8 Days Private Midrange Solo Safari | Tanzania and Zanzibar Holiday

Our representative welcomes you at Kilimanjaro International Airport and helps with your luggage before the transfer to Arusha. We cover approximately 50–60 kilometres (31–37 miles) in around 1–1.5 hours through farmland and towns. No wildlife visit is planned after arrival. Once you are settled, our team explains the route and provides a contact for assistance. We discuss whether you prefer photography, animal behaviour or a broader introduction to the parks. The rest of the day remains free to prepare for the safari.

Destination:

Kilimanjaro Airport

Overnight:

Gold Crest Hotel

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Lunch, Dinner

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We depart early for Tarangire, approximately 120 kilometres (75 miles) from Arusha. The drive normally takes 2–2.5 hours before entrance procedures. Our guide then explores woodland and river tracks according to sightings and conditions.

We search for elephants, giraffes and zebras, with lions possible in suitable areas. Since the vehicle is reserved for you, our guide can spend more time on subjects that interest you. The route still follows park rules and the time required for the onward transfer.

A stop at an approved picnic area breaks up the game drive. Later, we travel approximately 70–100 kilometres (43–62 miles) to the Manyara area, taking around 1.5–2 hours. Our guide confirms the next morning’s plan before leaving you to settle in.

Destination:

Tarangire

Overnight:

Manyara Safari Lodge

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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We make an early start through Karatu into the Ngorongoro highlands. The route to the descent area covers approximately 90–110 kilometres (56–68 miles), taking around 2–3 hours with gate formalities. The road climbs through farmland and wooded slopes before reaching the rim.

On the crater floor, our guide searches grasslands and wet areas for lions, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest and hippos. We also scan for black rhinos, which may be distant or out of sight. There is time to ask questions and follow the details of each encounter.

We plan breaks around designated visitor facilities. After a picnic stop and further game viewing, we ascend to the Ngorongoro area. The evening is left free before the longer transfer day.

Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Overnight:

Angata Ngorongoro Camp

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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We travel west towards Central Serengeti, covering approximately 140–180 kilometres (87–112 miles), depending on the starting point. Driving and entrance procedures normally take around 4–5 hours before additional wildlife stops. The afternoon provides the planned half-day game drive.

The road changes from higher ground to open plains, with rough and dusty stretches. Our guide adjusts the pace and uses suitable stopping places. Keep your camera and day bag accessible so there is no need to open your main luggage at each stop.

Around Seronera, we explore grasslands and river corridors for elephants, giraffes and lions. We also check trees where leopards sometimes rest.

We arrive before dark and explain the camp’s arrangements, including any escort needed after sunset. The next day’s plan is discussed before the evening is left 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 and spend the day within Central Serengeti, with no inter-park transfer. This gives your guide more flexibility to follow wildlife activity and the interests you have shared. Routes may include grassy plains, river areas and rocky sections according to conditions.

If you prefer patient observation, we can remain longer at a suitable sighting. If your interest is a wider range of animals, our guide can explore several areas while keeping the route practical. Lions, elephants, giraffes and hippos are among the wildlife we may encounter.

We pause at an approved picnic site before continuing the afternoon drive. As a planning estimate, the day may cover approximately 80–150 kilometres (50–93 miles), with around 6–8 hours devoted to driving and viewing stops. We return before dark and confirm the flight arrangements.

Destination:

Central Serengeti

Overnight:

Ang’ata Serengeti Camp

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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We arrange a final morning drive if the flight leaves enough time. The combined route to the airstrip may cover approximately 20–60 kilometres (12–37 miles), with around 1–3 hours available for driving and sightings. Our guide keeps the reporting time as the fixed point in the morning.

At the airstrip, we assist with your bags and check-in for the scheduled Zanzibar service. The aircraft may make intermediate stops, and the ticket confirms the flight duration and luggage allowance.

Our island representative meets you on arrival and transfers you to the Stone Town area. This drive covers approximately 8–15 kilometres (5–9 miles) and normally takes 20–40 minutes. We confirm the next day’s meeting arrangements and leave the remaining time open.

Destination:

Central Serengeti

Overnight:

Kisiwa House

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Your local guide leads a Stone Town walk, normally allowing around 2–3 hours with pauses. We can spend more time on the history, architecture or everyday activity that interests you. Permission is requested before close photographs of residents or people at work.

The spice farm visit follows by private vehicle. A host explains the plants and their uses, with time for questions along the garden paths. These paths may be uneven, so comfortable walking shoes are useful.

Total road travel is approximately 40–60 kilometres (25–37 miles), normally taking 1–1.5 hours. We return you to Stone Town afterwards and confirm the boat outing. No wildlife activity is scheduled today.

Destination:

Stone Town Zanzibar

Overnight:

Kisiwa House

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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We arrange the waterfront transfer, usually covering 0–10 kilometres (0–6 miles) in up to 30 minutes. Our private boat crew explains the crossing and assists with boarding. The journey to Prison Island commonly takes around 20–40 minutes each way, depending on conditions.

Our guide accompanies you through the visitor areas and introduces the island’s history. We also visit the giant tortoise enclosure, allowing time to observe the animals while following the site’s rules. The private outing gives you flexibility without needing to match another group’s schedule.

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 usually takes 1.5–2 hours. Our team helps you settle in and confirms the arrangements for the final day.

Destination:

Prison Island

Overnight:

Hotel Riu Jambo

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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We leave the final day open for a quieter finish beside the sea. Swimming depends on the conditions, with no guided water activity or wildlife outing included. Our team remains available for assistance with the confirmed travel arrangements.

If you depart today, we organise 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 departure or an extra night provides more beach time.