The Best of Both Worlds

Your safari, at a glance.

A northern safari followed by a generous Zanzibar stay: Tarangire, two central Serengeti nights, Ngorongoro Crater, a Stone Town night and five beach nights. The safari section is active, including a long crater-to-Arusha day, before the island slows the rhythm.

Moments to look forward to

• Two nights in Central Serengeti
• Ngorongoro Crater before the island
• Stone Town and five beach nights

The route

Welcome to Arusha → Tarangire to Karatu → Into Central Serengeti → A full Serengeti day → Crater country, then Arusha → Fly to Stone Town → From Stone Town to the beach → Time by the Indian Ocean → A little island curiosity → A day on your own terms → One more barefoot afternoon → Departure from Zanzibar

When to travel

Year-round; route and accommodation adjusted to conditions

The story, day by day.

A proposed daily flow. Timings, rooms and arrangements are confirmed in your personal itinerary.

Day 01Welcome to Arusha

Arrive at Kilimanjaro or Arusha airport and meet the arranged transfer.

Settle into Outpost Lodge, the published starting property, and take the evening to prepare for your safari.

Explore the Arusha guide →

Overnight: Outpost Lodge, Arusha
Meals: Dinner

Day 02Tarangire to Karatu

Explore Tarangire’s baobab country with your guide, pausing for wildlife and a picnic.

Continue to Kankari Lodge near Karatu, a practical highland stop before the longer drive to Serengeti.

Explore the Ngorongoro guide →

Overnight: Kankari Lodge, Karatu
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 03Into Central Serengeti

Cross the Ngorongoro highlands and continue into the central Serengeti.

The journey takes a substantial part of the day. Wildlife viewing en route introduces the plains before your stay at Tanzania Bush Camps.

Explore the Serengeti guide →

Overnight: Tanzania Bush Camps, Central Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Optional — additional cost
Balloon Safari · Safari Sundowners

Day 04A full Serengeti day

Spend the day exploring the central region with your guide.

Follow the day’s wildlife activity and allow time for quiet observation. Return to the same camp rather than packing for another move.

Explore the Serengeti guide →

Overnight: Tanzania Bush Camps, Central Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Optional — additional cost
Balloon Safari · Safari Sundowners

Day 05Crater country, then Arusha

Leave the Serengeti early and continue to Ngorongoro for the crater visit.

Afterwards drive to Arusha and Outpost Lodge. This is a long, active day with significant road time; no onward flight should be attached to the evening.

Explore the Ngorongoro guide →

Overnight: Outpost Lodge, Arusha
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Optional — additional cost
Hosted Cultural Encounters

Day 06Fly to Stone Town

Transfer to Arusha Airport for the flight to Zanzibar.

Continue to Tembo Hotel in Stone Town. Flight and transfer timings shape the afternoon; a guided town visit is optional unless confirmed in your quotation.

Explore the Zanzibar guide →

Overnight: Tembo Hotel, Stone Town
Meals: Breakfast and dinner

Day 07From Stone Town to the beach

Leave the town for your beach base at Spice Island Hotel & Resort on the southeast coast.

Settle in for five nights and let the schedule loosen. The published board basis here is breakfast; other meals are separate.

Explore the Zanzibar guide →

Overnight: Spice Island Hotel & Resort, Zanzibar
Meals: Breakfast

Day 08Time by the Indian Ocean

Let the tide and your own energy shape today.

Read in the shade, walk along the shore or enjoy the hotel. Swimming conditions vary with the coast and tide; ask your hosts about the day’s conditions.

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Overnight: Spice Island Hotel & Resort, Zanzibar
Meals: Breakfast

Optional — additional cost
Stone Town with a Local Guide · Zanzibar Spice Tour · Dhow & Sunset Experiences

Day 09A little island curiosity

Keep the beach day open, or arrange a spice farm visit in advance at additional cost.

A guided visit connects the island’s growing traditions with familiar ingredients. Transport and timings depend on the selected farm.

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Overnight: Spice Island Hotel & Resort, Zanzibar
Meals: Breakfast

Optional — additional cost
Stone Town with a Local Guide · Zanzibar Spice Tour · Dhow & Sunset Experiences

Day 10A day on your own terms

There is no scheduled tour today.

A marine outing or dhow experience can be quoted separately with an appropriate operator. Weather, departure point and sea conditions determine what is sensible.

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Overnight: Spice Island Hotel & Resort, Zanzibar
Meals: Breakfast

Optional — additional cost
Stone Town with a Local Guide · Zanzibar Spice Tour · Dhow & Sunset Experiences

Day 11One more barefoot afternoon

Enjoy the last full day at your beach base.

Leave space to revisit a favourite shoreline spot or simply linger over breakfast. Confirm tomorrow’s airport transfer before settling into the evening.

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Overnight: Spice Island Hotel & Resort, Zanzibar
Meals: Breakfast

Optional — additional cost
Stone Town with a Local Guide · Zanzibar Spice Tour · Dhow & Sunset Experiences

Day 12Departure from Zanzibar

Transfer to Zanzibar airport at the agreed time.

The holiday ends with your onward flight, which is booked separately. Allow a suitable margin for the road journey and airport check-in.

Explore the Zanzibar guide →

Overnight: Not included — departure day
Meals: Breakfast

The details matter.

This is the intended planning scope, subject to the final written quotation. Any internal flights shown must be explicitly included and confirmed in the final quotation.

Make it yours

• Accommodation upgrade
• Extra Arusha night
• Private airport transfers

Special meals, sundowners, balloon flights and room upgrades are subject to provider availability, restrictions and additional cost unless expressly included in your quote.

Published EOT commercial reference

The published scope includes nonresident park fees, guided transport, the internal flight, taxes, airport transfers, listed accommodation and the meals shown. Optional experiences, international flights and personal expenses are separate. The final quotation confirms the tariff basis, route-specific charges and any flight supplements.

Reference rates: USD 3,229 per person in 2026 and USD 3,390 in 2027 for two or more sharing. Solo: USD 4,804 / USD 5,040 respectively. Maximum six guests; minimum age five. Internal flights carry a budget allowance and may require a supplement. Changes to the route or hotels change the price.

EOT rates on SafariBookings ↗ · checked 5 October 2026. Named stays are the published reference, subject to availability or an agreed alternative.

Practical notes

A proposed private itinerary, subject to operational review, park access and accommodation availability. Day 1 begins in Arusha unless an arrival day is shown. Named hotels, exact inclusions, transfers and the final price are confirmed in your quotation. Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed.