Safari Overview
Our most generous northern-circuit pace: extra nights in the Serengeti for migration and predator action, a full crater day, highland breathing room, then an extended Zanzibar stay with time for Stone Town culture and unhurried beach days. Designed for travellers who dislike rushed park-hopping and want a true holiday rhythm after safari.
Detailed Itinerary
Arrive — Arusha
Airport meet and private transfer to Arusha. Evening at leisure; safari 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 National Park
Full day Tarangire — elephants, baobabs, and riverine game. Bush picnic. 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 NP
Manyara game drive: forest monkeys, lake birds, and classic Rift 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 Karatu / highlands. Tip: move slowly, drink water regularly, and tell your guide early if you feel headache, nausea, or unusual fatigue.
Into the Serengeti
Scenic drive to Serengeti with game viewing en route; afternoon plains introduction. 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 camp. Tip: move slowly, drink water regularly, and tell your guide early if you feel headache, nausea, or unusual fatigue.
Serengeti Full Day
Full day central / Seronera ecosystem — cats, kopjes, and seasonal herds. 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 camp. Tip: move slowly, drink water regularly, and tell your guide early if you feel headache, nausea, or unusual fatigue.
Serengeti Full Day
Second full Serengeti day with flexible routing for sightings and photography. 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 camp. Tip: move slowly, drink water regularly, and tell your guide early if you feel headache, nausea, or unusual fatigue.
Serengeti Full Day
Third full day to explore new sectors or revisit productive areas with your guide. 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 camp. Tip: move slowly, drink water regularly, and tell your guide early if you feel headache, nausea, or unusual fatigue.
Serengeti Full Day
Fourth full Serengeti day — ideal for slow mornings, long lunches, and patient predator tracking. 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 camp. Tip: move slowly, drink water regularly, and tell your guide early if you feel headache, nausea, or unusual fatigue.
Serengeti — Ngorongoro Highlands
Morning drive then transfer toward the crater highlands; rim viewpoints and lodge comfort. 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 Ngorongoro rim / Karatu. Tip: move slowly, drink water regularly, and tell your guide early if you feel headache, nausea, or unusual fatigue.
Ngorongoro Crater Floor
Full crater-floor safari with picnic; seek rhino, prides, and flamingo-fringed lakes. 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 / rim. Tip: move slowly, drink water regularly, and tell your guide early if you feel headache, nausea, or unusual fatigue.
Highlands — Arusha
Optional short cultural visit or coffee farm (time permitting), then return to Arusha for overnight before the island. 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.
Fly to Zanzibar
Scheduled flight to Zanzibar; transfer to beach resort. Afternoon swim and 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 Zanzibar beach resort. Tip: move slowly, drink water regularly, and tell your guide early if you feel headache, nausea, or unusual fatigue.
Zanzibar Beach
Full leisure — reef walks, pool, or add Mnemba snorkel / dhow cruise. 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 resort. Tip: move slowly, drink water regularly, and tell your guide early if you feel headache, nausea, or unusual fatigue.
Zanzibar — Stone Town or Spa
Optional half-day Stone Town heritage walk or full beach day; we tailor to your pace. 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 resort. Tip: move slowly, drink water regularly, and tell your guide early if you feel headache, nausea, or unusual fatigue.
Departure
Breakfast and airport transfer for international flight. This day is designed for a relaxed island pace with time for swimming, sunsets, and optional excursions. After breakfast you’ll have time for final beach moments before your transfer to the airport/next destination. Tip: move slowly, drink water regularly, and tell your guide early if you feel headache, nausea, or unusual fatigue.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle & professional guide
- Park & conservation fees (as per itinerary)
- Mid-range to upper mid-range lodges / tented camps on safari
- All meals on mainland safari sector
- Internal flight or ferry Zanzibar connection as quoted
- Zanzibar beach hotel (breakfast daily on island)
- Airport / airstrip transfers as per routing
- Bottled water on drives
- International flights
- Visas, tips, personal expenses
- Balloon safari & optional island tours
- Most lunches/dinners on Zanzibar unless half-board upgrade selected
- Travel insurance
Requirements
Valid passport; consult clinic for malaria prophylaxis
Soft bag recommended if any light-aircraft sector is added later
