The Ultimate East Africa Holiday: Safari + Beach
Tanzania offers something almost no other destination in the world can match: the combination of world-class wildlife safari and a stunning tropical island holiday in a single trip. Fly out of the Serengeti, land in Zanzibar, and be on a pristine white beach within three hours. It is one of the most satisfying travel combinations imaginable — the adrenaline of a lion sighting one day, the serenity of an Indian Ocean sunset the next.
How to Structure a Safari + Zanzibar Itinerary
The most popular combination is 7–8 days safari + 4–5 days Zanzibar for a total of 11–13 days. We recommend starting with the safari while your energy is high and finishing with the beach as a perfect wind-down. Typical routing: Arrive Kilimanjaro International Airport → Arusha → Northern Circuit safari (Tarangire, Ngorongoro, Serengeti) → fly to Zanzibar → depart from Zanzibar or Dar es Salaam.
Best Time for the Combined Holiday
June–October is ideal: dry season for safari and generally good weather in Zanzibar (though south-east monsoon affects the east coast — choose north-west coast beaches like Nungwi or Kendwa in this period). January–February is excellent for calving season safari and peak Zanzibar beach weather. Avoid April–May (long rains affect both safari and Zanzibar).
What's Included in a Combined Package
A good combined package includes: airport transfers, all safari accommodation and meals, game drives with a private guide, domestic flight from Serengeti to Zanzibar, Zanzibar hotel with breakfast, Stone Town and spice farm tour, and any activities you select. International flights are typically not included.
Combined Package Costs
A 12-day Tanzania safari + Zanzibar holiday starts from approximately $3,500–$4,500 per person (mid-range), rising to $8,000–$15,000+ for luxury properties. Contact Super Game Tanzania for a personalised quote tailored to your group size, dates, and preferences.