Tanzania · Beach
11 Days Bush to Beach with Zanzibar
Six days of the northern circuit by road and air, then five on Zanzibar with nothing scheduled after breakfast.
- 11 days
- From $5,690
- Private
- 2 – 6 guests
Overview
Bush to Beach with Zanzibar, at your pace
Eleven days splits cleanly in two: six days of the northern circuit, then five on Zanzibar with nothing scheduled after breakfast.
Flying the Karatu–Zanzibar leg turns what would be a full day of transfers into a ninety-minute hop, landing you on the beach the same afternoon you leave the crater.
- Duration
- 11 days
- Country
- Tanzania
- Style
- Private
- Group size
- 2 – 6 guests
- Difficulty
- Easy
From, per person sharing
$5,690
Based on two travellers, mid-season
No deposit until the plan is right. 30% confirms, balance six weeks before arrival.
Highlights
What makes this safari special
- 01Serengeti
- 02Ngorongoro
- 03Zanzibar
Best months
April and May bring rain to both the mainland and the islands; some beach properties close for refurbishment.
Day by day
The itinerary
1Day 1Arrive Kilimanjaro, transfer to Arusha
Met at the airport and driven to Arusha for the night.
Arusha · lodge, dinner included
2Day 2Tarangire National Park
A full day among the elephant herds and oldest baobabs on the circuit.
Tarangire · tented camp, full board
3Day 3Lake Manyara, transfer to Karatu
A groundwater-forest morning, then up onto the Rift wall.
Karatu · lodge, full board
4Day 4Ngorongoro Crater
A full morning on the crater floor among its resident wildlife, including black rhino.
Karatu · lodge, full board
5Day 5Fly to the Serengeti
A short flight in, with an afternoon game drive in the Seronera valley on arrival.
Central Serengeti · tented camp, full board
6Day 6Central Serengeti, full day
Long unhurried hours on the kopjes and river lines.
Central Serengeti · tented camp, full board
7Day 7Fly to Zanzibar, Stone Town
A short hop to the coast, and an afternoon walking Stone Town's old quarter and spice market.
Stone Town · boutique hotel, B&B
8Day 8Transfer to the north coast
A morning drive to the beach, with the rest of the day free.
North coast · beach hotel, B&B
9Day 9North coast, free day
Nothing scheduled; snorkelling and diving available on request.
North coast · beach hotel, B&B
10Day 10North coast, free day
Same again.
North coast · beach hotel, B&B
11Day 11Transfer to the airport, depart
A morning transfer in time for the international flight.
Departure
What is included
- All park and crater entry fees
- Two internal flights, Karatu–Serengeti and Serengeti–Zanzibar
- Private guide and extended Land Cruiser on the mainland
- Mainland accommodation on full board; Zanzibar on bed and breakfast
- Airport and hotel transfers throughout
Not included
- International flights and visa fees
- Travel and medical insurance
- Balloon safari and Zanzibar watersports
- Tips for guides, camp and hotel staff
- Meals beyond breakfast on Zanzibar
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