




Overview
This Safari and Beach Holiday combo explores Tanzania’s two magical wildlife locations of Ngorongoro Crater “8th Wonder of the world”, the Magical Serengeti National Park and Zanzibar “The Spice Island” renowned for its white-sand shores/beaches and turquoise waters. The package includes accommodation in premium lodges and beach resorts, transportation in 4x4wd Land Cruisers, professional guides, park fees, game drives, All Inclusive beach stays and a scheduled flight from Serengeti to Zanzibar.
Highlights
- 1 night in Ngorongoro Crater at Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
- 2 nights in Serengeti National Park at Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
- 3 nights in Zanzibar Island at Blue Bay Holiday Resort
- Scheduled flight included
- Length
- 6 nights, 7 days
- Starts and ends
- Arusha, ending in Zanzibar
- Travel style
- Road safari, Safari and beach
- Vehicle
- Exclusive-use 4x4 Land Cruiser, window seat for everyone
- Priced for
- 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 travellers
- Can be changed?
- Yes, every safari is private and tailor-made

Day by day
Day 1 - Drive Arusha to Ngorongoro Conservation AreaNgorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
07:00hrs Meet up with our Hospitality Representative and your dedicated Safari Driver Guide at your Arusha hotel or Kilimanjaro International Airport. After introduction and a pre-safari briefing, depart and drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation area climbing to an altitude of 8,000 feet. You continue to ascend to the exterior of the crater reaching its rim and here, your first glimpse of what has often been referred to as the “Eighth wonder of the World.”
A brief stop at the Crater View Point for photography. Drive on your lodge for check-in and lunch followed by some free time at leisure.
15:00hrs Descend to the floor of the crater for a game viewing drive. Often described as the ‘Eighth’ wonder of the World, the Ngorongoro crater is so spectacular, a natural sanctuary for over 25,000 animals, including the black rhino. It is also a conservation area inhabited by the Masai tribe. As the sun sets on the western side of the crater rim, ascend and drive to the Lodge.
Meals & drinks: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included); Drinks not included
Overnight: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Luxury lodge located on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater
Day 2 - Ngorongoro to Serengeti National ParkSerengeti Serena Safari Lodge
After a sumptuous breakfast, an early start for Serengeti National Park with a brief stop at the Olduvai Gorge. Olduvai Gorge the 'Crater of Mankind' is world famous for the Archaeological discoveries made there by Dr. Louis Leakey and Mary Leakey.
Drive on to Serengeti National Park with game viewing en-route to arrive at your lodge, Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge in the early afternoon for check-in. Lunch in the lodge followed by free time at leisure to relax and enjoy a swim in the lodge’s infinity pool or just marvel at the endless Savannas dotted with wildlife!
Later embark on an afternoon game viewing drive before returning to the lodge in time early evening. The park is most famous for hosting the largest annual animal migration on Earth, where over 1.5 million wildebeest and 250,000 zebras trek across the ecosystem in search of fresh water and grazing land.
Return to the lodge in time early evening to refresh for dinner and overnight.
Meals & drinks: All meals included; Drinks not included
Overnight: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
Luxury lodge located inside Central Serengeti National Park
Day 3 - Serengeti National ParkSerengeti Serena Safari Lodge
Full day in the Serengeti with morning and afternoon game viewing drive in the park, apart from the Selous, this is the largest of all the Parks in Tanzania, summed up as 'one of the most unique areas in the world'. The Serengeti contains the largest remaining concentration of plains game in Africa, on a scale which has no parallel anywhere in the world.
Even during the height of the migration towards the Masai Mara, there is a huge concentration of plains game in the Reserve, mainly concentrated around the watering places, and with good chances also of seeing the predators at work.
Meals & drinks: All meals included; Drinks not included
Overnight: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
Luxury lodge located inside Central Serengeti National Park
Day 4 - Fly from Serengeti to Zanzibar IslandBlue Bay Holiday Resort
After breakfast in the lodge, drive to Seronera Airstrip for a schedule flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival at Abeid Karume International Airport in Zanzibar, you will be met by our representative, who will drive you to your beach resort for check-in and lunch. You have been booked on an All Inclusive Meal Plan that includes all meals, snacks and a select of beverages all through your stay in the resort.
Afternoon at leisure to relax and enjoy beach and sand!
Meals & drinks: All meals included; All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)
Overnight: Blue Bay Holiday Resort
Mid-range resort located in Blue Bay (Town & Beach)
Day 5 - Zanzibar Island - Beach StayBlue Bay Holiday Resort
Full day in the resort at leisure to relax and enjoy the facilities. Zanzibar is a paradise offering endless activities to make the most of your vacation from its beaches and culture. Engage the resort's Guests Experience team to help you plan optional excursions (payable directly to the resort) or organise a personalized tour to guarantee that you make the most of your vacation time.
Take a dip in the different infinity pools available at the resort. Cool off in pools sheltered by palm trees and equipped with hammocks, sunbeds and Bali beds so you can savour the African sun and the relaxing ocean views!
Meals & drinks: All meals included; All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)
Overnight: Blue Bay Holiday Resort
Mid-range resort located in Blue Bay (Town & Beach)
Day 6 - Zanzibar Island - Beach StayBlue Bay Holiday Resort
Another day day in "paradse" to explore the island and enjoy the sun, beach and sand! Enjoy the whole Inclusive meal that includes: All meals, snacks and a select of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
Some of the optional activities available at the resort include at an extra fee:
Stone Town Tour
You will get an opportunity to discover the historical sites of Zanzibar island and its people together with their daily activities. Sites of interest include The House of Wonders, the Old Fort, Old Slave Market, Fruits and Spice Market and visit to the Zanzibar curved doors workshops.
Spice Tour
Tour the rural Zanzibar to small hold farms and plantations where the locals are growing spices such as Vanilla, Nutmeg, Clove, Cardamom, Cinnamon, medicinal and ornamental plants and variety of tropical and local fruits. You get detailed description of the spices and learn how to use the different plants for local dishes and herbal medicine.
Meals & drinks: All meals included; All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)
Overnight: Blue Bay Holiday Resort
Mid-range resort located in Blue Bay (Town & Beach)
Day 7 - Zanzibar & Departure
Breakfast in the resort.
Later transfer to the airport for your travel back home.
Meals & drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included); Drinks not included
Prices for 2026–2028
US dollars per person sharing a double or twin room, by group size and travel season.
| Group size | 1 Nov – 22 Dec 2026 | 23 Dec 2026 – 2 Jan 2027 | 3 Jan – 31 Mar 2027 | 1 Apr – 31 May 2027 | 1 Jun – 31 Oct 2027 | 1 Nov – 22 Dec 2027 | 23 Dec 2027 – 2 Jan 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 travellers | US$4,515 | US$5,535 | US$4,515 | US$4,085 | US$5,248 | US$4,515 | US$5,535 |
| 3 travellers | US$4,115 | US$5,135 | US$4,115 | US$3,800 | US$4,845 | US$4,115 | US$5,135 |
| 4 travellers | US$3,898 | US$4,920 | US$3,898 | US$3,465 | US$4,630 | US$3,898 | US$4,920 |
| 5 travellers | US$3,754 | US$4,768 | US$3,754 | US$3,326 | US$4,480 | US$3,754 | US$4,768 |
| 6 travellers | US$3,675 | US$4,686 | US$3,675 | US$3,245 | US$4,405 | US$3,675 | US$4,686 |
| Single room supplement | US$840 | US$1,130 | US$840 | US$640 | US$1,130 | US$840 | US$1,130 |
2027 Easter supplement: US$40 per person for travel on 14th, 15th, 16th & 17th April.
This tour is not available to solo travelers.
This tour accepts children who are 4 years and older.
Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. Flights may cost more, depending on travel dates. If so, your quote will reflect this.
Rates are per person in US dollars, sharing a double or twin room, and exclude international flights. Prices change if you alter the itinerary; ask us for a quote for your exact dates.
What's included
Included
- Park fees (For non-residents)
- All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
- All flights during the tour
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Not included
- International flights (From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips (Tipping guideline US$20.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Where you stay
We book one of these lodges or camps for each stop, depending on availability and your preference.
- Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
- Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
- Blue Bay Holiday Resort
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