Wild Encounters & Island Escape: 8-Day Serval, Ngorongoro, Serengeti & Zanzibar
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Overview
This 8-day safari and beach journey combines up-close wildlife encounters, classic safari icons, and barefoot luxury. Begin with an intimate conservation experience at Serval Wildlife, descend into the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater, continue to the vast plains of the Serengeti, and finish on Zanzibar’s turquoise coastline. Perfect for travellers seeking both thrilling safaris and ultimate relaxation.
Tour Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 :
Arrival Arusha – Serval Wildlife
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport where you’ll be met and transferred to Serval Wildlife sanctuary, a conservation haven home to rescued and rewilded animals. Spend the afternoon learning about Serval’s work while enjoying close encounters with giraffes, zebras, and antelopes in a safe, ethical environment. Overnight at a boutique lodge nearby.
After breakfast, drive to the Ngorongoro Highlands. Descend 600m into the Ngorongoro Crater, often called Africa’s “Garden of Eden,” for a full-day game drive. Spot rhinos, lions, elephants, and abundant birdlife against a dramatic volcanic backdrop. Overnight at a luxury lodge on the crater rim or nearby.
After breakfast, journey to the Serengeti, with game-viewing opportunities along the way. Arrive at your luxury tented camp in time for lunch, then head out for an afternoon game drive across the endless plains.
Spend two days exploring the Serengeti on morning and afternoon game drives. Witness predators on the hunt, elephants roaming in herds, and—seasonally—the great migration of wildebeest and zebras. Optional: take a hot air balloon safari for a breathtaking view of the savannah.
Day 5 :
Serengeti – Zanzibar
After a final game drive and breakfast, fly to Zanzibar. Transfer to your beachfront resort and enjoy a relaxing afternoon at leisure on the white sands.
Relax at your resort or opt for island activities: a guided Stone Town tour, spice plantation visit, snorkeling at Mnemba Atoll, or a traditional dhow sunset cruise.
Day 7 :
Zanzibar – Departure
Enjoy a leisurely morning before your transfer to Zanzibar International Airport for your onward flight.
Includes/Excludes
- Internal flights: Serengeti – Zanzibar
- 1 night at Serval Wildlife sanctuary lodge
- 1 night luxury lodge at Ngorongoro
- 3 nights in Serengeti luxury camp
- 2 nights in Zanzibar beachfront resort
- All game drives in 4x4 safari vehicles with professional guides
- Park and conservation fees
- All meals on safari, breakfast & dinner at the beach resort
- Airport and airstrip transfers
- Emergency medical evacuation cover
- Government taxes
- Hot air balloon safari over Serengeti with champagne breakfast
- Bush dinners and sundowners in Ngorongoro or Serengeti
- Private guided Stone Town and spice tour in Zanzibar
- Snorkeling or diving excursions
- Traditional dhow cruise at sunset
- Spa and wellness treatments at your beach resort
