8 Days Private Midrange Couples Safari and Zanzibar Beach Time

Our representative meets you at the airport and helps with your luggage before the journey to Arusha. We drive approximately 50–60 kilometres (31–37 miles), normally taking 1–1.5 hours through farmland and roadside towns. No wildlife activity is planned after the flight. Once you are settled, we explain the route and confirm the morning departure. We also discuss the interests you share and any different priorities for the game drives. The remaining time is free to rest.

Destination:

Kilimanjaro Airport

Overnight:

Gold Crest Hotel

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Lunch, Dinner

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We collect you around 6:30 a.m. for Tarangire, approximately 120 kilometres (75 miles) from Arusha. The drive usually takes 2–2.5 hours before entry procedures. Our guide then follows woodland and river tracks according to the conditions and sightings.

Elephants, giraffes and zebras are among the animals we search for, with lions possible in suitable areas. Your private arrangement allows us to spend longer at a sighting that interests you both. Our guide discusses the options while keeping the rest of the day practical.

We pause at an approved picnic area before the afternoon game drive. Later, we transfer approximately 70–100 kilometres (43–62 miles) to the Manyara area, taking around 1.5–2 hours. No extra evening excursion is added after the journey.

Destination:

Tarangire

Overnight:

Manyara Safari Lodge

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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An early start takes us through Karatu towards the crater. Allow approximately 90–110 kilometres (56–68 miles) and 2–3 hours to reach the descent area, including gate procedures. The road climbs through farmland and wooded hills before reaching the rim.

On the crater floor, our guide explores grasslands and wet areas for lions, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest and hippos. We also look for black rhinos, which may be far from the road. We give you time to observe without assuming every sighting will be close or brief.

After a picnic stop, we continue the wildlife search before ascending to the Ngorongoro area. The evening remains open before the following day’s transfer.

Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Overnight:

Angata Ngorongoro Camp

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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We leave for Central Serengeti, travelling approximately 140–180 kilometres (87–112 miles), depending on the starting location. Driving and entrance procedures normally take around 4–5 hours before additional wildlife stops. The main game drive follows in the afternoon.

The route crosses higher ground and open plains, including rough and dusty stretches. Our guide adjusts the pace and uses suitable places for breaks. Keep your camera and personal items accessible while other bags remain secured.

Around Seronera, we search river corridors and grasslands for elephants, giraffes and lions. Trees along the route may provide leopard sightings, depending on their movements. We finish before dark and leave the evening free.

Destination:

Central Serengeti

Overnight:

Ang’ata Serengeti Camp

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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We begin early to use the cooler part of the morning for wildlife viewing. There is no transfer to another park today, so our guide has more time to follow sightings within Central Serengeti. We explore grasslands, river areas and rocky sections according to the animals present.

If a sighting holds your attention, we can remain and watch rather than move on immediately. Our guide also allows time for photographs and questions. A picnic stop breaks up the day before further afternoon viewing.

As a planning estimate, the route may cover approximately 80–150 kilometres (50–93 miles), with around 6–8 hours devoted to game driving and stops. The actual distance depends on wildlife locations and conditions.

We return before dark and confirm the airstrip schedule. The evening is left for your own time together.

Destination:

Central Serengeti

Overnight:

Ang’ata Serengeti Camp

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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We fit the final morning game drive around the confirmed flight. The route may cover approximately 20–60 kilometres (12–37 miles), with around 1–3 hours for driving and sightings if time allows. Our guide stays within practical reach of the airstrip.

We assist with your bags and check-in for the scheduled Zanzibar service. The flight may carry other passengers and include intermediate stops; it is not a private charter.

Our island team transfers you to the Stone Town area after arrival. This covers approximately 8–15 kilometres (5–9 miles) and normally takes 20–40 minutes. We keep the remaining time free before the island programme begins.

Destination:

Central Serengeti

Overnight:

Kisiwa House

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Our local guide leads a Stone Town walk of around 2–3 hours, including pauses. We explore selected lanes and waterfront areas, with time to ask questions and take photographs. The route can be adjusted where practical rather than rushed to cover every site.

We continue to a spice farm, where a host explains how familiar plants grow and how they are used. The visit follows garden paths that may be uneven, so suitable footwear is useful.

Road travel across the day totals approximately 40–60 kilometres (25–37 miles), taking around 1–1.5 hours. We return to Stone Town afterwards and leave the evening open. Today focuses on history and farming rather than wildlife.

Destination:

Stone Town Zanzibar

Overnight:

Kisiwa House

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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We arrange your private boat outing after a short waterfront transfer. Local road travel generally covers 0–10 kilometres (0–6 miles) and takes up to 30 minutes. The crossing to Prison Island commonly takes around 20–40 minutes each way, subject to conditions.

Our guide introduces the island’s history and accompanies you to the giant tortoise enclosure. We allow time to observe the animals and explore permitted visitor areas. The island itself is shared with other visitors.

After returning to Stone Town, we collect your luggage and drive to Nungwi or Kendwa. The transfer covers approximately 55–65 kilometres (34–40 miles) and normally takes 1.5–2 hours. We help you settle in and leave the remaining afternoon free.

Destination:

Prison Island

Overnight:

Hotel Riu Jambo

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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We keep the final day open for time together at the beach. Swimming depends on the sea conditions, and there is no scheduled boat trip or wildlife excursion. You can keep the day quiet without another organised activity.

If you depart today, we arrange the airport transfer against your flight. Allow approximately 60–70 kilometres (37–43 miles) and 1.5–2 hours of driving, plus check-in time. A later flight or another night gives you more time by the sea.