5 Day Tanzania Safari from Zanzibar
5 Day Safari from Zanzibar
Our 5 day Tanzania Safari from Zanzibar allows you to explore iconic wildlife parks on Earth affordably. Explore the amazing landscapes of Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro, famous for their uniqueness. The parks served as inspiration for the iconic Lion King film, which unfolded against the backdrop of Serengeti National Park
Trip Summary: Fly from Zanzibar to Arusha then, Tarangire. You will also experience Serengeti for 2 nights and Ngorongoro crater.
Destinations: Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro
Level of Accommodation: Mid-range Tented Lodges.
However upgrade to luxurious is available.
Best time/availability: All year round.
5-days safari from Zanzibar quick itinerary plan.
Day 1: fly from Zanzibar, ARK-Tarangire
Day 2: Serengeti
Day 3: Serengeti
Day 4: Serengeti-Ngorongoro
Day 5: Ngorongoro-Zanzibar
End of your 5 day safari tour
Best 5-day safari from Zanzibar itinerary
Day 1: Zanzibar Arusha Then Explore The Tarangire National Park.
Your 5-Days Tanzania Safari from Zanzibar starts with an early morning pick-up from the hotel and transfer to the Airport. On your arrival at Arusha airport meet with your safari crew and start a drive to Tarangire National Park (2hr drive) famous for its huge elephant herds.
We will do a game drive through the park depending on where they have reported sightings of animals.
After lunch, do a game drive till evening and drive to Farm of Dreams for dinner and overnight.
Day 2: Drive to the Serengeti National Park.
After breakfast, embark on an approximately 7-hour journey from the hotel to Serengeti, (including all stops) passing through the Ngorongoro Conservation area.
Upon arrival in the afternoon, engage in a game drive at the heart of Serengeti until dusk. Witness the Serengeti sunset with a captivating view of wildlife.
Conclude the day with dinner and spend the night at a Serengeti Safari Lodge.
Day 3: Serengeti Full Day Game Drive (Follow the Migration).
After early morning breakfast, will drive into various corners of the Serengeti, north, south, east, and west, following the wildebeest migration herds (with a picnic meal).
Afterward, we’ll return to the Lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 4: Serengeti Game Drive Then Ngorongoro For Dinner & Overnight.
After an early breakfast will go on an early game drive and experience Serengeti till afternoon where will head to the lodge for lunch and pack. Proceed with a game drive while we exit the Serengeti heading to Ngorongoro Safari Lodge, Ngorongoro for dinner and overnight.
Day 5. Ngorongoro crater game drive then Airport for Zanzibar.
After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro crater at 6:15 am in search of the rare black rhino. Spotting rhinos is challenging in the crater, while most other animals are more easy to find in this park.
After lunch, we will embark on a game drive and then ascend from the crater for the journey back to Arusha, where you can either have dinner and spend the night or be driven to the airport for Zanzibar. End of your five days safari from Zanzibar.
Five day safari tour from Zanzibar Includes
- All Park fees &
- entrances
- Internal roundtrip flights
- All activities, unless indicated as optional
- Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Professional guide
- All taxes/VAT
- Unlimited bottled drinking water
- Private 4×4 Safari Jeep
- Roundtrip airport transfers in Zanzibar
- Pair of Binoculars
- Beers/wines
- Lodges
For budget camping: All equipments provided.
5 day fly in safari from Zanzibar Excludes
- International flights (From/to home)
- Tips (Tipping guideline US$15.00 pp per day)
Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
5-days safari from Zanzibar Price & cost
-2 Persons – $2,248
-3 Persons – $2,034
-4 Persons – $1,690
-5+ – Ask for discount.
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5 Questions About 5 Day Safari from Zanzibar
1. Can you go on safari from Zanzibar?
Certainly! Yes, it’s possible. We offer various safaris starting from Zanzibar, perfect for travellers who want to enjoy both the thrill of a Big Five safari and the opportunity to explore Zanzibar’s famous white sand beaches.
Just bring your camera and pack appropriately for the safari, as we handle everything else—from flights and transfers to your accommodation and game drives
2. How do I get from Zanzibar to the safari destinations?
Usually, flights are arranged from Zanzibar to mainland Tanzania, followed by transfers (Drive-in) to the safari parks. Or you can opt to direct fly-in to parks and cut long hour drives.
3. What wildlife can I expect to see on a safari from Zanzibar?
“The Big Five (lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, rhino), as well as giraffes, zebras, cheetahs, and various antelope species, are commonly sighted on safaris from Zanzibar.”
4. How long are safaris typically from Zanzibar?
“Safaris can range from 2-day mini safaris to 5-day or longer extended safaris, depending on the destinations and wildlife experiences desired.”
5. What is included in a safari package from Zanzibar?
“Packages typically include flights, transfers, accommodations, meals, guided game drives, and sometimes additional activities such as bush walks or cultural visits.”
6. Are safaris from Zanzibar suitable for families?
What travelers are saying
ExcellentBased on 74 reviewsFelipe R2024-02-22It was beyond expected, one in a lifetime experience Besides a great experience, a great human team we found at Zamunda. Salim with all his great customer service was always Avalos le to solve doubts, and make things clear, and our wonderful guide Godfrey which make us live a really great experience in every single game drive in all the parks.Patrick Heyman2024-01-01Amazing Safari in Tanzania We had the most amazing safari in Tanzania with Zamunda. Salim was so helpful at organising our trip and was even more helpful in helping sort our bags that were lost by the airline. We were so incredibly lucky to have the best safari guide in the world in Godfrey, not only was his knowledge of the wild animals incredible his skill at finding them was unrivalled. But most importantly he was a lovely man and we could never thank him enough for giving us the most truly magical and amazing 5 days on safari with him. It was an experience of a lifetime and Godfrey was instrumental to that! I could not recommend both Salim and Godfrey enough and going on safari with Zamunda is something we will never forget and is an absolute must for anyone looking to go on safari in Tanzania. Thank you to both Godfrey and Salim! We will be recommending you to all our friends!lenka2023-12-17Best Safari with Asad and Salim We choose the 5five days Safari with Zamunda travel with camping family tour of 4person. Second day we share the Safari with two Japanese. Everything was great. It was the second cheapest offer on net but includes pick up at AirPort in the middle of the night, sleeping in hotel before start the Safari and first night of Safari we slept in lounge with swimming pool. Great option after long travel from Europe. It was our second time on Safari with my husband and we appreciate the guide Asad, chief David and Osman the best. We saw everything what we wanted, Asad stopped and guide everything what we whished. After Safari Salim organise also tickets for our way to Dar el Salaam. We did not find anything what could be better to do :0)Jorim R2023-10-27Best Safari Friendly team. Our guide knew a lot and took our wishes into account. We saw the big five. The food was very good for camping.kobetripper2023-10-05Unforgettable safari with tent nights In September 2023 we went on a 4-day safari (3 nights) through the Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Tarangiri parks with Zamunda Safari Tours. We booked the tour, including the domestic flights from Zanzibar to Tanzania and back, online from Zanzibar at very short notice. Salim immediately organized the flights, airport transfer, guide, cook and accommodation and we didn't have to worry about anything else. At first we were a little unsure whether everything was above board, as several things were unusual for European conditions. All of the flight tickets were issued with significant spelling mistakes in the names of the travelers, arrival at the airport was tight and the costs were slightly higher than stated on the website due to an adjustment by the airline. However, our uncertainty was absolutely unfounded, as the domestic flights are handled super easily and efficiently and deviations from the passport do not play a role compared to international flights. The whole safari was an unforgettable, wonderful experience that we were able to experience throughout in a private safari jeep. We saw pretty much all the animals that live in the parks, apart from the rhinoceros. Abouh, our guide/driver, had a good eye and a lot of background knowledge, the cook did an excellent job and the accommodation was good and practical and gave us unforgettable animal encounters at the sleeping place. We particularly enjoyed the two nights in the tent and would prefer a lodge next time. But the combination with the last night in a lodge with its own bathroom is of course very pleasant. We can highly recommend the tour and would like to thank Salim again!Benedikt D2023-09-26Private Safari to Northern Serengeti My girlfriend and I went on a 5 days (4 nights) private safari with Zamunda tours. To summarize it - I would always do it this way again - which was a great recommendation of Salim 1) it’s the only way to get to the northern Serengeti which is beautiful remote and we saw the migration over the Mara river - while staying in an absolutely luxurious tented lodge (these lodges are only temporary for a couple of month a year there). We heard Hyenas and other wildlife at night - while being guarded at night by a Masaai men who was protecting the camp at night. While every part of the safari had its uniqueness- I would always come back to see the Northern Serengeti as it’s way less populated and stunning. The migration was overwhelming- we even saw a wildebeest being catched by crocodiles - an experience which really makes me consider becoming vegetarian….. 2) only a private safari gives you the opportunity to move around within the Jeep to get the best view on wildlife- which is very important depending on which side of the car the wildlife is. I had direct eyesight with a lion 1m of each other which was quite intense….. the lion liked the shade of our Jeep and liked a little bit to much our rear tyre. Once the lion started to lick and play with the paws with our tyre it was time to hit the road again. Needless to say a private tour also gives you the opportunity to follow your own pace, have the guides attention for your questions and set the priorities. Ours were the Hippos - our true spirit animals. Jonathan (who was an amazing guide) took us therefore especially to places with hippos where we could see them outside the pond as well during daytime. Thanks a lot!! We first looked at shared safaris and were considering the cost. Fun fact - my girlfriend doesn’t like camping (many thanks to her) which was very great in the end. If we would have camped in tents we would have been soaking wet - as quite unusual for the time of the year - a warm front passed through. The rain was drumming on our roof while we were sleeping in a king size bed in our lodge. You can imagine how people in the other Jeep’s looked like when we passed them next morning ???? Last but not least - why Zamunda? The guys are awesome! They arranged everything reliable and perfectly. It was a unique and more perfect experience then we ever thought - including airport pickup etc. We have done already some other safaris - however this was just stunning. Next to that - in Arusha are many international corporations - Zamunda is a true local company - so go for it! Many thanks Jonathan and Salim for this unique experience! ????Sarah R2023-09-26Private Safari We did a private safari of five days and have been to Tarangire, the central and northern Serengeti and Ngorongoro. All was perfect. Right from the beginning of planing the communication was easy and Salim adviced us well. He gave us different options and choices, so we could plan the best tour to our wishes. The Safari itself was awesome. Jonathan has been a great guide. He explained everything about the animals and the landscape but also gave us the space to relax and enjoy ourselves. The lodges have all been very good choosen and we loved falling a sleep and getting awake by the Sound of nature. Thank you so much for making our trip unforgettable.Experience7341712023-08-29Amazing 4 day camping safari! What a fantastic trip from the start to the end! The communication with Salim went smooth and fast from the start to the end with pick up from the airport and nice breefing the evening before the safari in the hotel. The trip to tarangire, serengeti and Ngorongoro was beautifull! William was our driver and we couldn’t be more happy with him, great mood and showing us all the parks have to offer with the big five as icing on the cake. Our cook Halid was really the best. Our son especially loved the soups and our daughter the fried bananas. The decision to do a camping trip turned out as an excellent choice for us (family of 4 with 2 kids 11 and 17 years old) Thank you!EKHHalliday2023-08-28Great all- round safari experience Just returning home reluctantly from a wonderful safari in Tanzania with Zamunda tours. My daughter, son-in-law and I went to Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro in late August in an action packed schedule expertly arranged by Zamunda in close consultation with us. We were met in our Arusha hotel by Salim before beginning, to make sure everything was right, and our driver Abouh took over the next day. Abouh took every care to see that our animal viewings were quality ones. His English is very good and his knowledge of animals extensive. He was very patient when we wanted to spend as much time with warthogs and hyenas as big cats. His excellent driving ensured we covered big distances safely and without running late, and he was always working to set up picnic lunches, supervise our baggage and generally attend to the behind the scenes details so that we could enjoy a stress free holiday. Abouh took us to less frequented sites and we felt that we gained as much as we could in a short time. I thoroughly recommend Zamunda as a tour operator and Abouh as a young, energetic and passionate guide.