3-Day Big 5 Tour from Zanzibar to Serengeti & Ngorongoro.

3 days · 2 nights Tanzania Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti

About this tour

Fly from Zanzibar’s white-sand beaches to the legendary Serengeti for an unforgettable safari adventure. Explore vast plains teeming with wildlife, witness thrilling predator encounters, and discover the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater home to Africa’s Big Five. This seamless bush-to-bush journey blends aerial transfers, iconic landscapes, and world-class game viewing, ending in Arusha with memories of Tanzania’s most celebrated wilderness areas.

Customization
This tour can be customised
Duration
3 days
Minimum age
1 year
Countries
Tanzania
Comfort level
Mid-range
Maximum group size
Up to 20
Physical level
Easy

Getting there

  • This tour starts in Central Serengeti and ends in Ngorongoro Crater.
  • Your flight should arrive at Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ).

Trip itinerary

Airport pickup · ≈ 21 h 25 min · 858 km Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) → Central Serengeti by 4×4 Land Cruiser

Day 1 · Start

Central Serengeti

4×4 Land Cruiser 2 meals

Transfer from your hotel in Zanzibar to the airport for a scenic morning flight to Serengeti National Park. Upon arrival at the airstrip, meet your professional safari guide and begin your first game drive across the endless plains. The Serengeti is world-famous for its abundant wildlife and the Great Migration, depending on the season. Expect to see large herds of wildebeest and zebras, giraffes browsing acacia trees, and predators such as lions, cheetahs, and leopards. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush surrounded by nature. Continue with afternoon wildlife viewing before heading to your lodge or tented camp for dinner and overnight stay at Kontiki Serengeti Camp.

Main activities
Game Drive
Transport
4×4 Land Cruiser
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
Drinks
Drinking water

Accommodation

Kon tiki Central Serengeti Camp

Tented camp

No transfer · another full day in Central Serengeti

Day 2

Central Serengeti

4×4 Land Cruiser 3 meals

After an early breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive in Serengeti as you gradually make your way toward Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Continue spotting wildlife across changing landscapes from open plains to highland forests. Arrive at the Ngorongoro Crater rim in the and take in breathtaking panoramic views of the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera. Dinner and overnight will be at a lodge on the crater rim surrounded by cool highland scenery at Ngorongoro Wild Camp

Main activities
Game Drive
Transport
4×4 Land Cruiser
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks
Drinking water

Accommodation

Ngorongoro Wild Camp

≈ 4 h 20 min · 173 km Central Serengeti → Ngorongoro Crater by 4×4 Land Cruiser

Day 3 · End

Ngorongoro Crater

4×4 Land Cruiser 2 meals

After breakfast, descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive. The crater floor hosts one of Africa’s densest wildlife populations, including lions, elephants, buffalo, hippos, hyenas, and the rare black rhino. Explore diverse habitats such as open grasslands, Lerai Forest, and Lake Magadi while enjoying a picnic lunch near the hippo pool. In the early afternoon, ascend the crater walls and drive back to Arusha through scenic highlands and rural landscapes. Arrival in Arusha marks the end of your unforgettable Zanzibar to Serengeti and Ngorongoro safari adventure, with drop-off at Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure.

Main activities
Game Drive
Transport
4×4 Land Cruiser
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Drinks
Drinking water

Tour price

2026

TravellersPrice per person sharing
  • 1 person $2,800 USD
  • 2 people $1,885 USD
  • 3 people $1,690 USD
  • 4 people $1,452 USD
  • 5 people $1,445 USD
  • 6 people $1,383 USD
Single room supplement
$600 USD per person, for the whole trip

Please note:

  • Prices are per person sharing (ask the tour organiser for more price information).
  • Accommodation listed on this tour is subject to availability and may change depending on the time of booking.
  • The price of this tour may also depend on government-imposed charges. Please be in touch with the organiser of this tour when enquiring.

What is included

Price includes

  • Park Fees
  • Domestic Flights
  • All Accommodations
  • All meals
  • All transport
  • All activities
  • Drinking water
  • A professional guide
  • All taxes
  • Roundtrip airport transfer

Price excludes

  • International Flight
  • Additional Accommodation after Safari
  • Personal Item expense
  • Alcoholic Drinks
  • Additional excursions
  • Medical & Travel Insurance

Payment terms

Payment terms are as follows: 

  • 30% Bank transfer after confirmation of the booking
  • 40% 4 months before the start of the trip and
  • 30% cash/bank transfer/credit card upon arrival for the trip before start of the tour.

Cancellation policy

Cancellation conditions for Lion Motorcycle Adventure as a percentage of the total trip price:

  • Up to 90 days before the start of the trip, a 30% penalty fee applies
  • From 89 to 46 days before the start of the trip, 40% penalty fee applies
  • From 45 to 30 days before the start of the trip, 70% penalty fee applies
  • From 29 to 14 days before the start of the trip, 90% penalty fee applies
  • From 14 to 1 days to the start of the trip, 100% penalty fee applies

Additional information

  • Children must be accompanied by their parents
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • A vegetarian option is available; please let us know at the time of booking if you require it.

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