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Twelve days built around a proper amount of time in both halves of the trip: six days on safari, including three full nights in the Serengeti rather than a single pass-through, followed by five nights on Zanzibar's east coast.
This is the version we point people to when they don't want to feel rushed on either side of the trip — enough safari to actually settle into the rhythm of game drives, and enough beach afterwards that it doesn't feel like an afterthought.
The price below is a starting point and moves with season, group size and accommodation level, from comfortable mid-range properties up to Ultra Luxury picks like Melia Serengeti and Royal Zanzibar. Tell us your dates and numbers and we'll quote it properly.
Travel on your own schedule — dates, pace and accommodation level are yours to choose. Tell us your group size and preferred dates on the enquiry form below and we'll confirm exact pricing.
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Met on arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transferred to your hotel in Arusha, with the rest of the day free to settle in ahead of an early start.
A drive of a little under two hours south-west into Tarangire National Park for an afternoon game drive among its elephant herds and centuries-old baobab trees.
An early descent onto the crater floor brings you into one of the most concentrated wildlife arenas in Africa — roughly 25,000 large mammals within 260 square kilometres of grassland, swamp and soda lake. Lion, buffalo and wildebeest are common across the open floor, and the crater remains one of the last strongholds of the black rhino.
The drive continues into the Serengeti, with the scale of the place — 14,750 square kilometres, much of it visible to the horizon at once — setting in almost immediately after arrival.
A full day exploring the Serengeti, with morning and afternoon game drives covering different parts of the ecosystem depending on where the wildlife currently is.
With three full nights here, your guide has room to range further, following recent sightings from other vehicles and camps rather than working to a single fixed loop.
The drive back to Arusha and a short domestic flight to Zanzibar. Landing on the island after a week of dust and game drives is a genuine change of pace — the humid air, the smell of cloves and cardamom, and the Indian Ocean waiting at the end of the runway.
A free day on the island. The beaches along Zanzibar's east coast are calm, shallow and lined with palm trees, and most resorts have their own pool, spa and watersports on site if you'd rather not leave the grounds.
Another open day. Popular add-ons at this stage include a spice farm tour, snorkelling or diving on the nearby reefs, or a half-day exploring Stone Town's old town and market — let us know if you'd like any of these arranged.
With five nights on the island, there's real room to slow down completely — this is usually the day guests describe as the one they actually planned nothing for, and were glad of it.
Your last full day on the island. A popular way to close out the trip is a sunset dhow cruise — a traditional wooden sailing boat trip along the coast, timed to be on the water as the sun goes down.
Transfer to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport in Zanzibar for your departure flight.
Per person, by group size — pick an accommodation level to compare
Comfortable, family-run camps on safari, including three nights in the Serengeti, then five nights at Zanzibar Queen.
| 2 people | 4 people | 6 people |
|---|---|---|
| $4,060 per person | $3,510 per person | $3,325 per person |
Escarpment and three nights at Olkarien Eco Safari Camp on safari, then five nights at Ocean Paradise Resort.
| 2 people | 4 people | 6 people |
|---|---|---|
| $5,180 per person | $4,625 per person | $4,440 per person |
Our top-tier safari pick, including three nights at Melia Serengeti, then five nights at Royal Zanzibar.
| 2 people | 4 people | 6 people |
|---|---|---|
| $7,300 per person | $6,820 per person | $6,660 per person |
Prices are a starting point — they move with season, exact dates and final group size. Tell us your details on the enquiry form below and we'll confirm the exact figure.
So there are no surprises once you book
Comfortable lodges and camps for your stay
Comfortable, family-run camps on safari, including three nights in the Serengeti, then five nights at Zanzibar Queen.
Escarpment and three nights at Olkarien Eco Safari Camp on safari, then five nights at Ocean Paradise Resort.
Our top-tier safari pick, including three nights at Melia Serengeti, then five nights at Royal Zanzibar.
What makes this experience exceptional
Three full nights in the Serengeti alone, plus five nights on the beach afterwards — neither half of the trip feels rushed.
Three accommodation levels on both the safari and the beach half of the trip, from comfortable mid-range up to our top-tier properties.
Every booking contributes toward the share of profit we commit to the community projects we run with ERIPOTO.
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