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Balanced · Group cap of 2 to 8 travellers

Bush, Then Beach

Nine days: five days tracking big cats across the savanna, followed by four restorative nights in northern Zanzibar.

Duration9 Days / 8 Nights
Difficulty & PaceGentle · Balanced
Group Size2 to 8 travellers
Best MonthsJan · Feb · Jun · Jul · Aug · Sep · Oct · Nov · Dec
Private Expedition Rate
fromUSD4,290per person
Based on 2 sharing · Group size and season adjust price

Based on 2 sharing. Includes domestic flight to Zanzibar. Group-size and season adjust the final price.

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Expedition Overview

The classic East African pairing executed without friction. We immerse you in the raw wilderness of northern Tanzania, then fly you directly to the coral sands of Zanzibar where warm Indian Ocean waters wash away the safari dust.

Route Highlights

  • The big predator concentration of Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater
  • Direct flight connection from bush airstrip directly into Zanzibar Airport
  • Four nights at a boutique beach retreat in Nungwi with private veranda
  • Sunset wooden dhow excursion and optional Stone Town spice immersion

The Trail & Stop Sequence

Expedition Route Summary & Stops
8 total nights
1

Arusha Base

Arusha·1 night
2

Tarangire Camp

Tarangire·1 night
3

Ngorongoro Rim

Ngorongoro·1 night
4

Central Serengeti

Serengeti·2 nights
5

Nungwi Beach

Zanzibar·3 nights
Morning, midday & evening beats

Day-by-Day Expedition Plan

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Morning:Depart Arusha heading into Tarangire where ancient baobab trees tower over red dirt tracks.

Midday:Lunch beside the river while elephants drink in the sandbeds below our bluff.

Evening:Sunset drive watching lions stalk impala through golden elephant grass.

Where we sleep tonight: Tarangire Baobab Camp.
From the field

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Ground specifics

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Transparent Inclusions

Price Breakdown

Currency: USD only. No hidden conservation or vehicle surcharge fees.

What is Included

  • ✓Private 4x4 expedition vehicle with professional guide on the mainland safari
  • ✓Flight from Serengeti Seronera Airstrip directly to Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ)
  • ✓All safari lodge & luxury canvas camp accommodations (4 nights safari, 4 nights beach)
  • ✓All park entrance fees, crater fees, and conservation fees
  • ✓All meals on safari; breakfast and dinners on Zanzibar
  • ✓All private airport and airstrip transfers
  • ✓AMREF Flying Doctors medical evacuation cover

Not Included

  • ✕International airfares
  • ✕Tanzania tourist visa and Zanzibar infrastructure tax
  • ✕Lunches in Zanzibar (allowing freedom to explore beach cafes)
  • ✕Alcoholic drinks at beach resort unless specified
  • ✕Tips for guide and hotel staff
Direct to our Arusha base

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fromUSD4,290per person