Five nights of classic Northern Circuit game drives followed by three nights unwinding on Zanzibar's white sand beaches.
The best of both worlds: five nights chasing wildlife across Tarangire, the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, then a short flight to Zanzibar for three nights of white sand, warm water and Swahili coast culture.
One of Africa's densest elephant concentrations, set against ancient baobab trees.
Two full days on the endless plains tracking lion, cheetah and, season permitting, the migration.
A full-day descent into the world's largest intact volcanic caldera.
Three unhurried nights on the north coast's turquoise water.
Optional half-day exploring Zanzibar's UNESCO old town and working spice farms.
Signature East Africa moments included or available as an add-on throughout your trip.
Your private guide meets you at Kilimanjaro International Airport for the scenic drive to Arusha, gateway to the northern safari circuit.
Depart after breakfast for Tarangire, famous for its ancient baobabs and dense elephant population. Afternoon game drive along the Tarangire River.
Two full days exploring the Serengeti's plains, with game drives timed around dawn and dusk when predators are most active.
Morning game drive en route to the Ngorongoro Highlands, arriving at your crater-rim lodge in time for sunset over the caldera.
Morning descent onto the crater floor for game viewing, then transfer to Arusha Airport for your afternoon flight to Zanzibar.
A free day to relax on the beach, or join an optional half-day Stone Town and spice farm tour.
Enjoy a final beach morning before transferring to the airport for your departure flight.
| Start Dates | Solo | 2 People | 3 People | 4 People | 5 People | 6 People | 7+ People |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1 – Jun 15 & Nov 1 – Nov 30 | n/a* | $3,100 | $2,850 | $2,700 | $2,700 | $2,700 | Get Quote |
| Jun 16 – Oct 31 & Dec 1 – Mar 31 | n/a* | $3,400 | $3,150 | $2,950 | $2,950 | $2,950 | Get Quote |
All prices per person, sharing, including the internal flight to Zanzibar. *Solo travellers pay a single supplement — contact us for a quote.
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Real feedback from guests who booked this exact itinerary.
The transition from Serengeti dust to Zanzibar sand was seamless — our guide handled every detail and the beach resort was exactly the wind-down we needed.
Ngorongoro Crater in the morning, cocktails on Zanzibar three days later. Genuinely the best value combination trip we've done.
Fantastic safari portion. The Zanzibar resort was lovely, though we wished we'd booked a fourth night there.
Everything travellers usually ask before booking this safari.
We book a short domestic flight (around 1h45) from Arusha to Zanzibar on Day 6, included in your package price.
Yes, this is one of our most popular itineraries for first-time Tanzania travellers, covering the classic northern circuit plus a beach finish.
Yes — additional beach nights can be added for a per-night supplement depending on the resort you choose.
June–October and December–March both offer excellent game viewing and dry, sunny weather on Zanzibar.
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