Savannah to the Spice Island
Wildlife days, then a change of pace beside the Indian Ocean.
Private journey
Well connected.
Wonderfully yours.
A seven-day journey from northern safari country to Zanzibar’s palm-lined coast.
The route brings Tarangire National Park → Serengeti National Park → Ngorongoro Crater → Unguja into one connected itinerary. Each overnight has a practical role in the journey, balancing time in the landscape with the transfers needed to move between places. Your travel dates, wildlife interests and preferred level of accommodation guide the final selection.
There is room to personalise the pace before booking: a longer stay in one area, a different room style, more time for photography or an island extension. Activities that need separate arrangements are added explicitly, so that the final plan remains clear about what is included.
Safari first
Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro set the scene.
A coastal finale
Finish with two nights in Matemwe, Zanzibar.
One connected journey
Proposed flights and transfers bring the inland and island chapters together.
Tarangire National Park → Serengeti National Park → Ngorongoro Crater → Unguja
Route sketch · Your connections are planned around your stays.
Your journey,
day by day.
DAY 1Tarangire National ParkBaobabs and elephant country
Baobabs and elephant country
Explore Tarangire’s baobab country on a game drive, following the park tracks towards riverine habitats and open grassland. Continue to your lodge after a picnic lunch, allowing time to settle in before dinner.
Tarangire’s river corridors, baobabs and mixed bush give a drive its changing rhythm. Look beyond the largest animals to birds, tracks and the smaller details your guide can point out. The precise route follows conditions rather than a promised list of sightings. The day closes at Marera Valley Lodge, with the meal basis shown in the programme.
DAY 2Serengeti National ParkInto the Serengeti
Into the Serengeti
Travel towards the Serengeti and watch the landscape open into wide plains. Look for wildlife along the route before arriving at your accommodation for dinner and the first evening in the bush.
The Serengeti rewards patience as much as distance. Your guide can work with the light, habitat and wildlife activity, allowing time to watch a sighting rather than rush immediately to the next one. Seasonal herd movements remain variable, so the day is planned around what is happening locally. The day closes at Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge, with the meal basis shown in the programme.
DAY 3Serengeti National ParkA day on the plains
A day on the plains
Head out with your guide to explore the Serengeti’s changing habitats. Your route responds to local conditions and wildlife activity, with time for a picnic or a return to camp between drives.
The Serengeti rewards patience as much as distance. Your guide can work with the light, habitat and wildlife activity, allowing time to watch a sighting rather than rush immediately to the next one. Seasonal herd movements remain variable, so the day is planned around what is happening locally. The day closes at Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge, with the meal basis shown in the programme.
DAY 4Ngorongoro CraterInside the Ngorongoro Crater
Inside the Ngorongoro Crater
Descend into the crater for a game drive across grassland, wetlands and woodland. Enjoy a picnic stop before leaving the crater and continuing to your overnight accommodation.
The crater is a different landscape from the surrounding highlands, with open grassland, wetland and woodland habitats close together. The daily sequence needs to work with access arrangements and the onward drive, with time allowed for a meal stop and wildlife viewing. The day closes at Marera Valley Lodge, with the meal basis shown in the programme.
DAY 5UngujaFrom highlands to Indian Ocean
From highlands to Indian Ocean
Transfer towards Arusha for your proposed flight to Zanzibar. On arrival, continue to Matemwe and settle into your coastal stay. Flight timings and transfers will be confirmed with your final arrangements.
Unguja offers a contrast between the coast and Stone Town’s streets and seafront. Balance a particular excursion with time to experience the place at your own pace. Transport and activity times should be coordinated with your chosen hotel and the conditions on the day. The day closes at Villa Kiva, with the meal basis shown in the programme.
DAY 6UngujaYour own island rhythm
Your own island rhythm
Take the day at your own pace on the Zanzibar coast. Relax by the beach or pool; optional ocean activities and guided island visits can be arranged separately around tides, weather and your interests.
Unguja offers a contrast between the coast and Stone Town’s streets and seafront. Balance a particular excursion with time to experience the place at your own pace. Transport and activity times should be coordinated with your chosen hotel and the conditions on the day. Optional excursions are quoted separately unless already itemised in your programme. The day closes at Villa Kiva, with the meal basis shown in the programme.
DAY 7UngujaA gentle farewell
A gentle farewell
Enjoy breakfast before your onward transfer. Departure arrangements will be aligned with your confirmed flight and the route from your final overnight stop.
The final day is planned around a comfortable connection rather than one more rushed activity. Confirm the departure point and allow for the transfer specified in the itinerary. If you have an international flight, your specialist will check whether an additional night is the more practical option before the travel programme is finalised.
Your days out.
Your nights in.
Stays selected to bring the route together. Your final proposal confirms availability and room categories.
Garden cottages in the Karatu highlands, between Lake Manyara and the approach to Ngorongoro.
Raised tented rooms and broad plains views, with a central Serengeti location for days out on safari.
An intimate beachfront stay in Matemwe, with palms, sea breezes and time to settle into island life.
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make it yours.
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Indicative guide price in USD per person, based on two adults sharing. Your final quotation depends on travel dates, party size, accommodation availability, transport and confirmed inclusions. Single-room supplements, optional activities and international flights are additional unless expressly included. The itinerary and named stays are proposals, subject to availability.
How the route and daily timing work+
Your programme balances time exploring with the practical connections between overnight stops. Drive and walking times vary with the route, weather and conditions, so the final briefing confirms each day rather than relying on fixed timings shown months in advance.
Accommodation, room setup and meals+
Linked stays are shown in the day-by-day plan. Your proposal names the room categories, meal basis and any single-room or family arrangements. A substitute property is discussed if the original choice is unavailable.
Transport, luggage and flight connections+
Road transfers and any domestic flights are identified in the quotation. Check the actual baggage rules of each carrier before packing, particularly on small-aircraft connections. International flights are not assumed to be included.
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