Safari & Zanzibar Escape

Safari summary

Experience the perfect combination of luxury safari adventure and tropical beach relaxation on this unforgettable Tanzania journey through some of Africa’s most iconic destinations. This tailor-made safari and Zanzibar holiday is designed for travelers seeking exceptional wildlife experiences, beautiful landscapes, authentic nature encounters, and carefully selected luxury accommodations while exploring Tanzania’s famous Northern Safari Circuit before relaxing on the white sandy beaches of Zanzibar.

Your journey begins in Arusha at Aya Sophia Villa Garden Hotel, a peaceful boutique-style luxury lodge surrounded by beautiful gardens and relaxing natural scenery. Located in the safari capital of Tanzania, the lodge offers elegant rooms, personalized hospitality, tranquil surroundings, and an ideal atmosphere to relax after international travel before beginning your safari adventure.

The safari continues to Tarangire National Park, one of Tanzania’s most scenic wildlife destinations famous for its giant elephant herds, iconic baobab trees, and diverse ecosystems. During your stay, enjoy accommodation at Roika Tarangire Tented Lodge, a comfortable luxury tented lodge located near the park with beautiful views, spacious safari tents, authentic bush atmosphere, and close proximity to wildlife areas. Tarangire offers excellent opportunities to see elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, and many bird species while enjoying both traditional game drives and an exciting guided walking safari experience accompanied by an armed ranger and professional guide.

Your adventure then proceeds to the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s most remarkable wildlife destinations and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. While exploring the crater and surrounding Ngorongoro Highlands, stay at Acacia Farm Lodge, a luxury lodge beautifully set within a working coffee farm and lush garden environment. The lodge is known for its spacious cottages, peaceful atmosphere, excellent service, farm-to-table dining experience, and scenic highland views. Descend into the crater floor for a full-day safari where you may encounter rhinos, lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, flamingos, hyenas, zebras, and wildebeests within one of the densest wildlife ecosystems in Africa.

From Ngorongoro, continue toward the legendary Serengeti National Park, home to the world-famous Great Migration and one of the most celebrated safari destinations on Earth. Here you will stay at Orangi River Camp, a luxury safari camp offering an authentic Serengeti wilderness experience combined with modern comfort and personalized service. Located in a prime wildlife area, the camp provides luxury tented suites, beautiful savannah surroundings, excellent dining, and close access to year-round wildlife viewing. Full-day game drives through the endless Serengeti plains provide opportunities to search for lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, hyenas, and large herds of wildebeests and zebras while enjoying spectacular African landscapes and unforgettable sunsets.

One of the highlights of this journey is the unforgettable sunrise balloon safari over the Serengeti plains. Float silently above rivers, wildlife herds, acacia woodlands, and golden savannah landscapes before enjoying a champagne-style bush breakfast in the wilderness. This iconic experience offers breathtaking aerial views of one of Africa’s most important wildlife ecosystems.

After your safari adventure, board a domestic flight from Serengeti to Zanzibar for a luxury beach escape at Zuri Zanzibar, one of Zanzibar’s most exclusive beachfront resorts located along the beautiful beaches of Kendwa. The resort features luxury bungalows and villas surrounded by tropical gardens, private beach access, crystal-clear turquoise waters, spa facilities, fine dining restaurants, yoga experiences, and a peaceful Indian Ocean atmosphere perfect for relaxation after safari. During your Zanzibar stay, optional activities include Stone Town tours, spice farm excursions, Prison Island visits, snorkeling, swimming with dolphins near Mnemba Island, transparent kayaking, jet skiing, and swimming with sea turtles.

This luxury Tanzania safari and Zanzibar holiday is ideal for honeymooners, couples, families, wildlife photographers, and first-time Africa travelers seeking a combination of wildlife, culture, adventure, luxury accommodation, and tropical relaxation. The itinerary can be fully customized depending on travel style, accommodation preferences, activities, and travel duration, creating a truly unforgettable African safari and beach experience.

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Walking safari—with armed guard
	Activity level	Moderate activity
	Best months	January, February, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Ngorongoro Crater Serengeti Tarangire

Fine details

Safari highlights

• Beaches
• Hot air balloons
• Photography safari—with professional guide

What’s included?

• Accommodation
• Airport transfers
• Internal flights
• Meals
• Park fees
• Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

• Alcoholic beverages
• Laundry
• Premium alcoholic beverages
• Spa treatments
• Tips and gratuities
• Visas