Safaris in Zanzibar: 11 Priced, Timed and Ranked

1.12 days Luxury Tanzania Honeymoon Safari and Zanzibar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 105 reviews · from $7,265Our pick

Spend 12 days combining Tanzania’s best-known safari parks with a relaxed Zanzibar finish. You travel privately with a personal guide, visiting Tarangire, Lake Manyara, the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater before flying to Stone Town and Nungwi. Guides including Gilbert, Mwita and Fredy Elias have earned especially strong praise for their care, patience and wildlife knowledge.

“We had the most amazing experience on our Safari with Lion King adventures! We customized one of their itineraries slightly, and Jovita and Rose in their office were very helpful in answering any questions we had during the planning phasRead more”

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2.Unforgettable Tanzania Safari And Zanzibar Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 97 reviews · from $6,500

Travel from Kilimanjaro to Arusha, Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, and the Serengeti in a private 4x4 with an English-speaking guide. After three full safari days in the Serengeti, fly from Seronera to Zanzibar for three days at the beach. Custom planning, picnic lunches, unlimited game-drive mileage, and AMREF air evacuation cover are included.

“It was the greatest experience ever. Our driver Isaac was really good at driving and finding animals. We had great shots of animals. Accommodations were very clean and had great food. Overall the experience was very unique and professional. We went during January, but now we are also thinking about going again in July”

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3.Quad Safari Kendwa-Zanzibar: Enjoy Island like never before

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 11 reviews · 4 hours · from $36Best value

Spend four hours riding a CF Moto 520 quad from Nungwi or Kendwa through village roads and farmland to a quiet private beach. You’ll receive a safety briefing, helmet, refreshments, and free photos and videos. French-speaking guide Deo is available, and pickups cover Nungwi, Kendwa, and 10 kilometers beyond.

“Thank you very much for your great review! We’re happy you enjoyed the Quad Safari experience and truly appreciate your support. We hope to welcome you again in Zanzibar soon.”

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4.Full-Day Conservation Safari with BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 9 reviews · 10 hours · from $100

You spend the day around Menai Bay and Kwale Island by wooden dhow, with two planned reef stops, a powdery sandbank, a tidal mangrove pool, dolphin-watching chances, fresh fruit, and a Swahili seafood barbecue. English-speaking crew members guide the snorkeling, while hotel pickup and drinks are included.

“Startzeit wurde nach hinten verschoben und Endzeit nach vorne, schlussendlich 6,5 Stunden statt 10 wie angegeben. Preis/Leistung simmt jedoch trotzdem. Schöne Inseln, viele Fische und gutes Essen 😃”

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5.2 Days Private Midrange Safari from and back to Zanzibar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $1,557

Fly from Zanzibar to Arusha, then travel by private safari jeep to Tarangire and Ngorongoro Crater. You will see baobabs, elephants, hippos, lions, and possibly black rhinos, with warm meals, one night at Jungle Pearl Resort, park fees, flights, and airport transfers included. Guides such as Eli and Brighton have led past trips.

“My family had enjoyed the holidays provided by african polecat safari. The driver did good job while driving in the forests and the tour guide also explained in detail about the trip which was excellent for learning about the place.”

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6.Best Safari and Zanzibar 10-Days Excursions

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $2,750

Spend 10 days combining Arusha, Tarangire, Serengeti, and Zanzibar. You get private transport, safari game drives, park guidance, meals, and time on white-sand beaches. Paul is noted for quick, reassuring communication, while the operator has also arranged Kilimanjaro trips with guides such as Salim, known as Raino. Flights and Zanzibar activities cost extra.

“The trip was so fun! I felt very safe with the guide and his coworkers. The trip was undesribably amazing.”

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7.Mnemba Island Marine Safari Snorkeling and Dolphin Watching

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $150

Set out from Matemwe Beach with Ngalawa Tours & Safari for a private Mnemba Atoll trip. Your local guide, including guides such as Aymani, helps you look for wild dolphins and snorkel among coral, tropical fish, and sea turtles. The tour includes transport, gear, fruit, water, and a motorboat, with a 9:15 am start.

“Swimming with the dolpin was a dream come true! Smooth boat riding and snorkeling was incredible. Must do tour in Zanzibar. All thanks to Ngalawa Tours & Safari”

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8.2-Day Private Luxury Safari from Zanzibar with Flights

★★★★★★★★★★3.2 · 5 reviews · 2 days · from $1,600

Fly from Zanzibar to Arusha for private game drives in Tarangire National Park and Ngorongoro Crater. You’ll look for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, and black rhinos with a professional guide, stay at Ngorongoro Marera Lodge, eat warm safari meals, and fly back to Zanzibar the next day. Languages include English, French, Italian, Spanish, Swahili, and German.

“Ngorongoro park was spectacular. Game amazing. However the amount of time spent driving between airports, parks and lodges could have been made clearer. Only 8 hours in the lodge so no time to enjoy :-(”

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9.4 Days Tanzania National Parks Private Safari from Zanzibar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $2,150

Leave Zanzibar by local flight and spend four days on private game drives through Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. You get airport transfers, lodges, meals, bottled water, and a dedicated vehicle included. Expect long days, changing scenery, and good chances for elephants, big cats, rhinos, hippos, and the annual migration.

“Vielen lieben Dank nochmal für die super Organisation unserer Safari.”

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10.From Arusha to Zanzibar : 11 days From Bush to Beach safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $3,285

Travel from Kilimanjaro Airport through Arusha, Lake Natron, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro and Tarangire, then fly to Zanzibar for three nights by the sea. Expect private touring, safari meals, airport transfers and guides such as Hamisi, Deo or Anouk, subject to assignment.

“This was a wonderful experience that we couldn't even imagine before getting here. And we owe this amazing experience to fabulous guide Hamisi Barie.”

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11.One-Day Safari Tour from Zanzibar with Lunch and Pick Up

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $520

You leave Zanzibar early, fly to Selous Mtemere Airstrip, and meet a safari guide for a full day in Selous Game Reserve. Expect savannah drives, river and lake views, a picnic lunch, and time around the Rufiji River. The small group is capped at 10 people, with flights, transport, food, and park fees included.

“J’ai eu l’impression qu’à certain moment où endroit qu’il y avait une mise en scène. Pour le prix que l’on a payé je reste dessus. Il y avait pas tant que ça d’animaux. J’ai l’impression qu’ils n’ont qu’un seul lion car pendant une heure on le chercRead more”

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