3 Days Serengeti Safari from Zanzibar

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Fly Zanzibar to Serengeti, first afternoon game drive

Wake up early and proceed for a short transfer to the airport. Check in for the scheduled bush flight to the Serengeti, usually via Arusha or direct depending on the day. Land on a bush airstrip, meet your guide, and take a short drive to your safari camp with a game-viewing route en route. Settle in for lunch, then roll out for an afternoon game drive across the plains where giraffe heads drift above the grass and the first lion tracks sharpen your attention.

After the encounter with warm light and your first sightings, you shall embark on an easy evening by the fire. You listen for hyena calls, let dinner arrive without hurry, and watch the sky turn purple. Sleep comes quickly when night sounds replace city noise.

Lodging, Serengeti

• Budget: Tanzania Bush Camps or Serengeti Wildebeest Camp
• Midrange: Serengeti Kati Kati or Embalakai Camp
• Luxury: Four Seasons Safari Lodge or Lemala Ewanjan

Day 2: Full day Serengeti, picnic under an acacia

Wake up early morning and begin your adventure by following fresh tracks, scan kopjes for lounging cats, and sit quietly as elephants fan dust in the low sun. Your guide sets a gentle rhythm so you enjoy the scene rather than chase it. A picnic lunch waits under an acacia where shade, breeze, and silence feel like part of the meal.

After the days exciting adventure with golden hours and patient watching, you shall embark on a midday rest to recharge. Later, you take a relaxed loop toward camp, stopping when the landscape asks for it. You trade favorite moments over dinner and keep one last star photo for yourself.

Lodging, Serengeti

• Budget: Tanzania Bush Camps or Serengeti Wildebeest Camp
• Midrange: Serengeti Kati Kati or Embalakai Camp
• Luxury: Four Seasons Safari Lodge or Lemala Ewanjan

Day 3: Dawn game drive, flight back to Zanzibar

Wake before sunrise for a final drive. You return to a scene you loved or try a new track that your guide trusts for morning movement. Expect sharp silhouettes, soft air, and that quick pause every time a lion lifts its head. Return for a late breakfast, check out, and take a short drive to the airstrip for your flight back to Zanzibar. On arrival, meet our team for your hotel drop off or onward connection.

After the encounter with warm light and a tidy handover at the airstrip, you shall embark on your return flight with two souvenirs. A clear memory that keeps replaying and a little dust that refuses to leave your shoes. Both tell the story better than any postcard.

Itinerary FAQs

Which Serengeti area will you visit?

Serengeti is broad but, you can visit Central, Ndutu  or the seasonal zone that offers the best sightings for your dates. The goal is short transfers and long quality time in the field.

How much time do you spend on game drives?

You enjoy one full afternoon drive on Day 1, a dawn to midmorning session on Day 3, and a full day on Day 2 with a picnic lunch.

What is the baggage limit on bush flights?

Soft bags only, usually 15 to 20 kilograms including hand luggage. We confirm exact limits with your ticket. You can store extra items in Zanzibar.

Is the safari private?

Yes. If you prefer a private arrangement, it can be organized with no hassle. Your vehicle and guide are private. Flights run on set schedules shared with other passengers.

Can you tailor meals or celebrate something special?

Yes. Share dietary needs or occasions. Camps arrange thoughtful touches, from a small cake to a private sundowner, within park rules.

What should you pack for three days?

Neutral layers, a warm fleece for cool mornings, sun hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, insect repellent, comfortable shoes, a soft sided bag, and your camera gear with a spare battery and card.