Safari & Beach
Safari & Zanzibar — 9 Days
The northern parks, then four nights on the Indian Ocean.
Five days on the northern circuit followed by a short flight to Zanzibar — the plains and the ocean in one trip, which is how most people would design it if they only had one visit.
Highlights
- Tarangire, Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater
- Flight from the bush straight to the coast
- Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site
- Four nights on the beach
- Optional snorkelling at Mnemba atoll
The itinerary, day by day
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01
Arusha to Tarangire
Into the park by late morning, an afternoon among the elephants.
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02
Tarangire to Serengeti
North through the highlands, stopping at Olduvai Gorge.
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03
Full day in the Serengeti
Dawn and late-afternoon drives, the best of the day for cats.
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04
Serengeti to Ngorongoro
A morning drive out of the park and up to the crater rim.
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05
Crater floor, then to Arusha
A full morning in the caldera, then back to Arusha for the night.
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06
Fly to Zanzibar
A short flight to the coast, and an afternoon walking Stone Town with a guide, finishing at the Forodhani night market.
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07
Zanzibar — the north coast
Transfer to the beach. Nothing scheduled.
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08
Zanzibar — free day
Snorkelling at Mnemba, a spice farm, a dhow at sunset, or nothing at all.
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09
Zanzibar departure
A last morning on the beach and a transfer to the airport.
What is included
- All park and conservation fees
- 4x4 safari vehicle and professional guide
- Arusha–Zanzibar flight
- Full board on safari, bed and breakfast in Zanzibar
- All transfers
Not included
- International flights and visa
- Lunches and dinners in Zanzibar
- Water sports and excursions in Zanzibar
- Tips
- Travel insurance
Questions about this trip
Is four nights enough in Zanzibar?
It is the right amount after a safari — long enough to see Stone Town and still have three days doing nothing.