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5-Day Serengeti & Zanzibar Fly-In Escape

Serengeti to Zanzibar (fly-in)

Overview

5-day journey

Two full days of Serengeti game drives, then a direct scheduled flight straight to Zanzibar's beaches — safari and coast in five days, with no backtracking through Arusha in between.

Direct Serengeti-to-Zanzibar scheduled flight (no return to Arusha needed)
Two full days of private Serengeti game drives
Two nights unwinding on a Zanzibar beach to close the trip
A shorter, more accessible version of a classic safari-plus-island combination

5 days

Duration

easy

Physical rating

private

Group type

All ages

Minimum age

Day by day

The itinerary

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Arusha to Serengeti

Scheduled flight from Arusha to a Serengeti airstrip, met by your driver-guide for a game drive en route to camp.

Full Day, Serengeti National Park

A full day of game drives, timed to the season's wildlife concentrations across the park.

Serengeti to Zanzibar (fly-in)

A final morning game drive, then a scheduled flight direct from the Serengeti to Zanzibar — a genuine direct routing on this air network, so there's no need to fly back through Arusha first. Afternoon at leisure on arrival.

Zanzibar Beach Day

A full day to unwind on the beach, with optional add-ons available (Stone Town tour, spice tour, snorkeling trip) if you'd rather not just sit still.

Departure from Zanzibar

Transfer to Zanzibar Airport for your onward or international flight.

Included

Scheduled flights: Arusha-Serengeti and Serengeti-Zanzibar
Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof for all Serengeti game drives
Professional English-speaking driver-guide (Serengeti leg)
Full-board safari accommodation; bed & breakfast in Zanzibar
All park entry and conservation fees
Every park entry permit and conservation fee for the parks on your itinerary is paid in advance — nothing to arrange or pay at the gate.
Airport transfers in Zanzibar

Not included

International flights
Flights to and from Tanzania are not included — we can recommend routes and airlines on request.
Tanzania visa
Most nationalities need a Tanzania visa, available on arrival or online in advance — the fee is not included in the trip price.
Travel insurance
We require all travelers to carry their own travel insurance, including emergency medical evacuation cover — not included in the trip price.
Zanzibar activity add-ons (Stone Town, spice tour, snorkeling)
Tips for guide and camp/hotel staff
Lunches and dinners in Zanzibar

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Traveller stories

The proof should come from people who went.

Dorine M11 months ago

Grateful experience

As a solo female traveler, I felt super safe and well taken care of the entire time.

Dagmar P1 month ago

Private Safari 6 days

I can only highly recommend the young company Tanzalux for organizing a private safari.

Sylvanus T9 months ago

An unforgettable vegetarian journey with Tanzalux Safaris

I highly recommend Tanzalux for anyone wanting a special, personalized safari.

Lucas G2 months ago

Our 3-day camping safari with Tanzalux was simply fantastic! Everything was perfectly organized.

Victoria Goodluck3 months ago

★★★★★

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Back in April, I joined a day trip to Tarangire National Park with Tanzalux Safaris, and it was truly one of the best experiences I have ever had…

Danai Vicha5 months ago

★★★★★

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I've had an amazing experience with Tanzalux Safaris, would 1000% recommend! Thank you for making my trip so special🫶

ikigo simbila5 months ago

★★★★★

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I recently visited Meru Waterfalls in Arusha and got to do some of the activities there, honestly it was such a great experience and I really enjoyed it.

Hadija Shebe5 months ago

★★★★★

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Our guide Dullah Mr Rastaman had the best vibe. I would like to recommend other people not to miss it, Tarangire is the best national park.

Tumain Hope4 months ago

★★★★★

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Our tour guide Nasri was very friendly and welcoming from the first day we met him. He knows Tarangire very well and explained many things during the safari.

Linnah Kimaro4 months ago

★★★★★

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As a grandmother in the group, I would like to share my happiness with Tanzalux Safaris. Me, my daughters, and my grandson went on a short trip to Tarangire National Park…