2025-09-05 | Tanzania safari tour packages
Escape the beaches of Zanzibar and experience the thrill of a lifetime with our 2-day safari from Zanzibar to Tanzania’s mainland national parks. In just two days, you can leave the turquoise waters behind and step into the African wilderness where lions, elephants, giraffes, and countless wildlife roam freely.
This short safari is designed for travelers who want to combine their Zanzibar holiday with an authentic safari adventure, without spending too much time away from the island. Whether you’re traveling as a couple, with family, or on a romantic getaway, our fly-in safaris from Zanzibar offer the perfect balance of comfort, adventure, and unforgettable memories.
Why Choose a 2-Day Safari from Zanzibar?
- Convenient Flights: Daily departures from Zanzibar to the best safari parks in Tanzania.
- Maximized Time: Spend more time on game drives and less time traveling.
- Big Five Experience: High chances of spotting lions, elephants, leopards, buffalo, and rhinos.
- Luxury or Midrange Options: Stay in handpicked lodges or tented camps depending on your preference.
- Seamless Transfers: All flights, park fees, game drives, and transfers are included for a stress-free experience.
Safari Options
We offer flexible 2-day safari packages from Zanzibar, each designed to give you the best possible wildlife experience in a short time:
2-Day Serengeti Safari from Zanzibar
Fly from Zanzibar directly to Serengeti National Park, one of the most famous safari destinations in the world. Enjoy full-day game drives in search of the Big Five and, depending on the season, witness the Great Wildebeest Migration. Spend the night in a comfortable lodge or luxury tented camp inside or near the park.
Perfect for: Travelers who want the ultimate safari experience in a short time.
2-Day Ngorongoro Crater Safari from Zanzibar
Discover the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ngorongoro Crater, often called the “Eighth Wonder of the World.” The crater floor is home to an incredible density of wildlife including black rhinos, lions, elephants, and flamingos. Stay overnight in a lodge overlooking the crater rim for breathtaking views.
Perfect for: Wildlife lovers who want maximum animal sightings in a compact safari.
2-Day Mikumi Safari from Zanzibar
For a shorter flight and quick access, head to Mikumi National Park. Known as Tanzania’s “mini Serengeti,” Mikumi is teeming with elephants, giraffes, zebras, lions, and hippos. It’s the best option if you want a quick safari escape with less travel time from Zanzibar.
Perfect for: Families or couples looking for a shorter, affordable safari option.
What’s Included in Your 2-Day Safari from Zanzibar
- Return domestic flights from Zanzibar to the park
- Park entry fees and government taxes
- Professional English-speaking driver guide
- Game drives in a 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof
- One night accommodation (midrange or luxury options available)
- All meals during the safari
- Bottled drinking water
Suggested Itinerary – 2-Day Safari from Zanzibar
Each of our 2-day safari from Zanzibar packages has a slightly different experience. Below you’ll find sample itineraries for Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Mikumi, so you can choose the adventure that fits your travel style.
2-Day Serengeti Safari from Zanzibar Itinerary
Day 1: Zanzibar – Serengeti National Park
Catch your morning flight from Zanzibar to Serengeti National Park. Upon arrival, meet your driver-guide and start your first game drive across the endless plains. Expect to see elephants, giraffes, buffalo, and big cats. Depending on the season, you may even witness part of the Great Wildebeest Migration. After lunch, continue with an afternoon game drive until sunset. Overnight in a lodge or luxury tented camp inside Serengeti.
Meals included: Lunch, Dinner.
Day 2: Serengeti – Zanzibar
Wake up early for a sunrise safari drive when predators and grazers are most active. Spot lions returning from a night of hunting or cheetahs stalking the plains. After breakfast at your camp, enjoy a final short game drive before heading to the airstrip. Board your flight back to Zanzibar, arriving in the afternoon.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch.
2-Day Ngorongoro Crater Safari from Zanzibar Itinerary
Day 1: Zanzibar – Arusha – Ngorongoro Highlands
Take a morning flight from Zanzibar to Arusha. Your driver-guide will be waiting to transfer you toward Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way, enjoy scenic views of the Great Rift Valley. After lunch, check in at your lodge on the crater rim and, if time permits, take a short evening drive or enjoy panoramic views of the crater floor below. Overnight stay overlooking the crater.
Meals included: Lunch, Dinner.
Day 2: Ngorongoro Crater – Zanzibar
After an early breakfast, descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full morning game drive. This UNESCO World Heritage Site offers one of the highest concentrations of wildlife in Africa, including black rhinos, elephants, lions, zebras, wildebeests, and flamingos. After picnic lunch inside the crater, begin your drive back to Arusha in time for your flight to Zanzibar. Return in the evening to your hotel on the island.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch.
2-Day Mikumi Safari from Zanzibar Itinerary
Day 1: Zanzibar – Mikumi National Park
Fly from Zanzibar to Mikumi National Park, often called the “mini Serengeti.” Upon arrival, start your first game drive with opportunities to spot elephants, giraffes, wildebeests, and prides of lions. After lunch at your lodge, continue exploring Mikumi’s open savannah in the afternoon. Watch the sunset over the baobab trees before returning to your lodge or tented camp inside the park for dinner and overnight.
Meals included: Lunch, Dinner.
Day 2: Mikumi – Zanzibar
Begin your day with an early morning game drive to catch predators in action and observe hippos and crocodiles near the pools. After breakfast, enjoy one last drive through the park before heading to the airstrip for your flight back to Zanzibar. Arrive by early afternoon to continue enjoying your beach holiday.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch.
Book Your 2-Day Safari from Zanzibar Today
A 2-day safari from Zanzibar is the perfect way to add adventure to your beach holiday. With daily flights, flexible itineraries, and expert guides, we make it simple for you to explore Tanzania’s most iconic safari destinations in just two days.
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