Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar Beach
Northern circuit wildlife with Indian Ocean beaches
Your Route
Arusha → Serengeti → Ngorongoro → Zanzibar
Route Details
Serengeti National Park
Central Serengeti
Africa's most famous park with big cats and endless plains.
Highlights
- Lion and cheetah sightings on open plains
- Kopje rock formations
- Sunset on the Serengeti
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Volcanic caldera with dense wildlife and rhino sightings.
Highlights
- Crater floor game drive
- Black rhino sighting potential
- Dramatic rim scenery
Zanzibar Island
North or East Coast, Zanzibar
Pristine beaches, historic Stone Town, and turquoise waters.
Highlights
- White sand beaches and swimming
- Stone Town UNESCO heritage
- Snorkeling and diving options
A Typical Day
Sample from Serengeti National Park
5:30–6:30
Pre-dawn game drive for predators
7:00–12:00
Extended game drive
12:00–15:00
Lunch at camp, rest
15:00–18:00
Afternoon game drive
18:00–21:00
Sundowner and dinner
Activities
Included Activities
Optional (additional cost)
Is This Right for You?
Best for
Honeymooners, families wanting variety, and travelers who want safari and relaxation in one trip.
Not ideal for
Safari purists wanting maximum bush time, budget travelers, or those who prefer separate focused trips.
Trade-offs
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Best Time to Go
Dry Season
Best safari viewing and pleasant Zanzibar weather
Green Season
Calving in Serengeti, slightly humid in Zanzibar
Why This Itinerary Works
Every Vurara Safaris itinerary reflects specific trade-offs. Here is the reasoning behind this route:
12 days balances depth at each location against travel fatigue. Shorter trips sacrifice wildlife time; longer trips face diminishing returns.
Segment order minimizes backtracking and positions high-density wildlife areas at optimal points in the journey.
Mid-range tier balances comfort with value. Private guiding available; camps offer quality without premium positioning.
Honeymooners, families wanting variety, and travelers who want safari and relaxation in one trip.
Why each segment was chosen:
Serengeti National Park
Central positioning maximizes predator encounters across the open plains. Migration location varies by month.
Ngorongoro Crater
Crater floor offers the highest density of wildlife in Africa. One full day is optimal; more time faces diminishing returns.
Zanzibar Island
Location selected for wildlife density, logistical efficiency, and alignment with stated priorities.
These decisions are not arbitrary. They reflect documented trade-offs from thousands of safari conversations.
How Vurara Safaris makes decisionsCustomization Options
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Travel Modes
Available Extensions
Tarangire Addition
Add elephant herds before heading to beach
Cost Context
$7,000–$12k/pp
Per person estimate
This cost band represents typical per-person pricing for this itinerary pattern. Actual costs vary based on accommodation tier, travel mode, season, and party size.
Excluding international flights
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