Safaris in Zanzibar City at a glance
- Our pick: 3-Day Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater Safari from Zanzibar, US$ 2,303 per person (3d, 4.98★ · 42).
- Best value: Selous Game Reserve safari from Zanzibar: Full-day game drive, US$ 520 per person (10h, 4.60★ · only 5 reviews).
- Also recommended: Mikumi National Park Safari Day Trip: Game Drive & Transfers, US$ 560 per person (10h, 4.75★ · 28).
Price per person across the 7 options priced per person: US$ 120–US$ 2,303 (median US$ 560).
Of the 8 options: 8 with live guides in English, 8 with free cancellation, 8 with instant confirmation, 8 with hotel pickup, 7 kid-friendly, 3 private and 5 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Prices are per person, except options priced per group: that price is for the whole group, and the per-person figure assumes the group is full.
Safaris in Zanzibar City
Based on each operator's calendar. Confirmed when you book.
8 options
3-Day Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater Safari from Zanzibar Fly from Zanzibar to the Serengeti for a 3-day safari with guide, lodge stays, all meals and park fees included. Return via Ngorongoro Crater and its Big Five. Every day · No fixed time · Hotel pickup · Up to age 80 ★ 4.98 (42 reviews) Duration: 3d Live guide: EN · DE · IT · FR +1 ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 2,303 per person
Mikumi National Park Safari Day Trip: Game Drive & Transfers Fly from Zanzibar to Mikumi National Park for a full-day safari with hotel pickup, professional guide, all transfers. Every day · 04:30 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.75 (28 reviews) Duration: 10h Live guide: EN · DE · FR ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 560 per person
Selous Safari Day Trip from Zanzibar by Flight: Wildlife Adventure Fly from Zanzibar for a Selous Game Reserve safari. Spot elephants, lions, wild dogs & more on a full-day guided game drive. Includes lunch & flights. Every day · 06:00 and 08:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 4.68 (22 reviews) Duration: 10h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 680 per person
Mikumi Safari from Dar es Salaam: Train and game drives Travel by Standard Gauge Railway to Morogoro, then explore Mikumi National Park on guided game drives spotting wildlife. Every day · 07:30 · Hotel pickup · Up to age 80 ★ 5.00 (19 reviews) Duration: 10h 30m Live guide: EN · DE · IT · FR +1 ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 550 per person
Menai Bay Snorkeling Tour: Island Hopping with Lunch Snorkel the Menai Bay Conservation Area from Zanzibar City with a guide, exploring coral reefs and sandbanks, swimming at Kwale lagoon. Every day · 08:00 and 08:30 · Hotel pickup · Up to age 80 ★ 4.73 (15 reviews) Duration: 7h–9h Live guide: EN · DE · IT · FR +1 ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 120 per person
4-Day Mikumi & Udzungwa Safari: Big Five and mountain trekking A 4-day safari starting from Dar es Salaam takes you through Mikumi National Park for game drives hunting the Big Five. Every day · 06:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 5.00 (10 reviews) Duration: 4d Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 1,200 per person
Selous Game Reserve safari from Zanzibar: Full-day game drive Fly to Selous Game Reserve from Zanzibar for a full-day safari featuring game drives, a boat safari on the Rufiji River, and a picnic lunch before your return flight. Every day · 04:00 and 05:30 · Hotel pickup ★ 4.60 (5 reviews) Duration: 10h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 520 per person
Quad Safari Tour in Matemwe Village from Zanzibar Ride a 330cc automatic quad bike through Matemwe village on a half-day tour from Zanzibar, with local guidance and safety gear provided. Every day · 14:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 4.50 (2 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m–1h 40m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 110 per group
All 8 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Day Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater Safari from ZanzibarOur pickPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 2,303 per person | 3d | 4.98★ · 42 | Every day · No fixed time | English, German, Spanish +2 |
| Selous Game Reserve safari from Zanzibar: Full-day game driveBest valueGroup of up to 10 · Pickup offered | US$ 520 per person | 10h | 4.60★ only 5 reviews | Every day · 04:00 and 05:30 | English |
| Mikumi National Park Safari Day Trip: Game Drive & TransfersAlso recommendedGroup of up to 15 · Pickup offered | US$ 560 per person | 10h | 4.75★ · 28 | Every day · 04:30 | English, German, French |
| Selous Safari Day Trip from Zanzibar by Flight: Wildlife AdventurePrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 680 per person | 10h 30m | 4.68★ · 22 | Every day · 06:00 and 08:00 | English |
| Mikumi Safari from Dar es Salaam: Train and game drivesGroup of up to 7 · Pickup offered | US$ 550 per person | 10h 30m | 5.00★ · 19 | Every day · 07:30 | English, German, Spanish +2 |
| Menai Bay Snorkeling Tour: Island Hopping with LunchGroup of up to 15 · Pickup offered | US$ 120 per person | 7h–9h | 4.73★ · 15 | Every day · 08:00 and 08:30 | English, German, Spanish +2 |
| 4-Day Mikumi & Udzungwa Safari: Big Five and mountain trekkingPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 1,200 per person | 4d | 5.00★ · 10 | Every day · 06:00 | English |
| Quad Safari Tour in Matemwe Village from ZanzibarPickup offered | US$ 110 per group up to 15 people · ≈ US$ 7.33 per person if 15 go | 1h 30m–1h 40m | 4.50★ only 2 reviews | Every day · 14:00 | English |
By what you need
- Private (3): 3-Day Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater Safari from Zanzibar (US$ 2,303 per person) · Selous Safari Day Trip from Zanzibar by Flight: Wildlife Adventure (US$ 680 per person) · 4-Day Mikumi & Udzungwa Safari: Big Five and mountain trekking (US$ 1,200 per person)
- Small groups (up to 15) (4): Selous Game Reserve safari from Zanzibar: Full-day game drive (US$ 520 per person) · Mikumi National Park Safari Day Trip: Game Drive & Transfers (US$ 560 per person) · Mikumi Safari from Dar es Salaam: Train and game drives (US$ 550 per person)