Don't go without the 2nd Edition Cadogan Guide to Tanzania and Zanzibar - writen by Annie - one of our consultants
Tanzania and Zanzibar itineraries between 5000 USD and 6000 USD
With this sort of budget you can get a truly great safari as well as getting some of the best beach accommodation on Zanzibar.(please click on names to link to the lodge)
Option 1 – The North and Zanzibar
A private driving safari visiting the spectacular northern parks, combined with a week on the beach.
Day 1 - Lake Manyara Serena Met in Arusha by your private guide to drive through to Manyara NP for a game drive and lunch in Lake Manyara. Overnight in the Manyara Serena.
Day 2 to 4 - Serengeti Serena Drive through to the Serengeti for 3 days of game driving in the Serengeti. Overnight at the Serengeti Serena.
Days 5 and 6 - Ngorongoro Serena Drive through to the Ngorongoro Crater for a couple of days game driving in and around the Ngorongoro Crater. Overnight at the Ngorongoro Serena
Days 7 to 11 - Shooting Star Drive back to Arusha for the flight down to Zanzibar. The final 5 nights are spent at Zanzibar's Shooting Star lodge, on a half board basis.
Day 12 - Fly back to Dar es Salaam and connect home
This itinerary costs $5,289 per person(depending on season) including all internal flights, transfers and park fees and is on a full board basis unless otherwise shown.
Option 2 – Ras Kutani, the Selous and Zanzibar
Perfect for those wanting a little more R n R than safari!
Day 1 to 2 - Ras Kutani Met in Dar a flown by private plane down to Ras Kutani to stay for the first 2 nights in supreme luxury.
Day 3 to 6 - Selous Safari Camp Fly out of Ras Kutani to the Selous to spend 4 nights exploring the Reserve, walking, boating and standard game driving. Overnight at the Selous Safari Camp
Day 7 to 12 - Ras Nungwi Fly across to Zanzibar to spend the final 6 nights in Ras Nungwi Lodge, on a half board basis in a Lodge room.
Day 12 - Fly back to Dar es Salaam and connect home
This itinerary costs $5,618 per person(depending on season) including all internal flights, transfers and park fees and is on a full board basis unless otherwise shown.
Option 3 – Flying north and beach in style
Probably one of the best trips, in our view, to the north. Using small, luxury camps and lodges throughout...ideal for honeymooners.
Day 1 - Plantation Lodge Met in Arusha by your private guide to drive through to Manyara NP for a game drive and lunch in Lake Manyara. Overnight in the Plantation Lodge.
Day 2 - Plantation Lodge Morning game drive in the Ngorongoro Crater and afternoon to explore the region. Overnight in the Plantation Lodge.
Day 3 to 5 - Olakira Drive back to Manyara for the flight into the Serengeti. Met and game drive in the Serengeti for 3 nights staying in Olakira Camp on an all inclusive basis.
Days 6 to 11 - Matemwe Bungalows Fly to Zanzibar to spend 6 nights are spent at Zanzibar's Matemwe Bungalows, on a full board basis.
Day 12 - Beyt al Chai The final night is spent in Zanzibar's Stone Town at Beyt al Chai
Day 13 - Fly back to Dar es Salaam and connect home
This itinerary costs $5,878 per person(depending on season) including all internal flights, transfers and park fees and is on a full board basis unless otherwise shown.