3 Days / 2 Nights Tanzania & Zanzibar Luxury Safari Safari and Beach

3-Day Great Migration Fly-in Safari from Zanzibar

An Unforgettable 3-Day Luxury Safari Experience in Tanzania & Zanzibar

Safari Overview & Highlights

This 3-day Northern Serengeti National Park safari from Zanzibar blends a tropical beach escape with an extraordinary wildlife adventure in Tanzania.

Operated by a top-rated safari company, the journey includes a direct flight to Kogatende Airstrip and exclusive game drives focused on the world-famous Great Wildebeest Migration and dramatic Mara River crossings. You will stay in comfortable semi-luxury tented lodges, enjoy high-quality dining, and benefit from personalized service throughout the experience. Designed for travelers with limited time, this itinerary offers maximum wildlife encounters with minimal travel fatigue, avoiding long road transfers in favor of convenient flight connections from Zanzibar straight into the Serengeti.

It’s a premium safari experience that balances comfort, efficiency, and unforgettable moments in the wild.

Detailed Day-by-Day Itinerary

Follow your complete day-to-day schedule, wildlife tracking routes, meal plans, and premier lodge stays for this 3-day East African expedition.

Day 1 Arrival & Scenic Transfer to Maasai Mara National Reserve

Depart Nairobi in your custom 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser, descending down the Great Rift Valley escarpment with a scenic stop at the panoramic viewpoint. Continue across the Narok plains to the legendary Maasai Mara National Reserve. Check in at your lodge or luxury tented camp, savor a hot buffet lunch, and set out on your inaugural afternoon game drive tracking pride lions, elephants, giraffes, and zebras across the golden plains.

Accommodation: Mara Serena Safari Lodge / Sarova Mara Game Camp / Governors' Camp Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner (Full Board)

Day 2 Cross-Border Transfer to Serengeti National Park (Kenya to Tanzania)

Depart after breakfast and travel to the border crossing between Kenya and Tanzania (Namanga or Isebania). After smooth customs and immigration clearance with the assistance of your guides, enter Tanzania and journey directly to Serengeti National Park, taking in magnificent scenery and en-route game viewing before checking into your lodge.

Accommodation: Signature Serengeti Luxury Tented Camp / Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge / Oleserai Camp Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (Full Board)

Day 3 Morning Beach Leisure & Departure Transfer (Zanzibar Island & Tropical Beaches)

Enjoy a leisurely tropical breakfast overlooking the azure ocean waves. Spend your final morning strolling the beach or shopping for handcrafts before your driver transfers you to Zanzibar Airport for your departure flight.

Accommodation: Drop-off at Airport or City Hotel Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch En Route

What's Included & Excluded

Included in Package

Exclusive transport in a 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof and high-clearance suspension
Services of a professional, licensed English-speaking safari guide & driver
All national park conservation fees, concession fees, and government entry permits
Full-board accommodation at selected safari lodges and luxury tented camps as per itinerary
Daily game drives with unlimited mileage within statutory park hours
Unlimited chilled bottled mineral drinking water in the safari vehicle throughout the tour
AMREF Flying Doctors 24/7 Emergency Medical Evacuation Cover across East Africa
All government taxes, tourism development levies, and 18% VAT included
Complimentary airport meet-and-greet road transfers upon arrival and departure
Domestic flight / scheduled transfer to Zanzibar / coastal beach destination
Guided historical Stone Town walking tour and organic spice farm excursion
Scheduled internal domestic bush flights connecting safari airstrips

Excluded in Package

International and intercontinental airfares to and from East Africa
Tourist entry visa fees (Kenya ETA $35 / Tanzania Single Entry Visa $50-$100)
Comprehensive international travel, baggage, and medical cancellation insurance
Discretionary gratuities and tips for your safari driver-guide ($15–$25 per car per day) and lodge staff
Optional hot air balloon safari with champagne bush breakfast ($599 per person)
Optional cultural visits to Maasai or Hadzabe tribal villages ($30–$50 per person)
Premium alcoholic beverages, vintage wines, and personal laundry services at lodges
Personal expenses, telephone calls, souvenir shopping, and excess baggage fees