Safari Overview
Balanced holiday split: strong northern safari block (Tarangire, Manyara, four Serengeti days, Ngorongoro), then a proper Zanzibar chapter with beach nights and optional Stone Town heritage. Great for families or couples who want both wildlife intensity and island recovery time.
Detailed Itinerary
Arusha Arrival
Meet at JRO; transfer to Arusha lodge and briefing. This day is designed for a relaxed island pace with time for swimming, sunsets, and optional excursions. Optional add-ons can include a spice tour, snorkeling, dhow cruise, or a guided cultural visit depending on your interests. Overnight at Arusha lodge. Tip: move slowly, drink water regularly, and tell your guide early if you feel headache, nausea, or unusual fatigue.
Tarangire NP
Full day elephant country and baobab scenery. This day is designed for a relaxed island pace with time for swimming, sunsets, and optional excursions. Optional add-ons can include a spice tour, snorkeling, dhow cruise, or a guided cultural visit depending on your interests. Overnight at Tarangire area. Tip: move slowly, drink water regularly, and tell your guide early if you feel headache, nausea, or unusual fatigue.
Lake Manyara
Compact park with big vertical variety — forest to lake. This day is designed for a relaxed island pace with time for swimming, sunsets, and optional excursions. Optional add-ons can include a spice tour, snorkeling, dhow cruise, or a guided cultural visit depending on your interests. Overnight at Karatu. Tip: move slowly, drink water regularly, and tell your guide early if you feel headache, nausea, or unusual fatigue.
Serengeti — Day 1
Drive in with game en route; afternoon plains. This day is designed for a relaxed island pace with time for swimming, sunsets, and optional excursions. Optional add-ons can include a spice tour, snorkeling, dhow cruise, or a guided cultural visit depending on your interests. Overnight at Serengeti. Tip: move slowly, drink water regularly, and tell your guide early if you feel headache, nausea, or unusual fatigue.
Serengeti — Day 2
Full day exploring central corridors and kopjes. This day is designed for a relaxed island pace with time for swimming, sunsets, and optional excursions. Optional add-ons can include a spice tour, snorkeling, dhow cruise, or a guided cultural visit depending on your interests. Overnight at Serengeti. Tip: move slowly, drink water regularly, and tell your guide early if you feel headache, nausea, or unusual fatigue.
Serengeti — Day 3
Another full day — migration positioning varies by month; your guide reads the grass. This day is designed for a relaxed island pace with time for swimming, sunsets, and optional excursions. Optional add-ons can include a spice tour, snorkeling, dhow cruise, or a guided cultural visit depending on your interests. Overnight at Serengeti. Tip: move slowly, drink water regularly, and tell your guide early if you feel headache, nausea, or unusual fatigue.
Serengeti — Day 4
Final Serengeti push: sunrise start, picnic, and last savannah sunset. This day is designed for a relaxed island pace with time for swimming, sunsets, and optional excursions. Optional add-ons can include a spice tour, snorkeling, dhow cruise, or a guided cultural visit depending on your interests. Overnight at Serengeti. Tip: move slowly, drink water regularly, and tell your guide early if you feel headache, nausea, or unusual fatigue.
Ngorongoro Rim
Scenic transfer to crater rim lodge; afternoon viewpoint or short walk. This day is designed for a relaxed island pace with time for swimming, sunsets, and optional excursions. Optional add-ons can include a spice tour, snorkeling, dhow cruise, or a guided cultural visit depending on your interests. Overnight at Rim / Karatu. Tip: move slowly, drink water regularly, and tell your guide early if you feel headache, nausea, or unusual fatigue.
Crater Descent
Full floor safari; ascend to Karatu for overnight. This day is designed for a relaxed island pace with time for swimming, sunsets, and optional excursions. Optional add-ons can include a spice tour, snorkeling, dhow cruise, or a guided cultural visit depending on your interests. Overnight at Karatu. Tip: move slowly, drink water regularly, and tell your guide early if you feel headache, nausea, or unusual fatigue.
To Zanzibar
Road to Arusha or airstrip; flight to Zanzibar. Beach hotel check-in. This day is designed for a relaxed island pace with time for swimming, sunsets, and optional excursions. Optional add-ons can include a spice tour, snorkeling, dhow cruise, or a guided cultural visit depending on your interests. Overnight at Zanzibar beach. Tip: move slowly, drink water regularly, and tell your guide early if you feel headache, nausea, or unusual fatigue.
Beach Holiday
Full leisure — swim, read, optional water sports. This day is designed for a relaxed island pace with time for swimming, sunsets, and optional excursions. Optional add-ons can include a spice tour, snorkeling, dhow cruise, or a guided cultural visit depending on your interests. Overnight at Zanzibar beach. Tip: move slowly, drink water regularly, and tell your guide early if you feel headache, nausea, or unusual fatigue.
Beach or Stone Town
Optional half-day Stone Town heritage walk (extra) or second full beach day. This day is designed for a relaxed island pace with time for swimming, sunsets, and optional excursions. Explore historic Stone Town with its winding alleys, markets, and cultural landmarks, then return to the coast to unwind. Overnight at Zanzibar beach. Tip: move slowly, drink water regularly, and tell your guide early if you feel headache, nausea, or unusual fatigue.
Fly Out
Breakfast and transfer to ZNZ for departure. This day is designed for a relaxed island pace with time for swimming, sunsets, and optional excursions. Optional add-ons can include a spice tour, snorkeling, dhow cruise, or a guided cultural visit depending on your interests. Tip: move slowly, drink water regularly, and tell your guide early if you feel headache, nausea, or unusual fatigue.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Private 4x4 & guide
- Park fees itinerary-based
- Lodges / tented camps safari sector
- All meals on mainland safari
- Zanzibar beach hotel with breakfast
- Internal Zanzibar flight or ferry as arranged
- Transfers
- International flights
- Tips, drinks, personal items
- Optional tours (Stone Town guide, spice, Jozani)
- Travel insurance
Requirements
Sun protection & hat
Reef-safe sunscreen for snorkel days
