9 Days Tanzania Big Five Couples Safari and Zanzibar Beach Holiday

We welcome you at Kilimanjaro International Airport and arrange a private transfer to Arusha, where your safari holiday begins. Our representative will assist with your luggage and introduce the travel arrangements prepared for the two of you. During the drive, you pass local villages, small farms, and views of Mount Meru when the weather allows. We keep the journey direct so you can settle into your accommodation without unnecessary stops after your flight. Once you reach the hotel, our team assists with check-in and confirms the following day's safari departure. The evening is free for you to relax together before heading to Tarangire National Park the next morning. Time: Approximately 1–1.5 hours Activities: Airport welcome, private transfer, safari briefing Attractions: Mount Meru, Arusha countryside, local villages Distance: Approximately 55 km

Destination:

Kilimanjaro Airport

Overnight:

Kibo Palace Hotel

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Lunch, Dinner

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After breakfast, our guide meets you at the hotel and begins the drive toward Tarangire National Park in your private 4x4 Land Cruiser. The journey takes around two to three hours before we enter the park and begin searching for wildlife along its established game-drive routes. Tarangire is well known for large elephant herds, and our guide will spend time exploring areas where elephants and other animals are commonly seen. We also look for lions, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and different bird species around the river and woodland areas. Traveling privately gives you the freedom to spend longer at interesting sightings and enjoy photography stops together. Later in the afternoon, we leave the park and continue to your midrange accommodation near Lake Manyara.

Time: Approximately 8–9 hours
Activities: Full-day private game drive, wildlife photography
Attractions: Elephants, baobab trees, lions, giraffes, Tarangire River
Distance: Approximately 180–220 km

Destination:

Tarangire

Overnight:

Manyara Safari Lodge

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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We leave the Lake Manyara area in the morning and travel toward Ngorongoro Crater through the highland countryside. After stopping at a suitable viewpoint near the crater rim, our guide takes you down to the crater floor for a full-day game drive. The crater has open grasslands, woodland sections, and water pools where many wildlife species can be found. We search for lions, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, and the rare black rhino while moving between different viewing areas. Your private safari vehicle allows us to adjust the pace and spend time observing animals that interest you both. After the crater visit, we climb back toward the rim and continue to your midrange accommodation in the Ngorongoro area.

Time: Approximately 7–9 hours
Activities: Full-day Ngorongoro Crater game drive
Attractions: Black rhinos, lions, hippos, buffaloes, Ngorongoro landscape
Distance: Depends on accommodation and game-drive route

Following breakfast, we begin the journey from Ngorongoro toward Central Serengeti, passing through open countryside and the wide plains of the conservation area. Our guide makes suitable stops along the route for photographs and short breaks before reaching Naabi Hill Gate. After completing the park entrance arrangements, we continue into Serengeti National Park for an afternoon game drive. The central region is known for its wildlife, including lions, elephants, giraffes, and leopards that may be seen around trees and rocky areas. We explore selected routes around Seronera, allowing time for animal sightings without rushing through the park. Toward evening, we transfer you to your midrange tented camp, where you can spend a quiet evening together.

Time: Approximately 6–8 hours
Activities: Scenic transfer, afternoon wildlife game drive
Attractions: Serengeti plains, lions, giraffes, elephants, kopjes
Distance: Approximately 160–190 km

We spend the entire day exploring Central Serengeti, beginning with an early game drive when many animals are active. Our guide takes you through the Seronera Valley and surrounding plains, where different wildlife species can be observed throughout the year. We look for lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffaloes, and grazing animals while selecting suitable routes according to the day's sightings. Because the vehicle is reserved for the two of you, we can allow more time for photography and quiet wildlife observation at interesting locations. A picnic break is arranged during the day before we continue through another section of the park. In the late afternoon, we return to your accommodation after a full day enjoying the Serengeti together.

Time: Approximately 8–10 hours
Activities: Full-day private Big Five game drive, wildlife photography
Attractions: Lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, Seronera Valley
Distance: Approximately 60–120 km within the park

Our final safari morning begins with a game drive in Central Serengeti, giving you another opportunity to see wildlife before leaving the national park. We explore selected routes near Seronera and plan the driving time around your confirmed flight departure. After the morning game drive, we transfer you to Seronera Airstrip and assist with the check-in arrangements. You then fly to Zanzibar, where our local representative will meet you at the airport. We arrange a private transfer to Nungwi, allowing you to travel directly to your selected midrange beach accommodation. Once you have checked in, the remainder of the day is free for swimming, beach walking, or relaxing together.

Time: Morning game drive, flight and private transfer
Activities: Wildlife viewing, flight to Zanzibar, beach relaxation
Attractions: Serengeti wildlife, Zanzibar coastline, Nungwi Beach
Distance: Approximately 60–65 km from Zanzibar Airport to Nungwi

Destination:

Central Serengeti

Overnight:

Amaan Beach Bungalows

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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We arrange a guided visit around Nungwi Village so you can learn about life along Zanzibar's northern coast. Our local guide takes you through selected community areas and explains the fishing activities and boat-building traditions found in the village. After exploring Nungwi, we continue to the beach, where you can enjoy swimming, short walks, or time relaxing beside the Indian Ocean. We avoid a strict afternoon schedule so you can decide how long you would like to remain at the beach. If you would like an additional experience, we can arrange an optional sunset dhow cruise, depending on availability and weather conditions. We then arrange your return transfer or leave you at your accommodation if it is within convenient walking distance.

Time: Approximately 3–5 hours, with flexible beach leisure
Activities: Village tour, beach walking, swimming, optional dhow cruise
Attractions: Nungwi Village, traditional boats, Nungwi Beach

Destination:

Nungwi Village

Overnight:

Amaan Beach Bungalows

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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After breakfast, our representative arranges your private road transfer to the departure point for a snorkeling excursion near Mnemba Atoll. Our local boat crew provides the necessary equipment and explains the safety guidelines before the excursion begins. The waters around Mnemba offer opportunities to see tropical fish and coral areas, depending on visibility and sea conditions. You can enjoy snorkeling together while the crew remains available to assist during the activity. We allow time at suitable snorkeling locations rather than following an unnecessarily hurried schedule. Once the boat returns to shore, we arrange your transfer back to Nungwi for a relaxed afternoon.

Time: Approximately 4–6 hours
Activities: Boat excursion, snorkeling, marine wildlife viewing
Attractions: Mnemba Atoll, tropical fish, coral areas, Indian Ocean

Destination:

Mnemba

Overnight:

Zanzibar Queen Hotel

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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We begin the day with a private transfer to Jozani Forest, where our local guide takes you along established walking trails. During the walk, we look for Zanzibar red colobus monkeys and learn about the trees and wildlife found in the protected forest. The visit also includes the mangrove boardwalk, where you can observe a different part of Zanzibar's coastal environment. After completing the forest excursion, we continue toward Jambiani Village on the eastern coast. Our guide introduces you to selected local activities and explains how fishing and seaweed farming support the community. We then return to your midrange accommodation, leaving the remainder of the day free for you to relax together.

Time: Approximately 6–8 hours
Activities: Forest walking, monkey viewing, village exploration
Attractions: Jozani Forest, red colobus monkeys, mangroves, Jambiani Village

Destination:

Kuza Cave Jambiani

Overnight:

Zanzibar Queen Hotel

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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We keep the final scheduled tour day flexible, allowing you to enjoy Paje Beach without a fixed program of sightseeing stops. Our representative arranges your transfer to the eastern coast, where you can spend time walking along the sandy shoreline or relaxing at a beachfront location. The area is known for its shallow coastal waters at certain tides and its kite-surfing activities. Depending on sea conditions, you may also enjoy swimming or simply watching the activity along the beach. Optional water sports can be arranged separately if you would like a more active experience together. At the agreed time, we arrange your return transfer, completing your private Tanzania safari and Zanzibar beach holiday.

Time: Approximately 4–7 hours, flexible
Activities: Beach relaxation, swimming, coastal walking, optional water sports
Attractions: Paje Beach, Indian Ocean, eastern Zanzibar coastline