Tarangire, Central Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater & Zanzibar Beach. Maximize your wildlife viewing across the Northern Circuit then fly directly from the bush to the island. Track massive elephant herds, the Big Five, and the Great Migration, descend into Ngorongoro Crater for black rhinos, visit a Maasai village, then unwind on Zanzibar's white-sand beaches with Mnemba Atoll snorkeling, Stone Town exploration, and a spice plantation tour. Optional Serengeti balloon safari available.
Get Your Combo QuoteMaximize wildlife viewing on the Northern Circuit, then fly directly from the bush to Zanzibar — no wasted days driving back to Arusha.
Get Package Details on WhatsAppMassive elephant herds among ancient baobab trees — Tanzania's highest elephant density.
Two full days tracking lions, leopards, cheetahs, and the Great Migration in the Seronera Valley.
Sunrise hot air balloon ride over the Serengeti with a champagne bush breakfast. $550-600/pp.
Authentic cultural stop at a traditional Maasai Boma — beadwork, dance, and semi-nomadic lifestyle.
5-hour game drive inside the world's largest intact volcanic caldera — a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Beachfront resort, Mnemba Atoll snorkeling, Stone Town, and spice plantation tour.
Arusha → Tarangire → Central Serengeti → Ngorongoro Crater → Karatu → Flight → Zanzibar
Morning: Depart early for a 2-hour drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its massive elephant herds and iconic baobab trees.
Afternoon: Track wildlife along the Tarangire River. Expect large elephant families, zebra, wildebeest, giraffe, and tree-climbing lions.
Morning: Journey through the Ngorongoro Highlands, stopping at the crater viewpoint. Descend into the Central Serengeti.
Afternoon: Game drive through the Seronera Valley, famous for dense populations of leopards and lions year-round.
Full Day: Sunrise and afternoon game drives tracking the Great Migration and pursuing the Big Five through the Seronera Valley.
Book a sunrise hot air balloon safari for a bird's-eye view of the Serengeti at dawn, followed by a champagne bush breakfast on the savannah. Approximately $550-600 per person. Advance booking recommended.
Morning: Game drive out of the Serengeti toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Afternoon: Visit a traditional Maasai Boma — learn about beadwork, dance, and the semi-nomadic lifestyle. Evening at your crater rim lodge.
Early Morning: Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a 5-hour game drive. Best chance to spot endangered black rhinos, plus dense populations of hyenas, wildebeest, hippos, and flamingos.
Afternoon: Ascend and drive to a coffee plantation lodge in Karatu for the night.
Morning: Transfer to Lake Manyara Airstrip or Arusha Airport for your direct flight to Zanzibar (ZNZ). Flight time: 1.5-2 hours.
Afternoon: Private shuttle to your beachfront resort in Nungwi or Kendwa — Zanzibar's best tide-free beaches with stunning sunsets.
Two Days: Enjoy the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean. Optional Mnemba Atoll snorkeling with dolphins and sea turtles, kitesurfing, or sunset dhow cruise. Or simply relax on white-sand beaches.
Morning: Transfer to Stone Town, the cultural heart of Zanzibar and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Afternoon: Guided tour — Sultan's Palace, Old Slave Market, House of Wonders, Old Arab Fort, and carved wooden doors. Evening at Forodhani Night Food Market.
Morning: Stop at a spice plantation — touch, smell, and taste fresh vanilla, cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, and cardamom. Learn why Zanzibar is called the Spice Island.
Afternoon: Transfer to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport for your international flight home.
Estimated costs per person based on mid-range to luxury tier, sharing. 2026/2027 rates.
| Expense Category | Estimated Cost (USD) | What is Included |
|---|---|---|
| 6-Day Northern Circuit Safari | $2,000 – $4,500 | Private 4x4, driver-guide, park fees, crater fee, full-board meals, Maasai village visit, lodge/tented camp accommodation. |
| Domestic Flight | $250 – $400 | One-way Lake Manyara or Arusha to Zanzibar. 15 kg luggage in soft-sided bags. |
| 4-Day Zanzibar Package | $450 – $1,400 | Beach resort, Stone Town boutique hotel, breakfast, transfers, walking tour, spice tour. |
| Estimated Total | $2,700 – $6,300 | Per person before tips, international flights, and optional balloon safari. 10% deposit to reserve. |
Flight from the Bush: Flying from Lake Manyara or Arusha directly to Zanzibar saves an entire day. Luggage: Regional aircraft enforce 15 kg in soft-sided bags only.
Dry Season (Jun-Oct): Peak wildlife viewing, perfect Zanzibar weather. Migration: Central/Western May-July, Northern (Mara River) Aug-Oct.
Flights via Amsterdam, Doha, or Istanbul. 20-24 hrs, $1,200–$1,800 RT. Visa: $100.
Direct from London. 8-11 hrs, £500–£800 RT. Visa: $50.
Via Amsterdam, Doha, or Istanbul. 20-26 hrs, CAD $1,600–$2,400 RT. Visa: $50.
Via Doha, Dubai, or Johannesburg. 20-28 hrs, AUD $1,800–$2,800 RT. Visa: $50.
Direct from Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Paris. 8-11 hrs, €600–€900 RT. Visa: $50.
Direct Dubai to Zanzibar: 5.5 hrs. AED 2,500–4,000 RT. Visa depends on nationality.
Our Tanzania specialists will create a personalised bespoke proposal with detailed pricing within 24 hours — no obligation, no pressure.
"Ten days was perfect. The balloon safari at sunrise was the highlight — worth every penny. The Maasai village was authentic and moving. Zanzibar's beaches were the perfect ending to our honeymoon."
"We saw the Big Five in two days — Ngorongoro delivered black rhinos, the Serengeti gave us lions on a kill. Flying from Lake Manyara to Zanzibar was so efficient — on the beach by lunchtime."
Common questions about our 10-day safari & Zanzibar holiday. Have more questions? WhatsApp us!
Ask Us Anything on WhatsApp6-day Northern Circuit safari with private 4x4, driver-guide, park fees, full-board meals, Maasai village visit, and lodge accommodation. Domestic flight to Zanzibar. 4-day Zanzibar package with beach resort, Stone Town hotel, breakfast, transfers, walking tour, and spice tour. $2,700–$6,300 per person. Optional balloon safari: $550-600/pp.
Yes. On Day 3 in the Central Serengeti, book a sunrise hot air balloon safari — float over the plains at dawn, then land for a champagne bush breakfast. ~$550-600/pp. Advance booking strongly recommended.
Tarangire: massive elephant herds, baobab trees. Serengeti: Great Migration (seasonal), lions, leopards, cheetahs, 500+ bird species. Ngorongoro: endangered black rhinos, hyenas, wildebeest, hippos, flamingos. All Big Five present.
USA: Via Amsterdam, Doha, or Istanbul. 20-24 hrs, $1,200-$1,800 RT. Visa: $100. UK: Direct from London. 8-11 hrs, £500-£800 RT. Visa: $50. Apply via the official Tanzania eVisa portal.
