Safari & Beach Holiday
The ultimate Tanzania experience — six days across the Northern Circuit's greatest parks, from Tarangire's elephant herds through the Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti, then fly to Zanzibar for four nights of white-sand beaches, turquoise waters, and spice-scented sunsets in Nungwi.
Your guide meets you at Kilimanjaro International Airport and escorts you to your lodge in Arusha. Settle into the lush gardens, enjoy a welcome drink as the sun sets behind Mount Meru, and prepare for the adventure ahead. As local Tanzanians, your guides know the country with unrivaled familiarity — you are in good hands from the moment you land.
After breakfast, drive south to Tarangire — famous for its massive elephant herds and ancient baobab trees. Game drive through the Silale Swamps and along the Tarangire River, where tree-climbing lions, leopards, and over 500 bird species await. The dry season sees one of the highest wildlife concentrations in all of Tanzania.
Drive to Lake Manyara, nestled beneath the Great Rift Valley escarpment. Explore the lush groundwater forests, search for the famous tree-climbing lions, and watch thousands of flamingos paint the alkaline lake pink. Blue monkeys, hippo pools, and ancient mahogany groves — all within a compact park of extraordinary biodiversity.
Descend 600 metres into the Ngorongoro Crater — the world's largest intact volcanic caldera and home to roughly 30,000 animals including the endangered black rhino. This natural amphitheatre offers your best chance to see all the Big Five in a single day. Enjoy a picnic lunch on the crater floor beside a hippo pool.
Your safari begins in the area the Maasai call the "serengit" — the land of endless plains. The Serengeti boasts one of the highest concentrations of wildlife in Africa, including lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, rhinos, giraffes, hippos, and crocodiles. A UNESCO World Heritage Site for over forty years, its ecosystem supports more than 1.5 million wildebeest and hundreds of thousands of zebras.
A full day exploring the Seronera Valley — famous for year-round wildlife. Carnivores like hyenas, lions, leopards, and cheetahs rest on rocky outcrops, scanning for prey on the open plains. The area is also home to buffalo, giraffes, hippopotamuses, impalas, topis, warthogs, and zebras. Morning and afternoon game drives ensure you catch the best light and the most active wildlife.
After breakfast, enjoy a final game drive through the Serengeti before your flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival, a representative will greet you and transfer you to your beachfront hotel in Nungwi. If you wish, stop to explore Stone Town — a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its narrow streets, historic architecture, and blend of African, Arab, Indian, and European cultures.
Three days to unwind on Nungwi's pristine white-sand beach — one of the few on Zanzibar where you can swim at any tide. Snorkel in crystal-clear coral waters, try deep-sea fishing for kingfish and yellowfin tuna, take sunset boat rides on traditional wooden dhows, or simply watch the sun melt into the Indian Ocean. The best memories often come from the simplest moments.
Depending on your international flight time, spend the morning at leisure at your beachfront hotel. Enjoy a final swim in the turquoise waters before transferring to Zanzibar Airport, carrying memories of savannah sunsets and ocean horizons that will last a lifetime.
Rise before dawn to float silently above the endless plains. Watch sunrise paint the Serengeti gold as herds of wildebeest, giraffes, and elephants move beneath you. Land for champagne breakfast in the bush.
This itinerary can be tailored to your pace, preferences, and travel dates. Our expedition architects will personalise every detail.