A perfect combination of beach and safari. After a stop in Arusha to recover and visit a coffee plantation, you spend six days in three very different safari locations – Lake Manyara, with its bird life and water-dwelling animals. Ngorongoro Crater, with its dense concentration of animals enclosed in an old volcano crater and Serengeti where herds of thousands of animals roam vast grasslands. Complete your holiday with a relaxing four days on the beaches of Zanzibar. A real cocktail of Tanzanian experiences.


Tanzania and Zanzibar

  • Visit a coffee plantation in Arusha
  • Lake Manyara for birdlife and water-dwelling animals
  • The vast Ngorongoro Crater and its dense concentration of animals
  • Relax on a pristine beach in Zanzibar

Arusha 2 nights | Lake Manyara 2 nights | Ngorongoro Crater 2 nights | Serengeti 2 nights | Zanzibar 4 nights

Example Itinerary

Days 1 and 2: London to Nairobi to Arusha

Fly overnight from London to Kilimanjaro via Nairobi, then by road to Arusha.

Days 2 and 3: Arusha – Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Two days in Arusha to recover and explore the local area. A tour of a coffee plantation is a fascinating experience, and Arusha National Park is perfect for walking, canoeing and short game drives.

Day 4: Arusha to Lake Manyara

Transfer by road to Lake Manyara.

Days 4 and 5: Lake Manyara – Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Scenic Lake Manyara offers excellent game viewing. Its diverse habitats attract a wide range of animals and birds, including elusive tree-climbing lions, possibly its most well-known residents, and enormous flocks of migratory pink flamingos.

Day 6: Lake Manyara to Ngorongoro Crater

Transfer by road to Ngorongoro Crater.

Days 6 and 7: Ngorongoro Crater – Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

This UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to some of the world’s most spectacular wildlife. Large herds of zebra and wildebeest and exceptional numbers of black rhinos roam the crater, as well as large populations of lions, cheetahs and leopards.

Day 8: Ngorongoro Crater to Serengeti National Park

Transfer to Serengeti National Park, taking in the wonderful scenery en route.

Days 8 and 9: Serengeti National Park – Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

The vast plains of the Serengeti are known especially for cheetah, leopard, lions and the great wildebeest migration – an annual spectacle not to be missed.

Day 10: Serengeti National Park to Zanzibar

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Zanzibar.

Days 10 to 13: Zanzibar – Meals: Breakfast

After days of dawn safaris, four days to relax on beautiful unspoilt beaches, swimming and snorkelling in crystal clear waters above pristine coral reefs.

Day 14: Zanzibar to London

Time to catch your flight back to London.

Day 15: London

Arrive in the UK.

Indicative Prices

All of our holidays are individually tailored to suit your needs and timescale. As a guide, this 15-day suggested holiday will cost from £4,073 per person (Superior) and £7,899 (Luxury), including international flights from the UK, based on two sharing.