This itinerary gives the complete northern circuit — Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater — genuine unhurried time, then closes with several real days on Zanzibar’s beaches, combining Tanzania’s best-known wildlife destinations with its most famous coastal escape.
Detailed Itinerary
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
A drive to Tarangire, with an afternoon game drive among its dense elephant population.
Full Day Tarangire Game Drives
Exploring Tarangire’s riverine landscape and baobab-studded plains.
As above
Transfer to Serengeti National Park
A drive to the Serengeti’s endless plains via the Ngorongoro highlands.
Full Day Serengeti Game Drives
A full day across the plains for lion, leopard, elephant and, seasonally, the Great Migration.
As above
Second Serengeti Game Drive Day
A further day exploring different sectors of the park.
As above
Transfer to Ngorongoro Crater
A drive to the crater rim, with dramatic views into the caldera on arrival.
Ngorongoro Crater Descent
A full day on the crater floor, one of the highest wildlife densities anywhere in Africa.
As above
Fly to Zanzibar
A domestic flight via Arusha or Kilimanjaro to Zanzibar, transferring to your beach resort.
Stone Town Cultural Tour
A guided walking tour of Stone Town’s winding streets, markets and historic architecture, a UNESCO World Heritage Site blending Arab, Persian, Indian and European influences.
As above
Beach Day at Leisure
A free day on Zanzibar’s white-sand beaches, with optional snorkelling or a spice farm tour.
As above
Second Beach Day, Optional Watersports
A further beach day with optional diving, sailing or a sunset dhow cruise.
As above
Departure
Transfer to Zanzibar’s airport for your onward international flight.
Permits & Costs
| Tarangire park entry | ~$60 per person per day |
| Serengeti park entry | ~$82 per person per day |
| Ngorongoro Conservation Area fee | ~$70 per person per day, plus crater descent |
| Domestic flight to Zanzibar | Quoted separately |
Who This Itinerary Suits
Travellers wanting the complete Tanzania experience — classic safari plus a genuine, unhurried beach close, not a rushed final beach day tacked on.
Tour Includes
- Travel in a 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof hatch
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- All accommodation per itinerary
- Meals as specified
- Park entry, crater descent & Stone Town tour fees
Tour Excludes
- Domestic flight to Zanzibar
- International flights
- Visas
- Tips & gratuities
- Travel insurance
- Watersports at the coast
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the flight from the Serengeti area to Zanzibar?
Typically under two hours including a connection, a genuinely comfortable transfer between safari and beach.
Is four days on Zanzibar enough?
It’s a solid, satisfying beach close to the trip; travellers wanting more time can extend the coastal portion further.
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