Luxury 4-Day Luxury Tanzania Safari
$1,195 / personPrivate · lowest rate, US$, subject to availability
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Tanzania
3-Day Luxury Fly-in Serengeti Safari from Zanzibar
A seamless fly-in safari that places Zanzibar's beach guests in the heart of Tanzania's wildlife country in under an hour.
Duration3 days2 nights
From$1,300per person in US$, based on 6 people, 3 rooms, Nov 1 to 30, 2026. Estimate, subject to availability
Trip overview
A seamless three-day fly-in safari designed to reach the heart of Tanzania’s wildlife country without sacrificing comfort or time. Departure from Zanzibar is early, flying directly toward the Serengeti and beginning the first game drive before settling into the Four Seasons Safari Lodge. The journey continues to the Ngorongoro highlands and finishes with a full crater safari before the evening flight back to Zanzibar.
Airport transfers are included, and the safari rate carries a fixed budget for flights during the tour; a higher actual flight cost is reflected in the final quote.
Departures run on any day subject to availability, and the route can be customised. The trip is not available to solo travellers, accepting children from age three. Rates are dated and depend on party size; see the schedule below.
CountryTanzaniaSerengeti · Ngorongoro
Duration3 days2 nights
ArrangementPrivateyour own vehicle and guide
Starts & endsZanzibar
From$1,300Per person in US dollars. From $1,300 applies to 6 people, 3 rooms, Nov 1 to 30, 2026. Rates change with travel dates and party size and are subject to availability. All prices shown are estimates. Your final price is confirmed in your written quote.
Map route
The route, stop by stop
1
Zanzibar
Day 1 · Departs Zanzibar
2
Serengeti
Day 1 · 1 night
3
Ngorongoro
Days 2 to 3 · 1 night
4
Zanzibar
Day 3 · Ends here
What you are likely to see
Elephant
Lion
Buffalo
Zebra
Giraffe
Wildebeest
Hippo
Cheetah
Rhino
Solid tone means often seen on this route. Outline means possible, and worth the patience. Sightings vary with season and luck, and nothing wild is guaranteed.
Gallery
The ground this safari covers
Day by day
3 days, in order
Each day lists the route, the meals included and the lodge for that night. Ask us for the expected driving time on any day.
01
Zanzibar to the Serengeti
Fly from Zanzibar to the Serengeti
The day begins early in Zanzibar, with a 6am hotel pick-up and a transfer to the airport for the morning flight to the Serengeti. By around 11am the aircraft is descending over the plains, and the change from the beach could hardly be greater: white sand and turquoise water replaced by golden grass running to every horizon.
The driver-guide meets the flight, and the first game drive heads straight out across the Central Serengeti, where elephant, lion, cheetah, buffalo, zebra, wildebeest, giraffe and hippo are all at home. Dinner is at Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti, overlooking the plains.
Morning flightFirst game driveLunch and dinner
Day 12 photos
Accommodation
One night
8 photos
Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti
Central Serengeti National Park Lodge · 8 photos
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Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti stands in the heart of Serengeti National Park, giving guests quick access to the plains of the central Serengeti, which hold resident wildlife throughout the year. It is a larger lodge than most in the park, with 77 rooms, suites and freestanding villas linked by raised walkways, yet it still […]
02
Serengeti to Ngorongoro
Serengeti safari to the Ngorongoro highlands
The lodge is left around 7:30am for an early game drive, while the predators are still active and the herds are starting their day. It is the Serengeti at its best, the light soft and the plains full of movement.
Then the road runs east toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, the flat plains giving way to rising ground and, finally, to cool, green highlands. The evening is at Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge, built into the crater rim, with the caldera spread out below.
Early game driveAll meals
Day 21 photo
Accommodation
One night
10 photos
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Ngorongoro Crater rim Lodge · 10 photos
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Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge is built along the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater, with sweeping views down into the caldera, one of Africa’s most remarkable wildlife arenas. Its position makes it easy to set off early for game drives on the crater floor, where the dense concentration of animals offers a real chance of seeing […]
03
Ngorongoro Crater to Zanzibar
Ngorongoro Crater and flight to Zanzibar
The full crater game drive begins around 6:30am, with the descent onto the floor of one of Africa's most concentrated wildlife environments. Lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo, leopard, zebra, wildebeest and hippo all live inside the crater walls, and the birdlife around the crater lake, flamingos included, is remarkable.
After lunch, the road climbs out and runs to Arusha Airport for the flight back to Zanzibar, where a driver is waiting to complete the transfer. Three days on safari, from one beach morning to the next.
Full crater game driveEvening flightBreakfast and lunch
Day 31 photo
The price
The price, in full
Written plainly so there are no surprises at the airport. Anything optional can be added to the quote before you pay.
Included
Already in the price you see.
- Park fees for non-residents
- All listed safari activities
- All listed accommodation
- A professional driver-guide
- All listed transportation
- Safari flights included within the fixed flight budget
- All taxes and VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals and drinking water as specified
Not included
Budget for these separately.
- International flights
- Additional accommodation before and after the safari
- Tips
- Personal expenses, souvenirs, travel insurance and visa fees
- Government-imposed increases in taxes or park fees
- Meals and drinks not specifically listed as included
Rates by travel date
| Travel dates | Solo | 2 people, 1 room | 3 people, 2 rooms | 4 people, 2 rooms | 5 people, 3 rooms | 6 people, 3 rooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1 to Oct 31, 2026 | n/a | $2,092 | $1,907 | $1,814 | $1,755 | $1,724 |
| Nov 1 to 30, 2026 | n/a | $1,668 | $1,482 | $1,389 | $1,331 | $1,300 |
| Dec 1, 2026 to Mar 31, 2027 | n/a | $2,092 | $1,907 | $1,814 | $1,755 | $1,724 |
| Apr 1 to May 31, 2027 | n/a | $1,668 | $1,482 | $1,389 | $1,331 | $1,300 |
| Jun 1 to Oct 31, 2027 | n/a | $2,092 | $1,907 | $1,814 | $1,755 | $1,724 |
| Nov 1 to 30, 2027 | n/a | $1,668 | $1,482 | $1,389 | $1,331 | $1,300 |
| Dec 1 to 31, 2027 | n/a | $2,092 | $1,907 | $1,814 | $1,755 | $1,724 |
Rates are per person and exclude international flights. Groups of seven or more need a custom quotation.
Before you book
Questions, answered
What travellers ask us most about a safari like this one. Anything else, ask below and a specialist in Nairobi replies within one business day.
Is this a private safari?
Yes. This safari is private: your own vehicle and guide for the whole trip, and we never merge your party with another to cut costs.
How do we book, and how much is the deposit?
Press Book this safari. You can hold your dates for three days without paying while a specialist checks availability with the lodges and parks, or pay a deposit of 30, 40 or 50 percent, or the full amount, by credit or debit card through Pesapal. You can also pay by bank transfer, or in person at our Nairobi office by card. The standard schedule is a 30 percent deposit to confirm and the balance 60 days before arrival; bookings made within 60 days of departure, and gorilla or chimpanzee permits, are paid in full at booking. Card details go to Pesapal, never to Volcan.
Will we see the Great Migration and a river crossing?
The herds usually reach the Maasai Mara around July and stay until about October, crossing the Mara River many times in that period. For the rest of the year they are in the Serengeti in Tanzania. The timing is set by the rains, so no operator can promise a crossing on a given day, but our guides follow the reports every morning and position you as well as experience allows.
Is there a luggage limit on the flights?
Light aircraft on safari routes usually allow about 15 kg per person, hand luggage included, in a soft-sided bag without wheels or a frame. We confirm the exact allowance for your flights, and anything you do not need on safari can usually be stored until you return.
Do we need a visa?
Tanzania: visas are issued online through the official immigration portal, visa.immigration.go.tz, and on arrival at some entry points. Rules depend on your passport and change from time to time, so check them before you book flights, and always apply through the official government portal, never a third-party agent. We tell you what applies to your route when we confirm your trip.
Which vaccinations and health precautions do we need?
See a travel clinic at least six weeks before you go. Malaria is present in most safari areas of East Africa, so ask about antimalarials, insect repellent and cover-up clothing for the evenings. A yellow fever certificate can be required depending on your route and where you arrive from.
Can children come on this safari?
Yes, and a private vehicle makes it easy to set the pace around them. Child rates depend on the lodges, and some camps and activities set minimum ages, so tell us the ages of everyone travelling and we confirm what applies before you pay anything.
What happens if we need to cancel?
Tell us in writing as early as possible. The cancellation charges for your trip are set out in your written booking confirmation. Gorilla permits, internal flights and non-refundable lodge deposits already paid on your behalf cannot be recovered, so they are charged in full. Refunds go back to the card or account the payment came from. The detail is in our Booking & Payment Terms.
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Plan this safari with us
Send your dates and who is travelling. A specialist checks availability with the lodges and parks and replies within one business day with an itemised price.
- Free, and no obligation
- Ask about changing the dates, lodges or pace
- Answered by the team in Nairobi who plan the trip
Availability
3-Day Luxury Fly-in Serengeti Safari from Zanzibar
Dates are held for 72 hours without payment while you check flights. Nothing is charged until the itinerary is confirmed in writing.
From
$1,300
Per person in US dollars. From $1,300 applies to 6 people, 3 rooms, Nov 1 to 30, 2026. Rates change with travel dates and party size and are subject to availability. All prices shown are estimates. Your final price is confirmed in your written quote.
Prices are for guidance and are confirmed against current lodge and park rates before any payment.
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