6-Day Zanzibar Beaches & Central Serengeti Safari

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Welcome to Zanzibar

Upon arrival at Zanzibar Airport, your guide will transfer you to Villa Kiva, a beachfront villa offering direct access to pristine white sand beaches and turquoise waters. Over the next 3 nights, you can enjoy a mix of relaxation, cultural exploration, and water-based activities.

You can explore the island’s rich marine life through snorkeling, swimming, or diving excursions, or enjoy kayaking along the coastline. Optional visits include Jozani Forest, home to rare red colobus monkeys, or guided spice farm tours where guests learn about aromatic crops native to Zanzibar. Cultural experiences include a half-day guided tour of historic Stone Town, visiting narrow alleys, markets, and architectural highlights.
Daily activities include beach relaxation, water sports, guided walks, photography, and cultural tours, blending nature, heritage, and leisure into an immersive island experience.

Main Destination:

Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Dry and warm)

High Season December to February and June to October

Best Weather January to February and June to September (Low rainfall)

Accommodation:

Villa Kiva Hotel

• Luxury hotel located at Matemwe Beach (Zanzibar)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Flight to Central Serengeti National Park

You transfer to Zanzibar Airport for a short domestic flight (~2 hours) to Central Serengeti National Park. Upon arrival, you will embark on an afternoon game drive across the golden plains, kopjes, and acacia-studded savannah, observing lions, leopards, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeests.

You enjoy a picnic lunch or snack en route, surrounded by iconic Serengeti landscapes. Activities include guided game drives, wildlife photography, and scenic exploration, allowing guests to immerse themselves immediately in Africa’s unique wilderness. The Central Serengeti’s remote, predator-rich plains and diverse wildlife offer a memorable introduction to the park. Your overnight stay will be in a Serengeti lodge or camp.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)

High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Kontiki Serengeti Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Central Serengeti National Park

You will spend a full day exploring Central Serengeti, the park’s iconic wildlife heartland. Morning and afternoon game drives allow sightings of lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeests across vast plains and rocky kopjes. Optional hot air balloon safari at sunrise provides breathtaking aerial views of wildlife and savannah, ending with a bush champagne breakfast.

Activities include game drives, balloon safari (optional), bush walks, wildlife photography, and picnic lunch in the wilderness. The Serengeti’s unique ecosystem, predator-prey interactions, and endless landscapes create unforgettable safari experiences.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Kontiki Serengeti Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Departure

You will enjoy an early morning game drive to capture final sightings of predators and herbivores against the golden sunrise. Afterward, transfer to the Serengeti airstrip for a flight to Arusha (~1 hour). Reflect on your journey from Zanzibar’s beaches to the wild plains of the Serengeti, cherishing the diverse landscapes and wildlife encounters experienced throughout the safari.

Activities include a morning game drive, wildlife photography, a scenic flight, and airport transfer. You conclude the safari with memories of tropical beaches, cultural highlights, and iconic African wildlife, leaving with a balanced blend of relaxation and adventure.

Main Destination:

Arusha Airport (Arusha)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.