5 Day Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar
Tanzania·Essential·5 days, 4 nights
Big Five Beach extension Honeymoon
Perfect for couples & honeymoon
From
$1,750.00pp
5 days, 4 nights
A journey shaped around you
Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Holidays
From the Serengeti to the Indian Ocean, in one seamless journey.
Private Tanzania safaris paired with time on Zanzibar's beaches and in historic Stone Town, with flights, transfers and every handover arranged by our Arusha team.
- Private safari, your own guide
- Flights and transfers arranged for you
- 5 to 10 day combinations
- One Tanzania-based team throughout
Designed around you
Everything this trip is built around
What travellers like you tell us matters most, and what every itinerary in this style is planned to deliver.
- Wildlife and a proper beach holiday in one trip
- A private safari with our own guide
- Short flights instead of long transfers
- A beach hotel that suits our style
- Time in Stone Town as well as on the beach
- One team handling every connection
- Clear pricing per person
- Enough time to relax at the end
Safari and beach itineraries
Safari and Zanzibar Holidays to Start From
Our most popular ways to combine the parks with the coast. Each is a starting point we shape around your dates and comfort level.
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10 Day Safari & Zanzibar
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Overview
Why Combine a Safari with Zanzibar
A Tanzania safari is exhilarating: early starts, long golden afternoons and days full of wildlife. Ending on Zanzibar gives the journey a natural exhale, with white sand, warm Indian Ocean water and time to take in everything you have seen.
The two fit together unusually well. Scheduled flights link the Serengeti and Arusha with Zanzibar in a couple of hours, so you can move from a game drive to the coast without losing a day. We arrange the flights, the transfers and every handover, so the joins feel effortless.
We always recommend at least one night in Stone Town, the island's historic heart, with a guided walk that includes the history of the former slave market. Then the beach: we will suggest the right stretch of coast for the season and the kind of stay you have in mind.
Planning the balance
Getting the Balance Right
01
Safari first, beach last
Most guests prefer to finish on the coast, so the safari comes while you are fresh and the beach is your reward.
02
Three to four beach nights
Enough to slow down properly without cutting into your safari. Honeymooners often choose more.
03
Fly, do not drive
Flying out of the Serengeti saves a long drive back to Arusha and gives you an extra half day.
04
Already on Zanzibar?
Our safaris from Zanzibar fly you to the mainland for two to five days and bring you back to the island.
Comfort levels and cost
How Much Does a Safari and Zanzibar Holiday Cost?
Your price depends on the season, the number of safari and beach nights and the lodges you choose. Park and conservation fees are included. All prices are per person.
Classic
From · USD
$350.00
per person, sharing, per day
Our 5-day Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar starts from US$1,750 per person.
Mid-Luxury
From · USD
$450.00
per person, sharing, per day
Our 7-day Serengeti Safari and Zanzibar starts from US$2,450 per person.
Luxury
From · USD
$700.00
per person, sharing, per day
Premium camps and a beach retreat to match, quoted for your dates.
Where You'll Stay at Each Level
Every combination can be built at your chosen level. The 5-Day Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar is our most accessible way to combine the two, the 7-Day Serengeti Safari and Zanzibar adds proper time in the Serengeti, and the 10-Day Safari and Zanzibar is the unhurried version. On safari, Mid-Luxury stays include camps such as Tamu Tamu and Nyikani Central, while Luxury stays include Kubu Kubu and Four Seasons Safari Lodge.
Would You Like a Price for Your Dates?
Tell us how many days you have and how you'd like to split them, and we'll send a personal route with a clear price per person.
Already on the island?
Safaris from Zanzibar
2 days
A short flight to the mainland for Tarangire and the Ngorongoro Crater, then back to the beach.
From US$850 per person.
3 days
Tarangire, Lake Manyara and the Ngorongoro Crater at a gentler pace.
From US$1,450 per person.
5 days
Adds the Serengeti, the heart of any Tanzania safari.
From US$1,750 per person.
The Best Time for Safari and Zanzibar
Already staying on the island? Choose the 2 Day Safari from Zanzibar, the 3 Day Safari from Zanzibar or the 5 Day Safari from Zanzibar, which adds the Serengeti.
June to October is ideal for both: dry, sunny days on the coast and the easiest game viewing on safari. Late December to February is another excellent window, with warm seas and the calving season in the southern Serengeti. The long rains of April and May bring more rain to the coast, and some beach hotels close.
Want more time on safari? Explore our classic Tanzania safaris, or for a trip that crosses into Kenya as well, see our Grand East Africa Journeys. Travelling as a family? Our Tanzania family safaris combine beautifully with Zanzibar too.
How It Works
- 01
Tell us what you have in mind
Share your dates, who is travelling and what you most want to see. If you are not sure yet, that is a perfectly good place to start.
- 02
Receive your proposal
Nelson designs a personal route with named lodges for your chosen comfort level and a clear price per person.
- 03
Refine it together
Adjust the pace, the parks or the lodges until it feels right. Nothing is confirmed until you are happy.
- 04
Prepare with confidence
Once confirmed, you receive a pre-departure guide covering visas, health, packing and what to expect each day.
- 05
Travel
We meet you at Kilimanjaro Airport, and our own team looks after you from the first game drive to your departure.
What's Included in Your Safari and Zanzibar Holiday?
Included
- Private safari vehicle
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
- Accommodation according to your selected itinerary
- Meals according to the accommodation booked
- Game drives and safari activities specified in your itinerary
- National park and conservation fees applicable to the itinerary
- Airport transfers where specified
- Drinking water during safari
- Government taxes and applicable safari fees
- Pre-trip planning and itinerary support
Not included
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Tanzania visa fees
- Personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities
- Alcohol and premium drinks where not included
- Optional activities not specified in the itinerary
- Domestic flights unless specifically included in your proposal
Questions
Safari and Zanzibar FAQs
12 questions answered
Something we haven't covered? Ask us directly — a member of the team replies personally.
Ask a questionHow do we get from the safari to Zanzibar?
By scheduled light aircraft or domestic flight from the Serengeti or Arusha. We book the flights and arrange your transfers at both ends.
How many beach nights should we plan?
Three or four nights suits most travellers. Honeymooners and families often choose five or more.
Should the beach come first or last?
Most guests finish on the beach, so the safari comes while you are fresh. Starting on Zanzibar also works well if your international flight arrives there.
Can we start our trip on Zanzibar?
Yes. Our safaris from Zanzibar fly you to the mainland for two to five days and return you to the island.
Do you recommend Stone Town?
Yes, at least one night, with a guided walk that includes the history of the former slave market. It adds real depth to a beach holiday.
Are domestic flights included?
Flights specified in your itinerary are included in your proposal. To confirm a booking we ask for a 30% deposit plus the domestic flights, which are issued on confirmation.
What does a private Tanzania safari cost?
It depends mainly on the season, the number of days and the lodges you choose. Our private northern-circuit itineraries start from about US$3,100 per person for five days in Classic comfort, and rise with Mid-Luxury and Luxury camps. Park and conservation fees are set by the government and make up a significant share of every safari, and they are included in our prices. Every itinerary page shows a starting price per person, and we quote exactly for your dates.
Is every Emnel safari private?
Yes. You have your own vehicle and your own guide for the whole safari, and the daily pace, start times and stops are set around you, never around a group.
Who will our guide be?
One of Emnel's own guides. The team that plans your safari is the team that runs it. About two weeks before you arrive, we send your trip companion, with your guide's details and everything else you need for the journey.
When is the best time to go on safari in Tanzania?
Tanzania offers excellent game viewing all year. June to October is the classic dry season, with easy game viewing and the migration in the north. January to March brings the calving season in the southern Serengeti. The long rains of April and May are quieter and greener, and some camps close. We will recommend the best timing and route for what you most want to see.
How does booking work?
Tell us your dates and ideas, and we will design an itinerary and send a detailed proposal. To confirm, we ask for a 30% deposit plus any domestic flights, which are issued on confirmation. You then receive your official confirmation, and about two weeks before you travel, your trip companion with every final detail.
Can we add Zanzibar to our safari?
Yes. A short flight from the Serengeti or Arusha takes you to Zanzibar's beaches. We recommend at least one night in Stone Town alongside your beach stay.
Let's Design Your Safari and Zanzibar Holiday
Tell us your dates, who is travelling and how you would like to balance safari and beach. Nelson will design the route and send you a clear price.
- Private safari, your own guide
- Flights and transfers arranged
- Designed by the team who runs it
- Reply from Nelson within 24 hours
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