The trip at a glance
| Day | Stop | Programme |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arusha Arrival | Arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport, welcome by your guide, transfer to Arusha |
| Day 2 | Arusha → Karatu | Tour of Arusha, walk through the coffee plantations, onward drive to Karatu |
| Day 3 | Ngorongoro | Descent into the Ngorongoro Crater, full-day game drive |
| Day 4 | Lake Manyara | Game drive in Lake Manyara National Park, walk through a village, return drive to Karatu |
| Day 5 | Karatu → Tarangire | Game drive in Tarangire National Park, baobabs and elephant herds by the river |
| Day 6 | Tarangire → Arusha → Zanzibar | Return drive to Arusha, domestic flight to Zanzibar, transfer to the hotel on the beach |
| Day 7 | Zanzibar | Arriving at the beach, first island day in Zanzibar |
| Day 8 | Zanzibar | Day at your leisure |
| Day 9 | Zanzibar | Beach day at your leisure |
| Day 10 | Zanzibar | Free day at the beach |
| Day 11 | Zanzibar | Day at your leisure |
| Day 12 | Zanzibar | A relaxed day on the beach, swimming and local cuisine |
| Day 13 | Zanzibar | Free day at the beach |
| Day 14 | Zanzibar Return flight | Transfer to Zanzibar airport, journey home |
Itinerary
Day 1
Your guide welcomes you at Kilimanjaro Airport with the vehicle that stays with you throughout the trip. A private transfer takes you to Arusha, the gateway to the national parks of northern Tanzania. At your accommodation you can rest and prepare for the days ahead.
Day 2
In the morning you take a tour of Arusha, then walk through coffee plantations. In the afternoon you continue with your guide to Karatu, a town on the edge of the Ngorongoro Highlands. You spend the night here and set off into the crater the next morning.
Day 3
In the morning you descend with your guide to the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater. On the full-day game drive you cross grassland, swamps and patches of woodland, looking out for lions, elephants, buffalo, zebras and wildebeest. You have a very good chance of seeing the endangered black rhino here, and depending on the water level flamingos gather on the alkaline lake. In the evening you drive back to Karatu.
Day 4
After breakfast you drive to Lake Manyara National Park. Your game drive leads through dense groundwater forest, across open grassland and along the lake, and you will often see elephants, giraffes and buffalo. With a bit of luck you may spot one of the tree-climbing lions that rest in the acacias here. In the afternoon you stroll through a village in the region and get to know the everyday life of the people there. In the evening you drive back to Karatu, where you spend the night.
Day 5
Today you explore Tarangire National Park, where mighty baobabs shape the savannah. Your game drive follows the Tarangire River, considered the region's most important year-round water source. Particularly large elephant herds are a common sight here, along with buffalo, zebras, wildebeest and giraffes. With a bit of luck you may also encounter lions or a leopard.
Day 6
After breakfast you drive back to Arusha with your guide. From there you continue with a domestic flight to Zanzibar. At the island's airport the team picks you up and takes you to your hotel on the beach, where your days on the island begin.
Day 7
The first day in Zanzibar is entirely yours. You swim in the Indian Ocean, lie on the white sand and rest after the safari days. If you like, take a walk along the beach and watch the dhows on the water.
Day 8
This island day is free. You can stay on the beach and enjoy the sea. A trip to Stone Town through the narrow alleys and across the markets, or a visit to a spice garden with vanilla and cinnamon, is not part of the programme. If you wish, the team can book the excursion for you at extra cost.
Day 9
Today is a free beach day. You can book an optional boat trip to the Mnemba Island reserve with snorkelling off the coast.
Day 10
This day is also free. A spice tour to a garden where vanilla and cinnamon are grown, with a tropical fruit tasting, can be booked separately.
Day 11
The day is free. You can book an optional boat trip on a traditional dhow along the coast, for example in the late afternoon with a view of the sunset over the Indian Ocean.
Day 12
Nothing is planned today. You swim in the warm water, lie in the shade of the palm trees or sample the local cuisine with fresh fish. If you like, you can end the day with a walk along the beach.
Day 13
The last full day on the island is yours. If you want to stay active, you can book snorkelling, kitesurfing or sailing separately. In the evening you look back on two weeks of safari and beach.
Day 14
In the morning you still have time for a final swim in the sea or a walk on the beach. Then the transfer takes you to Zanzibar airport. From there you begin your journey home.
Accommodation and price
| 2 people | 4 people | 6 people |
|---|---|---|
| 3,104 USD | 2,433 USD | 2,210 USD |
per person, Classic category
Prices are per person in USD, rounded up, based on the Classic category. Larger groups pay less per person. Every trip is possible in all three categories: Classic, Premium and Exclusive. On request, you will receive a proposal tailored to your wishes and your preferred category. Dates, route and accommodation determine the final price.
Accommodation categories
- Classic: Tented camps and simple lodges
- Premium: Lodges and tented camps with private bathroom
- Exclusive: Luxury lodges and private camps
Regions with overnight stays
- Arusha Lodges
- Karatu Lodges
- Ngorongoro Lodges (alternative to Karatu)
- Tarangire Lodges
- Zanzibar Lodges
Services
What is included
Included- Private transfers from and to the airport in Tanzania
- Costs for accommodation and overnight stays
- Full board plus meals en route on safari, breakfast on Zanzibar
- Safaris with a private, English-speaking driver/guide
- High-quality vehicles, maintained before every safari, spare tyre on board
- Domestic flights from and to Zanzibar
- Game drives set out in the itinerary
- All national park entry and concession fees
- Two pairs of binoculars per vehicle (on loan)
- 24/7 service
- Flying Doctor for emergencies
Not included
- International flights
- Visa costs for Tanzania
- Tips
- Meals/drinks not listed
- Mandatory travel insurance for Tanzania / Zanzibar
Before you travel: Read the articles on the visa for Tanzania, vaccinations for Tanzania and safety in Tanzania.
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Updated on October 11, 2026
