TOUR OVERVIEW
The journey at a glance.
Begin in Arusha before flying into the Central Serengeti for two nights on safari. Continue through the Ngorongoro Crater and Karatu, then connect from Lake Manyara Airstrip to Zanzibar for two nights by the sea.
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
- Safari + Beach · tailor-made
- Physical rating
- Easy. Mostly vehicle-based game drives, with early starts and some bumpy roads.
- Group size
- Up to 15 guests
- Good for
- Fly-in safari
Parks & places in this programme
Your route
- 01Arusha
- 02Serengeti
- 03Ngorongoro
- 04Lake Manyara
- 05Zanzibar
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)
- 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.
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and meet your guide for a private transfer to Arusha. Settle into your hotel before the safari begins.
- Accommodation
- Mvuli Hotel Arusha
- Meal plan
- Dinner
After breakfast, transfer to Arusha Airport for the scheduled flight to Seronera. Meet your safari guide and enjoy an afternoon game drive on the way to camp in the Central Serengeti.
- Accommodation
- Moyo Tented Camp, Central Serengeti
- Meal plan
- Full board
Spend the day on game drives in the Central Serengeti, including the Togoro Plains. Explore open grasslands and wildlife habitats with your guide before returning to camp.
- Accommodation
- Moyo Tented Camp, Central Serengeti
- Meal plan
- Full board
Leave the Central Serengeti with game viewing along the way, then descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for an afternoon safari. Continue into the highlands and on to Karatu for the night.
- Accommodation
- Mvuli Mountain Lodge, Ngorongoro
- Meal plan
- Full board
Transfer from Karatu to Lake Manyara Airstrip for the scheduled flight to Zanzibar. On arrival, continue to your coastal hotel for an afternoon by the sea.
- Accommodation
- Villa Kiva Boutique Hotel, sea-view room
- Meal plan
- Bed and breakfast
Enjoy a day at your own pace. Optional excursions can include snorkelling, diving, Stone Town, a spice farm or a sunset dhow trip; agree any additions in your proposal.
- Accommodation
- Villa Kiva Boutique Hotel
- Meal plan
- Bed and breakfast
Transfer from your coastal hotel to Zanzibar 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.
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.
Day 1 · 1 night
Mvuli Hotel Arusha
Dinner
Days 2–3 · 2 nights
Moyo Tented Camp, Central Serengeti
Full board
Day 4 · 1 night
Mvuli Mountain Lodge, Ngorongoro
Full board
Days 5–6 · 2 nights
Villa Kiva Boutique Hotel
Bed and breakfast
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.
Is Ngorongoro the same as Serengeti?
No. They are distinct protected landscapes. The crater provides an enclosed volcanic setting, while the Serengeti is a much larger plains and river ecosystem.
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.
