Combining Safari In Serengeti With Beach Holiday In Zanzibar Island

Planning a combo of Serengeti National Park and Zanzibar Island holiday is a great mix of wildlife and ocean life. Serengeti National Park is the genesis of the great wildebeest migration a seasonal occurrence where millions of wild animals including both carnivores and herbivores trek from Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya. The great wildebeest migration is one of the world’s natural wonders on the list of several adventure seekers worldwide.

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While on safari in Serengeti National Park and take a drive through the tracks, you may get the opportunity to spot animals like lions, leopards, waterbucks, bushbucks, wildebeest, hartebeest, cheetahs, elands, zebras, gazelles, rhinos. In Serengeti National Park you have the opportunity of spotting the big five.

Zanzibar Island is a destination where you can wind and unwind from the hassles of life and enjoy time to relax. It is an island with some of the best beaches worth spending a holiday at an Island of species, endless ocean views with crystal clear water, incredible activities, and much more.

Some of the transport means to Serengeti National Park include road and air. Getting to Zanzibar Island may be by air and water transport.

How To Plan Serengeti National Park And Zanzibar Island Holiday

Day 1 Fly to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, out will be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport to catch up with your domestic flight. You land at the airstrip closer to where your accommodation in Serengeti National Park is booked. 

Serengeti National Park is an endless ocean of grass with stunning views dotted with plenty of wild animals. enjoy a game drive as you get into the park where you may have a chance to spot several wild animals like cheetahs, waterbucks, elands, zebras, lions, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, Rhinos, and others.

In case it is the great wildebeest migration season, the chances of spotting a variety of wild animals are more open. The great wildebeest migration season is normally June to September and this being the dry season, grass is lower creating better visibility and chances of witnessing animal drama in Serengeti National Park are more open.

Check into your lodge

Day 2: Game Drive in Serengeti National Park

Get up early for breakfast and drive through the tracks of Serengeti National Park. Look out for several animals in the habitat of this Park like Elands, giraffes, waterbucks, bushbucks, rhinos, elephants, gazelles, zebras, wildebeest, hartebeests, lions, leopards, hyenas, and others.

May enjoy a wild breakfast and carry on with another game drive to spot more animals you may have missed the previous day.

Take an afternoon game drive where you may get another opportunity to spot more wild animals. Return to the lodge 

Day 3 Second Game Drive in Serengeti National Park

Rise early for another game drive in the tracks of Serengeti National Park. Look out for several animals you may have missed the previous day. Enjoy the great environment surrounding Serengeti National Park

Enjoy the millions of wild animals that grace Serengeti National Park during the Great Wildebeest Migration season.

Day 4 Fly To Kilimanjaro National Park

Rise early and head to the airstrip to catch up with your flight to Kilimanjaro International Airport. Later connect with the domestic flight to Zanzibar Island. Check into your hotel and relax by the beach.

Day 5 Relax at the Hotel in Zanzibar

Wake up to breakfast and head to the ocean to enjoy the day where you may have the option of engaging in activities as per your interest and plan. Some of the activities you can engage in at Zanzibar Island include snorkeling, scuba diving, swimming, and sunbathing. Take a break for lunch and carry on with the activities you feel comfortable with.

Day 6 Zanzibar Island

After breakfast, engage in other Zanzibar Island activities like visiting where slaves used to be collected before they were auctioned, boat cruises, sunbathing, scuba diving, species market visits, local community visits and so much more.

Day 7 Fly To Kilimanjaro International Airport.

Take breakfast and head to get ready to fly back to Kilimanjaro International Airport to catch up with your flight back home. 

How Much Is The Cost Of Safari To Serengeti National Park And Zanzibar Island Visit

The cost of a safari in Serengeti National Park and Zanzibar Island varies with the package you choose. At Encounter Africa Safaris, we package our African holidays according to up-scale, mid-range, and basic. 

When costing this African safari holiday, some of the items we consider include the number of days on safari, people traveling with, the safari package you choose, activities to engage in, time of booking a safari, and others.

When Is The Best Time To Do A Serengeti National Park And Zanzibar Island Holiday?

The Zanzibar and Serengeti National Park holiday is all year round but the dry season is most preferred because the skies are bright the sunlight provides a conducive atmosphere to take photos while on holiday. The dry season in Tanzania is normally June to September and December to January.

The animals in Serengeti National Park can easily be seen because the grass is lower and chances of witnessing more drama in this park are more open. Driving through the tracks of Serengeti National Park is easier in the dry season but very dusty because of the traffic in this park.

Visiting Zanzibar Island in the dry season is exciting and the bright sunshine creates a stunning appearance on the blue waters of the Indian Ocean. Outdoor activities like scuba diving, sunbathing, snorkeling, and Kayaking are best enjoyed under the bright sunlight.

Note that more people are visiting Serengeti National Park and Zanzibar Island in the dry season so expect to share the same space with so many other people. Demand for logistics that support the holiday in Serengeti National Park and Zanzibar Island ensures you make all the necessary bookings in advance to avoid last-minute disappointment.

The low tourism season which is the low season too attracts fewer people to do safaris in Serengeti National Park and Zanzibar Island holiday. The low tourism season in Tanzania is normally March, April, May, and November. 

In case you wish to have undisturbed moments while on a safari holiday, the low season may provide you with that opportunity. For exclusive time and fewer vehicles in the Serengeti National Park, the low season may provide this opportunity. 

In case you have a limited budget but wish to do a safari to Serengeti National Park and Zanzibar Island, the low season may be the chance to test your luck as sometimes the service providers discount their costs to break even.

Can I see the Big Five in Serengeti National Park?

Locating the big five that is leopards, lions, buffaloes, elephants, and Rhinos is present in Serengeti National Park but seeing them ago is not a guarantee. While on a game drive safari in Serengeti National Park, open your mind to seeing other animals too so that you do not limit yourself to just the big five. 

Serengeti National Park is a game-rich destination hosting animals like impalas, giraffes, waterbucks, bushbucks, elands, gazelles, buffaloes, hyenas, zebras, and elephants to mention but a few. 

Can I see whales while on Holiday at Zanzibar Island?

Seeing whales in the Indian Ocean while on holiday is a probability because they are seasonal. There are other aquatic animals you may have a chance to spot like sea snails, crabs, octopus, turtles, and others. Enjoy the cool breeze and stunning scenery given off by the blue waters of the ocean.

Participate in other activities on Zanzibar Island to have fun while on holiday.

How To Book A Safari To Serengeti National Park And Zanzibar Island Holiday?

Select a date when you wish to book a Tanzania Safari and the details included in it like the Serengeti National Park, Zanzibar Islands Holiday, number of people traveling with, number of days, and others.  

Send us an inquiry with these details and our tour consultant will get back to you with all the necessary information.

Upon receiving the cost of this Tanzania safari, select the budget you would like to travel which is Luxury, Mid-range, or basic.

We advise clients to book their accommodation in advance in both Serengeti National Park and Zanzibar Island, especially during the dry season when more people are demanding these safari activities. Select the means of transport you wish to use during the Tanzania safari in advance and book in advance.

Is It Safe To Do A Holiday In Zanzibar Island And Serengeti National Park?

While in Serengeti National Park, the Tanzania Wildlife Management Authority has well-trained ranger guides to protect the park, its inhabitants, and visitors on safari in this park. All tourists are advised to pay attention to the rules of game drives in Serengeti National Park like no walking in the national park, driving not above the recommended speed limit, not getting out of your lodge in the night, and others.

While at Zanzibar Island, do not swim in the deep side of the ocean in case you are not a swimmer. Keep all your belongings safe and do not count large sums of money in public or you may attract the wrong company. 

Whether on safari in Serengeti National Park or Zanzibar Island holiday, personal security is your responsibility, and abide by the rules of the safari destinations you visit.

What are the Rules of Safaris In Serengeti National Park?

Honor the speed limit while on game drive in the Kenya National game parks to prevent accidents on both the animals and the tourists. Driving off track is not accepted unless with permission from Kenya Wildlife Service.

• Never disturb the wild animals by hooting at them as you may cause them to run away yet other tourists would like to have some moment with them just like you have. When you find them crossing stop and wait for them. Some of them may charge at you when you sound the vehicle horn which is dangerous.
• Don't come with dogs or other pets into the park as chances of getting an infection from the wild animals or the pet may happen which is quite dangerous to conservation.
• Keep all your litter in your car like plastic wraps as these alter the nature of the environment where these animals thrive.
• Carrying ammunition in the park is not acceptable because you may be triggered to use it and kill the wild animals or anyone in your company.
• Never pick flowers or trample on the vegetation in the parks as you destroy the environment where animals thrive. Do not pack anything from the park but just take pictures while on safari and leave only vehicle tire prints.
• Retain all official receipts for verification at exit so that you are not inconvenienced 
• All the park gates are open from 0700 hrs to 1900 hours.

What To Pack For a Holiday in Serengeti National Park and Zanzibar Island?

• Camera to take photos and keep memories of this holiday experience.
• Safari hat with a large foldable brim to protect your head from buzzing insects.
• Sunglasses to protect your eyes from the strong sunrays.
• Sunscreen to cover your body from Ultra Violet rays
• Backpack or rack sack to keep your belongings
• Some hard cash for on-ground purchases
• A torch for lighting while at night
• Flip flops to change into after a long day
•  Extra clothes to change into after a long day of activities
• Warm wear because it gets so sold very early morning and afternoon
• Beach wear to use for swimming in the ocean
• Pair of stockings 
• Safari shoes like canvas
• A pair of binoculars to capture closer visibility of far-ranging features.
• Some snacks to munch as breakfast is taken too early to last the entire day
• Extra batteries are fully charged in case one runs low on power.
• Charger and travel adapter in case you need to recharge 
• Raincoat in case it falls
• First aid kit for any emergency while on this African safari

Combining Serengeti National Park and Zanzibar Island is a safari like no other as you get to enjoy game drives and relax at the beach in Zanzibar. Contact our team and we will gladly help you plan your safari today.