Every other package on our list closes with the beach; this one opens with it. Starting on Zanzibar eases jet-lagged travellers into the trip gently, before the more active safari days in the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater close things out.
Detailed Itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival at Zanzibar’s airport, transferring to your beach resort to begin unwinding immediately after the long-haul flight.
Arrive Zanzibar
Accommodation Options
Mid-rangeZanzibar Bay Resort
LuxuryBaraza Resort & Spa
Meals: Dinner
DAY 2
A free day to recover from travel on Zanzibar’s white-sand beaches.
Beach Day at Leisure
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 3
A guided walking tour of Stone Town’s markets and historic architecture.
Stone Town Cultural Tour
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4
A flight from Zanzibar via Kilimanjaro or Arusha directly into the Serengeti, energised and ready for the active leg of the trip.
Fly to Serengeti National Park
Accommodation Options
Mid-rangeSerengeti Serena Safari Lodge
LuxuryFour Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 5
A full day across the Serengeti’s plains for lion, leopard and, seasonally, the migration.
Full Day Serengeti Game Drives
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 6
A further day exploring different sectors of the park.
Second Serengeti Game Drive Day
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 7
An additional full day, with the flexibility to chase specific sightings your guide has tracked.
Third Serengeti Game Drive Day
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 8
A drive to the crater rim via the Serengeti’s southern plains.
Transfer to Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation Options
Mid-rangeNgorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
LuxuryNgorongoro Crater Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 9
A full day descended onto the crater floor among lion, elephant and black rhino — a dramatic climax to close the trip.
Ngorongoro Crater Floor Game Drive
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 10
A transfer to Arusha and Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward international flight.
Departure
Meals: Breakfast
Permits & Costs
| Serengeti park entry | ~$82 per person per day |
| Ngorongoro Conservation Area fee | ~$70 per person per day, plus crater descent |
| Domestic flight, Zanzibar to Serengeti area | Quoted separately |
Who This Itinerary Suits
Travellers who’d rather ease into a trip gently after a long flight and build toward an active finale, instead of front-loading the demanding days.Tour Includes
- All ground transport in a 4×4 safari vehicle
- Stone Town guided tour
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- All accommodation per itinerary
- Meals as specified
- Park entry & crater descent fees
Tour Excludes
- Domestic flight, Zanzibar to Serengeti area
- International flights
- Visas
- Tips & gratuities
- Travel insurance