Three days of safari in Tarangire and the Ngorongoro Crater, then fly to Zanzibar for four nights of sunshine, Stone Town and white-sand beaches.
After breakfast, drive about two hours to Tarangire National Park, famous for its giant baobabs and large elephant herds. Enjoy a full day of game viewing along the Tarangire River, with a picnic lunch in the park. Look out for lions, giraffes, zebra and over 500 bird species. Overnight near Karatu.
Descend early into the Ngorongoro Crater, a vast volcanic caldera with an estimated 25,000 animals. Search for black rhino, lion prides, elephants, hyenas and the flamingos of Lake Magadi. Picnic lunch by the hippo pool, then climb out of the crater in the afternoon. Overnight in Karatu.
Drive to Arusha airport for a short flight to Zanzibar. Transfer to your beach hotel on the north or east coast.
Days at leisure on the beach. Optional excursions include snorkelling at Mnemba Atoll, a sunset dhow cruise or a spice farm tour.
Optional guided walk through Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, visiting the old fort, markets and carved doors.
A final full day to relax by the ocean.
Transfer to Zanzibar airport for your flight home.
