9 Days Private Couples Safari and Zanzibar Beach Holiday | Midrange

Our representative meets you at the airport and assists with your bags before the approximately 50–60-kilometre (31–37-mile) journey to Arusha, normally taking 1–1.5 hours through farmland and towns. Once you are settled, our team explains the safari departure and discusses the interests you share, as well as any different priorities for photographs or wildlife viewing. The remaining time is free to rest together, with no excursion scheduled after the flight and no need to prepare for another transfer that evening. Attractions: Farmland and roadside views towards Arusha. Activities: Airport collection, private transfer and safari briefing. Time: Based on 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 leave around 6:30 a.m. for Tarangire, approximately 120 kilometres (75 miles) from Arusha, allowing 2–2.5 hours before entrance procedures and the start of the game drive. Our guide explores woodland and river tracks for elephants, giraffes and zebras, remaining longer at sightings that interest you both while leaving time for a picnic break and another section of the park. We later transfer approximately 70–100 kilometres (43–62 miles) to the Manyara area in around 1.5–2 hours, keeping the evening free after the journey.

Attractions: Elephants, giraffes, zebras, baobab trees and river areas.
Activities: Private game drive, wildlife photography 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 and hippos, while scanning farther away for black rhinos and allowing time for questions and photographs. A stop at an approved picnic site breaks up the day before further wildlife viewing and the afternoon ascent to the Ngorongoro area, where no additional excursion is planned.

Attractions: Crater landscapes, lions, buffaloes, hippos and possible rhinos.
Activities: Private crater game drive and picnic stop.
Time: Approximately 6:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., including the approach journey.

We begin the transfer towards Central Serengeti, approximately 140–180 kilometres (87–112 miles) from the proposed starting location, allowing around 4–5 hours for driving and entrance procedures before extended wildlife stops. The route crosses higher ground and open plains, with rough and dusty stretches where our guide adjusts the speed and uses suitable places for breaks. During the afternoon half-day game drive, we explore Seronera for elephants, giraffes and lions, check suitable trees for leopards and finish before dark so the evening remains your own.

Attractions: Open plains, Seronera habitats and large mammals.
Activities: Scenic transfer and private afternoon game drive.
Time: Approximately 7:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m., with the main viewing in the afternoon.

We start early and spend the day within Central Serengeti, giving your guide more time to follow wildlife activity without a transfer to another park. The route may include grasslands, river edges and rocky areas for lions, elephants, giraffes and other animals, with longer stops when a sighting holds your attention and a picnic break before the afternoon drive. We may cover approximately 80–150 kilometres (50–93 miles), with around 6–8 hours devoted to driving and observation before returning before dark and confirming the following morning’s flight.

Attractions: Central Serengeti predators, grazing animals and river landscapes.
Activities: Full-day private game drive and extended wildlife viewing.
Time: Approximately 6:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m., depending on the route.

We arrange a final game drive if the flight schedule permits, covering approximately 20–60 kilometres (12–37 miles) over around 1–3 hours of driving and sightings while remaining close enough to the airstrip. Our guide assists with your bags and check-in for the scheduled Zanzibar service, which may carry other passengers and include intermediate stops rather than operate as a private charter. On arrival, we transfer you approximately 8–15 kilometres (5–9 miles) to the Stone Town area in 20–40 minutes and leave the remaining time free.

Attractions: Final Serengeti wildlife and island views if visibility allows.
Activities: Morning game drive, scheduled flight and private island transfer.
Time: Flight-dependent, with the morning route adjusted accordingly.

Destination:

Central Serengeti

Overnight:

Tembo House Hotel

  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 with pauses, introducing selected lanes and waterfront areas while allowing time for questions and photographs. We keep the route manageable rather than try to cover every site, 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 at the northern beach base, we leave the rest of the afternoon open so the day ends with time together rather than another organised visit.

Attractions: Stone Town streets, historic buildings and coastal views.
Activities: Guided walking tour and private 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 drive towards Matemwe, approximately 25–40 kilometres (16–25 miles) each way from your northern base, allowing around 45–75 minutes before meeting the private boat crew. Our guide checks your snorkelling equipment, explains the permitted reef areas and leads the activity at a comfortable pace, with breaks on board when needed and reef fish as the main wildlife attraction. The excursion visits the waters around Mnemba without landing on the private island, and we return you to your beach base afterwards for an unscheduled afternoon.

Attractions: Reef fish, coral habitats and the waters around Mnemba.
Activities: Private boat outing, guided snorkelling and return transfers.
Time: Usually morning to early afternoon, depending on 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 across the day. In Nungwi, we allow time for the shoreline and suitable public paths before continuing to Kendwa, where the focus is beach time rather than a long sequence of stops. Swimming depends on conditions, no exclusive stretch of beach or boat cruise is included, and we return you to your selected base after the agreed outing.

Attractions: Nungwi shoreline, Kendwa Beach and northern coastal scenery.
Activities: Beach visits, optional swimming and leisure time together.
Time: Approximately 9:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m., adjustable 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 time together beside the sea, with no early collection unless your departure requires it and no guided wildlife or boat activity. You can keep the day quiet at your selected beach base, while our team confirms the airport arrangements without filling the remaining hours with another excursion. If you depart today, the transfer covers approximately 60–70 kilometres (37–43 miles) and normally takes 1.5–2 hours plus check-in time; a later flight or another night gives you a longer beach finish.

Attractions: Your selected northern beach and ocean views.
Activities: Beach relaxation and airport transfer if scheduled.
Time: Flexible, with collection based on your confirmed flight.