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7-Day Romantic Safari Fly-in from Zanzibar
Romantic Fly-in Safari

7-Day Romantic Safari Fly-in from Zanzibar

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A private couples’ safari from Zanzibar featuring Serengeti game drives, a sunrise balloon flight, Ngorongoro and Tarangire.

Celebrate your love with an unforgettable 7-day romantic safari from Zanzibar, combining Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife destinations with beautiful camps, exciting game drives, and a magical Serengeti Balloon Safari.

Your journey begins with a flight from Zanzibar to Serengeti, where you will experience the endless plains and abundant wildlife. Continue to the Ngorongoro Highlands for a spectacular crater experience, then finish your safari in Tarangire National Park, famous for its elephants, ancient baobabs, and beautiful landscapes. With comfortable stays at Arukore Simba Camp, Lion’s Paw Camp, and Elephant’s Spring, this safari offers the perfect balance of adventure, comfort, and romance.

Where every day follows the rhythm of the journey
Hot-air balloon safari over Serengeti National ParkSerengeti Balloon Safari
Wildebeest moving across the plains of Serengeti National ParkSerengeti
Wildlife landscape inside Ngorongoro CraterNgorongoro Crater
Elephants and baobabs in Tarangire National ParkTarangire
Moments along the route
Safari Highlights

Your Journey Highlights

  • Fly from ZanzibarBegin with a morning flight from the island directly to Serengeti National Park.
  • Serengeti Game DrivesExplore the plains with a private guide and picnic lunch in the wilderness.
  • Balloon SafariFloat above the Serengeti at sunrise and enjoy a traditional bush breakfast.
  • Ngorongoro CraterDescend into the crater for a full day of wildlife viewing and a picnic lunch.
  • Tarangire National ParkSpend two days among large elephant herds, baobabs and diverse wildlife.
  • Return to ZanzibarTravel to Arusha and fly back to Zanzibar at the end of the safari.

Your Itinerary

Day 01

Fly from Zanzibar to Serengeti – Your Romantic Safari Begins

  • Flight: Zanzibar → Serengeti
  • Activity: Guided Experience
  • Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner

Your romantic safari begins with a morning flight from Zanzibar to Serengeti National Park. Upon arrival, meet your private safari guide and begin your first game drive as you make your way into the heart of the Serengeti. The Serengeti is famous for its vast open plains and incredible wildlife. Keep your eyes open for lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and other wildlife.

Accommodation

Arukore Simba Camp

Arukore Simba Camp is set in the heart of Serengeti National Park about twenty-five kilometres from Seronera Airstrip. Named for the nearby Arukore River, the camp combines tented accommodation with lounge, restaurant and outdoor dining spaces surrounded by central Serengeti wilderness. Its location gives guides access to the Seronera region’s plains, river valleys and wildlife circuits without a long transfer from camp. The property is a fitting base for consecutive game-drive days and fly-in itineraries arriving through Seronera.

LocationSerengetiStay styleTented safari camp
Day 02

Full-Day Serengeti Safari – A Day in the Wild

  • Activity: Guided Experience
  • Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Wake up to the sounds of the Serengeti and prepare for a full day of wildlife exploration. Set out with your private guide for an exciting game drive across the Serengeti plains. Depending on the season and location of wildlife, you may encounter large herds of wildebeest and zebra, elephants, giraffes, buffalo, lions, cheetahs, and possibly leopards. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness before continuing your safari through the afternoon.

Accommodation

Arukore Simba Camp

Arukore Simba Camp is set in the heart of Serengeti National Park about twenty-five kilometres from Seronera Airstrip. Named for the nearby Arukore River, the camp combines tented accommodation with lounge, restaurant and outdoor dining spaces surrounded by central Serengeti wilderness. Its location gives guides access to the Seronera region’s plains, river valleys and wildlife circuits without a long transfer from camp. The property is a fitting base for consecutive game-drive days and fly-in itineraries arriving through Seronera.

LocationSerengetiStay styleTented safari camp
Day 03

Serengeti Balloon Safari & Transfer to Ngorongoro Highlands

  • Activity: Guided Experience
  • Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Begin this special morning with an unforgettable Serengeti Balloon Safari. Float above the plains at sunrise and enjoy spectacular views of the Serengeti from the sky. After landing, enjoy a traditional bush breakfast before continuing your safari and transferring toward the Ngorongoro Highlands. Spend the evening relaxing and enjoying the beautiful highland surroundings.

Accommodation

Lion’s Paw Camp

Lion’s Paw Camp is a tented property on the eastern side of the Ngorongoro highlands, positioned close to the crater access road. The setting supports an early descent to the crater floor and a shorter return after a full wildlife-viewing day. En-suite tents and central dining and lounge areas provide warmth and shelter in the cooler highland climate. It is a practical safari base for itineraries that prioritize Ngorongoro while continuing onward toward Tarangire, Karatu or the Serengeti.

LocationNgorongoro HighlandsStay styleSafari camp
Day 04

Ngorongoro Crater – A Romantic Day in the Wild

  • Activity: Guided Experience
  • Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, descend into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater for a full day of game viewing. The crater is one of Tanzania’s most remarkable wildlife areas and offers excellent opportunities to see lions, elephants, buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, and many other species. With some luck, you may also spot the endangered black rhino. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the crater before continuing your game drive.

Accommodation

Lion’s Paw Camp

Lion’s Paw Camp is a tented property on the eastern side of the Ngorongoro highlands, positioned close to the crater access road. The setting supports an early descent to the crater floor and a shorter return after a full wildlife-viewing day. En-suite tents and central dining and lounge areas provide warmth and shelter in the cooler highland climate. It is a practical safari base for itineraries that prioritize Ngorongoro while continuing onward toward Tarangire, Karatu or the Serengeti.

LocationNgorongoro HighlandsStay styleSafari camp
Day 05

Ngorongoro Highlands to Tarangire – Into Elephant Country

  • Activity: Guided Experience
  • Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, leave the Ngorongoro Highlands and drive toward Tarangire National Park. Upon arrival, begin your first game drive through Tarangire. The park is known for its impressive elephant population, giant baobab trees, seasonal wetlands, and diverse wildlife. Your guide will shape the route around current wildlife activity, road conditions and the best available viewing areas. Stops are unhurried, allowing time to observe animal behaviour, photograph the landscape and understand how the park’s habitats connect. Rather than chasing a checklist, the day follows the rhythms of the ecosystem and the guide’s local knowledge. Breaks are arranged at suitable points while keeping the experience comfortable, focused and respectful of the wildlife.

Accommodation

Elephant’s Spring

Elephant Springs is set in the Tarangire landscape beside a seasonal spring that attracts wildlife during drier periods. The camp looks across open savannah and places guests close to the park’s elephant country and baobab-dotted scenery. Safari suites, shared dining spaces and quiet viewing areas provide a comfortable pause between morning and afternoon drives. Its in-park atmosphere makes it particularly relevant for itineraries spending consecutive days exploring different parts of Tarangire.

LocationTarangireStay styleSafari camp
Day 06

Full-Day Tarangire Safari – Elephants, Baobabs & Wildlife

  • Activity: Guided Experience
  • Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy a full day discovering the beauty of Tarangire National Park. Set out early with your private guide and explore different areas of the park. Tarangire is particularly famous for its large elephant herds, but you can also encounter lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo, and numerous bird species. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park before continuing your game drive.

Accommodation

Elephant’s Spring

Elephant Springs is set in the Tarangire landscape beside a seasonal spring that attracts wildlife during drier periods. The camp looks across open savannah and places guests close to the park’s elephant country and baobab-dotted scenery. Safari suites, shared dining spaces and quiet viewing areas provide a comfortable pause between morning and afternoon drives. Its in-park atmosphere makes it particularly relevant for itineraries spending consecutive days exploring different parts of Tarangire.

LocationTarangireStay styleSafari camp
Day 07

Tarangire to Arusha – Fly Back to Zanzibar

  • Flight: Arusha → Zanzibar
  • Activity: Guided Experience
  • Meals Included: Breakfast

Depending on your flight schedule, there may be an opportunity for a short stop or final scenic drive along the way. Upon arrival in Arusha, continue to the airport for your flight back to Zanzibar. Your romantic safari comes to an end as you return to the island, carrying unforgettable memories of Tanzania’s wildlife, landscapes, and special moments together.

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Your Safari Package

Included & Excluded

Included

Included in the published itinerary

  • Domestic flight from Zanzibar to Serengeti
  • Domestic flight from Arusha to Zanzibar
  • All airport and safari transfers
  • Private 4x4 safari vehicle and professional English-speaking guide
  • 2 nights at Arukore Simba Camp
  • 2 nights at Lion’s Paw Camp
  • 2 nights at Elephant’s Spring
  • All meals as per itinerary
  • Serengeti Balloon Safari
  • All national park and conservation fees
  • Game drives in Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Tarangire
  • Picnic lunches during full-day game drives
  • Bottled drinking water during safari
  • Romantic safari experience for couples
Not included

Additional costs

  • International flights
  • Visa and travel insurance
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Personal expenses such as souvenirs, laundry, and minibar
  • Alcoholic beverages unless specified
  • Additional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Any accommodation or meals in Zanzibar before or after the safari
  • Any expenses arising from changes to the itinerary or flights
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7 days / 6 nights. The day-by-day plan shows where each overnight falls. Check your arrival and departure flight times before booking onward travel, and ask us if you would prefer an extra night or a slower pace.

From $6,952 per person. Your final price depends on dates, group size, room choice and any added flights or activities. Request a written quote that identifies park fees, accommodation, meals, transfers and exclusions before you book.

Zanzibar, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Highlands, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire National Park and Arusha. Read the itinerary for the visiting order and activities, then ask for estimated transfer times for your dates. This helps you judge how much of each day is spent travelling.

Arukore Simba Camp in Serengeti, Lion’s Paw Camp near Ngorongoro Crater and Elephant’s Spring in Tarangire. Exact properties and room types depend on availability. Ask us to confirm each stay, its location and meal plan, plus any proposed alternatives, in writing before paying a deposit.