Safari from Zanzibar | Zanzibar Safari & Tanzania Safari from Zanzibar

Zanzibar is world-famous for its powder-white beaches, turquoise waters, and rich Swahili culture. But did you know it is also the perfect gateway for a Tanzania safari from Zanzibar? With daily flights and ferry connections to mainland Tanzania, you can easily combine a relaxing Zanzibar holiday with thrilling wildlife adventures in world-class national parks. Whether you want a short Zanzibar safari to Mikumi or Selous, or a longer Northern Tanzania safari from Zanzibar to Serengeti and Ngorongoro, the options are endless. At Paka Adventures, we make it simple to plan your beach + bush experience with tailor-made tours, last-minute bookings, and budget-to-luxury safari packages.

Why Start Your Safari from Zanzibar?

  • Convenience: Quick domestic flights to Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Mikumi, and Nyerere.

  • Variety: Choose between Northern Circuit safaris (Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire, Manyara) and Southern Circuit safaris (Mikumi, Ruaha, Nyerere/Selous).

  • Flexibility: Start any day, with private tours customized to your needs.

  • Perfect Combo: Relax on the beach before or after your safari adventure.


How to Get from Zanzibar to Safari Parks

  • ✈️ Flights: Zanzibar → Arusha, Kilimanjaro, Dar es Salaam, Serengeti airstrips.

  • ⛴️ Ferry + Road Safari: Budget option to Mikumi or Selous.

  • 🚐 Private Transfers: Organized by our team.

Ready to book your Zanzibar safari adventure?

Contact Paka Adventures today for custom packages at the best rates.

Safari Prices from Zanzibar (Per Person Sharing)

 

Package2 Pax4 Pax6 Pax
2-Day Mikumi Safari$650$510$465
3-Day Mikumi Safari$780$640$605
3-Day Northern Safari$1,395$1,115$1,035
3-Day Serengeti Safari$1,816$1,621$1,536
3-Day Selous Safari$986$734$673
4-Day Serengeti & Ngorongoro$2,146$1,815$1,680
5-Day Southern Safari$1,499$1,208$1,136

💡 Note: Prices vary depending on season, group size, and accommodation level (budget, mid-range, luxury).

Why Book a Fly-In Safari from Zanzibar?

✔ Saves travel time
✔ Ideal for short vacations or honeymoon add-ons
✔ Offers premium, exclusive safari experience
✔ Flexible departure times from Zanzibar Airport
✔ Combines luxury beach + wilderness safari

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Why Choose Us for your Tanzania Safari?

Expert Guides

Paka Adventures employs knowledgeable guides who are passionate about the region's wildlife and ecosystems, providing insightful commentary and enhancing your safari experience

Affordable & Flexible

Options for luxury, mid-range, and budget safaris.

Tailored Itineraries

We understand that every traveler is unique. Paka Adventures offers customizable safari packages to suit your interests, whether it's wildlife viewing, cultural experiences, or adventure activities.

Sample Safari Packages from Zanzibar

Short Safaris (2–3 Days)

  • 2-Day Mikumi Safari from Zanzibar – Budget-friendly, quick wildlife escape.

  • 3-Day Selous Safari from Zanzibar – Boat safari + game drives.

  • 3-Day Serengeti Fly-in Safari from Zanzibar – Fast access to the heart of Serengeti.

Classic Safaris (4–6 Days)

  • 4-Day Serengeti & Ngorongoro Safari – Big Five + Great Migration.

  • 5-Day Southern Safari (Selous + Mikumi) – Affordable combo.

Extended Safaris (7–10 Days)

  • 7-Day Northern Circuit Safari – Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire, Lake Manyara.

  • 10-Day Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Beach Combo – The ultimate package.

Let’s Plan Your Safari

Contact us today for a free quote and expert safari planning.

Best Time to Book a Zanzibar Safari

  • June–October: Dry season, best for game viewing.

  • November–March: Calving season in Serengeti, fewer crowds.

  • April–May: Green season, lower prices, lush scenery.


How to Get from Zanzibar to Safari Parks

  • ✈️ Flights: Zanzibar → Arusha, Kilimanjaro, Dar es Salaam, Serengeti airstrips.

  • ⛴️ Ferry + Road Safari: Budget option to Mikumi or Selous.

  • 🚐 Private Transfers: Organized by our team.


Customization & Accommodation Options

Our safaris from Zanzibar can be fully customized:

  • Accommodation levels: Budget camping, mid-range lodges, luxury tented camps, or deluxe resorts.

  • Private Tours: Only you and your group.

  • Add-ons: Hot air balloon safari, cultural village visits, spice tours in Zanzibar.

Best Safari Destinations from Zanzibar

🏞️ 1. Mikumi National Park – Best Short Safari from Zanzibar

Mikumi is the closest and most accessible safari park from Zanzibar, making it ideal for 1 to 3-day fly-in safaris. Often called the “Mini-Serengeti”, Mikumi offers excellent wildlife viewing and stunning landscapes without crowds.

✅ What to See in Mikumi:

  • Lions, zebras, elephants, giraffes, hippos, wildebeest, buffalos
  • Seasonal birdwatching (over 400 species)
  • Mkata floodplains, a great place to spot big cats

✈️ Zanzibar to Mikumi Safari Options:

  • 1-Day Fly-in Safari – Perfect for a quick wildlife adventure
  • 2-3 Day Safari – Stay overnight at Mikumi Wildlife Camp or Vuma Hills

📌 Best Time to Visit: June – October (Dry Season)


🏞️ 2. Ruaha National Park – Best Remote Safari from Zanzibar

Ruaha is Tanzania’s largest and most remote national park. It is known for its incredible predator density. The park features baobab-studded landscapes and offers off-the-beaten-path safari experiences.

This park is perfect for those seeking a multi-day, high-quality wildlife safari from Zanzibar.

✅ What to See in Ruaha:

  • Big cats: Lions, leopards, cheetahs
  • Large elephant herds
  • Rare antelopes: Roan, sable, kudu
  • Over 570 bird species

✈️ Zanzibar to Ruaha Safari Options:

  • 3-5 Day Fly-in Safari – Direct or via Dar, stay at Ruaha River Lodge or Jabali Ridge
  • Combine with Mikumi for a Southern Tanzania Safari Circuit

📌 Best Time to Visit: June – October (dry season)


🏞️ 3. Serengeti National Park – Great Migration Safari from Zanzibar

If you’re dreaming of the Great Wildebeest Migration, you can also fly from Zanzibar to Serengeti. Experience one of nature’s greatest spectacles.

Though longer and more premium, this safari is worth every moment.

✅ What to See in Serengeti:

  • Wildebeest Migration (Jan–March calving / July–Oct river crossings)
  • Lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, hyenas, giraffes
  • Stunning landscapes: endless plains, kopjes, riverbanks

✈️ Zanzibar to Serengeti Safari Options:

  • 3 to 5-Day Fly-in Safari – Fly to Seronera, Kogatende, or Ndutu depending on migration season.

🏞️ 4. Ngorongoro Crater Safari from Zanzibar

Ngorongoro Crater is Africa’s best Big Five safari destination. You can reach it from Zanzibar via a flight to Lake Manyara or Serengeti airstrips.

✅ What to See in Ngorongoro:

  • Black rhinos, lions, elephants, hippos, buffalos
  • Crater Lake & flamingos
  • Olduvai Gorge – pre-historic human fossil site

✈️ Zanzibar to Ngorongoro Safari Options:

  • 3-4 Day Safari – Combine with Serengeti or Lake Manyara