Zanzibar to Serengeti: How to Plan the Ultimate Beach-to-Bush Adventure

Why choose between beach bliss and safari thrill… when you can have both?

Welcome to the ultimate African fusion: Zanzibar’s turquoise waters paired with the raw wildness of the Serengeti. This beach-to-bush combo is a dream itinerary for honeymooners, solo explorers, and families seeking a dynamic escape.

Let’s plan your seamless, soul-awakening Afroventure.

🗺️ Why This Combo Works

  • Close proximity within Tanzania = less time flying, more time exploring.
  • Diverse experiences: relax by the ocean, then witness the Big Five.
  • Easy travel infrastructure: domestic flights & flexible tour options.

✈️ Getting There: How to Travel Between Zanzibar & Serengeti

  • Zanzibar to Arusha/Mwanza (Safari Gateway)
    • Direct flight options: Air Tanzania, Auric Air, Precision Air
    • ~1.5–2 hours flight
  • Transfer to Serengeti
    • Option 1: Charter flight to a Serengeti airstrip
    • Option 2: Drive from Arusha (8–10 hours, via Ngorongoro)

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