Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar Beach
Game drives first, beach second
- Duration Usually 7 to 14 nights in total
- Route Northern circuit: Arusha, Tarangire, Ngorongoro, Serengeti, fly to Zanzibar. Southern circuit: fly Zanzibar to Nyerere or Ruaha and back
- Accommodation Safari camps and lodges, then a Zanzibar beach hotel matched to your budget
- Transport 4x4 safari vehicles, internal flights and private transfers in Zanzibar
- Meal plan Full board on safari, board basis of your choice in Zanzibar
- Group size Private departures from 2 travellers
Price on request Send the form and we reply with a firm quote, usually within a few hours.
Overview
The most requested trip we build, and the reason a Zanzibar-based operator is the right company to build it. You see the wildlife first, while you have the energy for early starts, then fly to the coast and stop moving.
Two routes work. The northern circuit runs Arusha, Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro and the Serengeti, and then a flight from the Serengeti or Arusha to Zanzibar. It is the classic, and it is where the migration is. The southern circuit runs Nyerere and Ruaha, reached by light aircraft directly from Zanzibar, with boat safaris, walking safaris and almost no other vehicles.
Most trips run seven to fourteen nights in total. A workable minimum is four nights on safari and four on the beach. Longer is better, particularly if you want more than one safari area.
We handle the whole route: the safari, the internal flights, the Zanzibar hotel, every transfer, and the excursions once you are on the island. One company, one point of contact and one invoice.
Note for the operator: the source material supplied no safari itineraries or prices. Add your day-by-day itineraries and rates here before this page goes live, or leave it as an enquiry page and quote each trip individually.
Highlights
- One operator handling the safari, the flights, the hotel and every transfer
- Northern circuit for the migration, southern circuit for boats, walks and solitude
- Internal flights arranged so no day is lost to driving
- Zanzibar excursions booked before you arrive
- Honeymoon, family and group itineraries
- One point of contact and one invoice
What is included
Included
- Safari as specified in your quote, including park fees, vehicle, guide and accommodation
- Internal flights between the safari and Zanzibar
- Zanzibar accommodation on your chosen board basis
- All airport and hotel transfers in Zanzibar
- Excursions in Zanzibar as agreed
- A single point of contact throughout
Not included
- International flights
- Tanzania visa and travel insurance
- Drinks and personal expenses
- Optional activities not agreed in your quote
- Gratuities
Pickup and meeting point
Pickup: Kilimanjaro International Airport, Arusha, or Abeid Amani Karume International Airport in Zanzibar
Drop-off: Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, Zanzibar
Frequently asked questions
How many nights do we need?
Seven to fourteen in total works. A practical minimum is four nights on safari and four on the beach. Anything shorter loses days to travel.
Safari first or beach first?
Safari first, almost always. Game drives mean early mornings and long days in a vehicle. Finishing on the beach means you go home rested.
Northern or southern circuit?
Northern for the migration and the classic landscapes. Southern for boat safaris, walking safaris, solitude and shorter flights from Zanzibar.
Do you arrange the flights between them?
Yes. Internal flights, transfers, hotels and excursions are all part of the quote, with one point of contact throughout.
What does it cost?
It depends entirely on the parks, the season and the standard of accommodation. Send us your dates, party and budget and we will come back with a costed itinerary.
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