✈️ 2-Day Safari from Zanzibar: Tanzania Wildlife in 2 Days! 2025
2-Day Safari from Zanzibar – Top Packages
🌍 Destination: Tanzania Mainland (Selous, Nyerere, Mikumi, or Serengeti)
📅 Duration: 2 Days / 1 Night
🚀 Transport: Fly-in & Fly-out or Speedboat + Road Transfer
💰 Safari Type: Private or Group
🦓 Why Choose a 2-Day Safari from Zanzibar?
If you’re visiting Zanzibar and want a quick yet unforgettable safari adventure, a 2-day safari to mainland Tanzania is the perfect option. Experience the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, rhino), breathtaking landscapes, and stunning wildlife—all within just two days!
With Top Guide Adventures, you can enjoy a well-organized fly-in or road safari from Zanzibar, maximizing your time in the wild without long drives.
✈️ How to Get from Zanzibar to a Safari Park?
There are two main ways to reach Tanzania’s best safari parks from Zanzibar:
1. Fly-In Safari (Recommended)
✔️ Time-efficient – Direct flights from Zanzibar to parks like Serengeti, Selous, or Ruaha.
✔️ Scenic views – Enjoy stunning aerial views of the landscape.
✔️ More time for game drives – Spend more hours spotting wildlife.
2. Speedboat + Road Safari (Budget-Friendly Option)
✔️ Travel via ferry from Zanzibar to Dar es Salaam, followed by a 4×4 drive to the park.
✔️ Best for Mikumi National Park & Nyerere National Park (Selous).
🏞️ Best Safari Destinations for a 2-Day Safari from Zanzibar
1. Serengeti National Park (Fly-in Safari) 🦁
➡️ Witness the world-famous Great Migration (seasonal).
➡️ Spot the Big Five and other iconic wildlife.
➡️ Stay in luxury lodges or mid-range tented camps.
2. Nyerere National Park (Selous Game Reserve) 🐊
➡️ Just a 45-minute flight from Zanzibar.
➡️ Enjoy game drives, boat safaris, and walking safaris.
➡️ See hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and rare wild dogs.
3. Mikumi National Park 🦒
➡️ Best for a budget-friendly safari.
➡️ Accessible by road from Dar es Salaam.
➡️ Home to lions, elephants, zebras, and giraffes.
📅 Sample 2-Day Safari Itinerary
🛫 Day 1: Zanzibar → Safari Park & Game Drive
- Morning: Flight or ferry to mainland Tanzania.
- Midday: Arrive at the park, check-in, and enjoy lunch.
- Afternoon: First game drive in search of the Big Five.
- Evening: Sunset views, dinner, and overnight stay at a lodge or tented camp.
🐾 Day 2: Morning Game Drive & Return to Zanzibar
- Early Morning: Sunrise game drive—a great time to spot predators.
- Midday: Breakfast/brunch at the lodge.
- Afternoon: Transfer to the airstrip or road trip back to Dar es Salaam.
- Evening: Flight or ferry back to Zanzibar.
💰 2-Day Safari from Zanzibar Cost & Inclusions
Safari Type | Price (per person) | Includes |
---|---|---|
Budget Safari | $750 – $950 | Shared 4×4 vehicle, budget lodge/tents, park fees |
Mid-Range Safari | $1,200 – $1,800 | Private game drives, mid-range lodges, meals |
Luxury Safari | $2,300 – $4,500+ | Fly-in, private guide, luxury lodges/camps |
✅ What’s Included?
✔️ Return flight or transport from Zanzibar
✔️ Park fees & conservation fees
✔️ All meals during the safari
✔️ Game drives with an expert guide
✔️ Lodge or tented camp accommodation
📞 Book Your 2-Day Safari from Zanzibar Today!
Turn your Zanzibar trip into a wild adventure with a quick and exciting 2-day safari. Whether you choose Serengeti, Nyerere (Selous), or Mikumi, we guarantee a seamless and unforgettable safari experience!
📧 Email us: info@topguideadventures.com

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