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Tarangire, Crater & Zanzibar: Your Family’s Bush-to-Beach Escape
Tarangire · Ngorongoro Crater · Zanzibar 10 Days / 9 Nights From $4,440 per person
Overview
The journey
A 10-day family safari holiday — one of our Tanzania safari and Zanzibar beach holidays. A family safari paced for children through Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater 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
10 days, 4 ecosystems, one private vehicle and guide — and the option to fly the long legs.
4 distinct ecosystems in 10 days
Arusha · Tarangire · Ngorongoro Crater · 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.
Flown, not driven — included at Ultra-Luxury
Private charters between Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar save roughly 20 hours of road time and are included in the Ultra-Luxury price.
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.
Flying package
Fly between parks, conservancies and countries
Private Cessna Caravan or Grand Caravan charter, meet-and-greet planeside. 15kg per person in soft bags on charter sectors — extra seats can be blocked for luggage. Cross-border sectors include international handling and immigration clearance planeside.
Pick the legs you'd like to fly — the rest stay on the road in your 4x4.
Saves about 20 hours on the road — time you spend in camp instead.
No flights added yet — every transfer is by road.
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
30–40 hours of guided game viewing across 5 active days
Destinations routed
Arusha National Park → Tarangire National Park → Ngorongoro Crater → Zanzibar Archipelago
Ideal for
Families with children · 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
Tarangire National Park
Days 2–3 · 2 nights
- 3
Ngorongoro Crater
Days 4–5 · 2 nights
- 4
Zanzibar Archipelago
Days 6–7 · 2 nights
- 5
Tarangire National Park
Day 8 · 1 night
- 6
Zanzibar Archipelago
Days 9–10 · 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)
- 2Transit
Day 2 · Baobabs of Tarangire
Tarangire National Park
Private transferPrivate road transfer with game viewing en route to Tarangire. Afternoon among ancient baobabs and the elephant herds of the Tarangire River.
MorningEarly departure with a picnic breakfast, arriving Tarangire National Park before midday
AfternoonAfternoon game drive on arrival — cultural & community visits
EveningCamp orientation, hot showers, sundowners and a three-course dinner
Highlights
- Excellent wildlife viewing year-round
- Authentic local culture & guides
- Curated lodges & camps in every tier
Tarangire Treetops
All inclusive
Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-top roof
Approx. 4 h on the road
Standard park/reserve fees apply
Best accessed via light aircraft or 4x4 transfer
Soft-sided bag of 15 kg maximum per person on light-aircraft transfers
- 3Transit
Day 3 · Silale Swamp & walking safari
Tarangire National Park
Guided walkMorning walk with an armed ranger, then drive to Silale Swamp for lion and python.
MorningEarly departure with a picnic breakfast, arriving Tarangire National Park before midday
AfternoonAfternoon game drive on arrival — birdwatching & photography
EveningCamp orientation, hot showers, sundowners and a three-course dinner
Highlights
- Excellent wildlife viewing year-round
- Authentic local culture & guides
- Curated lodges & camps in every tier
Tarangire Treetops
All inclusive
Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-top roof
Approx. 4 h on the road
Standard park/reserve fees apply
Best accessed via light aircraft or 4x4 transfer
Bring binoculars; one pair per person changes the whole safari
- 4Transit
Day 4 · Up to the crater rim
Ngorongoro Crater
SundownersPrivate road transfer with game viewing en route to Ngorongoro Crater. Climb through highland forest to the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater for a sunset view over the caldera.
MorningEarly departure with a picnic breakfast, arriving Ngorongoro Crater before midday
AfternoonAfternoon game drive on arrival — crater-rim walks with armed ranger
EveningCamp orientation, hot showers, sundowners and a three-course dinner
Highlights
- Black rhino sightings
- Big Five in a single morning
- Spectacular crater-rim sunrise descents
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
All inclusive
Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-top roof
Approx. 4 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
A warm fleece for pre-dawn drives — it is genuinely cold before sunrise
- 5Safari
Day 5 · 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 — crater floor game drive (half or full day)
AfternoonSiesta through the heat, then visit to olduvai gorge & museum
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
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
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
Reef-safe sunscreen, a wide-brim hat and a swimsuit for the coast
- 6
ArrivalDay 6 · Island arrival
Zanzibar Archipelago
Scenic flightScheduled flight to Zanzibar. Fly to Zanzibar and settle onto the white sand and turquoise shallows of the east coast.
MorningScheduled light-aircraft flight
AfternoonAfternoon at leisure to recover from the flight before the safari begins
EveningEarly dinner and an early night ahead of tomorrow's dawn departure
Highlights
- Stone Town — UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Mnemba Atoll snorkelling & diving
- Spice plantation tours
Zuri Zanzibar
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
Spare camera batteries and double the memory cards you think you need
- 7Safari
Day 7 · 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 — diving & snorkelling at mnemba
AfternoonSiesta through the heat, then stone town walking tour
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
Zuri Zanzibar
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
Neutral greens and browns for game drives — avoid blue and black (tsetse flies)
- 8Beach
Day 8 · Mnemba reef & dhow sunset
Tarangire National Park
Boat experienceOcean experienceSundownersSnorkel the Mnemba Atoll reefs, then a sunset dhow cruise.
MorningSunrise swim followed by a guided walk along the tide line
AfternoonOptional deep-sea fishing, kite-surfing lesson or a spa treatment
EveningDhow sundowner cruise followed by dinner under the stars
Highlights
- Excellent wildlife viewing year-round
- Authentic local culture & guides
- Curated lodges & camps in every tier
Zuri Zanzibar
Breakfast, Dinner
Private road transfer; boat and dhow for excursions
Standard park/reserve fees apply
Best accessed via light aircraft or 4x4 transfer
Soft-sided bag of 15 kg maximum per person on light-aircraft transfers
- 9Beach
Day 9 · Zanzibar at leisure
Zanzibar Archipelago
Beach leisureA free day for the spa, the Rock restaurant or simply the beach.
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
- Stone Town — UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Mnemba Atoll snorkelling & diving
- Spice plantation tours
Zuri Zanzibar
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
Bring binoculars; one pair per person changes the whole safari
- 10Departure
Day 10 · Departure
Zanzibar Archipelago
Scenic flightA final morning at Zanzibar, then a transfer 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
A warm fleece for pre-dawn drives — it is genuinely cold before sunrise
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 |
| Tarangire National Park | Park entry fee | $75 | 3 | $225 |
| Ngorongoro Crater | Park entry fee | $295 | 2 | $590 |
| Total statutory fees per adult | $875 | |||
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 Tarangire, Crater & Zanzibar: Your Family’s Bush-to-Beach Escape
“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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