A slightly longer itinerary that adds a park or an extra game-drive day to the standard week, then closes with a relaxed run of beach nights. That extra day or two is what separates a rushed safari from a comfortable one.
Before you commit, it is worth reading up on the best time to visit, what a Zanzibar trip costs, how many days to give the islands, the food to try and what to pack.
A good middle option between the budget eight-day trips and the luxury escapes.
Day by day
Arrive in Arusha
Met at Kilimanjaro airport and transferred to Arusha for the night.
Tarangire National Park
A full day of game drives in Tarangire, known for its elephant herds and ancient baobabs.
Lake Manyara to the Serengeti
A morning at Lake Manyara for its birdlife and tree-climbing lions, then on towards the Serengeti.
Serengeti game drives
A full day exploring the central Serengeti, following the cats and, in season, the migration.
Serengeti to Ngorongoro
A last morning drive in the Serengeti before crossing to the Ngorongoro highlands for the night.
Ngorongoro Crater and fly to Zanzibar
An early crater-floor game drive, then a transfer and flight to Zanzibar and on to your beach hotel.
Zanzibar beach
A free day on the coast to swim, snorkel or simply rest after the safari.
Stone Town and the reef
A Stone Town tour or a boat trip to Mnemba Atoll, ending with a sunset dhow cruise.
Departure
A final morning by the sea before your transfer to the airport.