Serengeti National Park from Zanzibar

Serengeti National Park from Zanzibar

Serengeti National Park from Zanzibar is one of the Tanzania safari routings that travellers do opt for, especially with travellers who do wish to begin their Tanzania safari tour with the Zanzibar islands and end it with a wildlife safari in the Park.

The Park is the prime tourist destination in Tanzania that sees thousands of travellers visiting for various reasons and activities that they can enjoy in the park. The Park is one of the best places to see the African big five and more, easily found in the acacia trees, the savannah grassland and the available waterholes in the areas especially in the dry season.

Activities in Serengeti National Park

There are a number of activities in the Park that tourists can do, and they include;

Game drives

Game drives in Serengeti National Park are the most sought after and most done tourist activity in the Serengeti, which see travellers going for hours on end in search of the various animals in Serengeti National Park. Morning and evening game drives in the Park are most rewarding, but travellers do have an option of also doing full day game drives in the Park, for extensive game drives and chances of spotting more and more animals in Serengeti National Park.

Hot air balloon safaris

Hot air balloon safaris in the Park have travellers floating over the vast savannah plains of Serengeti National Park, looking out for the various wildlife in the Serengeti plains. The hot air balloon safari also gives you an opportunity to see the amazing sunrise in the Serengeti horizon, and is a great way to fully watch the extent of the Great wildebeest migration.

Other activities in Serengeti National Park that travellers can do include bird watching where they can have an opportunity to the over 500 bird species recorded in the park.

Zanzibar Island

Zanzibar island is a beautiful place to be especially to unwind and relax, with the amazing Zanzibar beaches which are quite relaxing to walk in. with the various Zanzibar resorts or Zanzibar hotels, you could stay in any of the amazing lodging options of your budget and liking, and have yourself pampered with a number of amenities there may be say spa and sauna, yoga and so much more, all in the bid to relax you and help you rejuvenate.

There are a number of activities in Zanzibar island that you would do including swimming in the clear waters of the Indian Ocean, scuba diving, snorkelling, dhow cruises especially in the evening for great evening views of the sunset, the spice tour in Zanzibar, the Stone town tour, among so many other activities that you could like to do in Zanzibar, say the amazing Zanzibar nightlife that is also worth a try if you would like to experience it as well.

Ways to get to Serengeti National Park from Zanzibar

There are a number of ways you can get to Serengeti National Park from Zanzibar, but the most recommended are;

Fly to Seronera Airstrip from Zanzibar

The most recommended way to get Serengeti  from Zanzibar is to fly to Seronera airstrip in the central region of the Park, from Zanzibar Island. There are scheduled flight options available for booking, say using various airlines and charter flight operators like Flightlink. Once in Seronera area, you then have your driver guide picking you up from the airstrip and then transfer to your lodge of stay.

Fly to Fort Ikoma Airstrip from Zanzibar

Zanzibar International Airport has scheduled and charter flights available to Fort Ikoma airstrip, making it possible to do Serengeti National Park from Zanzibar safaris for those travellers who would rather start their Tanzania safari from Zanzibar Island.

Alternatively, you could fly to Arusha Airport from Zanzibar International Airport, and then either have a flight from Arusha airport to any of the airstrips in the Park. However, travellers can also have an option of driving from Arusha town to the Park which is about 8 hours of road drive, but could be broken with a stop in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area from where you could spend a day or two enjoying the abundant wildlife in the Ngorongoro Crater with a crater drive.

Commonly asked questions about getting to Serengeti National Park from Zanzibar include:

What is the fastest way to get to Serengeti National Park from Zanzibar?

The fastest way to get to Serengeti National Park from Zanzibar is by flying from Zanzibar International Airport to any of the various airstrips in Serengeti National Park like the Seronera Airstrip, and Fort Ikoma airstrip and then drive to your lodge of stay whilst enjoying game drives in the Serengeti.

How long is the flight from Zanzibar to Serengeti National Park?

It is about 2 hours and 15 minutes only from Zanzibar International airport to any of the airstrips in Serengeti National Park.

Which airlines fly from Zanzibar airport to Serengeti National Park?

To get to Serengeti National Park from Zanzibar one can use either Flightlink or Charterlines Inc as they are the available airlines that fly to Serengeti National Park from Zanzibar, with Flightlink being the most used and recommended.

How far is Serengeti National Park from Zanzibar?

It is about 685km of road drive from Zanzibar to the Park, reasons why it is best advised to fly to the Park from Zanzibar.

When to go for Serengeti National Park from Zanzibar safaris

These safaris are available all throughout the year, irrespective of the season of travel. The peak season of travel in Africa is usually in the months of June to September, which is as well a dry season which is a great time for game drives in the Park and distant blue skies in the Zanzibar Island.

This is a great routing that you can take on for your Tanzania safari tour visiting the beautiful Zanzibar Island with the fine white sand beaches and clear blue skies and turquoise blue waters perfect for swimming and water activities like scuba diving, as well as the world class the Park for your Serengeti wildlife safari to see the big five and if lucky to travel at the right time you could witness the Great wildebeest migration which is the biggest animal migration in the world. Reach out to a reputable tour operator to help you tailor your Serengeti National Park from Zanzibar safari or any other routing for you would rather for an opportunity to see experience both the Serengeti and Zanzibar island, and much more that Tanzania has to offer.