Ultimate Serengeti & Zanzibar
10 days—Experience iconic game drives, a Serengeti hot air balloon flight, Ngorongoro Crater, and tropical Zanzibar beaches on a 9-night private tour.
$3650-5800 USD
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Safari summary
Experience the grand circuit of East Africa on a 10-Day / 9-Night private expedition combining Tanzania’s wildlife sanctuaries with the tropical coast of Zanzibar.
Journey through Tarangire’s baobab-studded landscapes, track big cats in the Central Serengeti, enjoy a hot air balloon flight with a bush breakfast, and descend into the Ngorongoro Crater. Conclude your journey on Zanzibar's historic shores, discovering Stone Town's culture and relaxing along the Indian Ocean.
Serengeti Hot Air Balloon Safari: Soar above the Serengeti plains at sunrise, followed by a champagne bush breakfast in the wild. Ngorongoro
Crater Big Five Sanctuary: Descend 600 meters into a volcanic caldera for a high-density game drive in search of rare black rhinos and lion prides.
Tarangire’s Elephant & Baobab Realm: Explore game tracks along the Tarangire River, famous for huge elephant herds and ancient baobab trees.
Stone Town & Island History: Walk the stone alleys of UNESCO-listed Stone Town, visit spice plantations, and cruise to Prison Island to see giant tortoises.
Seamless Bush-to-Beach Transition: Enjoy private 4x4 land transfers on safari before taking a direct domestic flight to Zanzibar's beaches.
What’s Included:
Private 4x4 safari vehicle with expert driver-guide
All park entry fees & Ngorongoro Crater service fees
Serengeti Hot Air Balloon Safari with bush breakfast
Domestic flight from Arusha to Zanzibar
Full-board accommodation on safari;
half-board accommodation in Zanzibar
All transfers and guided tours as detailed
About this tour
| Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
| Main focus | Game drives | |
| Activity level | Easy activity | |
| Best months | July, August, September, October, November | |
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Fine details
Safari highlights
- Beaches
- Hot air balloons
- Photography safari—with professional guide
What’s included?
- Accommodation
- Airport transfers
- All drinks
- Internal flights
- Meals
- Park fees
- Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
- Alcoholic beverages
- International flights
- Premium alcoholic beverages
- Spa treatments
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas
Itinerary
Touchdown Arusha: Gateway Arrival
Arrive at Kilimanjaro Airport, meet your private guide, and head to Gran Meliá in Arusha to prepare for safari.
Gran Meliá hotel Arusha
Tarangire Elephants & Baobabs
Tarangire
Drive to Tarangire for game drives among giant baobab trees, riverbanks, and large elephant herds.
Tarangire Sopa Lodge
Highlands Drive to Serengeti
Ngorongoro Crater | Serengeti
Travel through the Ngorongoro Highlands into the Central Serengeti, enjoying en-route game viewing along the way.
Kubu kubu Tented Lodge
Serengeti Sunrise Balloon Safari
Serengeti
Soar over the plains in a hot air balloon, enjoy a bush breakfast, and spend the day tracking local wildlife.
Kubu kubu Tented Lodge
Serengeti Drive to Crater Rim
Ngorongoro Crater | Serengeti
Enjoy a morning game drive in the Serengeti before winding up to the Ngorongoro Crater rim for the night.
Lion’s Paw camp
Crater Game Drive & Island Flight
Ngorongoro Crater
Descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a Big Five game drive, then return to Arusha for your flight to Zanzibar.
Tembo House Hotel Zanzibar
Stone Town Streets & Spice Fields
Explore the historic alleys of Stone Town Zanzibar in the morning and tour a fragrant spice plantation in the afternoon.
Tembo House Hotel Zanzibar
Giant Tortoises & Ocean Retreat
Cruise to Prison Island to see giant tortoises and snorkel, then spend the afternoon unwinding by the sea.
Tembo House Hotel Zanzibar
Zanzibar Beach Relaxation
Relax along Zanzibar's coastline or choose from optional excursions like Mnemba snorkeling or dhow sailing.
Tembo House Hotel Zanzibar
Island Farewell & Departure
Enjoy a quiet morning by the beach before transferring to Zanzibar International Airport for your homebound flight.
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