Arusha
Zanzibar
Luxury
Wildlife, Beach, Fly out safari
Honeymoon, Luxury couples
Drive safari with flight from Serengeti to Zanzibar
Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar
This safari puts premium on time in the field than long hours on the road. The route begins with Tarangire’s baobab country, continues into the Serengeti for extended game viewing, then slows down at the Ngorongoro Crater before the trip wraps up in Zanzibar. The Serengeti allows proper room for immersive game drives, with flexibility to follow sightings and seasonal wildlife activity. The final flight to Zanzibar changes the pace completely, shifting from dust tracks and open grasslands to ancient Swahili culture and long days by the beach.
The Safari Begins From Arusha After Breakfast, Heading Southwest Toward Tarangire National Park, A 2,850 Km2 Park Renowned For Its Large Concentration Of Elephants And The Baobab Tree That Dominate Several Parts Of The Park. The Drive Enters The Park Before Midday, Allowing Enough Time For A Steady Game Drive Along The Tarangire River And Surrounding Acacia Woodland Where Giraffes, Buffaloes, Zebras, Hartebeests, And Large Elephant Herds Are Regularly Seen.
Lions Are Often Found Resting Beneath Trees During The Warmer Hours Of The Afternoon. Lunch Is Served At A Designated Picnic Site Inside The Park Before Continuing With Game Viewing Deeper Into The Southern Sections. Toward Evening, The Drive Proceeds Towards The Lodge Or Camp For Dinner And Overnight.
Lunch And Dinner
Lodge Or Tented Camp In Tarangire Area
An Early Departure Sets The Pace For Today’s Longer Drive Toward Serengeti National Park, Passing Through The Ngorongoro Conservation Area Where Highland Scenery Gradually Give Way To Open Grassland. Arrival Into The Serengeti Usually Happens In The Afternoon Through Naabi Hill Gate, Followed By A Game Drive Toward Central Serengeti. Covering Roughly 14,763 Square Kilometres, The Park Supports One Of The Continent’s Most Active Predator Populations, Particularly Lions, Cheetahs, And Spotted Hyenas.
The Seronera Region Often Provides Strong Wildlife Sightings Due To Its Year Round Water Sources And Resident Prey Animals. Lunch Is Taken At A Picnic Site During The Drive Before Continuing Deeper Into The Central Plains. Late Afternoon Light Often Brings Increased Wildlife Activity Before Reaching Camp For Dinner And Overnight.
Breakfast, Lunch And Dinner
Tented Camp Or Lodge In Central Serengeti
Today’s Game Drives Follow Wildlife Activities Within The Seronera Valley And Neighbouring Plains Without Pressure From Long Transfer Drives. The Morning Game Drive Often Focuses On Kopjes And Drainage Lines Where Lions Spend Much Of The Cooler Hours Resting Or Scanning The Surrounding Grassland. Cheetahs Are Frequently Sighted In More Open Areas, Particularly Where Gazelles Gather In Large Numbers. Guests Interested In A Hot-Air Balloon Safari May Depart Before Sunrise For The Optional Experience, Returning Later For Breakfast In The Bush. Advance Booking Is Necessary Due To Limited Availability. Lunch Is Served At Camp Or At A Picnic Site Depending On Wildlife Sightings And Timing During The Day. The Late Afternoon Game Drive Continues Before Returning To The Camp/Lodge For Dinner, A Campfire, And A Good Night Sleep
Breakfast, Lunch And Dinner
Tented Camp Or Lodge In Central Serengeti
The Morning Begins With A Final Game Drive Through Central Serengeti, Allowing Time To Revisit Active Wildlife Areas Before Departing Toward The Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The Route Then Gradually Climbs From The Open Plains Toward The Crater Highlands, Changing From Dry Grassland Into Cooler Forested Terrain Along The Outer Slopes. Lunch Is Served During The Drive Before Continuing Toward The Lodge.
Depending On Arrival Time, There May Be An Opportunity To Stop At One Of The Crater Viewpoints Overlooking The Caldera Floor Nearly 600 Mt Below. The Rest Of The Afternoon Allows Time To Settle In At The Lodge And Enjoy The Surroundings Of The Highlands Before Dinner And Overnight
Breakfast, Lunch And Dinner
Lodge Or Tented Camp In Ngorongoro Highlands
A Descent Into The Crater Begins Early In The Morning While Wildlife Activity Is Still Productive Along The Crater Floor. Covering Approximately 260 Km2, The Ngorongoro Crater Supports A Dense Concentration Of Wildlife Due To Permanent Water Availability And Fertile Grazing Areas. The Game Drive Explores Open Grassland, The Lerai Forest, Seasonal Lake Areas, And Marsh Sections Where Hippos, Elephants, Hyenas, Buffaloes, And Black Rhinos May Be Encountered Within Relatively Short Driving Distances.
Lunch Is Served At A Designated Picnic Site Near The Hippo Pool Before Continuing With Another Short Game Drive During The Ascent Out Of The Crater. By Late Afternoon, The Drive Returns To Arusha For Dinner And Overnight, Offering A Comfortable Pause Before The Flight To Zanzibar The Following Day.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Hotel In Arusha
Breakfast Is Taken At The Hotel In Arusha Before Transfer To The Airport For The Scheduled Domestic Flight To Zanzibar. Arrival On The Island Introduces A Noticeable Change In Climate, Replacing Safari Vibes With Coastal Humidity And Indian Ocean Breeze.
Depending On Your Flight Schedule And Hotel Location, The Afternoon May Remain Flexible For Leisure At The Beach, Swimming, Or A Short Walk Through The Local Area. If You’re Staying In Stone Town, You May Choose To Spend Time Around The Old Quarters, Where Carved Wooden Doors, Coral Stone Buildings, And Small Cafés Shape Much Of The Town’s Character. Dinner Is Served At The Hotel, Allowing Time To Settle Into The Slower Pace Of The Coast After Several Days On Safari.
Breakfast And Dinner
Beach Resort Or Hotel In Zanzibar
The Final Morning Remains Open Depending On The Departure Schedule. If Your Flight Is Scheduled For Later Hours Of The Day, You May Spend Time At The Beach, Enjoy Breakfast Overlooking The Ocean, Or Arrange A Short Excursion Such As A Spice Farm Visit Or Stone Town Walk Before Airport Transfer.
Hotel Check Out Is Usually Around Late Morning, Though Day Room Arrangements May Be Possible Depending On Availability. A Representative Transfers You To Zanzibar Airport For Onward Departure, Marking The End Of The Safari And Beach Holiday.
Breakfast
