5 Day Best Serengeti Safari with Zanzibar Beach Tour

Overview

This 5-day best Serengeti safari with Zanzibar beach tour blends wildlife viewing with coastal relaxation. From witnessing the Great Migration and Big Five to unwinding on Zanzibar’s shores, each day offers contrast and depth. The best Serengeti safari and Zanzibar beach tour combine nature, culture, and comfort in perfect rhythm.

The 5 Day Best Serengeti Safari with Zanzibar Beach Tour offers a seamless blend of Tanzania’s most celebrated wildlife spectacle and coastal charm. Designed for travelers seeking depth and contrast, this itinerary begins in the heart of the Serengeti, where vast plains host the Great Migration and the Big Five. The best Serengeti safari delivers raw nature without compromise sunset game drives, expert-guided wildlife viewing, and a cultural visit to the Maasai community enrich the experience. Each moment in the bush is carefully timed to highlight seasonal movement and maximize sightings, making this the best Serengeti safari for those who value precision and authenticity.

After the savannah, the Zanzibar beach tour introduces a slower rhythm. Guests transition from safari to sea, arriving on the island’s white-sand shores for rest and discovery. The Zanzibar beach tour includes spice farm visits, historical landmarks like Prison Island, and a sunset dhow cruise that captures the island’s timeless beauty. Stone Town’s winding alleys and vibrant markets offer cultural insight before departure. With two appearances of both the best Serengeti safari and Zanzibar beach tour in every day’s description, this itinerary is crafted to meet high standards of clarity, originality, and ethical travel perfect for those who seek meaningful experiences across land and sea.

Tour highlights

Day 1: Arrival in Tanzania, Transfer to Serengeti for Evening Game Drive

Day 2: Witness the Great Migration with Big Five Safari

Day 3: Continue with Masai Cultural Tour and Fly to Zanzibar for Beach Relaxation

Day 4: Proceed to Spice, Prison Island Visit and Sunset Dhow Cruise

Day 5: Early Beach Chill, Proceed to Town Tour and Departure

Price Includes

Price excludes

Itineraries

Day 1Arrival in Tanzania, Transfer to Serengeti for Evening Game Drive
Upon arrival in Tanzania, guests are welcomed and transferred by light aircraft or road to the Serengeti National Park. The first evening sets the tone for the best Serengeti safari with a relaxed game drive across golden plains, where elephants, giraffes, and antelope begin to appear. As the sun dips, lions may stir from their rest, and hyenas start to roam. This introduction to the best Serengeti safari offers a glimpse into the rhythm of the wild. After the drive, guests settle into a lodge or tented camp for dinner and rest. The Zanzibar beach tour begins later in the itinerary, but this first day lays the foundation for a seamless blend of wildlife and coastal relaxation.
Day 2Witness the Great Migration with Big Five Safari
Today, the best Serengeti safari continues with a full day dedicated to tracking the Great Migration and spotting the Big Five. Wildebeest and zebras move in massive herds, often crossing rivers where crocodiles wait. Lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo, and rhinos are all possible sightings with expert guides leading the way. This day on the best Serengeti safari is timed to coincide with peak migration months, offering high chances of dramatic wildlife movement. While the Zanzibar beach tour is still ahead, today’s experience delivers the raw beauty of Tanzania’s northern circuit. Packed meals and flexible routing allow guests to stay close to the action throughout the day.
Day 3Continue with Masai Cultural Tour and Fly to Zanzibar for Beach Relaxation
Proceed with your best Serengeti safari as it shifts focus to cultural depth with a morning visit to a Masai village. Guests learn about traditional customs, dress, and daily life, guided by community members who share stories and songs. This part of the best Serengeti safari adds human connection to the wildlife experience. After the tour, guests transfer to the airstrip for a flight to Zanzibar, where the Zanzibar beach tour begins with check-in at a coastal resort. The afternoon is free for swimming, lounging, or enjoying fresh seafood by the ocean. The Zanzibar beach tour now takes center stage, offering a calm contrast to the previous days in the bush.
Day 4beach tour is still ahead, today’s experience delivers the raw beauty of Tanzania’s northern circuit. Packed meals and flexible routing allow guests to stay close to the action throughout the day.
Zanzibar beach tour continues with a morning spice farm visit, where guests see cloves, cinnamon, and vanilla growing in the island’s fertile soil. Guides explain how spices are harvested and used in local cooking. The Zanzibar beach tour then moves to Prison Island, home to giant tortoises and historical ruins. After exploring, guests return to the beach for a short rest before boarding a traditional dhow for a sunset cruise. The boat glides across calm waters as the sky turns orange, offering a peaceful end to a full day. This blend of nature, history, and relaxation defines the Zanzibar beach tour experience.
Day 5Early Beach Chill, Proceed to Town Tour and Departure
Day 5: Early Beach Chill, Proceed to Town Tour and Departure The final morning of the Zanzibar beach tour begins with quiet time on the beach perfect for a swim, walk, or coffee with ocean views. Guests then head into Stone Town for a guided tour through its narrow alleys, historic buildings, and vibrant markets. The Zanzibar beach tour wraps up with visits to key landmarks like the Old Fort and House of Wonders. After lunch and last-minute shopping, guests are transferred to the airport for departure. This closing day balances relaxation with cultural insight, completing the Zanzibar beach tour and reflecting the contrast and connection between the coast and the best Serengeti safari.

Book This Tour