African Big Cats Safaris

4-Day Fly-In Zanzibar to Northern Circuit Epic Safari

OVERVIEW

This 4-day fly-in drives out safari from Zanzibar takes you to three of the most iconic wildlife destinations in northern Tanzania. You will fly directly from Zanzibar to Serengeti National Park, world-famous for its vast plains, big cats, and the annual wildebeest migration.

From Serengeti, the journey continues to the Ngorongoro Crater, a natural wonder and one of the best places in Africa to spot the Big Five all within a single day.

Your safari concludes in Tarangire National Park, renowned for its massive elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and diverse landscapes rich in wildlife.

After your safari experience, you will be transferred for your onward flight.

Detailed Fly In Safari Itinerary

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DAY 1: Fly from Zanzibar to Serengeti

Early Morning you will take your flight from Zanzibar to Serengeti National Park (Seronera Airstrip). Upon your early morning arrival at Seronera airstrip, your private driver-guide will pick you up and you can start your safari in Serengeti National Park.

The Serengeti is truly spectacular. It is famous for its vast open grasslands, which offer excellent wildlife sightings. The Serengeti is Tanzania’s oldest National Park and one of the oldest ecosystems on Earth.  Its climate and vegetation have remained largely untouched for millions of years. Whilst the Serengeti boasts abundant wildlife, it is perhaps best known for the annual Great Migration.  Vast numbers of wildebeest; accompanied by large numbers of zebra and antelope move in an annual pattern, constantly seeking fresh grazing.  The precise timing of the Migration is entirely dependent upon the rainfall patterns each year.

After Lunch and an extensive game drive, we head for our Tented partner lodges for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation

Conserve Serengeti Camp

Meal Plan

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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DAY 2: Central Serengeti National Park

After an early breakfast at your accommodation, you will head for another game drive in the Serengeti National Park. The Seronera Valley offers lots of wildlife throughout the year including carnivores like hyenas, Lions, leopards and cheetah can often be found on and around these large rocky outcrops, as they offer a great vantage point to look over the plains in search of any prey, as well as ungulates including buffaloes, giraffes, hippopotami, impalas, topi, warthogs and zebras.  You will have dinner and overnight at out careful chosen tented camp.

Accommodation

Conserve Serengeti Camp

Meal Plan

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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DAY 3: Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro crater

Early morning after breakfast, we continue with our en-route drive inside the Serengeti National Park before we depart to Ngorongoro crater. When you first see Ngorongoro Crater, it looks like a forgotten world.  Concealed by the steep volcanic walls is a pristine wilderness including sweeping savannah, pockets of acacia woodland and glistening lakes and swamps.  The Crater was created when a large volcano exploded and collapsed in on itself two to three million years ago. It is famous for both its geological delights and for being a natural reserve which is home to some of the densest large mammal populations in the whole of the African continent. The drive down the into the Crater is an adventure in itself and when you reach the Crater floor, you quickly find yourself amongst large numbers of wildebeest, zebra, gazelle, and more than 500 bird species. The Crater provides you with the best chance of seeing the endangered black rhino, which can sometimes be spotted in the open grasslands.

After Lunch and an extensive game drive inside the crater, we head for our  partner lodges in Karatu for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation

Ngorongoro Farm House
Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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DAY 4: Tarangire National Park to Arusha

Early morning after breakfast, we depart to Tarangire National Park. The Park is named after the Tarangire River which runs through it.  This ‘river of warthogs’ is the only source of water for wildlife in the region during the dry season. In places, the vegetation is quite dense, including elephant grass, acacia woodlands and lush groundwater forest. The Park is well known for its elephant families, which can often be seen congregating by the river. You may also see giraffe, bushbuck and hartebeest. These animals are closely followed by a range of predators, including lions and leopards. There are more breeding species of birds found in Tarangire National Park than anywhere else on the planet!

After Lunch and an extensive game drive, we head back to Arusha.

Accommodation

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Meal Plan Breakfast & Lunch

End of Drive & Fly Out Comfort Safari Itinerary

COST FOR 2026

Season 2 people 3 people 4 people
High Seaso $2,690 per person $2,450 per person $2,210 per person
Low Seaso $2,545 per person $2,265 per person $2,060 per person

What’s included

  • All nights’ accommodation
  • Private Safari Guide, Private Land Cruiser 4 x 4
  • Airport Transfers
  • All Park Fees, All Government Tax
  • AMREF (Flying Doctors Insurance),
  • Unlimited Drinking Water, Tea and Coffee inside safari vehicle
  • First aid Kit
  • Flight from Zanzibar to Serengeti

What’s not included?

  • Things of a personal nature
  • Soft and Alcoholic drinks at your accommodation
  • Tips/Gratitude
  • Visa
  • International Flights
  • Travel Insurance

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