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Serengeti & Zanzibar: A Gentler Journey from Plains to Sea
Ngorongoro Crater · Central Serengeti · Zanzibar 11 Days / 10 Nights From $9,620 per person
Overview
The journey
A 11-day gentle-pace safari for senior travellers — one of our Tanzania safari and Zanzibar beach holidays. A gentle-pace safari for senior travellers through Ngorongoro Crater, Central Serengeti and Zanzibar. The route runs in one direction with no doubling back, and saves the best for last — stone town and the white beaches of zanzibar.
Why this safari
What makes it different
11 days across 4 camps, every sector flown, with your own guide on the ground.
4 distinct ecosystems in 11 days
Arusha · Ngorongoro Crater · Central Serengeti · Zanzibar — each chosen for a different animal, landscape and light, and ordered so you never double back.
A tight, purposeful route with no wasted days
Every move is planned around game movements and light, so short days still deliver full game-viewing mornings.
Your own 4x4 Land Cruiser and private guide
No shared vehicles and no fixed departure times — you decide when to leave camp, how long to sit with a sighting, and where to have breakfast.
Every transfer flown by private charter
You are in a game vehicle minutes after landing, with luggage handled planeside — the same route by road costs the better part of two days.
Ultra-Luxury is genuinely all-inclusive
All meals, premium drinks, laundry, park and conservancy fees, private guiding and the charter flights are in the price. You should not need your wallet until you tip.
Priced honestly, with fees shown up front
Park and conservation fees, taxes and levies are itemised on your proforma invoice — 50% confirms the booking and the balance is due before travel.
At a glance
Trip essentials
Best season
Jun – Oct (dry) · Year-round wildlife
Pace & difficulty
Relaxed — long stays, few moves · Easy — suitable for all ages
Group size
Private departure — 2 to 6 guests per vehicle
Game viewing
36–48 hours of guided game viewing across 6 active days
Destinations routed
Arusha National Park → Ngorongoro Crater → Serengeti National Park → Zanzibar Archipelago
Ideal for
Safari-and-beach combinations · Private departures for 2–6 guests
Day by day
Detailed itinerary
Every day is planned to the hour, with the flexibility to change anything before you confirm.
Route overview
- 1
Arusha National Park
Day 1 · 1 night
- 2
Ngorongoro Crater
Days 2–3 · 2 nights
- 3
Serengeti National Park
Days 4–5–6 · 3 nights
- 4
Zanzibar Archipelago
Days 7–8 · 2 nights
- 5
Ngorongoro Crater
Day 9 · 1 night
- 6
Zanzibar Archipelago
Days 10–11 · 1 night
- 1
ArrivalDay 1 · Arrive in Arusha
Arusha National Park
Met at Kilimanjaro International and transferred to your hotel for a relaxed evening and trip briefing with your Perch Africa specialist.
MorningArrival, immigration assistance and meet-and-greet by your Perch Africa representative
AfternoonTransfer, luggage re-pack for light aircraft, and a full trip briefing with your guide
EveningWelcome dinner and route walkthrough with your safari specialist
Highlights
- Excellent wildlife viewing year-round
- Authentic local culture & guides
- Curated lodges & camps in every tier
Arusha Coffee Lodge
Dinner
Private airport transfer
Visa/e-TA must be approved before departure — we send the checklist on booking
Standard park/reserve fees apply
Best accessed via light aircraft or 4x4 transfer
Neutral greens and browns for game drives — avoid blue and black (tsetse flies)
- 2
SafariDay 2 · Up to the crater rim
Ngorongoro Crater
Scenic flightSundownersLight-aircraft charter to the airstrip to Ngorongoro Crater. Climb through highland forest to the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater for a sunset view over the caldera.
MorningDawn departure with coffee in the vehicle — visit to olduvai gorge & museum
AfternoonSiesta through the heat, then maasai cultural village
EveningSundowners at a viewpoint, then a bush dinner under the stars
Highlights
- Black rhino sightings
- Big Five in a single morning
- Spectacular crater-rim sunrise descents
The Highlands
All inclusive
Light aircraft + 4x4 game-drive vehicle on landing
Scheduled light-aircraft flight
Light-aircraft baggage limit: 15 kg per person in a soft bag, including hand luggage
Conservation fee: USD 70.80/adult + USD 295/vehicle crater service fee
Vehicles allowed on crater floor 06:00–16:00 only
Soft-sided bag of 15 kg maximum per person on light-aircraft transfers
- 3
SafariDay 3 · Ngorongoro Crater floor
Ngorongoro Crater
Wildlife viewingDescend at dawn for a full day on the crater floor — black rhino, lion, hippo pools and flamingo lakes.
MorningDawn departure with coffee in the vehicle — maasai cultural village
AfternoonSiesta through the heat, then crater-rim walks with armed ranger
EveningSundowners at a viewpoint, then a bush dinner under the stars
Highlights
- Black rhino sightings
- Big Five in a single morning
- Spectacular crater-rim sunrise descents
The Highlands
All inclusive
Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-top roof and window seat guaranteed
Approx. 1.5 h on the road
Conservation fee: USD 70.80/adult + USD 295/vehicle crater service fee
Vehicles allowed on crater floor 06:00–16:00 only
Bring binoculars; one pair per person changes the whole safari
- 4Safari
Day 4 · Into the endless plains
Serengeti National Park
Scenic flightLight-aircraft charter to the airstrip to Central Serengeti. Drive into the Seronera valley, the big-cat heartland of the Serengeti, for an afternoon of lion and cheetah.
MorningDawn departure with coffee in the vehicle — walking safaris in northern concessions
AfternoonSiesta through the heat, then game drives across seronera, western corridor, northern serengeti
EveningSundowners at a viewpoint, then a bush dinner under the stars
Highlights
- The Great Migration — calving, river crossings, rutting
- Big cat coalitions in the Seronera Valley
- Kopjes (granite outcrops) hiding leopards & lions
Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti
All inclusive
Light aircraft + 4x4 game-drive vehicle on landing
Scheduled light-aircraft flight
Light-aircraft baggage limit: 15 kg per person in a soft bag, including hand luggage
Park fees: USD 82.60/adult/day (non-resident)
Best river crossings: Aug–Oct (Mara River, north)
A warm fleece for pre-dawn drives — it is genuinely cold before sunrise
- 5Safari
Day 5 · Seronera River & kopjes
Serengeti National Park
Wildlife viewingFull day tracking leopard along the Seronera River and lion prides on the Moru and Simba kopjes.
MorningDawn departure with coffee in the vehicle — game drives across seronera, western corridor, northern serengeti
AfternoonSiesta through the heat, then hot-air balloon safari over the plains
EveningSundowners at a viewpoint, then a bush dinner under the stars
Highlights
- The Great Migration — calving, river crossings, rutting
- Big cat coalitions in the Seronera Valley
- Kopjes (granite outcrops) hiding leopards & lions
Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti
All inclusive
Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-top roof and window seat guaranteed
Approx. 1.5 h on the road
Park fees: USD 82.60/adult/day (non-resident)
Best river crossings: Aug–Oct (Mara River, north)
Reef-safe sunscreen, a wide-brim hat and a swimsuit for the coast
- 6Safari
Day 6 · Serengeti balloon & finale
Serengeti National Park
Game driveBalloon safariOptional balloon at dawn over the plains, then a last long afternoon with the Serengeti's predators.
MorningDawn departure with coffee in the vehicle — hot-air balloon safari over the plains
AfternoonSiesta through the heat, then mobile camping that follows the migration
EveningSundowners at a viewpoint, then a bush dinner under the stars
Highlights
- The Great Migration — calving, river crossings, rutting
- Big cat coalitions in the Seronera Valley
- Kopjes (granite outcrops) hiding leopards & lions
Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti
All inclusive
Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-top roof and window seat guaranteed
Approx. 1.5 h on the road
Park fees: USD 82.60/adult/day (non-resident)
Best river crossings: Aug–Oct (Mara River, north)
Spare camera batteries and double the memory cards you think you need
- 7Arrival
Day 7 · Island arrival
Zanzibar Archipelago
Scenic flightLight-aircraft charter to the airstrip to Zanzibar. Fly to Zanzibar and settle onto the white sand and turquoise shallows of the east coast.
MorningScheduled light-aircraft flight
AfternoonTransfer, luggage re-pack for light aircraft, and a full trip briefing with your guide
EveningWelcome dinner and route walkthrough with your safari specialist
Highlights
- Stone Town — UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Mnemba Atoll snorkelling & diving
- Spice plantation tours
Baraza Resort & Spa
Breakfast, Dinner
Light aircraft + 4x4 game-drive vehicle on landing
Light-aircraft baggage limit: 15 kg per person in a soft bag, including hand luggage
Visa/e-TA must be approved before departure — we send the checklist on booking
Yellow fever certificate required if arriving from endemic country
Modest dress respected in Stone Town & villages
Neutral greens and browns for game drives — avoid blue and black (tsetse flies)
- 8Safari
Day 8 · Stone Town & spice farm
Zanzibar Archipelago
Guided walkSundownersWalk the UNESCO alleys of Stone Town and a spice farm, with sunset at Forodhani.
MorningDawn departure with coffee in the vehicle — stone town walking tour
AfternoonSiesta through the heat, then spice farm visit
EveningSundowners at a viewpoint, then a bush dinner under the stars
Highlights
- Stone Town — UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Mnemba Atoll snorkelling & diving
- Spice plantation tours
Baraza Resort & Spa
Breakfast, Dinner
Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-top roof and window seat guaranteed
Approx. 1.5 h on the road
Yellow fever certificate required if arriving from endemic country
Modest dress respected in Stone Town & villages
Soft-sided bag of 15 kg maximum per person on light-aircraft transfers
- 9Beach
Day 9 · Mnemba reef & dhow sunset
Ngorongoro Crater
Boat experienceOcean experienceSundownersSnorkel the Mnemba Atoll reefs, then a sunset dhow cruise.
MorningMorning dhow sail with fresh fruit and coffee on board
AfternoonVillage and spice-market visit with your local guide
EveningBeach bonfire, Swahili tasting menu and live taarab music
Highlights
- Black rhino sightings
- Big Five in a single morning
- Spectacular crater-rim sunrise descents
Baraza Resort & Spa
Breakfast, Dinner
Private road transfer; boat and dhow for excursions
Conservation fee: USD 70.80/adult + USD 295/vehicle crater service fee
Vehicles allowed on crater floor 06:00–16:00 only
Bring binoculars; one pair per person changes the whole safari
- 10Beach
Day 10 · Zanzibar at leisure
Zanzibar Archipelago
Beach leisureA free day for the spa, the Rock restaurant or simply the beach.
MorningSlow breakfast on the terrace, then the reef at high tide — snorkelling over the coral gardens
AfternoonFree afternoon: paddleboards, kayaks or a book in the shade of the palms
EveningSunset cocktails on the sand, then a seafood dinner grilled to order
Highlights
- Stone Town — UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Mnemba Atoll snorkelling & diving
- Spice plantation tours
Baraza Resort & Spa
Breakfast, Dinner
Private road transfer; boat and dhow for excursions
Yellow fever certificate required if arriving from endemic country
Modest dress respected in Stone Town & villages
A warm fleece for pre-dawn drives — it is genuinely cold before sunrise
- 11Departure
Day 11 · Departure
Zanzibar Archipelago
Scenic flightA final morning at Zanzibar, then a charter flight to connect with your onward or international flight.
MorningFinal sunrise game drive or a slow breakfast, then check-out and pack
AfternoonScheduled light-aircraft flight
EveningAssisted check-in for your international flight home
Highlights
- Stone Town — UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Mnemba Atoll snorkelling & diving
- Spice plantation tours
Accommodation confirmed on booking
Breakfast
Light aircraft + 4x4 game-drive vehicle on landing
Scheduled light-aircraft flight
Light-aircraft baggage limit: 15 kg per person in a soft bag, including hand luggage
Yellow fever certificate required if arriving from endemic country
Modest dress respected in Stone Town & villages
Reef-safe sunscreen, a wide-brim hat and a swimsuit for the coast
You leave Arusha National Park with the sound of the plains still in your ears — and a standing invitation to come back for the season you missed.
Transparent pricing
Park & conservation fees included
| Destination | Type | Per adult / day | Days | Per adult |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arusha National Park | Park entry fee | $60 | 1 | $60 |
| Ngorongoro Crater | Park entry fee | $295 | 3 | $885 |
| Serengeti National Park | Park entry fee | $250 | 3 | $750 |
| Total statutory fees per adult | $1,695 | |||
Children under 12 pay 50% and infants under 3 are free. Your proforma invoice itemises 16% VAT, the 2% catering levy and the 2% service charge separately.
What's included
- All accommodation as listed, on the meal plan shown for each day
- Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-top roof, window seat guaranteed
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide throughout
- Scheduled light-aircraft flights on the internal legs shown in the itinerary
- All game drives and activities named in the itinerary
- All park, reserve and conservation fees for the routed destinations
- Airport meet-and-greet plus all transfers in the itinerary
- Drinking water in the vehicle and camp laundry where offered
- Flying-doctor evacuation cover (AMREF) for the safari days
- 24/7 in-country support line and a proforma invoice with every quote
- Beach transfers and one guided marine excursion at the coast
Not included
- International flights and airport departure taxes
- Visa / e-TA fees and travel insurance (both mandatory)
- Premium drinks, champagne and imported spirits
- Optional extras: hot-air balloon, private guide, spa, diving
- Tips for guides, camp staff and drivers (guidance provided pre-departure)
- Personal shopping, telephone and anything not listed as included
What to pack
- ✦Neutral safari clothing — greens, browns, khaki (avoid blue and black)
- ✦Warm fleece and windproof layer for early-morning drives
- ✦Wide-brim hat, polarised sunglasses, high-SPF sunscreen
- ✦Binoculars (one pair per person) and a zoom lens if you shoot
- ✦Insect repellent with DEET, plus antimalarials as advised by your doctor
- ✦Soft duffel bag of 15 kg per person for light-aircraft legs
- ✦Universal adaptor and a power bank — camp power is generator-timed
- ✦Copies of passport, insurance and yellow-fever certificate where required
Health & safety
- ✦Malaria prophylaxis is recommended for all safari areas — confirm with your doctor
- ✦Yellow-fever certificate required when entering from an endemic country
- ✦Camps are unfenced: always walk with an askari escort after dark
- ✦Never stand up or lean out of the vehicle during a sighting
- ✦Comprehensive travel insurance including medical evacuation is mandatory
- ✦Flying-doctor evacuation cover is included for your safari days
Good to know
- ✦Tanzania e-visa should be applied for at least 10 days before travel
- ✦Ngorongoro Crater descent is charged per vehicle per 6-hour period
- ✦Serengeti fees are levied on a 24-hour basis from the time of entry
- ✦18% VAT applies to Tanzanian park fees and is shown on your invoice
- ✦16% VAT, 2% catering levy and 2% service charge are itemised on your proforma invoice
- ✦Book 6–9 months ahead for July–October and the festive season
- ✦Drones are prohibited in national parks without a written permit
- ✦A deposit of 50% confirms your dates; the balance is due 45 days before travel
Guest reviews & credentials
Why travellers trust us with the Serengeti & Zanzibar: A Gentler Journey from Plains to Sea
“Our guide read the plains like a book — we were the only vehicle at a leopard sighting twice. Every transfer, camp and park fee was exactly as quoted.”
Maasai Mara · 6 nights
“Travelling with a 6-year-old and grandparents could have been chaos. Perch planned the driving days around nap times and picked family tents with connecting rooms.”
Amboseli & Tsavo · 5 nights
“The migration timing advice was spot on. When one camp went full they moved us to a better one in the same conservancy at no extra cost, same day.”
Serengeti & Ngorongoro · 8 nights
KPSGA silver & gold guides
Every driver-guide is Kenya Professional Safari Guides Association certified, with 8+ years in the parks on your route.
Licensed tour operator
Registered with the Tourism Regulatory Authority (Kenya) and TALA-licensed operations in Tanzania.
AMREF Flying Doctors cover
Air-evacuation cover for every guest for the full duration of the safari, included in your rate.
Vehicle & safety standards
Serviced 4x4 Land Cruisers with pop-up roofs, first-aid kits, satellite comms and daily driver check-ins.
Transparent proforma pricing
Park fees, conservancy levies, 16% VAT, 2% catering levy and 2% service charge itemised before you pay.
4.9 / 5 guest rating
Across 380+ reviewed departures, with a 62% repeat-and-referral rate from past travellers.
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