A wide empty beach at low tide with a thatched jetty in the distance

10 days · Tarangire · Serengeti · Ngorongoro · Zanzibar

Savanna first, sea second. In that order

Six days on the northern circuit, then a short flight to Zanzibar for four on the coast. The trip most people actually want when they say they want a safari.

Duration
10 days / 9 nights
Type
Private safari
Starts
Arusha
Ends
Arusha
Best for
Tarangire · Serengeti · Ngorongoro
Indicative from
Price on request

The route

ArushaTarangireSerengetiNgorongoroZanzibarArusha

Why this one

Safari is early mornings, long drives and dust. Beach afterwards is not an indulgence, it is what makes the safari sustainable for a family. Doing it the other way round means starting the hard part tired.

Day by day

What happens, in order

Day 1

Arusha to Tarangire

Afternoon among the baobabs.

Day 2

Tarangire to Serengeti

West across the highlands.

Day 3

Serengeti

Full day on the plains.

Day 4

Serengeti

Second full day.

Day 5

Serengeti to Ngorongoro

Morning drive, then the crater rim.

Day 6

Crater floor, then Arusha

Dawn descent, half a day on the floor.

Day 7

Fly to Zanzibar

Short flight from Arusha. Stone Town in the afternoon.

Day 8

Zanzibar

Spice farm, or nothing at all.

Day 9

Zanzibar

The coast. Nothing scheduled.

Day 10

Departure

Transfer to the airport.

Included

  • Private pop-top 4x4 with a guaranteed window seat each
  • Professional guide throughout
  • All park, crater and conservation fees
  • Accommodation and meals as listed
  • Drinking water in the vehicle every day
  • Airport transfers

Not included

  • International flights
  • Tanzania visa
  • Travel and medical insurance
  • Tips for your guide and crew
  • Drinks, laundry and anything personal
  • Optional activities such as a balloon flight

Questions

Asked before every departure

Is the internal flight included?

Yes, the Arusha–Zanzibar leg is included. International flights are not.

Could we do this the other way round?

You can, and we will book it, but we will tell you first that it is the worse order.

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10-Day Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar

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