9 Days Private Midrange Solo Safari and Zanzibar Beach Escape

Our representative welcomes you at the airport and assists with the approximately 50–60-kilometre (31–37-mile) transfer to Arusha, normally taking 1–1.5 hours through farmland and roadside towns. Once you are settled, our team provides a contact for assistance and discusses whether your main interests are photography, animal behaviour or a broader introduction to the parks. No wildlife excursion is scheduled after arrival, leaving time to rest while we confirm the next morning’s departure and explain what to keep in a small day bag. Attractions: Farmland and roadside views on the approach to Arusha. Activities: Airport welcome, private transfer and personal safari briefing. Time: According to flight arrival; approximately 1–1.5 hours of driving.

Destination:

Kilimanjaro Airport

Overnight:

Kibo Palace 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, allowing 2–2.5 hours before entry procedures and the first game drive through woodland and river areas. Since the vehicle is reserved for you, our guide can spend longer watching elephants, giraffes or zebras that interest you, while still balancing the route with a picnic stop and the afternoon wildlife search. We later transfer approximately 70–100 kilometres (43–62 miles) to the Manyara area in around 1.5–2 hours, then confirm the next day’s plan before leaving the evening free.

Attractions: Elephants, giraffes, zebras, baobab woodland and river habitats.
Activities: Private game drive, personal-interest stops and transfer to Manyara.
Time: Approximately 6:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m., depending on conditions.

Destination:

Tarangire

Overnight:

Manyara Safari Lodge

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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We travel through Karatu into the Ngorongoro highlands, covering approximately 90–110 kilometres (56–68 miles) to the descent area in around 2–3 hours including gate formalities. On the crater floor, our guide searches grasslands and wet areas for lions, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest and hippos, while allowing time for your questions and scanning farther away for black rhinos. We organise the route around designated visitor facilities and a picnic break, then continue wildlife viewing before ascending to the Ngorongoro area without adding an evening activity after the full day.

Attractions: Crater landscapes, large mammals, hippos and possible rhinos.
Activities: Private crater game drive and guided wildlife observation.
Time: Approximately 6:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., including road travel.

We begin the approximately 140–180-kilometre (87–112-mile) transfer towards Central Serengeti, allowing around 4–5 hours for driving and entrance procedures before extended wildlife stops. The road changes from higher ground to open plains, with rough and dusty stretches where our guide adjusts the pace and uses suitable stopping places while your camera and day bag remain accessible. During the afternoon, we explore Seronera for elephants, giraffes and lions, check trees for leopards and arrive before dark to explain the camp’s arrangements, including any escort needed after sunset.

Attractions: Open plains, Seronera habitats and large mammals.
Activities: Overland transfer, half-day game drive and arrival briefing.
Time: Approximately 7:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m., with afternoon game viewing.

We start early and spend the day within Central Serengeti, giving your guide more flexibility to follow the wildlife subjects you find most interesting. If you prefer patient observation, we can remain longer at a suitable sighting, while a broader route through grasslands and river areas offers opportunities to look for lions, elephants, giraffes and hippos after the picnic break. A full outing may cover approximately 80–150 kilometres (50–93 miles), with around 6–8 hours devoted to driving and stops before returning before dark and confirming the flight arrangements.

Attractions: Central Serengeti predators, grazing animals and river habitats.
Activities: Full-day private game drive shaped around your interests.
Time: Approximately 6:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m., depending on the route.

We arrange a final wildlife drive if the departure allows, potentially covering approximately 20–60 kilometres (12–37 miles) over around 1–3 hours while keeping the airstrip reporting time as the fixed point in the morning. Our guide assists with your bags and check-in for the scheduled Zanzibar flight, whose ticket confirms the baggage allowance and any intermediate stops. After arrival, our island representative transfers you approximately 8–15 kilometres (5–9 miles) to the Stone Town area in 20–40 minutes, confirms the next day’s meeting point and leaves the remaining time open.

Attractions: Final Serengeti sightings and possible aerial views.
Activities: Morning game drive, scheduled flight and private airport collection.
Time: Based on the confirmed flight schedule.

Destination:

Central Serengeti

Overnight:

Tembo House Hotel

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Your local guide leads a Stone Town walk of around 2–3 hours with pauses, spending more time on the history, architecture or everyday activity that interests you. We request permission before close photographs of residents, then collect your luggage for the approximately 55–65-kilometre (34–40-mile) drive to Nungwi or Kendwa, normally taking 1.5–2 hours. After helping you settle in, our team explains the northern beach arrangements and confirms the following morning’s collection, leaving the afternoon free rather than adding another guided visit to the day.

Attractions: Stone Town architecture, lanes, markets and waterfront.
Activities: Private guided walk and northern beach transfer.
Time: Approximately 8:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m., followed by free time.

Destination:

Stone Town Zanzibar

Overnight:

Amaan Beach Bungalows

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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We collect you for the transfer towards Matemwe, approximately 25–40 kilometres (16–25 miles) each way from your northern base, normally taking around 45–75 minutes before boarding the private boat. Our guide checks your equipment and explains the water conditions before leading the snorkelling in permitted areas around Mnemba, with reef fish as the main attraction and breaks on board whenever needed. The trip does not include landing on the private island, and we return you to your beach base afterwards so the remaining afternoon can follow your own pace.

Attractions: Reef fish, coral habitats and the waters around Mnemba.
Activities: Private boat excursion, guided snorkelling and return transfers.
Time: Usually morning to early afternoon, according to sea conditions.

Destination:

Mnemba

Overnight:

Amaan Beach Bungalows

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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We arrange visits to both northern beach areas, using local transfers that may total approximately 15–30 kilometres (9–19 miles) and around 30–60 minutes of driving. Our guide introduces suitable public shoreline areas and explains the surroundings, while you can choose where to spend longer without needing to match another group’s preferences. Swimming depends on conditions, permission is needed before close photographs of residents or crews at work, and no boat cruise or wildlife outing is included before we return you to your selected base.

Attractions: Nungwi shoreline, Kendwa Beach and coastal activity.
Activities: Guided beach visits, optional swimming and leisure time.
Time: Approximately 9:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m., with stops agreed before departure.

Destination:

Nungwi Village

Overnight:

Amaan Beach Bungalows

  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, with no scheduled wildlife or boat activity and no early collection unless your flight requires it. Our team remains available for assistance with the confirmed travel arrangements while you choose between time at the beach and rest at your hotel. For departure, we arrange the approximately 60–70-kilometre (37–43-mile) airport transfer, normally taking 1.5–2 hours plus check-in time, while a later flight or another night provides more leisure time.

Attractions: Your selected northern beach and coastal views.
Activities: Independent beach leisure and airport transfer if scheduled.
Time: Flexible; collection follows the confirmed flight.