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 | Drive from Arusha to Karatu, quiet evening in Karatu |
| Day 3 | Ngorongoro | Early descent into the Ngorongoro Crater, full-day game drive, flamingos at the lake |
| Day 4 | Karatu → Western Serengeti | Drive from Karatu to the western Serengeti, with wildlife sightings along the way |
| Day 5 | Western Serengeti | Morning and afternoon game drives following the Great Migration |
| Day 6 | Western Serengeti | Game drive along the rivers, hippos and Nile crocodiles by the water |
| Day 7 | Western Serengeti | Last full safari day, game drives in the plains, rich birdlife |
| Day 8 | Western Serengeti → Zanzibar | Drive to Grumeti Airstrip, domestic flight to Zanzibar, first evening on the beach |
| Day 9 | Zanzibar | Day at your leisure |
| Day 10 | Zanzibar | Beach day at your leisure |
| Day 11 | Zanzibar | Free day at the beach |
| Day 12 | Zanzibar | Day at your leisure |
| Day 13 | Zanzibar | Free day on the beach, swimming and views of the Indian Ocean |
| Day 14 | Zanzibar Return flight | Transfer to Zanzibar airport, journey home |
Itinerary
Day 1
Your trip begins at Kilimanjaro Airport. Your guide will be waiting there with the vehicle that will accompany you throughout the safari. A private transfer takes you to your accommodation in Arusha. There you recover from the journey, because your safari starts the next morning.
Day 2
After breakfast you leave Arusha and drive with your guide towards Karatu. The town lies close to the Ngorongoro Crater and is the starting point for your day in the crater. In the afternoon you reach your accommodation in Karatu and enjoy a quiet end to the day.
Day 3
Early in the morning you drive from Karatu to the Ngorongoro Crater and descend to the crater floor with your guide. Between grassland, swamps and the alkaline lake you spend the whole day on game drives. Lions, elephants, buffalo, zebras and wildebeest live here in large numbers, flamingos gather by the lake, and the chances of seeing a black rhino are good. In the late afternoon you drive back to Karatu.
Day 4
After breakfast you set off with your guide towards the western Serengeti. The drive itself becomes a game drive: with a bit of luck you will see giraffes, zebras or elephants. The west of the Serengeti greets you with denser vegetation and several river systems. In the evening you reach your accommodation.
Day 5
Your first full day in the western Serengeti is devoted to the Great Migration. On game drives in the morning and afternoon you look for the herds of wildebeest and zebras that move through the west of the park over the course of the year. Your guide knows their current locations and takes you to the best viewing points.
Day 6
Today you follow the herds through the Western Corridor again. Hippos and Nile crocodiles live along the rivers, and leopards like to stay close to the water. With a bit of luck you will see wildebeest and zebras drinking at a river.
Day 7
Your last full day in the Serengeti gives you time to explore the plains of the Western Corridor. Cheetahs hunt on the open ground, lions roam the grassland, and elephants and buffalo herds are part of the picture. The birdlife is rich, from ostriches to martial eagles. In the evening you enjoy the vastness of the savannah once more.
Day 8
In the morning you drive with your guide to Grumeti Airstrip and say goodbye to the Serengeti. Your domestic flight takes you straight from the savannah to Zanzibar. At Zanzibar airport you are picked up and taken to your hotel on the beach. The first evening on the island belongs to the beach.
Day 9
The first full day on the island is free; you can stay on the beach and swim. A trip to Stone Town with its old town alleys, markets and historic buildings, or a spice tour to gardens 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 10
Enjoy a free day on the beach at your hotel. You can book optional snorkelling or diving in the Indian Ocean, for example around the Mnemba Island reserve.
Day 11
This is another free day. If you want to be active, you can book kitesurfing, sailing or a boat trip on a traditional dhow separately.
Day 12
The day is free; you can stay on the beach. An excursion to the island's markets with local specialities can be booked on request. Fresh fish, spicy curries and tropical fruit characterise the island's cuisine.
Day 13
Your last full day on Zanzibar belongs entirely to the beach. You can swim in the warm water, walk along the shore or simply enjoy the view of the Indian Ocean. In the evening you look back on the trip: Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti and the sea.
Day 14
Depending on your departure time, you will still have some time on the beach in the morning. A transfer takes you to Zanzibar airport, where your journey home begins. The memories of the crater, the Serengeti and the island travel home with you.
Accommodation and price
| 2 people | 4 people | 6 people |
|---|---|---|
| 4,586 USD | 3,709 USD | 3,417 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; for nights in the western Serengeti, accommodation in the central Serengeti close to the west
- 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)
- Western 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 12, 2026
