7 Days Tanzania Big Five Safari for Couples with a Zanzibar Beach Holiday | Midrange

Our representative welcomes you at Kilimanjaro International Airport and helps with your luggage before the journey to Arusha. We drive approximately 50–60 kilometres (31–37 miles), usually taking 1–1.5 hours through farmland and roadside towns. Mountain views may be visible in clear weather, but no wildlife activity is scheduled. Once you are settled, we explain the safari departure and check any personal preferences. We leave the remaining time free so you can rest and start the next morning without another organised activity.

Destination:

Kilimanjaro Airport

Overnight:

Kibo Palace Hotel

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Lunch, Dinner

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We leave Arusha early for Tarangire National Park, approximately 120 kilometres (75 miles) away. The journey to the entrance normally takes 2–2.5 hours, followed by the entry procedures. Our guide then begins the game drive through woodland and areas with large baobab trees.

Elephants, giraffes and zebras are among the animals we look for as we follow tracks towards the river. With your own vehicle, we can spend longer watching a herd or waiting for an animal to move into view. Our guide discusses the options with you while keeping the day’s route practical.

After a break at an approved picnic area, we continue exploring before leaving for the Manyara area. This onward drive covers approximately 70–100 kilometres (43–62 miles) and takes around 1.5–2 hours. We keep the evening free after a full day of travel and wildlife viewing.

Destination:

Tarangire

Overnight:

Manyara Safari Lodge

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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We depart early and travel through Karatu into the Ngorongoro highlands. From the Manyara area to the crater descent point, allow approximately 90–110 kilometres (56–68 miles) and 2–3 hours, including entrance formalities. The road climbs through farmland and wooded hills before reaching the rim.

Our guide takes you down to the crater floor, where grasslands and wet areas provide different places to search for animals. We look for lions, buffaloes, zebras and wildebeest, with stops near areas used by hippos. Black rhinos are also possible, although sightings can be distant and are never guaranteed.

A picnic stop breaks up the day before we continue along another part of the crater. We later ascend to the Ngorongoro area, leaving time to settle in before evening.

Destination:

Lake Manyara

Overnight:

Ang’ata Ngorongoro Camp

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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We travel west towards Serengeti after an early start. Depending on the overnight location, the route to Central Serengeti covers approximately 140–180 kilometres (87–112 miles). Allow around 4–5 hours for the transfer and entrance procedures, with wildlife stops adding to the journey.

This is a full safari travel day, with the main Central Serengeti game drive taking place in the afternoon. The road crosses higher ground before reaching open plains, and some stretches are rough or dusty. Our guide adjusts the speed to the surface and uses suitable stopping places along the way.

In the Seronera area, we explore grasslands and river corridors for elephants, giraffes and lions. We also check trees where leopards sometimes rest, allowing time at promising sightings rather than trying to cover every track.

We finish the route before dark and confirm the following morning’s flight arrangements. The evening is left open for your own time together.

Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Overnight:

Serengeti Heritage Tented Lodge

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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We plan your final Serengeti outing around the flight departure. If time allows, our guide follows nearby tracks for lions, hyenas and grazing animals before continuing to the airstrip. The morning route may cover approximately 20–60 kilometres (12–37 miles), with around 1–3 hours available for driving and wildlife stops.

Our team assists with your bags before the scheduled flight to Zanzibar. The aircraft may carry other passengers and make intermediate stops, so the confirmed ticket provides the flight duration and baggage allowance.

On arrival, our Zanzibar representative transfers you to the Stone Town area. The journey covers approximately 8–15 kilometres (5–9 miles) and normally takes 20–40 minutes. We leave the rest of the day free, while this first island stop keeps the following morning’s drive to Fumba shorter.

Destination:

Central Serengeti

Overnight:

Kisiwa House

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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We arrange the drive to Fumba, approximately 25–30 kilometres (16–19 miles) from the Stone Town area. Allow around 40–60 minutes on the road before meeting the crew for your private boat excursion. They explain the day’s plan and help you prepare your snorkelling equipment.

We include guided snorkelling and swimming stops, with a sandbank visit when the tide permits. Reef fish are the main wildlife attraction, and you can take breaks on board between water activities. Our crew chooses the order of stops according to conditions rather than following a fixed schedule.

After returning to Fumba, we drive you directly to Nungwi with your luggage. This transfer covers approximately 80–95 kilometres (50–59 miles) and takes around 2–2.5 hours. There are no further organised activities that evening.

Destination:

Blue Safari Trip

Overnight:

My Blue Hotel

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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We collect you for the transfer towards the Matemwe departure area, approximately 25–35 kilometres (16–22 miles) from Nungwi. The drive normally takes 45–60 minutes each way. Our private boat crew then takes you to permitted snorkelling areas around Mnemba.

Before entering the water, our guide checks your equipment and explains how to stay above the coral without touching it. We explore for reef fish at a comfortable pace, with breaks whenever needed. This outing visits the surrounding waters and does not include landing on Mnemba’s private island.

We return to Nungwi afterwards and leave the afternoon free. You can spend time at the beach or rest without another scheduled transfer.

Destination:

Mnemba

Overnight:

My Blue Hotel

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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We keep the morning and early afternoon open for time together at Nungwi Beach. Any local transfer to the cruise boarding point usually covers 0–10 kilometres (0–6 miles) and takes up to 30 minutes. There is no planned wildlife activity today.

Later, we arrange your private sunset dhow cruise along the northern coast. The outing normally lasts 1.5–2 hours, with departure set according to sunset and sea conditions. After returning to shore, we organise the transfer back to your hotel.

Destination:

Nungwi Village

Overnight:

My Blue Hotel

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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To keep the evening cruise, plan your departure for the following day. We can arrange the Nungwi airport transfer, approximately 60–70 kilometres (37–43 miles), usually taking 1.5–2 hours before airport check-in.