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 → Tarangire | Drive to Tarangire National Park, game drive in the baobab savannah on the Tarangire River |
| Day 3 | Tarangire → Karatu | Further game drive in Tarangire National Park, then drive to Karatu |
| Day 4 | Ngorongoro | Descent into the Ngorongoro Crater, game drive, picnic, return to Karatu |
| Day 5 | Karatu → Arusha → Zanzibar | Return drive to Arusha, domestic flight to Zanzibar, transfer to the hotel on the beach |
| Day 6 | Zanzibar | Beach day at your leisure |
| Day 7 | Zanzibar | Day at your leisure |
| Day 8 | Zanzibar | Free day at the beach |
| Day 9 | Zanzibar Return flight | Last breakfast on the beach, transfer to Zanzibar Airport, journey home |
Itinerary
Day 1
Your guide meets you at Kilimanjaro Airport and drives you to Arusha. Arusha is the starting point of your safari in northern Tanzania. At your accommodation you rest after the journey. The vehicle and guide are exclusively yours for the whole trip.
Day 2
Today you drive with your guide to Tarangire National Park. Mighty baobabs characterise the savannah, and the Tarangire River is the region's most important year-round water source. On the game drive you look out for herds of elephants, buffalo, zebras and lions. With a bit of luck you will see a leopard in an acacia or a baobab.
Day 3
The day begins with another game drive in Tarangire National Park. You see giraffes, waterbuck and warthogs, as well as some of the park's more than 550 bird species. Afterwards the drive continues to Karatu. The town lies close to the Ngorongoro Crater, and your accommodation is your base for the visit to the crater.
Day 4
Early in the morning you descend with your guide to the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater. Between grassland, swamps and the alkaline lake lies one of the highest densities of wildlife in Africa. You observe lions, buffalo, zebras and hippos, and the chances of seeing a black rhino are good. After a picnic in the crater landscape you drive back to Karatu in the afternoon.
Day 5
After breakfast you say goodbye to Karatu and drive back to Arusha with your guide. From there you continue by domestic flight to Zanzibar. At Zanzibar airport the team picks you up and takes you to your hotel on the beach. The rest of the day is yours.
Day 6
The first day on Zanzibar is a beach day. You relax on the white sand and swim in the Indian Ocean. Excursions such as a boat trip on a traditional dhow or sailing are not part of the programme; if you wish, the team can book them for you at extra cost.
Day 7
This day is also at your leisure. A trip to Stone Town to the narrow lanes of the old town and the markets, or a spice tour to gardens with vanilla and cinnamon, can be booked on request. In the evening you sample the island's cuisine with fresh fish and spicy curries.
Day 8
The last full day on the island is at your leisure. You can stay on the beach or book diving, kitesurfing and a snorkelling tour around the Mnemba Island reserve separately.
Day 9
After your last breakfast on the beach, a transfer takes you to Zanzibar airport. From there you begin your journey home. If you would like more time on the island, you can extend your stay in consultation with the team in Arusha.
Accommodation and price
| 2 people | 4 people | 6 people |
|---|---|---|
| 2,478 USD | 1,895 USD | 1,701 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
- Tarangire Lodges
- Karatu Lodges
- Ngorongoro Lodges (alternative to Karatu)
- 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
