
12-Day Plains & Ocean Safari
12 days · 11 nights
You visit: Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Zanzibar
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Sample itinerary · 10 days · 9 nights
A journey written for two. Crater mornings, Serengeti nights under candlelight and the stars, then the warm Indian Ocean — paced slowly, with the quiet celebrations placed where they matter most.
Ngorongoro Crater · Serengeti National Park · Zanzibar
Day by day
Use this as a shape. Every day here can be re-paced, upgraded or swapped — the celebrations are placed where they mean the most to you.
Day 1
Welcome at the airport and transfer to your hotel. In the evening, a romantic private dinner, followed by introductions to your guide and an overview of the itinerary ahead.
Overnight: Arusha romantic lodge or hotel
Day 2
Drive to the crater for a private game drive: elephants, lions, zebras, buffaloes, flamingos and, with luck, the rare black rhino. A private picnic lunch is set inside the crater before the transfer up to your highlands lodge.
Overnight: Ngorongoro area
Day 3
Cross into the Serengeti with an afternoon game drive as the light softens, then a candlelit dinner under the stars.
Overnight: Serengeti National Park
Day 4
Full-day private game drives across the plains. Optional early-morning hot air balloon safari, landing to champagne and a bush breakfast.
Overnight: Serengeti National Park
Day 5
Fly from the Serengeti to Zanzibar and transfer to your beachfront resort — bush breakfast to ocean sunset in a single day.
Overnight: Zanzibar
Day 6
Relax on Zanzibar's beaches at your own pace. In the evening, a romantic private beach dinner with candlelight and ocean views.
Overnight: Zanzibar
Day 7
Optional snorkelling or diving, island hopping, a sunset dhow cruise, couple spa treatments, or simply private beach relaxation.
Overnight: Zanzibar
Day 8
Optional Stone Town tour, spice farm visit, Jozani Forest, cultural experiences, or a private photo session for the two of you.
Overnight: Zanzibar
Day 9
Nothing scheduled — rest, swim, or celebrate with a special surprise experience arranged quietly on your behalf.
Overnight: Zanzibar
Day 10
Transfer to Zanzibar International Airport for your onward flight.



Pricing
All safari prices are seasonal and vary depending on travel dates, accommodation category, group size and availability. Contact us for a personalised quote.
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Good to know
June to October brings dry safari days and calm, sunny weather on Zanzibar. December to February is also warm and lovely. We can place your anniversary celebrations on the dates that matter to you.
A private 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof, a fridge and charging ports, driven by your own professional guide. The vehicle is yours for the whole safari, so you can stop for as long as you like.
Yes. Every day can be re-paced, upgraded or swapped, and the Zanzibar part can be made shorter or longer. Tell us your dates and we will redraw the route for you.
Yes. Because every safari is private, we can shorten drives, add rest time and choose family rooms. See our child-friendly safari page for more ideas.
Send us your dates and group through Plan my safari or WhatsApp. We reply within one working day with a drawn route and honest pricing, and nothing is confirmed until the plan reads like your trip.
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