Tanzania Safari Tours from Zanzibar
Trade the beach for the bush without leaving your Zanzibar holiday behind. We run private, driver-guided Tanzania safari tours departing straight from Zanzibar and Stone Town - from the elephant-and-lion beaches of Saadani National Park to the Big Five plains of the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater. Every Tanzania safari package on this page is a real itinerary we run ourselves: fixed-price, locally guided, and built around genuine Tanzania national parks. No call centers, no markups, just a local team that knows the parks, the roads, and the right season for each one.
Why Book Your Tanzania Safari With Hello Zanzibar Tours
Planning a safari in Tanzania from Zanzibar means crossing to the mainland, choosing between national parks, and trusting a driver-guide with several days of your trip. It's a bigger decision than booking a beach day, so here's exactly how we handle it.
Private, Driver-Guided Safaris
Every safari package here is a private safari in its own 4×4 vehicle, never a shared group tour with strangers. You set the pace; your guide sets the route.
Fixed, All-Inclusive Pricing
The price quoted for your Mikumi, Saadani, or Serengeti safari covers park fees, transport, meals, and accommodation as listed, confirmed in writing before you travel.
Local Safari Guides
Our driver-guides have covered Mikumi, Udzungwa, Tarangire, and the Serengeti for years, and know which game drive routes and seasons suit each park.
Zanzibar-to-Mainland Logistics Handled
Ferry, flight, or road transfer from Stone Town to your safari's starting point is built into your itinerary — one booking, not three separate ones.
Types of Tanzania Safari Tours We Offer
Not every Tanzania safari holiday looks the same, and the right format depends on your time and budget. We run four main styles of trip, and can mix them into a single itinerary:
- Fly-in safaris: a short charter flight from Zanzibar straight to the park airstrip, ideal when you only have 1–2 days and want to skip the road transfer.
- Road safaris: a private 4×4 drive from Dar es Salaam or Arusha, with more time to see the countryside between parks; our standard format for 3-day-plus itineraries.
- Budget and midrange safaris: public campsites or simple safari lodges, shared cost efficiently across a private vehicle, without cutting the actual game drives short.
- Cultural and hiking add-ons: Maasai village visits, waterfall hikes, and rainforest hiking in the Udzungwa Mountains, built into a wildlife itinerary rather than sold separately.
Whichever format you choose, every trip stays a private, all-inclusive safari - your vehicle, your guide, your schedule.
Saadani National Park Safaris: Where the Beach Meets the Bush
Saadani National Park is the only national park in East Africa that borders the Indian Ocean, which makes it the closest genuine wildlife safari destination to Zanzibar - often reachable by boat transfer alone. Inside the park, open grassland and coastal woodland support elephant, lion, giraffe, buffalo, and colobus monkeys, with far fewer vehicles on the tracks than you'll find in the northern parks. It's the easiest way to combine a real bush safari with a beach holiday, without giving up several days to travel.
2 Days Saadani National Park Safari from Zanzibar
Saadani, Tanzania
From $511.00 per person
A 2-day, 1-night safari combining game drives through Saadani's coastal bush with time on the beach where the park meets the ocean — the shortest true safari trip from Zanzibar.
Book Saadani SafariNot Sure Which Tanzania Safari Fits You?
Coastal Saadani, classic Mikumi, or the northern circuit - tell us your dates and what you want to see, and we'll match you to the right safari package and confirm pricing the same day.
Southern Safari Circuit: Mikumi National Park - Udzungwa Mountains
The Southern Tanzania safari circuit is the most accessible option for anyone based in Zanzibar. Mikumi National Park - often called Tanzania's "little Serengeti" - sits a short flight or road transfer from Dar es Salaam and delivers open-savanna game drives with lion, elephant, buffalo, zebra, and giraffe on wide, flat plains that make wildlife easy to spot. Pair it with the Udzungwa Mountains for rainforest hiking and waterfalls, or add a guided Maasai village visit for cultural context. This circuit works well for both a first-time budget safari and a longer, more active itinerary.
1-Day Mikumi Fly-In Safari from Zanzibar
Mikumi, Tanzania
From $450.00 per person
A fly-in safari day trip to Mikumi National Park - morning and afternoon game drives with strong Big Five chances, no overnight stay required.
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- Round-trip fly-in from Zanzibar to Mikumi airstrip
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with English-speaking guide
- Morning and afternoon game drives inside Mikumi National Park
- Lunch included; returns to Zanzibar same evening
- Park entry fees included
Mikumi National Park 3 Days Safari from Zanzibar
Mikumi, Tanzania
From $750.00 per person
A 3-day, driver-guided safari through Mikumi National Park with two full days of game drives, park accommodation, and all meals included.
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- Day 1: Transfer from Zanzibar, afternoon game drive
- Day 2: Full-day game drive across Mikumi's plains
- Day 3: Morning game drive, return transfer
- 2 nights park accommodation, all meals included
- Private driver-guide throughout
2-Days 1-Night Mikumi Unforgettable Safari from Zanzibar
Mikumi, Tanzania
From $900.00 per person
A shorter Mikumi road safari with focused game drives and one night inside the park - built for travelers with a tighter schedule who still want a full safari day.
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- Day 1: Road transfer, afternoon game drive, overnight in park
- Day 2: Sunrise game drive, return transfer to Zanzibar
- Private vehicle and guide included
- 1 night accommodation and meals included
3-Days Choma Waterfalls, Mikumi Park & Maasai Visiting
Mikumi, Tanzania
From $129.00 per person
A combination safari pairing Mikumi National Park game drives with the Choma waterfalls and a guided Maasai village visit for a cultural safari day.
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- Day 1: Mikumi National Park game drive
- Day 2: Choma waterfalls hike and swim stop
- Day 3: Guided Maasai village visit and cultural talk
- Local transport and guide included
3-Day Safari to Mikumi & Udzungwa Hike
Mikumi, Tanzania
From $950.00 per person
Game drives in Mikumi National Park combined with a guided rainforest hiking trip into the Udzungwa Mountains - safari and hiking in one itinerary.
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- Day 1: Mikumi game drive, overnight near park
- Day 2: Guided rainforest hike in Udzungwa Mountains, waterfall stop
- Day 3: Morning game drive, return to Zanzibar
- Hiking guide, park fees, and meals included
2-Days 1-Night Mikumi Camping Safari from Zanzibar
Mikumi, Tanzania
From $680.00 per person
A budget-friendly camping safari inside Mikumi National Park — two full game drives and an overnight bush camp for travelers who want an authentic, closer-to-nature safari.
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- Day 1: Morning transfer, afternoon game drive, bush camp overnight
- Day 2: Sunrise game drive, return transfer to Zanzibar
- Camping equipment and meals included
- Private guide and 4x4 vehicle throughout
Northern Safari Circuit: Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater & Serengeti
The Northern Tanzania safari circuit is home to the country's best-known national parks: Tarangire National Park, known for its elephant herds and ancient baobab trees; Lake Manyara National Park, known for tree-climbing lions and flamingo-lined shores; the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage volcanic caldera packed with dense, walled-in wildlife; and the Serengeti National Park, famous for endless open plains and - seasonally - the wildebeest migration. These are longer, higher-value safaris departing via Arusha, best suited to travelers with three or more days to spend on the mainland and looking for a genuine luxury safari or midrange safari experience.
3-Day Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Manyara Best Tour & Safari
Arusha, Tanzania
From $1,023.00 per person
A private 3-day northern circuit safari covering Tarangire's elephant herds, Lake Manyara's tree-climbing lions, and a full-day game drive on the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater.
Book Northern Circuit Safari3-Day Private Safari Serengeti Ngorongoro — Midrange
Arusha, Tanzania
From $1,305.00 per person
A private, midrange safari through the Serengeti's open plains and the Ngorongoro Crater, with driver-guide, safari lodge or tented camp accommodation, and all game drives included.
Book Serengeti & Ngorongoro SafariTanzania Safari Wildlife & Big Five Highlights
Every park gives you a different piece of Tanzania's wildlife. Mikumi and Saadani are the most reliable for lion, elephant, and buffalo on a short trip, with Saadani adding the rare bonus of wildlife against an Indian Ocean coast backdrop. The northern circuit is where the full Big Five - lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino - comes together most consistently, especially inside the Ngorongoro Crater, where the closed ecosystem concentrates wildlife into a small, walkable-by-vehicle area.
The Serengeti adds sheer scale: open savanna stretching to the horizon, cheetah on the move, and, from roughly December through July, the wildebeest migration passing through different sections of the park. For travelers who want more than a vehicle-based game drive, the Udzungwa Mountains add guided walking trails and waterfalls not found on the open plains.
Ready to See Tanzania's Wildlife for Yourself?
Whether it's a one-day Mikumi fly-in or a full northern circuit safari, we'll build the itinerary around the wildlife and pace you actually want.
Best Time for a Tanzania Safari from Zanzibar
Tanzania's national parks are good year-round, but timing changes what you'll see. The dry season (June - October) gives the clearest game viewing across Mikumi, Tarangire, and the Serengeti, as animals gather around the remaining water sources - this is peak season for a wildlife safari and the best window for photography. January - February is calving season on the southern Serengeti plains, which draws in predators and makes for strong Big Five sightings. The long rains (March - May) bring lower prices, quieter parks, and lush green landscapes; Saadani and Mikumi stay accessible for a shorter safari from Zanzibar even in this off-season window.
Tanzania Safaris - Frequently Asked questions
How much does a Tanzania safari from Zanzibar cost?
Safaris from Zanzibar start around $450 for a 1-day Mikumi fly-in trip, with multi-day safari packages to Saadani, Mikumi, and the northern circuit ranging from roughly $511 to $1,305+ per person depending on length and parks visited.
Which national park should I choose for my first Tanzania safari?
Mikumi or Saadani are the easiest first safaris from Zanzibar — short travel time, strong Big Five chances, and lower cost. The Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater suit travelers with more days and a bigger budget.
How many days do I need for a Tanzania safari?
A 1-day fly-in safari to Mikumi is enough for a genuine taste of the bush. For the northern circuit (Tarangire, Manyara, Ngorongoro, Serengeti), plan on at least three days to see the parks properly.
Do I fly or drive to the safari parks from Zanzibar?
Mikumi and Saadani are reached by a short flight or road transfer via Dar es Salaam. The northern circuit parks (Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire) are reached via Arusha, usually by a connecting flight from Zanzibar.
Can I combine a Tanzania safari with my Zanzibar beach holiday?
Yes — every safari package on this page is built to depart from and return to Zanzibar, so you can safari for a few days and go straight back to the beach.
Is a private safari more expensive than a group safari?
A private safari costs more per person than a large shared group, but with a small group or couple, the difference is minor — and you get your own vehicle, your own guide, and full control over the pace and stops.
Ready to Plan Your Tanzania Safari?
From a 1-day Mikumi fly-in to a full northern circuit safari through the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, tell us your dates and we'll build your itinerary and confirm pricing within a day.