-up Roof
  • • All National Park & Concession Fees
  • • Domestic Flights (ZNZ - Serengeti - ZNZ)

Not Included

  • • International Flight Tickets
  • • Tanzania Entry Visas
  • • Personal Travel & Medical Insurance
  • • Gratuities and Tips for Guide/Staff
  • • Luxury Premium Spirits & Champagne

Tour Gallery

luxury fly in safari Tanzania from Zanzibar game drive
An elephant in Ngorongoro plains
Serengeti wildlife during 5 day Tanzania safari from Zanzibar
Bird species at Ngorongoro crater in Tanzania
Ngorongoro crater plains with great view of a buffalo
Leopard encounter at Serengeti Nationa Park Crater View

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, a 5 day Tanzania safari from Zanzibar is one of the most popular safari options for travelers staying on the island. Visitors take a short scenic flight from Zanzibar to the northern safari circuit and explore world-famous parks such as Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara National Park.

Flights from Zanzibar to Serengeti usually take between 2 to 3 hours depending on the route and possible stopovers in Arusha or other airstrips. These scenic flights provide breathtaking aerial views of Tanzania’s landscapes before landing directly near the safari parks.

During this luxury safari you can see a wide range of wildlife including lions, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, and leopards. The Ngorongoro Crater also offers one of the best chances in Africa to see the rare black rhinoceros.

This luxury fly-in safari from Zanzibar typically includes return flights from Zanzibar, luxury lodge accommodation, private safari vehicle with a professional guide, daily game drives, park entry fees, and all meals during the safari.