7-Day Serengeti and Zanzibar Safari Holiday

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha – Gateway to the Serengeti

Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport where you are welcomed and transferred to your lodge in Arusha. The town sits beneath Mount Meru and serves as the starting point for northern Tanzania safaris.

The afternoon is reserved for rest and a detailed safari briefing covering wildlife expectations, seasonal migration patterns, and the flow of the coming days.

Overnight Stay: Arusha Coffee Lodge / Gran Meliá Arusha
Meal Plan: Bed and Breakfast

Day 2: Fly to Serengeti – Into the Great Plains

After breakfast, transfer to the local airstrip for a scenic flight into the Serengeti. From the air, the landscape unfolds into vast savannah intersected by river systems and kopje outcrops.

Upon arrival, your first game drive begins immediately. The Serengeti is renowned for its high predator density. Lions often rest beneath acacia trees, cheetahs scan open plains, and leopards occupy riverine woodland.

Depending on the season, large herds of wildebeest and zebra may dominate the landscape as part of the Great Migration.

Overnight Stay: Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti / Lemala Ewanjan Camp
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 3: Serengeti – Full Day Big Game Safari

A full day in the Serengeti allows deeper exploration across different ecosystems. Early morning drives offer optimal predator viewing while temperatures are cool.

You may explore river corridors where hippos and crocodiles gather, or venture into open plains where cheetahs pursue antelope. The scale of the Serengeti creates a sense of complete immersion.

Optional hot air balloon safaris provide a panoramic sunrise perspective before a bush breakfast on landing.

Afternoon drives continue until golden light softens across the plains.

Overnight Stay: Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti / Lemala Ewanjan Camp
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 4: Morning Game Drive – Fly to Zanzibar

Enjoy a final early morning safari drive in the Serengeti before breakfast. Wildlife activity is often heightened at dawn, offering one last opportunity to encounter predators or migration herds.

Later, transfer to the airstrip for your scheduled flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival, private transfer to your beachfront resort introduces a dramatic shift in scenery — from golden plains to turquoise ocean.

The afternoon is reserved for relaxation beside the Indian Ocean.

Overnight Stay: Zuri Zanzibar / The Residence Zanzibar
Meal Plan: Half Board

Day 5: Zanzibar–Lagoon Leisure & Marine Exploration

The day is dedicated to enjoying Zanzibar’s calm lagoon waters. You may swim, paddleboard, or relax beneath palm trees overlooking the ocean.

Optional snorkeling excursions toward nearby reef systems reveal vibrant marine life. The warm Indian Ocean offers excellent clarity and gentle conditions.

The relaxed coastal rhythm contrasts beautifully with the earlier safari intensity.

Overnight Stay: Zuri Zanzibar / The Residence Zanzibar
Meal Plan: Half Board

Day 6: Stone Town & Sunset Dhow Cruise

After breakfast, travel to Stone Town for a guided cultural tour. Narrow alleys, carved wooden doors, and coral-stone buildings reveal Zanzibar’s Swahili and Omani heritage.

You explore historical landmarks, spice markets, and the old harbor before returning to the coast.

In the evening, enjoy a traditional dhow sunset cruise. The wooden sailboat glides across calm water as the sky transitions through orange and pink hues.

Overnight Stay: Zuri Zanzibar / The Residence Zanzibar
Meal Plan: Half Board

Day 7: Departure

After breakfast, transfer to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport for your onward international departure.

Your 7 Days Serengeti & Zanzibar Safari Holiday concludes with the perfect balance of wildlife immersion on Africa’s most iconic plains and serene Indian Ocean relaxation — delivering two of Tanzania’s greatest experiences within one seamless journey.

Overnight Stay: Not applicable
Meal Plan: Breakfast