How many days for a safari and Zanzibar?

A common shape is 4 to 6 days of safari and 3 to 5 beach days. Shorter safaris and longer beaches suit people who want to rest more.

How do I get from the safari to Zanzibar?

By air from the northern safari area, or via Dar es Salaam. We plan the timing so the last game drive and the flight do not collide.

June to October suits both: dry on safari and dry on the island. January and February also work. Check the month chart on the Zanzibar page.

Build your sequence

SafariZanzibar beach

SafariDays 1 to 7
- 7-Day Tanzania Northern Circuit Safari · from $3,290 per person
Zanzibar beachDays 8 to 11
Fly or ferry to Zanzibar, then rest. Choose a beach

About 11 days on the ground (plus travel days)

A planning guide, not a priced package. Starting prices belong to each trip above; the combined price is confirmed in your quote.

Why this order

Travellers who want wildlife and a proper rest on the coast.

The safari is the early start and long drive part of the trip; the beach is the reward. That order keeps the rest at the end.
Flights connect the northern safari area with Zanzibar, so you can be on the beach the day after your last game drive.
Both parts work best in the dry months, so the seasons line up.

Planning tips

Allow at least three beach days. Fewer feels rushed after a long safari.
Plan the onward flight with a buffer. Safari schedules can shift with the day.
Pick the beach side that suits you: north for swimming, east for kitesurfing and quiet.

FAQ

A common shape is 4 to 6 days of safari and 3 to 5 beach days. Shorter safaris and longer beaches suit people who want to rest more.

Many people reach the top in their forties, fifties and sixties, and plenty are not athletes. What decides it is time and preparation, not youth: choose a long route (seven or eight days), train with hills and long loaded walks for at least two or three months, and walk slowly on the mountain. If you have a heart, lung or blood-pressure condition, see your doctor before you book.