Where an East African safari ends. Zanzibar is an hour's flight from Arusha: white sand, warm water, and Stone Town, a thousand-year-old trading port of carved doors and narrow lanes that is a UNESCO World Heritage site in its own right. Three nights here changes what the whole trip felt like.
Every one of these is something we run here, not a stock list.
Prices are per person and include your vehicle, guide, park fees and accommodation. Every one of these can be changed — they are starting points.
Zanzibar, an enchanting archipelago off the coast of Tanzania, is a paradise of pristine beaches, rich history, and vibrant culture. Famous for its white-sand shores and turquoise waters, it's the perfect destination for relaxation and adventure. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Stone Town, where winding alleys reveal stunning architecture and bustling markets. Discover spice plantations, indulge in fresh seafood, and immerse yourself in the local Swahili culture. With opportunities for snorkeling, diving, and sailing, Zanzibar offers an unforgettable escape for travelers seeking both adventure and tranquility. Experience the magic of this tropical haven!
Most safaris here combine two or three of these.
Fourteen thousand square kilometres of plains, and the stage for the whole wildebeest migration — which is not an event but a year-round circuit the herds never stop walking. Where they are depends on the month, so the Serengeti rewards planning more than any other park in East Africa.
A collapsed volcano twenty kilometres across with twenty-five thousand animals living on the floor of it, walled in by a six-hundred-metre rim. It is the one place in East Africa where seeing all of the Big Five in a single morning is an ordinary outcome rather than a lucky one.
Tarangire has the baobabs and the elephants. In the dry season the river is the only water for miles and the herds concentrate on it — three and four hundred elephant in a day is not unusual, which beats anything the Serengeti offers. It is two hours from Arusha and usually the first stop on a northern circuit.
A narrow strip of forest, lake and floodplain under the Rift Valley escarpment, famous for lions that sleep in the acacia branches. It is small enough to see in half a day and sits directly on the road between Arusha and the Ngorongoro Crater, so it costs an itinerary almost nothing.
Tell us roughly when you can travel and how long you have. We will tell you honestly whether Zanzibar is the right call for those dates — and what it costs.
