5-Day Serengeti Safari from Zanzibar

Operated by: Awaken To Africa Safari

📍 Start/End: Zanzibar ➝ Serengeti National Park ➝ Zanzibar
Mode of Transport: Scheduled or private charter flights
Accommodation: Luxury tented camps or safari lodges (fully inclusive)

Day 1: Zanzibar ➝ Serengeti National Park (Central)

• Morning flight from Zanzibar to Serengeti Seronera Airstrip (approx. 1.5–2 hrs)

• Meet and greet at the airstrip by your private guide

• Afternoon game drive in the Seronera region (Central Serengeti) known for its abundance of wildlife year-round

• Accommodation: Four Seasons Safari Lodge, Melia Serengeti Lodge, or Elewana Pioneer Camp

• Dining: Gourmet bush dinner under the stars

Photography Highlights: Endless plains, lions lounging on kopjes, and golden-hour giraffe shots.

Day 2: Full-Day Game Drive in Central Serengeti

• Early morning and late afternoon game drives

• Visit the Retina Hippo Pool, Seronera River Valley, and big cat territories

• Optional: Visit a research center or enjoy a bush breakfast

• Accommodation: Same as previous night

Photography Highlights: Leopard in acacia trees, elephants at watering holes, and cheetahs on the prowl.

Day 3: Serengeti (Central) ➝ Northern Serengeti (Seasonal Migration Focus)

• Scenic drive or short flight to the Northern Serengeti (depending on season & availability)

• Game drive en route to the camp, spotting wildebeest herds, zebras, and predators

• Accommodation: Sayari Camp, Mara Mara Tented Lodge, or Serengeti Bushtops

• Enjoy a sundowner overlooking the Mara River

Photography Highlights: River crossings (July–Oct), crocs, wildebeest chaos, dramatic light over the Mara plains.

Day 4: Northern Serengeti – Full Day Safari

• Spend a full day tracking wildlife and, if in season, witnessing the Great Migration

• Picnic lunch in the bush or hot lunch at camp

• Optional: Guided nature walk (if staying at a walking-permitted camp)

• Accommodation: Same as previous night

Photography Highlights: Predator-prey drama, wide-angle landscapes, and flocks of vultures during feeding frenzies.

Day 5: Serengeti ➝ Zanzibar

• Early morning game drive (optional)

• Flight from Serengeti to Zanzibar (via Arusha or direct)

• On arrival in Zanzibar, you will be met and transferred back to your hotel or the airport

Final Shots: Sunrise safari moments, elephants in the morning mist, and farewell to the wild.

 Safari Inclusions:

• Return flights from Zanzibar to Serengeti (including airport transfers)

• 4 nights luxury accommodation (fully inclusive: meals, drinks, laundry)

• Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof and professional guide

• All park and concession fees

• Sundowners, bush meals, and luxury amenities

• Bottled water and refreshments during game drives

Recommended Packing List:

• Zoom lens (at least 300mm) and wide-angle lens

• Neutral-colored, lightweight clothing

• Sunhat, sunscreen, and sunglasses

• Travel insurance and yellow fever certificate (if required)

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