The trip at a glance
| Day | Stop | Programme |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arusha Arrival | Arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport, welcome by your guide, drive to Arusha |
| Day 2 | Arusha → Karatu | Drive from Arusha to Karatu, villages and savannah along the way, starting point for the crater |
| Day 3 | Ngorongoro | Descent to the crater floor, full-day game drive between grassland, swamps and lake |
| Day 4 | Karatu → Ndutu | Drive to Ndutu in the southern Serengeti, open grasslands, accommodation in Ndutu |
| Day 5 | Ndutu | Full-day game drive in Ndutu, herds of wildebeest and zebras, predators nearby |
| Day 6 | Ndutu | Second day in Ndutu, drives in the morning and late afternoon, newborn wildebeest |
| Day 7 | Central Serengeti | Drive to the central Serengeti, full-day game drive, river valleys and rock formations |
| Day 8 | Central Serengeti → Zanzibar | Flight from the Serengeti to Zanzibar, pick-up, transfer to the hotel on the beach |
| Day 9 | Zanzibar | Beach day at your leisure |
| Day 10 | Zanzibar | Day at your leisure |
| Day 11 | Zanzibar | Free day at the beach |
| Day 12 | Zanzibar | Day at your leisure |
| Day 13 | Zanzibar | Last free day at the beach |
| Day 14 | Zanzibar Return flight | Transfer to Zanzibar airport, start of the journey home |
Itinerary
Day 1
After your arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport, your guide welcomes you and drives you to Arusha, giving you a first impression of northern Tanzania along the way. At your accommodation you rest before the safari begins the next morning.
Day 2
In the morning you leave Arusha and drive with your guide to Karatu. The route passes villages and open savannah on the way to the region around the Ngorongoro Crater. Karatu is your starting point for the descent into the crater the next day. You spend the rest of the day at your accommodation.
Day 3
Early in the morning you descend with your guide to the crater floor and spend the whole day on a game drive. Grassland, swamps and an alkaline lake provide a habitat for one of the highest concentrations of wildlife in Africa. You can watch lions, elephants, buffalo and wildebeest, with a good chance of also seeing a black rhino. Depending on the water level, flamingos gather at the lake, and hippos lie in the swamps.
Day 4
After breakfast you drive on from Karatu to Ndutu in the southern Serengeti. The vast, open grasslands of the south provide room for large herds in the rainy season; from January to March the wildebeest calve here. With a bit of luck you will already see cheetahs hunting on the open plains along the way. In the evening you reach your accommodation in Ndutu.
Day 5
You spend the whole day on a game drive in Ndutu and the southern Serengeti. Your guide takes you to the herds of wildebeest and zebras that move through the plains on their Great Migration. Where the herds are, predators are often not far away. With a bit of luck you will watch lions or cheetahs hunting.
Day 6
This day is also all about game drives in Ndutu and the southern Serengeti. The animals are particularly active in the early morning and late afternoon, so the drives take place then. From January to March you will see many newborn wildebeest among the herds. Because you have two full days in the region, your guide can adapt the route to follow the animals wherever they are.
Day 7
You drive on from Ndutu to the central Serengeti and spend the whole day on a game drive. Around Seronera, river valleys, acacia landscapes and striking rock formations alternate, and the area has plentiful wildlife all year round. You can watch lions and giraffes and, with a bit of luck, also a leopard by the rivers or rocks.
Day 8
In the morning the safari ends and you fly from the Serengeti to Zanzibar. At the airport you will be picked up and taken to your hotel on the beach. The rest of the day is free for a first walk on the beach and a look at the Indian Ocean.
Day 9
The first full day on Zanzibar is for the beach. You swim in the Indian Ocean, rest in the shade of the palm trees and get used to the island's slower pace. Activities such as snorkelling or other excursions are not part of the programme; if you wish, the team can book them for you at extra cost.
Day 10
This day is also yours to spend as you like. You can book an optional trip to Stone Town through the old town alleys and across the markets, or a visit to the spice gardens with vanilla and cinnamon.
Day 11
The day is free; you can simply stay on the beach and let it wind down. Snorkelling or diving around the Mnemba Island reserve can be booked separately.
Day 12
This day is also yours to spend as you like. You can book optional water sports such as kitesurfing or sailing, and a boat trip on a traditional dhow. Or you can swim and try the local cuisine with fresh fish, curries and tropical fruit.
Day 13
The last full day on Zanzibar is yours to spend as you wish. Enjoy it on the beach or book another excursion on the island; it will be charged separately. In the evening you pack your bags for the journey home.
Day 14
On the last day, a transfer takes you to Zanzibar airport. This is where your journey home begins. Two weeks in Tanzania come to an end: safari in the Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti, followed by beach days on Zanzibar.
Accommodation and price
| 2 people | 4 people | 6 people |
|---|---|---|
| 4,616 USD | 3,768 USD | 3,486 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)
- Ndutu Lodges
- Central Serengeti 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
