2 Days Serengeti Flying Safari from Zanzibar

Safari Overview

The 2 days Serengeti flying safari from Zanzibar is one of the best Tanzania wildlife tour packages. In this itinerary, you will fall in love with the endless plains of Serengeti National Park. This trip offers the best of game viewing in Serengeti where you will encounter different animals in the wild.

Serengeti National Park is situated in the Northern circuit and features enriching wildlife habitats. The park boasts of its abundant wildlife including zebras, cape buffaloes, black rhinos, Defassa waterbucks, African elephants, impalas, giraffes, gazelles, topis, lions, leopards, wildebeest, and more than 500 species of birds.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Fly from Zanzibar to Serengeti National Park (Seronera Airstrip)

Pick up from your respective boutique hotels in Zanzibar and catch up with your flight to Seronera Airstrip in Serengeti National Park. From Seronera Airstrip, your driver guide will drop you off to your respective lodges where you will have lunch.

In case you arrive early, expect to embark on a guided game drive in Serengeti National Park. On a game drive, you will search for the diverse wildlife in Serengeti including cape buffaloes, African bush elephants, common elands, topis, hyraxes, impalas, dik-dik, cape buffaloes, greater Kudus, Maasai giraffes, warthogs, cheetahs, African wild dogs, caracals, jackals, hartebeest, klipspringer and a lot more.

Day 2: Sunrise game drive & depart for Zanzibar by air

After a hearty breakfast, you will have a memorable game drive in the morning with an experienced guide. Today’s sunrise game drive takes you on a search for early morning risers as they become active for the day. Plenty of wildlife will be spotted including those you missed to see the previous day. After the game drive, you will be dropped off to Seronera Airstrip for you to be transferred back to Zanzibar which marks the end of the short 2-day fly in safari in Serengeti National Park.

End of safari.

Best time to go for a safari in Serengeti National Park.

The dry season is that period of the year when Serengeti experiences favorable weather conditions making it the most ideal for safaris. June, July, August and September are the most preferred dry months of the year for game viewing in Serengeti. These months experience low rainfall and the vegetation is not dense making it easier to view myriad of wildlife at the comfort your 4×4 safari vehicle while on a game drive.

June to September also happen to be the most favorable months of the year for witnessing the Great wildebeest migration. And for visitors interested in observing the calving event along the Southern side of Serengeti, January and February are the best months and consider them marked on your travel calendar. Wildebeest calving occurs around Ndutu section of Serengeti and if you are interested in predators, then consider visiting the Central region (Seronera) around June to July.

What to pack on a safari to Serengeti National Park?

Like other African safaris, a visit to Serengeti National Park requires you to carefully pack for your vacation. Your packing list must have essentials – there is no need to carry the entire wardrobe. Some of the items not to miss out of your packing list include sun hat, rain jacket (should be waterproof), comfortable safari shoes, a tin of insect repellent, hand sanitizer, first aid kit, comfortable trouser, a good camera, extra batteries for your camera, waterproof daypack, a pair of shorts or skirts, and others.

Things not to wear on Tanzania safari: Avoid dark colored clothes/black clothing because they attract tsetse flies. Endeavor to find environmentally friendly attire. They are ideal for safaris as they blend with nature.

Sándor Jakubinyi

14:31 22 Feb 24

2019 megigazulás

12:45 21 Feb 24

We went on a two-week trip with my family, organised by Coleb from Standard Safaris.I had my concerns about organised trips, but this one didn’t justify any of those. Everything went very smoothly, even when some problems arose with one of the cars it got fixed by next morning, the accomodations were clean and comfortable, the programs were exciting and well-balanced - everything was done to a truly high standard.If you plan to visit Uganda and are looking for a guide, I warmly recommend Coleb and his team. In case you have a choice of drivers, go for Godwin, his presence made this trip even more enjoyable - cheerful, helpful, good sense of humour, generally a great person. Just look for the guy with a big smile and big heart:)

Bert Simoens

09:38 08 Jan 24

We recently embarked on a safari adventure with Standard Safaris in Uganda, which was truly exceptional. Our guide, Yonah, was outstanding - his kindness, knowledge, and discretion significantly enhanced our experience. He was the heart of our trip.The local company's planning was offering a tailor-made journey that matched our interests. We saw an array of wildlife in Murchison, enjoyed rafting at Jinja, and experienced mountain biking at Sipi. A visit to Kidepo National Park was a highlight and comes highly recommended.The vehicle provided was comfortable and reliable. We highly recommend Standard Safaris for anyone seeking an unforgettable safari in Uganda. Their professionalism and the exceptional guidance of staff like Yonah make them an great choice.

Michał Kostrzewa

00:41 15 Nov 23

We are all extremely grateful Standard Safaris for an incredible East Africa experience. I recently booked a custom trip for group of 8 people, including an 8-year-old boy, from Kampala through Queen Elizabeth National Park and on to Rwanda and Burundi. Coleb delivered on everything that was discussed and agreed upon beforehand.The car provided was in great condition and our driver Meddy went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable, informed, and had the best possible time. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. All local services were inlcuded in (reasonable) price that we agreed, so there was no need to worry about payments during the 6 day trip. Also Standard Safaris agreed took care about safety and security by helping us organize armed ranger while in the park.The whole trip was hassle-free and smooth. We saw amazing wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP, took in the sights of Rwanda and Burundi, and made lifelong memories.I would happily book with Standard Safaris again in a heartbeat and recommend them wholeheartedly to anyone looking for the best East Africa trip. They provide top-notch service while ensuring you have an incredible, customized experience. If you want a hassle-free, flawlessly organized African adventure, Standard Safaris is the tour operator to book with.

Ivan Nammanda

18:31 27 Oct 23

Very organized travel operator who chose awesome guide to make our trip wonderful.We booked a nine days trip with Standard Safaris and all was perfect from start to finish. Coleb was very prompt at replying and easy to liaise with ahead of the trip. We had done a lot of research and had an itinerary in mind and Coleb helped us to put everything together to make this happen for a very reasonable price.  On the trip we had a private vehicle for the whole tour which was exactly what we wanted. Bryan was our driver and an amazing guide - really friendly and knowledgable, working hard to find the things that we wanted to see and quickly understanding what was of interest to us/how much information to give.Would highly recommend a trip to Uganda with Standard Safaris. We are definitely coming back soon!

MUGAIGA KENNETH

18:01 27 Oct 23

The company has very courteous tour guides with wide knowledge of fauna and frola in the whole of East Africa.The choice of safari Lodges is good with first class treatment.Game drive security is assured.Almost The whole of September I was traversing through DRC, Uganda,and Rwanda on a gorilla tour and wildlife expedition.Everything was arranged and booked perfectly by Standard Safaris.The owner, Coleb was always helpful whenever we needed to ask questions about this gorilla safari in Uganda and beyond.It was a complex expedition but Standard safaris and Coleb made it look amazingly easy.I’ll recommend Standard safaris 200%, for all gorilla safaris in Uganda, Rwanda and wildlife tours in east africa.

travel uganda

16:35 27 Oct 23

This is so far the best gorilla trekking company in Uganda, and africa, by far. I had a wonderful time with Standard Safaris as a solo traveler.My guide was excellent and our safari planner, Coleb was quick with responses and the prices were very friendly.I’ll definitely book with Standard safaris on my next gorilla tour in Rwanda and Uganda.