How To Get To Zanzibar from Serengeti National Park?

Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park is a bucket list safari for many. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and hosts the largest annual mammal migration. However, its proximity to Zanzibar, with its picturesque beaches, makes it the ultimate dual-vacation. All you need to do is know how to get to Zanzibar from Serengeti National Park. Thankfully, we’ve got the answer.

Best Way To Get To Zanzibar from Serengeti National Park?

The best way to get from Serengeti National Park to Zanzibar is by air. There are standard commercial routes and charters available. Visitors can also choose from flying to Zanzibar or landing in Dar es Salaam and taking the ferry over.

Flying To Zanzibar from Serengeti National Park

Visitors can fly from Serengeti National Park to Zanzibar. How to do it depends on time and budget.

Serengeti doesn’t have an airport per se, as it is in the wilderness. But they do have seven airstrips:

•  Kogatende
• Seronera
• Saskwa Grumeti
• Lobo
• Serengeti Kusini
• Fort Ikoma
• Kirawira

Each airport has its own schedule and options. A popular choice is flying to Arusha Airport (ARK), which takes about an hour. From Arusha, visitors can take a connecting flight to Zanzibar’s Abeid Amani International Airport (ZNZ). Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) also has flights to Zanzibar.

However, many tours include driving visitors from Serengeti to ARK or JRO. While it takes longer, it provides an opportunity to see more of the country and some of its other wildlife parks.

Flying To Dar Es Salaam And Taking The Ferry to Zanzibar

Visitors to Serengeti can also fly into Dar es Salaam from ARK or ZNZ. It’s a city full of history, including the renowned open-air Village Museum.

Once visitors have finished exploring the city, they can reach Zanzibar by ferry. The picturesque journey to the island takes 1.5 hours

Can I Drive To Zanzibar from Serengeti National Park?

Driving to Zanzibar from Serengeti National Park is technically possible, but we do not encourage it. The trip from Serengeti to Dar es Salaam, where you catch the ferry to Zanzibar, takes 15 hours, and road conditions can be challenging. In 2013, only 13% of the national roads were paved, and a mere 2% of district roads.

Since then, there has been significant investment in the roads. However, even the most optimistic numbers only raise the percentage of national paved roads to a little over 30%. In addition, many of the dirt roads have developed a “washboard” texture that can become incredibly uncomfortable after a while.

In addition, the Serengeti National Park says it’s “not recommended” to travel by rented vehicle. It is allowed, but a 4X4 is necessary.

How Many Days Should I Spend in Zanzibar?

Many visitors spend 10-14 days in Zanzibar. However, seven days will allow enough time to appreciate all the island has to offer, including:

• Touring Stone Town
• Feasting on the delicious food
• Relaxing on the beach
• Snorkeling and many more water activities
• Taking a spice tour
• Visiting Prison Island

Can I go on Safari in Zanzibar?

Zanzibar has a great deal of wildlife, including the red colobus monkeys, and an abundance of tropical sea life. However, there are no national parks  where you can go on safari exept when you go to mainland.

Conclusion

The best way to get to Zanzibar from Serengeti National Park from Zanzibar is to book one of our tour packages. These are run by knowledgeable people in the industry who are experts at providing visitors with hassle-free trips of a lifetime. Need something special? We can also help you tailor an adventure to meet your exact needs.