7 Days Luxury Safari with Friends in Tanzania and Zanzibar

Our representative welcomes your party and assists with the private transfer to Arusha. The journey covers approximately 50–60 km and normally takes 1–1.5 hours, with separate arrival transfers arranged if your flights differ. We bring everyone together for a short briefing and leave time to settle in. Activities and attractions: Airport welcome, private transfers, group introduction, and safari briefing.

Destination:

Kilimanjaro Airport

Overnight:

Arusha Serena Hotel

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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We drive approximately 120 km to Tarangire, allowing around 2–3 hours before the wildlife viewing begins. Our guide helps the group spot elephants, giraffes, and zebras, making room for different interests without turning the day into a competition to see the most animals. Following the game drive, we continue approximately 80–110 km towards Manyara in around 1.5–2 hours.

Activities and attractions: Tarangire game drive, elephant viewing, baobab scenery, and shared wildlife photography.

Destination:

Tarangire

Overnight:

Manyara Serena Safari Lodge

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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We set off early for Ngorongoro, travelling approximately 80–120 km in around 2–3 hours to the crater area. On the crater floor, our guide searches for lions, buffaloes, zebras, and hippos, giving everyone time to watch and photograph the sightings. There is often as much pleasure in seeing a friend’s reaction as in spotting the animal itself.

Activities and attractions: Extended crater game drive, hippo pools, wildlife observation, and crater viewpoints.

Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Overnight:

Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Today’s journey covers approximately 140–180 km and takes around 4–5 hours before extended wildlife stops. We cross from the highlands into open plains, with suitable breaks to keep the longer transfer comfortable. An afternoon game drive introduces Central Serengeti, where our guide looks for lions, giraffes, and antelope.

Activities and attractions: Scenic road transfer, highland landscapes, Serengeti plains, and afternoon wildlife viewing.

Destination:

Central Serengeti

Overnight:

Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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We spend the day exploring wildlife areas selected around recent sightings and your group’s interests. Expect approximately 6–8 hours of game viewing with breaks, allowing time for patient observation and photographs. Our guide balances requests across the party, so keen photographers and those who simply want to watch can both enjoy the day.

Activities and attractions: Full-day game drive, animal behaviour, wildlife photography, and river-area exploration.

Destination:

Central Serengeti

Overnight:

Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Depending on departure time, we arrange a final game drive before transferring your party to Seronera Airstrip. Your scheduled flight to Zanzibar usually takes around 2–3 hours depending on the route and stops. Our island team handles the arrival transfer, leaving the rest of the day free to unwind together.

Activities and attractions: Final Serengeti sightings, airstrip transfer, flight to Zanzibar, and leisure time.

Destination:

Central Serengeti

Overnight:

Zanzibar Serena Hotel

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Our guide leads your group through Stone Town’s streets, explaining its history while allowing time for photographs and questions. We then arrange the boat trip to Prison Island, usually around 20–30 minutes each way when conditions are suitable. The giant tortoise visit and coastal views add variety to a day spent discovering a different side of Tanzania together.

Activities and attractions: Stone Town walking tour, historic architecture, Prison Island boat trip, and giant tortoises.

Destination:

Stone Town Zanzibar

Overnight:

Zanzibar Serena Hotel

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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At the spice farm, our local guide invites the group to identify familiar scents and learn how the plants are grown. We then leave the afternoon open, allowing some friends to relax while others enjoy their own beach time. The holiday ends with room to enjoy the company that brought you here in the first place.

Activities and attractions: Spice farm excursion, crop identification, beach leisure, and free time with friends.

Destination:

Spice Plantations

Overnight:

Zanzibar Serena Hotel

  luxury 4 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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We coordinate private airport transfers according to your confirmed flights. No activities are planned, making it easier to manage different departure times if needed.