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On this short 3-day Tanzania luxury safari from Zanzibar, you’ll get to enjoy the Serengeti ecosystem and its wildlife. Fly into Serengeti National Park, thus avoiding long drives, then continue your safari adventure to the Ngorongoro Crater before taking a flight back to Zanzibar. This is a short luxury Tanzania safari.
This best Tanzania safari can start from ZNZ or Arusha.
Trip Type: All of our safaris in Tanzania are private, ensuring that you will get the most out of your experience in Tanzania.
Best time to visit: Yearly around
If you have more time, consider pairing these Tanzania safari tours with an exhilarating climbing Kilimanjaro tour!
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Pick up & drop off at Arusha town (any hotel)
Game viewing in 4×4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof on exclusive basis
Park fees and conservation fees as per itinerary
Professional English-speaking safari guide
Accommodation in mid-range safari lodges or tented camps
Meals as specified in the itinerary
Drinking water, Soft drinks, Beer, and wine in Jeep
Binoculars
18% VAT on park fees and game drives for safari.
International and domestic flights
Tanzania visa fees
Travel insurance
Personal expenses (laundry, drinks, souvenirs, etc.)
Tips and gratuities for the guide and lodge staff
Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
Soft drinks or alcoholic beverages at accommodations
Airport transfers (unless stated otherwise)
Embark on a lifelong African safari today! Your journey begins with a hotel pickup in Zanzibar, followed by a scenic drive to the airport. From there, you’ll board a small plane and soar through the skies to reach the Serengeti. Upon landing at Seronera Airport, a private safari jeep will be waiting for you. Around 11:00 am, you’ll kickstart your exploration of Central Serengeti. After a remarkable day, you’ll head to your accommodation for a delightful dinner and a comfortable overnight stay.
Meals
Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation
Four Season Serengeti Lodge

Start your day with an early departure from your lodge at 6:00 am for a sunrise game drive, observing the active wildlife. Enjoy a bush breakfast and continue the thrilling game drive with a packed lunch. In the afternoon, make your way to the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands for a relaxing dinner and overnight stay.
You will reach Ngorongoro in time for a sundowner.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation
Ngorongoro Melia Lodge

Today, start your day at 6:00 am as you board the safari jeep to descend to the captivating Ngorongoro Crater. Packed with breakfast and lunch, this vast wildlife haven offers a chance to see rare species like the black rhino. Spend around 5 hours exploring its 260-square-kilometer expanse before heading back to Arusha Airport for your return flight to Zanzibar.
| Language | English, French, Germany, Spanish |
|---|---|
| Transport | 4x4 Safari Jeep |
| Accommodation | Luxury Accommodation |
You visit: Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, and Serengeti.
Best time to visit: December to March
This tour starts and ends in Arusha
You visit: Tarangire, Serengeti, Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater.
Best time to visit: Yearly around
This tour starts and ends in JRO
You visit: Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater
Best time to visit: Yearly around
This tour starts and ends in Arusha
Copyright © 2026 Ernest M T & Safaris. All Rights Reserved.
Denise –
Unforgettable 3-Day Safari Experience—Highly Recommended!
We had an absolutely amazing 3-day safari experience and couldn’t be happier with our choice. From the very first contact, everything was organized professionally, smoothly, and with great attention to detail.
Our guide was outstanding—incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and kind, and always made sure we felt comfortable and safe. He shared so much interesting information about the wildlife, nature, and local culture, which made every game drive even more special. We were lucky enough to see an incredible variety of animals, including lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and so much more—truly beyond our expectations.
The accommodations were well chosen, clean, and comfortable, and the food was delicious throughout the trip. Traveling with a child, I especially appreciated how thoughtful, calm, and caring the entire team was. Everything felt well-paced and never rushed.
What really stood out was the personal care and honesty. When there was an excess payment, Ernest personally met us and returned it—something that speaks volumes about the integrity and professionalism of this company.
This safari was a once-in-a-lifetime experience for us, full of beautiful moments and memories we will treasure forever. I can wholeheartedly recommend this company to anyone looking for a trustworthy, well-organized, and truly memorable safari in Tanzania.
Thank you to the entire team of Ernest Magic Tours & Safaris for making this journey so special. We would choose you again without hesitation!