7 Days Tanzania Big Five Solo Safari and Zanzibar Beach Holiday | Midrange

Our representative meets you at Kilimanjaro International Airport and helps with your luggage before the transfer to Arusha. The journey covers approximately 50–60 kilometres (31–37 miles) and usually takes 1–1.5 hours through farmland and roadside towns. No wildlife activity is scheduled, leaving time to recover from the flight. Once you are settled, our team explains the safari arrangements and provides a contact for assistance during the trip. We discuss your interests, whether you prefer watching animal behaviour, taking photographs or spending longer at fewer sightings. These preferences help our guide shape the game drives within the agreed route.

Destination:

Kilimanjaro Airport

Overnight:

Kibo Palace Hotel

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Lunch, Dinner

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We collect you early for the drive to Tarangire National Park. The entrance is approximately 120 kilometres (75 miles) from Arusha, with a journey time of 2–2.5 hours. After the entry procedures, our guide begins the game drive through woodland and areas with large baobab trees.

We search for elephants, giraffes and zebras along tracks leading towards the river. Since the vehicle is reserved for you, our guide can spend longer at an interesting sighting without balancing the preferences of unrelated guests. We still follow park rules and keep enough time for the onward transfer.

A break at an approved picnic area provides time away from continuous driving. We continue the afternoon wildlife search before travelling to the Manyara area, approximately 70–100 kilometres (43–62 miles) away. This final transfer takes around 1.5–2 hours, depending on the overnight location.

Destination:

Tarangire

Overnight:

Manyara Safari Lodge

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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We depart early and drive through Karatu towards the Ngorongoro highlands. Allow approximately 90–110 kilometres (56–68 miles) and 2–3 hours to reach the descent area, including entrance formalities. The road climbs through farmland and wooded slopes before reaching the crater rim.

On the crater floor, our guide explores grasslands and wet areas for lions, buffaloes, zebras and wildebeest. We also look for hippos and scan the open ground for black rhinos, which may be distant or out of sight.

The private arrangement gives you time to ask questions and follow the details of each sighting. Our guide explains animal behaviour in clear terms while planning the route around designated facilities and a picnic stop. We later ascend to the Ngorongoro area for the evening.

Destination:

Lake Manyara

Overnight:

Ngorongoro Kuhama Camp

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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We leave for Central Serengeti, covering approximately 140–180 kilometres (87–112 miles), depending on the starting location. Travel and entrance procedures normally require around 4–5 hours before allowing for wildlife stops. This is a full safari travel day, with the main Central Serengeti game drive taking place after the transfer.

The route crosses higher ground before reaching open plains, with some rough and dusty sections. Our guide adjusts the driving speed and uses suitable places to break the journey. Keep your camera and a small day bag accessible so there is no need to unpack your main luggage at stops.

In the Seronera area, we search river corridors and grasslands for elephants, giraffes and lions. Trees along some routes may hold resting leopards, although locating one requires patience and favourable conditions. We finish the afternoon drive in time to arrive before dark.

Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Overnight:

Serengeti Heritage Tented Lodge

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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We plan a final morning game drive around the confirmed flight time. Nearby tracks may provide sightings of lions, hyenas and grazing animals before we continue to the airstrip. The combined route can cover approximately 20–60 kilometres (12–37 miles), with around 1–3 hours available for driving and wildlife stops.

Our guide assists with your bags and check-in for the scheduled Zanzibar flight. The aircraft may make intermediate stops, so the ticket confirms the journey time and luggage allowance. Our island team receives the arrival details before meeting you in Zanzibar.

We transfer you to the Stone Town area, approximately 8–15 kilometres (5–9 miles) from the airport. This usually takes 20–40 minutes, leaving the remaining time free. Staying here first keeps the following morning’s journey 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 transfer to Fumba, approximately 25–30 kilometres (16–19 miles) away, taking around 40–60 minutes. Our crew welcomes you for a private boat excursion and explains the planned activities. The crew remains with you throughout the outing, while the time spent swimming can reflect your comfort and interest.

We visit suitable snorkelling areas for reef fish and include a sandbank stop when tides permit. Our guide helps with equipment before entering the water and explains where to swim. Breaks on board allow you to rest between activities rather than remain in the water throughout the excursion.

After returning to Fumba, we drive directly to Nungwi with your luggage. The transfer covers approximately 80–95 kilometres (50–59 miles) and takes around 2–2.5 hours. We leave the evening free after the combination of sea activities and road travel.

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 drive towards the Matemwe departure area. From Nungwi, allow approximately 25–35 kilometres (16–22 miles) each way and 45–60 minutes of driving. Our private boat crew then takes you to permitted snorkelling sites around Mnemba.

The guide checks your equipment and explains the water conditions before the snorkelling session. We explore above the coral for reef fish, with breaks on the boat when needed. This is a guided marine excursion and does not include landing on Mnemba’s private island.

We return you to Nungwi afterwards and keep the afternoon open. Our team remains available for assistance, while you can spend the free time at your own pace.

Destination:

Mnemba

Overnight:

My Blue Hotel

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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We leave the morning free for Nungwi Beach or a quiet start at your hotel. Any local transfer to the cruise boarding point generally covers 0–10 kilometres (0–6 miles) and takes up to 30 minutes. No wildlife outing is scheduled during the day.

In the late afternoon, we arrange your private dhow cruise with the boat crew. The outing normally lasts 1.5–2 hours along the northern coast, with the departure based on sunset and sea conditions. We organise the return transfer after coming ashore.

Destination:

Nungwi Village

Overnight:

My Blue Hotel

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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plan your flight home for the following day. The Nungwi airport transfer covers approximately 60–70 kilometres (37–43 miles) and usually takes 1.5–2 hours, before allowing for airport check-in.