Highlights
The 5-day northern backbone, then a flight to Stone Town.
One town night for walking and spices, then Nungwi for actual swimming.
Mnemba snorkel if the wind allows, not as a fake promise on a rough morning.
Overview
Safari dust and salt water in the same holiday is the combination most first-timers actually want. We keep the bush as the 5-day Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro and we do not squeeze Manyara in just to print another logo.
The Zanzibar flight is usually from Arusha after the crater day, which makes that day long. If you prefer, sleep Arusha and fly the next morning. Beach hotels are mid-range boutique unless you name a honeymoon property; that is the 10-day honeymoon page.
Tour facts
Difficulty
Easy
Group sizes
Private, Small group
Great for
All ages, Families
Languages
English, Swahili
Start point
Arusha
Guest rating
4.8 / 5
Best months to travel
Day-by-day itinerary
- 1 Tarangire National Park Day 1
- 2 Serengeti National Park Days 2-3
- 3 Ngorongoro Conservation Area Days 4-5
- 4 Zanzibar Stone Town Day 6
- 5 Nungwi Days 7-8
- 6 Zanzibar Stone Town Day 9
Day
1
Tarangire
Tarangire National Park
As the 5-day safari, day one.
Day
2
Serengeti
Serengeti National Park
Transfer into the park, afternoon drive.
Day
3
Serengeti
Serengeti National Park
Full day.
Day
4
To the crater rim
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Exit and rim night.
Day
5
Crater, then fly Zanzibar
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Floor in the morning, Arusha airstrip or ARK, evening in Stone Town if the flight holds. Backup plan is Arusha night plus morning flight.
Day
6
Stone Town and spice
Zanzibar Stone Town
Walking tour, spice farm inland, Forodhani in the evening if you like heat and grill smoke.
Day
7
Nungwi
Nungwi
Transfer north. Beach time. Optional Mnemba booking sits on this morning or the next, wind depending.
Day
8
Nungwi
Nungwi
Nothing required. That is the point.
Day
9
Depart ZNZ
Zanzibar Stone Town
Transfer to the airport. International connections are often via DAR, Doha or Istanbul; we match the car to the ticket.
Photos from the trip
What’s included
- Park and conservation fees for the itinerary as written
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof and a TeenVibe driver-guide
- Nights in the lodges or tented camps named on your quote, full board while on safari
- Bottled water in the vehicle
- Airport or hotel collection in Arusha at the start, and drop-off at the end
- AMREF flying-doctor evacuation cover while you are on this safari
- Domestic flight Arusha to Zanzibar
- One night Stone Town bed and breakfast, then beach hotel half board unless the quote says all inclusive
- Private transfers on Unguja
Not included
- International flights and Tanzania visa
- Lunches on arrival and departure days in Arusha unless the quote says otherwise
- Balloon flight, Maasai boma visits and other extras not written on the day plan
- Drinks at the lodge, laundry, and tips for guide, cook and camp staff
- Travel insurance (required) and any COVID or medical tests
- Mnemba boat, dhow sunset and dive courses
- Zanzibar spice tour if you skip the Stone Town night
Prices by season
Per person in USD, 2026 rates, based on 2 travellers sharing.
High season
1 Jun – 31 Oct
Festive
20 Dec – 31 Dec
Shoulder Best value
5 Jan – 15 Mar
Travelling in a group? You save
Per-person price for the Shoulder rate.
1 traveller
$5,746
--52%
2 travellers
$3,780
-0%
3 travellers
$3,667
-3%
4 travellers
$3,591
-5%
5 travellers
$3,515
-7%
6 travellers
$3,440
-9%
7 travellers
$3,402
-10%
8 travellers
$3,364
-11%
Frequently asked questions
Can we use Paje instead of Nungwi?
Luggage on the safari-to-Zanzibar flight?
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