8-Day Bush to Beach Safari & Zanzibar Luxury Combo
6-Day Fly-In Serengeti Safari
From the wild savannahs to the turquoise Indian Ocean.
This luxurious itinerary blends the magic of Tanzania’s world-famous wildlife parks with a pampering beach retreat in exotic Zanzibar. Ideal for honeymooners, couples, and high-end explorers.
Destinations: Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar Island
Style: Fly-in Safari + Luxury Beach Retreat
Accommodation: Luxury Lodges & Beachfront Resorts
Starts in: Arusha | Ends in: Zanzibar or Arusha (on request)
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Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival in Arusha – Safari Briefing & Relaxation
You’ll be met at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transferred to a luxury lodge in Arusha. After check-in, enjoy a safari briefing and time to relax in your lush surroundings.
Meals: Dinner
Overnight: Arusha Coffee Lodge / Gran Meliá Arusha
Day 2
Fly to Serengeti – Begin the Safari Adventure
Take a scenic bush flight to Central Serengeti. Upon arrival at the airstrip, enjoy your first game drive through the iconic plains teeming with lions, elephants, giraffes, and (seasonally) the Great Migration.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge / Melia Serengeti Lodge
Day 3
Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti National Park
Spend the day exploring different regions of the Serengeti, home to incredible wildlife sightings, including cheetahs, leopards, herds of antelope, and massive elephant families. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush or return for a hot meal.
Optional: Sunrise Balloon Safari (additional cost)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge / Melia Serengeti Lodge
Day 4
Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Enjoy a final morning game drive as you depart Serengeti and head toward Ngorongoro, stopping en route for a visit to Olduvai Gorge or a traditional Maasai Boma. Arrive at your luxury lodge on the crater rim or in the highlands.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge / The Highlands Ngorongoro
Day 5
Ngorongoro Crater Tour – Fly to Zanzibar
Early breakfast before descending into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive — your best chance to spot black rhinos and the rest of the Big Five in one place.
After lunch, transfer to the airstrip for your afternoon flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival, you’ll be met and transferred to your luxury beachfront resort.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Zuri Zanzibar / The Residence Zanzibar / Melia Zanzibar
Day 6 & 7
Zanzibar – Beach Bliss & Island Experiences
Spend your days relaxing on the beach, swimming in the turquoise sea, or indulging in spa treatments. Optional activities include:
Stone Town tour
Spice farm tour
Snorkeling or diving in Mnemba Atoll
Sunset dhow cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight: Zuri Zanzibar / The Residence Zanzibar / Melia Zanzibar
Day 8
Departure Day – Goodbye, Paradise
Enjoy a relaxed breakfast and final swim before your transfer to Zanzibar International Airport for your onward flight.
Meals: Breakfast
End of Safari & Beach Holiday
per person
Included
- Transport in 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Park & camping fees
- Camping equipment (tent, mattress, sleeping bag)
- Meals as per itinerary
- Professional English-speaking guide & cook
- Bottled drinking water