5-Day Luxury Tanzania Safari: Zanzibar & Serengeti
A luxury fly-in safari pairing the iconic plains of the Serengeti with the tropical shores of Zanzibar — ideal for honeymooners, couples and travelers seeking a premium safari-and-beach escape. Expect world-class Big Five game viewing, private guiding, seamless flights and luxury lodges throughout, before your final flight connects you back to the coast.
The Itinerary
Your luxury safari opens with a scenic morning flight from Zanzibar into the Serengeti. Your private guide meets you at the airstrip and heads straight into a game drive en route to your lodge, with lunch and rest to follow before an afternoon drive of your own.
Settle in for sunset over the plains and a peaceful first night in the bush.
Rise early for a sunrise drive when lions and leopards are at their most active, followed by a bush breakfast and a day spent tracking wildebeest, zebra and cheetah across the plains.
With the itinerary kept flexible, your guide can tailor further drives to your interests — from kopje-perched lions to elephant waterholes — and a hot air balloon safari can be added for a bird's-eye view of the plains.
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa's finest wildlife-viewing areas. The crater floor is home to the Big Five and countless other species, including hippo, flamingo and the elusive black rhino, with a picnic lunch enjoyed at a scenic spot inside the crater.
In the late afternoon, return to your lodge in Karatu for dinner and rest.
Continue your journey through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with en-route stops at Olduvai Gorge and a Maasai village, adding cultural depth to the wildlife-focused days before it.
Arrive at your crater-rim lodge in time to take in the sweeping views — one of the standout moments of the whole trip.
On your final morning, transfer to Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport, with a seamless onward connection available back to Zanzibar for a beach extension.
Your luxury safari closes here, leaving you with memories of big cats, endless plains and five-star comfort.
What's Included
Tour Includes
- Full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner) while on safari
- Game drives in a custom-built 4x4 Land Cruiser
- All park and entrance fees
- 4x4 transport with pop-up viewing roof
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Bottled water in the safari vehicle
- Ngorongoro Crater car supplement fee
- Government taxes and levies
- 24-hour support from our Moshi office
Tour Excludes
- Internal or international flights
- Airport transfers
- Tanzania entry visa
- Travel and health insurance
- Gratuities for guide, hotel staff and porters
- Meals, drinks and excursions outside the itinerary
- Laundry, telephone, postage and other personal items
Why Choose This Luxury Safari
Fly-In Safari
Scenic light-aircraft flights replace long overland drives between destinations.
Luxury Lodges
Hand-picked luxury lodges in the Serengeti and on the Ngorongoro crater rim.
Big Five Game Viewing
Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater together offer some of Africa's best wildlife odds.
Zanzibar Beach Relaxation
Seamless flight connections make it easy to extend your trip on Zanzibar's beaches.
Perfect Honeymoon Safari
An intimate pace and premium touches designed with couples in mind.
Private Safari
Your own vehicle and professional guide throughout, not a shared group tour.
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