7 Days Round Trip Safari from Zanzibar

Begin day with scenic flight from Zanzibar to Arusha Airport, leaving behind turquoise coastline as you head back toward mainland. Upon arrival, safari guide warmly welcomes you and escorts you to private safari vehicle. Set off toward Tarangire National Park, watching landscape gradually transform from bustling town life into open countryside and finally into classic African savannah. Along way, local villages, Maasai herders, and grazing livestock offer glimpse into everyday life. As you enter Tarangire, safari truly begins. Towering baobab trees rise from earth, and wildlife appears almost immediately - elephants, giraffes, and zebras moving freely across plains. Journey feels effortless, transitioning from island calm to raw beauty of wilderness in just few hours.

Accommodation: Tarangire Safari Lodge
Meals: Lunch | Dinner

Today's journey takes you toward world-famous Serengeti National Park. As you travel through highlands and descend into plains, scenery transforms dramatically. The Serengeti opens up before you - vast, endless, and alive with wildlife. Even before reaching camp, safari begins. You may spot herds of wildebeest and zebras, giraffes browsing on acacia trees, or predators resting in shade. Sense of space is incredible, and landscape feels untouched and timeless. By evening, arrive at camp, where sounds of nocturnal wildlife create truly immersive experience.

Accommodation: Serengeti Safari Camp
Meals: Breakfast | Picnic Lunch | Dinner

Spend full day exploring vast plains of Serengeti National Park, where each day brings new wildlife encounters. Early mornings offer best chance to see predators like lions, cheetahs, and leopards in action, while herds of wildebeest and zebras graze across open landscape. Elephants and giraffes move quietly through savannah, adding to sense of calm and scale. Game drives continue at relaxed pace, with time to enjoy both wildlife and scenery. The Serengeti is also rich in birdlife, from ostriches on plains to birds of prey circling above. These days are about immersing yourself in nature, taking in beauty, and experiencing rhythm of wild.

Accommodation: Serengeti Safari Camp
Meals: Breakfast | Picnic Lunch | Dinner

Continue exploring Serengeti with another full day of game drives. Track wildlife movements and enjoy excellent opportunities to spot Big Five. The endless plains offer incredible wildlife concentration and dramatic predator action. Depending on season, may also witness spectacular Great Wildebeest Migration where thousands of wildebeests and zebras move across Serengeti ecosystem. Special safari moments include bush breakfasts, bush lunches, and sundowner experiences while watching African sunset over plains.

Accommodation: Serengeti Safari Camp
Meals: Breakfast | Picnic Lunch | Dinner

After final morning in Serengeti, travel toward breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater. Descending into crater feels like entering hidden world. Inside, wildlife is abundant and concentrated. You may encounter lions, elephants, buffalo, hyenas, and hippos near water sources. Flamingos often line shores of soda lake, adding color to landscape. The crater's unique ecosystem creates one of best wildlife viewing experiences in Africa. In afternoon, leave crater and continue to Lake Eyasi, where environment becomes quieter and more cultural. The landscape here is raw and beautiful, with open spaces and sense of deep authenticity.

Accommodation: Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast | Picnic Lunch | Dinner

Final day begins early with visit to Hadzabe community, one of last hunter-gatherer tribes in Africa. Walking with them, you learn about traditional hunting techniques, local plants, and their deep connection to land. You will also visit Datoga people, known for their craftsmanship and strong cultural identity. Watching them work with metal and create tools offers fascinating insight into their daily lives. Birdlife around Lake Eyasi is rich and diverse, with species adapted to dry environment, adding final layer to your experience. After this meaningful cultural morning, begin journey back to Arusha.

Accommodation: Arusha Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast | Picnic Lunch | Dinner

After breakfast, transfer to Arusha Airport for flight to Zanzibar. As aircraft lifts off, vast savannah slowly fades beneath you, replaced by deep blue of Indian Ocean. On arrival, pace of your journey shifts completely. Warm sea air, swaying palm trees, and sound of gentle waves welcome you to island life. You are transferred to beach resort, where rest of day is at leisure, perfect for relaxing, enjoying ocean views, or simply unwinding after your safari adventure.

Accommodation: Zanzibar Beach Resort
Meals: Breakfast