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Safari & coastFly-in safari

6-Day Zanzibar Beach & Fly-In Serengeti Safari

Begin on Zanzibar’s coast, then fly to the Serengeti for your wildlife days.

Tour start
Any date
Duration
6 days / 5 nights
Physical rating
Easy
Group size
2–6 guests
Price
Personal quotation
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TOUR OVERVIEW

The journey at a glance.

Spend two nights in Zanzibar before flying via Arusha to the Central Serengeti. Two nights at camp give time for game drives before a flight back to Arusha and a final overnight stay ahead of departure.

Fly-in safari

Scheduled light-aircraft connections replace some of the longest road transfers.

Pop-up roof 4x4

A private safari vehicle with a pop-up roof for open views and photography.

Is this trip for me?

Trip type
Zanzibar + Safari · tailor-made
Physical rating
Easy. Mostly vehicle-based game drives, with early starts and some bumpy roads.
Group size
2–6 guests
Good for
Fly-in safari

Your route

  1. 01Zanzibar
  2. 02Serengeti
  3. 03Arusha

WHEN TO VISIT

The best time to take this trip.

Typical conditions for each destination on the route. The current month is highlighted using Tanzania time.

Tanzania · local time (EAT)

DestinationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
SerengetiJanuary: Warmer, relatively dryFebruary: Warmer, relatively dryMarch: Long-rains periodApril: Long-rains periodMay: Long-rains periodJune: Main dry-season windowJuly: Main dry-season windowAugust: Main dry-season windowSeptember: Main dry-season windowOctober: Dry-season transitionNovember: Short-rains periodDecember: Short-rains period
ZanzibarJanuary: Warmer, relatively dryFebruary: Warmer, relatively dryMarch: Long-rains periodApril: Long-rains periodMay: Long-rains periodJune: Main dry-season windowJuly: Main dry-season windowAugust: Main dry-season windowSeptember: Main dry-season windowOctober: Dry-season transitionNovember: Short-rains periodDecember: Short-rains period
  • Dry season
  • Showers possible
  • Rainy season

ITINERARY

Your trip, day by day.

Follow the route from the first day to the last. Accommodation and meal plans reflect the published programme and are confirmed for your dates in your Eastara proposal.

6 days, one connected journey.

Wooden boats beside a white sand island beach
Zanzibar

Arrive at Zanzibar International Airport and meet your representative for the private transfer to your coastal hotel.

Accommodation
Villa Kiva Boutique Hotel, sea-view room
Meal plan
Not specified in the programme

Turquoise sea and a white sand coastline in Zanzibar
Zanzibar

Take a day by the ocean, or arrange an optional Stone Town and spice-farm visit or a snorkelling excursion.

Accommodation
Villa Kiva Boutique Hotel
Meal plan
Bed and breakfast

An elephant in the Serengeti grasslands
Serengeti

Transfer early to Zanzibar Airport for the scheduled flight via Arusha to Seronera. Meet your guide for an afternoon game drive towards your Central Serengeti camp.

Accommodation
Moyo Tented Camp, Central Serengeti
Meal plan
Full board

Zebras on grassland under a wide, cloud-filled sky
Serengeti

Spend a full day on game drives across the Central Serengeti’s plains and river corridors. Wildlife movements and seasonal conditions guide the day’s exploration.

Accommodation
Moyo Tented Camp, Central Serengeti
Meal plan
Full board

Enjoy an early game drive before transferring to the airstrip for the scheduled flight to Arusha. Spend the evening at leisure at your hotel.

Accommodation
Mvuli Hotel Arusha
Meal plan
Breakfast, lunch

Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight.

Accommodation
No overnight stay
Meal plan
Breakfast

WHAT’S INCLUDED

Inclusions & exclusions.

These lists describe the published itinerary. Your individual quotation confirms the agreed services and any changes.

  • All airport and airstrip transfers
  • Domestic flights: Zanzibar–Arusha and Arusha–Serengeti
  • Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
  • Professional English-speaking safari guide
  • All government park entry and conservation fees
  • All game drives as per the itinerary
  • Bed and breakfast in Zanzibar
  • Full board during the safari
  • Bottled drinking water during game drives
  • Government taxes and levies

Not included

  • International flights to and from Tanzania
  • Tanzania visa fees
  • Travel and medical insurance
  • Optional activities in Zanzibar
  • Tips and gratuities

ACCOMMODATION

Where you stay.

The programme names the following stays. Availability, room categories and any alternatives are confirmed in your quotation.

Days 1–2 · 2 nights

Villa Kiva Boutique Hotel

Bed and breakfast

Days 3–4 · 2 nights

Moyo Tented Camp, Central Serengeti

Full board

Day 5 · 1 night

Mvuli Hotel Arusha

Breakfast, lunch

GOOD TO KNOW

Questions about this trip.

Can this itinerary be changed?

Yes. Use it as a starting point: we can adjust the number of nights, the accommodation style, the order of the route and add or remove destinations.

When can this trip start?

On any date, subject to availability. Tell us your preferred dates and we will check the accommodation and connections for you.

How much does it cost?

Every proposal is quoted personally. The price depends on the season, group size, accommodation and any changes you make to the route.

What is not included?

The published programme does not include: International flights to and from Tanzania; Tanzania visa fees; Travel and medical insurance; Optional activities in Zanzibar; Tips and gratuities.

Can you guarantee a river crossing?

No. The migration is wild and unscheduled. We can discuss a seasonally appropriate area and time to observe, but crossings and sightings cannot be promised.

When is Zanzibar usually drier?

June to October is the main drier planning window. January and February can be relatively dry and warmer. Rain and local conditions still vary.

MAKE THE DETAILS YOURS

Your dates. Your travel style.

Share your preferred dates, number of travellers and accommodation preferences. Tell us what you would like to keep or change. Your proposal will confirm the route, services, accommodation, availability, payment terms and price.

Request a personalised quote

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Routes and stays can be adapted. Your Eastara proposal confirms availability, accommodation, services and the price for your travel dates. Photographs are illustrative.