This 3-day luxury fly-in safari from Zanzibar takes you deep into Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife destinations — the Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater. Avoid long drives and enjoy scenic bush flights that maximize your time in the wild.
Your adventure begins with a flight from Zanzibar straight into the heart of the Serengeti, where you’ll enjoy thrilling game drives and a luxurious overnight stay at Melia Serengeti Lodge, surrounded by the sights and sounds of the savannah. The following day, you’ll continue your wildlife experience with a full-day game drive before heading to the lush Ngorongoro Highlands for an overnight stay.
On the final day, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater — a UNESCO World Heritage Site — for a morning of exceptional game viewing. After lunch, you’ll be transferred to Arusha for your flight back to Zanzibar. This compact yet immersive journey offers an unforgettable taste of Tanzania’s natural wonders in just three days.
3 Days & 2 Nights
Lodges / Tented Camps
Private, Group Tour
4x4 WD Land Cruiser
Your adventure begins early in the morning with a transfer from your hotel in Zanzibar to the airport, where you’ll board a scheduled flight bound for the legendary Serengeti National Park. Soar above the Tanzanian landscape and enjoy aerial views of forests, mountains, and savannah plains.
Upon landing at the Serengeti airstrip, your private safari guide will warmly welcome you and begin your first game drive, venturing into the vast plains where wildlife roams freely. Keep your camera ready as you track lions, elephants, giraffes, cheetahs, and possibly witness the Great Migration (seasonal).
MEAL: Lunch & Dinner
ACCOMMODATION: Serengeti Melia
After a hearty breakfast, depart for a full-day game drive in the Serengeti. This is your chance to explore deeper into the park, following the rhythm of the wildlife across different terrains. From open grasslands to acacia-dotted woodlands, the Serengeti teems with life — including zebras, hippos, hyenas, antelope, and hundreds of bird species.
Break for a picnic lunch in a scenic spot, then continue your drive until mid-afternoon. Around 3:00 PM, begin your journey southward through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Enjoy beautiful views along the way as you ascend into the Ngorongoro Highlands, where cooler temperatures and lush landscapes greet you.
Check in at your chosen lodge on the crater rim or nearby in Karatu, where you can unwind and prepare for the next day’s crater adventure.
MEAL: All Meal Included
ACCOMMODATION: Ngorongoro Melia
Wake up early for a descent into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa’s most iconic wildlife destinations. This massive volcanic caldera shelters an extraordinary density of animals within its walls — including the Big Five (lion, leopard, rhino, elephant, buffalo). You’ll also see hippos wallowing in pools, flamingos dancing on the lake, and a variety of predators and prey interacting in this natural amphitheater.
After a morning of exploration, enjoy a picnic lunch by the hippo pool and begin the drive to Arusha Airport, passing by rural villages and scenic farmlands. Upon arrival in Arusha, catch your scheduled flight back to Zanzibar, where your safari concludes with memories of wild beauty and unforgettable experiences.
MEAL: Breakfast & Lunch
