Beach & culture
Zanzibar Island Escape
Five nights on the island: Stone Town's alleys, a spice farm, dolphins at Kizimkazi and long, unhurried beach days at Amaan Beach Bungalows.
From$892
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Length9 days / 8 nights
From$3,840per person sharing, 2 travellers
StartsArusha / JROAny date
StylePrivate 4x4Your own guide
Route
Tarangire · Ngorongoro · Serengeti · Zanzibar
Why this trip works
- Fly Seronera to Zanzibar instead of driving back to Arusha
- Full crater descent and a full Serengeti day before the beach
- Stone Town and spice-farm day with a local guide
- Kizimkazi dolphin tour and beach time at Amaan Beach Hotel
Day by day
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Day 1 · Arrival in Arusha
Airport pick-up and a quiet first night at Tulia Hotel before the safari starts.
Tulia Hotel, Arusha·Half board
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Day 2 · Tarangire National Park
A full day among the elephants and baobabs of Tarangire, then on to Karatu.
Eileen's Trees Inn, Karatu·Full board
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Day 3 · Ngorongoro Crater to the Serengeti
Crater descent in the morning, hippo-pool lunch, then across the highlands into the Serengeti for the night.
Into Wild Africa, Serengeti·Full board
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Day 4 · Full day in the Serengeti
Morning and afternoon game drives in the central Serengeti, with lunch and a siesta at camp in between.
Into Wild Africa, Serengeti·Full board
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Day 5 · Fly from Seronera to Zanzibar
A last morning game drive, then a transfer to Seronera airstrip for the flight to Zanzibar. Met on arrival and driven to Amaan Beach Hotel for dinner.
Amaan Beach Hotel, Zanzibar·Breakfast, dinner
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Day 6 · Dolphins at Kizimkazi
An early boat out of Kizimkazi to swim near bottlenose dolphins in the wild, then back for a slow afternoon on the beach.
Amaan Beach Hotel·Half board
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Day 7 · Stone Town and the spice farms
The historical heart of Zanzibar: House of Wonders, the old slave market and the Sultan's Palace, then a spice farm lunch of spiced rice, fish and tropical fruit.
Amaan Beach Hotel·Half board
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Day 8 · Beach day
Nothing scheduled: swim, snorkel, sail a dhow or simply read in the shade.
Amaan Beach Hotel·Half board
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Day 9 · Departure
Breakfast, then the transfer to Zanzibar International Airport.
Departure·Breakfast
Included
- Private 4x4 Land Cruiser for the safari section
- Four safari nights full board plus three Zanzibar nights half board
- Internal flight Seronera to Zanzibar
- All park, concession and crater fees
- Stone Town walking tour, spice farm lunch and dolphin tour
- All transfers, government taxes and drinking water
Not included
- International flights and visa
- Serengeti balloon safari
- Tips, travel insurance and personal expenses
Questions about this trip
Soft bags only, 15 kg per person including hand luggage. We store hard cases in Arusha free of charge while you are on the island.
No. Zanzibar is part of Tanzania, so the same visa covers both. Keep your passport with you on the domestic flight.
Price
$3,840
per person sharing, 2 travellers
- USD 3,840 per person sharing for two travellers in February; USD 3,775 in April.
- Flight prices are the main reason for the seasonal difference and are included in the quote.
Park, concession and crater fees included. Free quote in 24 hours.
