7 Days – 6 Nights of Ngorongoro, Serengeti and Zanzibar Beach Experience

Tour Overview

Summary

This 7-day Tanzania safari and Zanzibar beach holiday is the perfect blend of thrilling wildlife adventures and serene coastal escape. Begin your journey at the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site teeming with wildlife, before heading into the legendary Serengeti National Park—home to the Big Five, sweeping savannahs, and the iconic Great Migration. Spend unforgettable days on game drives, with opportunities for extras like hot-air balloon rides, Maasai village visits, and bush dining under the stars.

After your Serengeti adventure, fly to Zanzibar Island for a relaxing beach getaway. Here, turquoise waters, white sandy beaches, and rich Swahili culture await. Whether you want to unwind at your luxury beachfront resort or explore Stone Town, spice farms, and marine excursions, Zanzibar offers the perfect ending to your East African adventure.

This tour combines world-class safari experiences with a luxurious Indian Ocean retreat, making it ideal for couples, families, and adventure seekers looking for the ultimate Tanzania holiday.

Accommodation Options

• Ngorongoro – Ngorongoro Farmhouse / Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge/ Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge / Melia Ngorongoro
• Serengeti – Serengeti Katikati/Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge/Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge/Sametu Camp/Melia Serengeti
• Zanzibar – Kisiwa on the Beach/ Breezes Beach Club/ Melia Zanzibar/ Kilindi by Elewana

Activities: Game viewing, photography, nature walks, sightseeing, birding, and cultural visits.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arusha – Transfer Ngorongoro ( Approx. 2 hrs)

Our driver will meet you at the airport on arrival or at your hotel in Arusha and depart for Ngorongoro Crater. Arrive and descend for a tour of the crater floor with picnic lunch boxes. Spend the day in the crater and have lunch at one of the famous picnic spots in the park. In the afternoon head to the lodge for check in. Rest the evening away enjoying the lodge facilities.

Overnight: Ngorongoro Farmhouse / Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge/ Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge / Melia Ngorongoro
Meals: Lunch & Dinner

Day 2: Ngorongoro – Transfer to Serengeti (Approx. 3-4 hours)

Have an early breakfast and depart Ngorongoro for Serengeti with a short stop at Ol Duvai Gorge. Drive to Serengeti to arrive in time for lunch. The afternoon game drive is at 3 or 4 p.m.

Serengeti National Park is a vast wilderness of approximately 14,750 square kilometers, well known for its breathtaking savannah landscapes, home to large herds of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles that migrate annually in search of fresh grazing grounds. The park is also home to the iconic African “Big Five” – lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo, and rhinoceroses – as well as a wide variety of other wildlife such as cheetahs, hyenas, giraffes, and much more.

Overnight: Serengeti Katikati / Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge / Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge or Sametu Camp/ Melia Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3 : Serengeti- Full Days

Spend the day with full-day game drives in the Greater Serengeti- home to Africa’s Big Five. There will be a picnic lunch during the day.
Alternatively, have morning and afternoon game drives. Spend part of the day exploring the camp facilities and nature walks.

Optional activity: Hot Air Balloon Ride, Maasai Village Visit, Bush breakfast or dinner
Overnight: Serengeti Katikati / Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge / Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge or Sametu Camp/ Melia Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4: Serengeti – Transfer To Zanzibar, by flight

After breakfast, check out and drive to the airstrip for your scheduled flight to Zanzibar. On arrival at Kisauni airport, our driver will meet you and transfer you to the hotel. Check-in and rest. Your beach vacation begins.

Overnight: Kisiwa on the Beach- FB/ Breezes Beach Club- FB/ Melia Zanzibar – AI/ Kilindi by Elewana- AI
Meals: Full board/ all inclusive

Day 5 and 6: Zanzibar – Full Days

Spend these days on your own beach activities. Explore and utilize the hotel facilities.

Extra activities/excursions such as Stone Town Visit, Swahili cooking class, Safari Blue, Prison Island Tour, Turtle Aquarium tour, or Dolphin excursions can be organized at extra cost.

Overnight: Kisiwa on the Beach- FB/ Breezes Beach Club- FB/ Melia Zanzibar – AI / Kilindi by Elewana- AI
Meals: Full board/ All-inclusive

Day 7: Zanzibar – Transfer to the airport – Arusha/ Kilimanjaro (By flight)

Enjoy your breakfast and have your last moments at the beach. Our driver will meet you in the lobby in the afternoon and transfer you to the airport for a flight to arusha or Kilimanjaro airport or connect with your outbound flight from Zanzibar.

Meals: Breakfast

Notes

• Accommodation is subject to availability

Inclusive of;

• All government taxes/VAT
• Pick up Arusha or Kilimanjaro
• Park fees to all the parks + Ngorongoro Crater fees
  Concession fees
• 6-night accommodation
• Meals on full board during the safari, half board or all-inclusive during the beach stay
• Bottled drinking water.
• Transport and game drives in customized 4/4 Land Cruisers with a pop-up roof to facilitate game viewing and photography.
• Local Flights: Serengeti- Zanzibar- Arusha
• Services of professional tour driver/guide
• All transfers in Arusha/Kilimanjaro and in Zanzibar

Exclusive of;

• International flights from home and back
• Tips & porterage
• Visa fees (if applicable)
• Travel Insurance
• Other personal items
• Optional Activities: Hot Air Balloon ride($605 per person), a visit to Maasai Village ($30 per person)
• Anything not mentioned in the Inclusions and itinerary