3-Day From Zanz’B to Serengeti with Melia Safari Lodge

Your adventure begins early in the morning with a transfer from your hotel in Zanzibar to the airport, where you'll board a scheduled flight bound for the legendary Serengeti National Park. Soar above the Tanzanian landscape and enjoy aerial views of forests, mountains, and savannah plains.

Upon landing at the Serengeti airstrip, your private safari guide will warmly welcome you and begin your first game drive, venturing into the vast plains where wildlife roams freely. Keep your camera ready as you track lions, elephants, giraffes, cheetahs, and possibly witness the Great Migration (seasonal).

In the late afternoon, you’ll arrive at the Melia Serengeti Lodge, an elegant sanctuary nestled in the heart of the park. Relax with a refreshing drink on the deck overlooking the savannah before enjoying a gourmet dinner under the stars.

After a hearty breakfast, depart for a full-day game drive in the Serengeti. This is your chance to explore deeper into the park, following the rhythm of the wildlife across different terrains. From open grasslands to acacia-dotted woodlands, the Serengeti teems with life — including zebras, hippos, hyenas, antelope, and hundreds of bird species.

Break for a picnic lunch in a scenic spot, then continue your drive until mid-afternoon. Around 3:00 PM, begin your journey southward through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Enjoy beautiful views along the way as you ascend into the Ngorongoro Highlands, where cooler temperatures and lush landscapes greet you.

Check in at your chosen lodge on the crater rim or nearby in Karatu, where you can unwind and prepare for the next day’s crater adventure.

Wake up early for a descent into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa’s most iconic wildlife destinations. This massive volcanic caldera shelters an extraordinary density of animals within its walls — including the Big Five (lion, leopard, rhino, elephant, buffalo). You’ll also see hippos wallowing in pools, flamingos dancing on the lake, and a variety of predators and prey interacting in this natural amphitheater.

After a morning of exploration, enjoy a picnic lunch by the hippo pool and begin the drive to Arusha Airport, passing by rural villages and scenic farmlands. Upon arrival in Arusha, catch your scheduled flight back to Zanzibar, where your safari concludes with memories of wild beauty and unforgettable experiences.