A Tanzania safari in a single day from Zanzibar? It's possible, and here's how.
The concept
A Cessna charter flight from Zanzibar, 1 hour in the air → arrive at the national park, 6-hour 4×4 safari, return flight in the evening.
Which park?
Selous (Nyerere National Park) — recommended
- 1-hour flight from Zanzibar
- Lions, elephants, giraffes, hippos
- Fewer visitors, wilder
Mikumi
- 1h30 flight
- Fewer lions, but easy to spot
- More accessible
Serengeti
- 2-hour flight, more expensive
- THE legendary park
- For the wildebeest migration (July-October)
Real 2026 prices
- Selous, 1 day: ~€490 (flight + guide + lunch + park fees)
- Serengeti, 1 day: ~€750
Our recommendation
Selous: the best value for money. Skip the Serengeti for a single day; it isn't worth twice the price.
