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A superb holiday tailored for those who want to see the best of northern Tanzania, but with more time to relax and soak in the bush and beach experience – making it popular for family safaris and safari honeymoons. Take a full week to explore Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro and Serengeti staying in our favourite boutique lodges and tented camps. Complete your holiday on the tropical beaches of Zanzibar.

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Itinerary Highlights

Your own Private Safari

Your safari experience will be as personal as possible with a guide tailored to your party. You will be in a specially crafted safari landrover/landcruiser with pop up roof or open sides for optimum game viewing.

Witness the Great Migration

Possibly the greatest show on earth with the movement of up to a million wildebeest and zebra within the Serengeti/Masai Mara ecosystem, following the same pattern each year in search of fresh grasses.

Wide Open Plains Of The Serengeti

Watch the circle of life performing in front of you with the plethora of game living its everyday. Combine with vistas as far as you can see and skies as big as you have known. Welcome to the Serengeti.

Track the Big Cats

Spotting any of the big cats whether it be lion, cheetah or leopard is one of the most thrilling aspects of a safari holiday. Tracking them as they hunt adds to the excitement and appreciation of their disposition.

The Stunning Beaches of Zanzibar

There’s nowhere quite like it for the stunning white-white fine sand and turqoise warm sea. Have fun swimming or just chilling on the beach and watching the dhows sail by.

Snorkelling/Diving

Immerse yourself in beautiful waters either beach side or off a boat. There are plenty of places to hire, dip and dive nearby.

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Take a closer look at your African adventure, day-by-day

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Rivertrees Country Inn, Arusha

  • DAY
  • 1
 Rated 4 out of 5
  • Your safari guide will meet you at the airport and take you to your lodge in Arusha where you can relax after your flight, swim, sleep and acclimatise.
  • Enjoy a lazy afternoon to yourself.
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Ndovu Tented Lodge, Tarangire

  • DAY
  • 2 - 3
 Rated 5 out of 5
  • Your safari guide will pick you up at your lodge after breakfast and brief you on your safari en route to Tarangire.  Arrive in time for lunch and afternoon game drive.
  • Spend 2 days exploring Tarangire.
  • June to October are wonderful months to visit Tarangire when hundreds of elephant migrate to the park. Also spot lion, leopard, giraffe, hippo, plus all kinds of grazing game and varied birdlife.
  • Retire to your lodge whenever you want to. Relax by the pool with an icy drink enjoying the view.
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Rhotia Valley, Ngorongoro

  • DAY
  • 4 - 5
 Rated 5 out of 5
  • Game drive out of Tarangire and continue to Lake Manyara National Park for game drive and picnic lunch.  Lake Manyara is a small and pretty park of woodland leading to the lakeshore.
  • Travel to the Ngorongoro highlands and to your lodge where you will stay for 2 nights.
  • The following morning, descend to the crater floor for game drive with picnic lunch. You will be surrounded by prolific wildlife and this is a sensational opportunity for close up photography. Spot the ‘Big Five’ and more.
  •  Return to your lodge where you may choose to visit the Rhotia Valley Children’s Home and see the positive effect of tourism in the community.
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Naona Moru Camp, Serengeti

  • DAY
  • 6 - 7
 Rated 5 out of 5
  • Travel to the Serengeti, through the lush highlands to the vast expanse of the Serengeti passing by Oldhuvai and Masai villages.
  • Spend 2 full days on safari in the Serengeti National Park where you go search of lion, cheetah, leopard, wildebeest, zebra and all other creatures. Enjoy sundowners in the Serengeti before retiring to camp.
  • Share your day’s events around the campfire before dinner and overnight in camp.
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Pongwe Beach, Zanzibar

  • DAY
  • 8 - 13
 Rated 5 out of 5
  • Rise early for a sunrise game drive and bush breakfast.
  • After a morning game drive, your guide will drop you off at the central Serengeti airstrip for your flight to Zanzibar.
  • Spend 5 nights at Pongwe Beach. Spend your days enjoying the beautiful beach and eating fantastic fresh food, exploring Zanzibar or snoozing under a palm tree.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What type of traveller is this itinerary best suited to?

This itinerary is ideal for travellers who want a well balanced first experience of Africa. It suits couples, honeymooners and anyone looking for a classic safari combined with time to unwind by the sea, without feeling rushed or overplanned.

You experience the contrast between wildlife rich parks and a slower beach pace, with comfort and thoughtful pacing throughout.

Why is this considered a classic Safari & Beach route?

The safari element follows a well established and reliable route through wildlife rich areas that consistently deliver excellent game viewing. These parks work well together geographically, which keeps travel time sensible and allows for a relaxed pace.

The beach destination is chosen because it complements the safari both in timing and atmosphere, making this a balanced combination that has stood the test of time and been consistently popular with our clients.

How active are the safari days on this itinerary?

Safari days are engaging but not physically demanding. Game drives are taken in custom vehicles with experienced guides, with time built in for rest between activities.

The itinerary is planned so early mornings are balanced with quieter afternoons or relaxed evenings back at camp.

What kind of wildlife experiences can I expect on this itinerary?

You can expect a strong mix of big game, varied landscapes and knowledgeable guiding. The focus is on quality sightings and understanding animal behaviour rather than rushing between locations.

Because this is a classic route, wildlife viewing is consistently good across much of the year.

How flexible is this itinerary once I enquire?

This itinerary is a starting point, but nothing is fixed. We can adjust lodge choices, beach location or the balance between safari and coast depending on how you like to travel.

Our role is to help you shape the right version of this journey and make your trip unforgettable.

Price Includes

  • Bespoke Itinerary
  • Transfers
  • Board (where indicated)
  • Private Safari
  • Park Fees
  • Internal Flights (as necessary)

Price Excludes

  • International Flights
  • Board (where not indicated)
  • Alcoholic Drinks
  • Extra Activities (eg. Ballooning)
  • Cultural Visits

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Why Choose Us?

Plan an unforgettable trip with our support, knowledge and holiday protection throughout the journey.

KNOWLEDGE&EXPERTISE

We believe our knowledge of Africa is unrivalled and our expertise in creating bespoke itineraries makes our holidays one of a lifetime.

LUXURY&VALUE

We seek to optimise luxury and enjoyment by keeping our costs low and your value high. We offer a price guarantee on all our holidays.

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Safari & Beach is a fully bonded UK tour operator, ATOL 10103. Your safety and security is vital and we are always at the end of a phone if needs be.

Read our testimonials

I am just back from Tanzania and wanted to thank you very much for a fantastic itinerary. I loved all the accommodation choices made, all the connecting flights worked well and the guide was superb. I had a great time and let me know if you want to get some more feedback on any of the properties suggested by you and also Pongwe Beach which excellent.

Armin

Many thanks for a truly great holiday! Nyerere National Park was a great success as we saw the wild dogs on 2 occasions and some great lion kills. In fact we saw a pride of 10 lion including cubs within 10 mins of landing in the Nyerere National Park! Zanzibar was wonderful! The sunshine hotel was beautiful and the staff were lovely.

Andrew Morton

The welcome and kindness and generosity we have received, in all of our camps and stops has been tremendous. Although we have both travelled a lot over our years together, we both agree this holiday has been outstanding, and one of the best experiences of our lives.

Tanzania Northern Parks & Zanzibar, August 2019

Thank you for organising a fabulous holiday for us – memories of which will last a lifetime. We have arrived back completely awed by Tanzania and Zanzibar. We saw the all the wildlife we could possibly wish to see. Our driver was charming and looked after us brilliantly. Lodges were excellent and food fantastic.

Carrie

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About Us

Safari & Beach does “exactly what it says on the tin”. We organise safari and beach holidays to Africa. We believe our expertise, knowledge and enthusiasm for organising travel to Africa is unrivalled. We are no frills so you get what you pay for. No fancy marketing gimmicks just our pure honesty. We are so confident in our prices, we have a price guarantee.

We want you to find planning your holiday an enjoyable experience and leave you excited about your forthcoming trip. Give us a ring. 01548 854125. Let’s start planning.

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