Savannah & Sands: 7-Day Tarangire, Serengeti & Zanzibar Escape
Trip Type
Travel Style
Overview
This 7-day safari and beach experience takes you from the elephant-studded landscapes of Tarangire to the iconic plains of the Serengeti, before unwinding on Zanzibar’s spice-scented shores. It’s a seamless blend of thrilling game drives, breathtaking scenery, and barefoot luxury, designed for travellers seeking both adventure and relaxation.
Tour Highlights
Itinerary
Arrive in Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park, famed for its large elephant herds, giant baobab trees, and diverse birdlife. Enjoy your first game drive, keeping watch for lions, giraffes, and wildebeest along the Tarangire River. Overnight at a luxury lodge or tented camp inside or near the park.
After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for your flight into the Serengeti. Arrive at your camp in time for lunch and head out for an afternoon game drive. The Serengeti offers year-round wildlife encounters, from roaming predators to vast herds across the endless plains.
Day 3 :
Serengeti – Full Day Safari
Spend a full day on safari in the Serengeti. Morning and afternoon game drives take you deep into the savannah in search of the Big Five. Optional: enjoy a sunrise hot air balloon safari with champagne breakfast, a truly unforgettable way to see the Serengeti.
Day 4 :
Serengeti – Zanzibar
Enjoy one last morning game drive before boarding your flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival, transfer to your luxurious beachfront resort. The rest of the afternoon is free to relax on white sands or swim in turquoise waters.
Day 5 :
Zanzibar – Beach Stay
Spend two full days enjoying the best of Zanzibar. Unwind at your resort or choose from optional excursions: discover the UNESCO-listed Stone Town, visit spice plantations, sail on a traditional dhow at sunset, or dive into the vibrant coral reefs.
Day 6 :
Zanzibar – Departure
After breakfast, transfer to Zanzibar International Airport for your onward journey.
Includes/Excludes
- Internal flights: Arusha – Serengeti – Zanzibar
- 1 night accommodation in Tarangire area
- 2 nights accommodation in Serengeti luxury lodge/camp
- 3 nights accommodation in a Zanzibar beachfront resort
- Game drives in 4x4 safari vehicles with professional guides
- Park fees and conservation charges
- All meals during safari, breakfast and dinner at the beach resort
- Airport and airstrip transfers
- Emergency medical evacuation cover
- Government taxes
- Hot air balloon safari over the Serengeti
- Bush dinners or sundowners in Tarangire or Serengeti
- Private guided Stone Town tour and spice plantation visit in Zanzibar
- Dhow sunset cruise
- Snorkeling and diving excursions at Mnemba Atoll
- Spa and wellness treatments at your beach resort
