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    Zanzibar dhow on turquoise water

    Tanzania & Indian Ocean

    Safari from Zanzibar

    Start your journey on the Spice Island. After white-sand beaches and Stone Town spice tours, fly straight to the Serengeti and Ngorongoro for the wildlife finale.

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    Why start from Zanzibar?

    The softest start to a wild adventure

    Most safaris begin on the mainland. But beginning in Zanzibar lets you unwind first, adjust to the time zone, and experience two extraordinary sides of Tanzania — the calm of the Indian Ocean and the drama of the savannah.

    Best: June – October & January – March45 min flight to the mainland

    Short internal flights

    Zanzibar connects directly to Arusha, Serengeti airstrips and the Crater rim in under 2 hours.

    Beach before bush

    Recover from your long-haul flight with a few nights on the Indian Ocean, then fly inland for the safari.

    Two worlds in one trip

    Combine turquoise reefs, dhow sunsets and Stone Town spice tours with the Serengeti and Ngorongoro.

    Island hospitality

    Start gently with Swahili cuisine, rooftop dinners and slow mornings before the early game-drive rhythm.

    Signature itineraries

    Safaris that include Zanzibar

    Hand-picked journeys that pair the island with the mainland. Each can be reversed to start on the beach.

    10 Days High-End Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Luxury Escape

    10 Days - 9 Nights

    10 Days High-End Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Luxury Escape

    From $14,412 per person.

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    2 Days Tanzania Safari from Zanzibar

    2 Days - 1 Night

    2 Days Tanzania Safari from Zanzibar

    From $1,200 per person.

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    3 Days River Crossing Safari

    3 Days - 2 Nights

    3 Days River Crossing Safari

    From $1,804 per person.

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    4 Days Great Migration Safari

    4 Days - 3 Nights

    4 Days Great Migration Safari

    From $1,927 per person.

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    4 Days Luxury Great Migration Safari

    4 Days - 3 Nights

    4 Days Luxury Great Migration Safari

    From $3,143 per person.

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    4 Days Great Migration & Ngorongoro Safari

    4 Days - 3 Nights

    4 Days Great Migration & Ngorongoro Safari

    From $1,972 per person.

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    4 Days Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Tarangire Safari

    4 Days - 3 Nights

    4 Days Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Tarangire Safari

    From $2,059 per person.

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    4 Days Luxury Great Migration Safari

    4 Days - 3 Nights

    4 Days Luxury Great Migration Safari

    From $4,826 per person.

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    8 Days Family Safari & Zanzibar Beach Holiday

    8 Days - 7 Nights

    8 Days Family Safari & Zanzibar Beach Holiday

    From $3,045 per person.

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    The flow

    Beach, bush, then back to beach

    01

    Arrive in Zanzibar

    Land at Abeid Amani Karume International Airport. Transfer to a beach villa or a Stone Town boutique hotel for your first nights.

    02

    Fly to the mainland

    Take a short flight to Arusha or directly into the Serengeti. Begin your private safari with expert guides and hand-picked lodges.

    03

    Return to the island

    After the safari, fly back to Zanzibar for a final beach reset. Snorkel Mnemba Atoll, wander Stone Town and toast the sunset.

    Ready to plan?

    Let us design your Zanzibar-to-safari trip

    Tell us how many nights you want on the island, which parks you dream of seeing, and we'll build a seamless itinerary around the flights.

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    Williamson Adventures

    Tailor-made luxury safaris across Tanzania and East Africa, designed and guided by a Tanzanian team.

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    Naurei Street, Simeon Road, Arusha 25101, Tanzania

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