TOUR OVERVIEW
The journey at a glance.
Explore Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro and the Serengeti before flying from Seronera to Zanzibar. The ten-day programme balances wildlife days with an island stay, with the accommodation and optional experiences refined around your plans.
Honeymoon
Quieter moments and special stays built into the route.
Luxury
High-end lodges and tented camps with a more personal level of service.
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
- Honeymoon · tailor-made
- Physical rating
- Easy. Mostly vehicle-based game drives, with early starts and some bumpy roads.
- Group size
- 1–5 guests
- Good for
- Honeymoon, Luxury
Parks & places in this programme
Your route
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 transfer to your hotel in Arusha. Rest after your flight and enjoy dinner at the hotel.
- Accommodation
- Gran Meliá Arusha
- Meal plan
- Dinner
Depart after breakfast for a full day of game viewing in Tarangire. Explore the park’s baobab landscapes and elephant habitat before continuing to your lodge.
- Accommodation
- Tarangire Sopa Lodge or similar
- Meal plan
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Explore Lake Manyara’s forest and lakeshore on a day of game drives, then return to your lodge for the evening.
- Accommodation
- Mawemawe Manyara Lodge
- Meal plan
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for game viewing with a picnic lunch. Spend the night at your Ngorongoro lodge.
- Accommodation
- Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
- Meal plan
- Breakfast, picnic lunch, dinner
Travel to the Serengeti, with an optional Maasai village visit en route. An afternoon game drive introduces the plains before your first camp night.
- Accommodation
- Acacia Seronera Luxury Camp
- Meal plan
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner
A full day in the Central Serengeti allows time for game drives around its varied wildlife habitats. Seasonal conditions shape where you explore.
- Accommodation
- Acacia Seronera Luxury Camp
- Meal plan
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Enjoy a morning game drive before transferring to Seronera Airstrip for the flight to Zanzibar. Meet your island transfer and continue to the beach resort.
- Accommodation
- Zuri Zanzibar or similar
- Meal plan
- Breakfast, dinner
Spend the day beside the Indian Ocean. Optional snorkelling, diving or cultural excursions can be added to the programme.
- Accommodation
- Zuri Zanzibar or similar
- Meal plan
- Breakfast, dinner
Enjoy another island day at your own pace. Discuss a Stone Town visit or spice-farm excursion if you would like to explore beyond the beach.
- Accommodation
- Zuri Zanzibar or similar
- Meal plan
- Breakfast, dinner
Transfer 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 — snorkelling, diving, spice and Stone Town tours
- Optional cultural visit to a Maasai village
- Alcoholic and premium beverages
- Personal expenses such as laundry and souvenirs
- Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers and lodge staff
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
Gran Meliá Arusha
Dinner
Day 2 · 1 night
Tarangire Sopa Lodge or similar
Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 3 · 1 night
Mawemawe Manyara Lodge
Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 4 · 1 night
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Breakfast, picnic lunch, dinner
Days 5–6 · 2 nights
Acacia Seronera Luxury Camp
Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Days 7–9 · 3 nights
Zuri Zanzibar or similar
Breakfast, dinner
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 — snorkelling, diving, spice and Stone Town tours; Optional cultural visit to a Maasai village; Alcoholic and premium beverages; Personal expenses such as laundry and souvenirs; Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers and lodge staff.
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.
