4-Day Scenic Road & Ferry Safari from Zanzibar

From Spice Island to the Wild Heart of Tanzania
Curated by Curious Safaris 🐾

👥 Guests: 2 Adults
🚐 Option: Scenic Road & Ferry Journey – Zanzibar ↔ Mainland Tanzania

Day 1 – Zanzibar ➡ Dar es Salaam ➡ Mikumi National Park

Morning in Zanzibar

• We’ll pick you up right from your Zanzibar hotel in Stone Town, Nungwi, Kendwa, or any coastal location.

• Short transfer to Zanzibar Ferry Terminal in Stone Town.

• Before boarding, soak in the vibrant harbour atmosphere — colorful dhows, fishermen hauling their morning catch, the salty breeze off the Indian Ocean.

Ferry Experience

• 2-hour VIP-class ferry to Dar es Salaam — cushioned seats, air-conditioning, and panoramic views of the turquoise waters.

• Watch as Zanzibar’s palm-fringed coastline fades into the horizon while seabirds glide alongside.

Mainland Safari Begins

• Meet your private driver-guide at the Dar es Salaam port and begin your scenic road trip to Mikumi National Park.

• Pass bustling markets, baobab-dotted landscapes, and rural Tanzanian villages.

• Afternoon game drive: watch elephants crossing the savannah, giraffes grazing, wildebeests galloping, and lions lounging.

Evening Stay: Camp Bastian Mikumi – rustic-chic cottages with a pool, tropical gardens, and cozy evening campfires.
Meals: Lunch & Dinner.

Day 2 – Mikumi ➡ Ruaha National Park

• Breakfast in the lodge garden, with the sounds of weaverbirds and distant baboons.

• Drive through central Tanzania’s rugged beauty en route to Ruaha National Park — the wild heart of Tanzania.

• Afternoon game drive: Ruaha’s vast, untouched landscapes make spotting cheetahs, leopards, wild dogs, and giant elephant herds truly magical.

Evening Stay: Ruaha Hilltop Lodge – charming chalets perched on a hillside with sweeping park views.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Day 3 – Full Day in Ruaha

• Set off at sunrise with your guide for a full-day adventure.

• Picnic lunch along the Great Ruaha River, where hippos snort, crocodiles sunbathe, and predators lurk nearby.

• Afternoon: explore hidden valleys, ancient baobabs, and plains teeming with zebras and antelopes.

• Sundowners as the bush glows gold and pink.

Evening Stay: Ruaha Hilltop Lodge.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Day 4 – Ruaha ➡ Dar es Salaam ➡ Zanzibar

• Early morning game drive to catch the final wildlife moments.

• Scenic road back to Dar es Salaam.

• VIP ferry to Zanzibar in the late afternoon.

• Arrival back to your hotel in Zanzibar — in time to watch the sunset over the Indian Ocean with a cocktail in hand.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch.

💰 Price for 2 Adults (Mid-Range Comfort)

$2,150 total (approx. $1,075 per person)

✅ Includes:

• Return Zanzibar–Dar es Salaam VIP ferry tickets

• All hotel/ferry transfers in Zanzibar & mainland

• Private 4×4 safari vehicle with open roof

• All park fees & conservation charges

• Professional English-speaking driver-guide

• 3 nights’ mid-range lodge accommodation

• Meals as listed

• Bottled drinking water during game drives

❌ Excludes:

• Tips & personal expenses

• Drinks other than water

• Travel insurance

💳 Payment Details – Curious Safaris
MPESA Paybill (Kenya Only)

• Paybill Number: 522533

• Account Number: 8003802

• Account Name: Curious Safaris

Bank Transfer

• Bank Name: Kenya Commercial Bank

• Account Name: Curious Safaris

• Account Number: 1342354095

• Country: Kenya

• Bank Code: 01006

• SWIFT Code: KCBLKENX002

📜 Flexible Payment Policy:

• 50% deposit to reserve

• 50% balance due 30 days before travel

• Free rescheduling up to 3 weeks before

• 100% refund if cancelled 60+ days before

• Up to 50% refund if cancelled 30–59 days before

✨ Why This Safari is Epic

• Combines the exotic island life of Zanzibar with the raw wilderness of mainland Tanzania.

• Ferry crossing gives you two oceanside sunrises & sunsets.

• Visit two distinct, less-crowded national parks with rich wildlife diversity.

• Perfect balance of adventure, comfort, and authentic local experiences.

5 Days / 4 Nights Tanzania Safari Itinerary

Route: Arusha → Tarangire → Ngorongoro → Serengeti → Fly back to Arusha

Day 1 – Arrival & Tarangire National Park

• Morning / Midday: Meet your driver-guide at Arusha/Kilimanjaro Airport or your hotel. Drive (approx. 2 hrs) to Tarangire National Park, famous for giant baobab trees and huge elephant herds.

• Game Drive: Search for lions, giraffes, buffalo, wildebeest, and more along the Tarangire River.

• Late Afternoon: Continue your game drive as the sun sets—great light for photos.

• Evening: Check-in at your lodge/camp, enjoy a welcome dinner, and relax.
🛏 Stay:

• Mid-Luxury: Tarangire Safari Lodge / Tarangire Sopa

• Luxury: Elewana Tarangire Treetops / Ndovu Camp

Day 2 – Tarangire → Karatu Highlands (Ngorongoro area)

• Morning: Optional early morning game drive in Tarangire.

• Midday: Drive across the Rift Valley toward the Ngorongoro Highlands. Stop en route for a local cultural visit (Maasai boma or local farm in Mto wa Mbu).

• Afternoon: Arrive in Karatu, on the lush slopes of Ngorongoro. Relax by the pool or enjoy a nature walk around the coffee plantations.

• Evening: Sunset drinks with sweeping views of the highlands.
🛏 Stay:

• Mid-Luxury: Acacia Farm Lodge / Ngorongoro Farm House

• Luxury: The Highlands (Asilia) / Lions Paw Camp

Day 3 – Ngorongoro Crater → Serengeti

• Early Morning: Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and natural wildlife amphitheatre.

• Game Drive: Spot endangered black rhino, prides of lions, hippos, hyenas, elephants, and thousands of wildebeest & zebras grazing on the crater floor. Picnic lunch at the hippo pool.

• Afternoon: Exit the crater and drive 3–4 hrs into the Serengeti National Park (Seronera Valley). Wildlife sightings begin immediately upon entering the Serengeti—often cheetahs, lions, or giraffes.

• Evening: Arrive at your Serengeti camp, settle into your tented suite, and enjoy a campfire dinner under the stars.
🛏 Stay:

• Mid-Luxury: Serengeti Serena / Tortilis Camp

• Luxury: Elewana Migration Camp / Melia Serengeti

Day 4 – Full Day in Serengeti

• Dawn: Wake up early for a sunrise game drive—the best time to see predators hunting.

• Optional: Hot-air balloon safari (USD 550 pp) followed by champagne bush breakfast.

• Daytime: Explore the Central Serengeti plains—renowned for lions, leopards in the kopjes, and cheetahs chasing gazelles. In October, herds may still be around the northern corridor.

• Lunch: Picnic in the bush or return to camp.

• Afternoon: Another game drive until sunset.

• Evening: Birthday bush sundowner and surprise cake celebration at camp (on us 🎂✨).
🛏 Stay: Same camp as previous night.

Day 5 – Serengeti → Arusha (by Flight)

• Morning: Short game drive on your way to the airstrip.

• Flight: Board a scheduled bush flight (1 hr) back to Arusha. This saves you 7–8 hrs of driving.

• Midday: Arrive in Arusha. Connect to your onward flight or transfer to your hotel.

✅ What’s Included

• Private 4×4 safari Land Cruiser + pro guide throughout

• All park fees & Ngorongoro Crater descent fees

• 4 nights accommodation, full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner)

• Drinking water in the vehicle

• One-way Serengeti → Arusha flight

• Airport transfers (arrival & departure)

• AMREF Flying Doctors evacuation cover

❌ Exclusions

• International flights

• Tanzania visa ($50)

• Tips to guide/staff

• Alcoholic & premium drinks

• Balloon safari (optional $550–600 pp)

• Personal travel insurance

💰 Pricing (per person, October 2025)

• Mid-Luxury: from USD 3,490 pp (sharing)

• Luxury: from USD 4,990 pp (sharing)

• Solo supplement: +USD 900–1,400

• Group of 3–6: save USD 300–700 pp

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7-Day Namibia Safari Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrival in Windhoek

• Destination: Windhoek, Namibia’s capital city, where African rhythm meets European charm.

• Activities:

• Airport pick-up and private transfer to hotel.

• Guided city tour: Christuskirche, Independence Memorial Museum, and Katutura township.

• Dinner at Joe’s Beerhouse for an authentic Namibian welcome.

• Overnight: Boutique city hotel in Windhoek.

Day 2 – Windhoek → Sossusvlei (Namib Desert)

• Journey: Scenic 5–6 hr drive through the Khomas Highlands to the Namib Desert.

• Destination: Namib-Naukluft National Park – world’s oldest desert.

• Activities:

• Sunset over the red dunes.

• Stargazing under pristine desert skies.

• Overnight: Lodge near Sesriem, the Sossusvlei gate.

Day 3 – Sossusvlei & Deadvlei

• Highlights: Iconic dunes, salt pans, and fossilized trees.

• Activities:

• Sunrise climb at Dune 45.

• Explore Deadvlei, a surreal clay pan with 900-year-old dead camelthorn trees.

• Hike Big Daddy Dune (optional, for the adventurous).

• Explore Sesriem Canyon.

• Optional hot air balloon safari with champagne breakfast.

• Overnight: Desert lodge near Sossusvlei.

Day 4 – Sossusvlei → Swakopmund

• Journey: 5 hrs drive via Solitaire (famous apple pie stop).

• Destination: Swakopmund – Namibia’s adventure capital on the Atlantic coast.

• Activities:

• Stroll palm-lined streets & seaside promenade.

• German colonial architecture, cafés, and local craft shopping.

• Overnight: Boutique coastal hotel.

Day 5 – Walvis Bay & Swakopmund Adventures

• Destination: Walvis Bay Lagoon (UNESCO Wetland).

• Activities:

• Morning dolphin & seal cruise with oysters & sparkling wine.

• Optional kayaking with seals.

• Afternoon desert adventure: quad biking, dune boarding, or Living Desert Tour.

• Overnight: Swakopmund.

Day 6 – Swakopmund → Etosha National Park

• Journey: 6 hr drive inland to Etosha.

• Destination: Etosha National Park – vast salt pan, home to elephants, lions, rhinos, giraffes, and over 100 mammal species.

• Activities:

• Afternoon game drive spotting elephants, rhinos, lions, giraffes, and cheetahs.

• Evening at a waterhole lodge – excellent for nocturnal sightings.

• Overnight: Safari lodge inside or bordering Etosha.

Day 7 – Etosha Safari & Return to Windhoek

• Activities:

• Morning game drive with chances of spotting predators.

• Scenic 6 hr drive back to Windhoek.

• Evening transfer to airport for departure.

💰 Pricing (Per Person & Per Group of 6 – 7 Days)

Mid-Luxury Tier

• Windhoek: Hotel Thule / The Weinberg

• Sossusvlei: Desert Quiver Camp

• Swakopmund: Swakopmund Luxury Suites / Atlantic Villa

• Etosha: Taleni Etosha Village / mid-range lodge

OptionCost Per PersonGroup of 6 (Total)Mid-Luxury~US$1,600 pp~US$9,600

Luxury Tier

• Windhoek: The Olive Exclusive

• Sossusvlei: Sossusvlei Lodge / Kulala Desert Lodge

• Swakopmund: Strand Hotel premium suite

• Etosha: Onguma The Fort / Ongava Lodge (all-inclusive)

OptionCost Per PersonGroup of 6 (Total)Luxury~US$3,900 pp~US$23,400

✅ Prices include:

• Accommodation (6 nights, double/twin sharing)

• Park entry fees

• Daily breakfast & dinner (some lodges full board)

• Guided activities (safari drives, boat cruise)

❌ Prices exclude:

• International flights

• 4×4 vehicle rental (~$80/day, recommended for self-drive)

• Optional activities (hot air balloon, quad biking, etc.)

8 Days / 7 Nights – Kenya Luxury Escape

Guests: 3 Travelers
Theme: Wildlife • Culture • Adventure • Beach Bliss
Style: Luxury Safari & Coastal Escape

🏙 Day 1–2: Welcome to Nairobi

Stay: 🏨 Fairmont The Norfolk (or PrideInn Azure alternative)

Highlights:

• Meet & greet at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

• Visit the Giraffe Centre & David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage.

• Optional stop at Karen Blixen Museum or local craft market.

• Dinner at Carnivore Restaurant or Talisman Nairobi.

💫 A stylish start — fine dining, iconic wildlife, and Kenyan hospitality at its best.

🦁 Day 3–4: Masai Mara National Reserve

Stay: 🏕 Mara Maisha Luxury Camp

Highlights:

• Scenic drive (or optional flight) to the Masai Mara, Kenya’s wildlife paradise.

• Morning & evening game drives in search of the Big Five.

• Visit a Maasai village and experience authentic culture.

• Optional Hot Air Balloon Safari with champagne breakfast over the plains.

🌅 The ultimate safari experience — breathtaking views and unforgettable wildlife moments.

🦩 Day 5: Lake Nakuru National Park

Stay: 🏞 Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge

Highlights:

• Drive through the Great Rift Valley to Lake Nakuru, famous for flamingos and rhinos.

• Afternoon game drive and scenic sunset overlooking the lake.

🌿 Serene, scenic, and home to some of Kenya’s most spectacular wildlife.

🐘 Day 6: Amboseli National Park

Stay: 🌋 Amboseli Sopa Lodge

Highlights:

• Drive south to Amboseli, home of elephants and Mount Kilimanjaro’s iconic backdrop.

• Game drives with opportunities for stunning photography.

📸 Amboseli’s landscapes will redefine your idea of safari magic.

🏖 Day 7–8: Diani Beach – Coastal Bliss

Stay: 🌴 Swahili Beach Resort

Highlights:

• Fly from Amboseli or Nairobi to Diani Beach.

• Relax, swim, and unwind in luxury.

• Optional sunset dhow cruise or Wasini Island snorkeling adventure.

💎 A perfect finale — palm trees, turquoise waters, and total relaxation.

✈ Day 9: Departure

After breakfast, transfer to Ukunda or Mombasa Airport for your flight home.
Memories of elephants, sunsets, and ocean breezes guaranteed.

💰 Estimated Total Cost (For 3 Guests)

Category Cost per Person (USD)Total for 3 Guests (USD)Accommodation (as listed)$3,100$9, 300Park fees & game drives$550$1,650Private safari vehicle, guide, fuel$450$1,350Domestic flight (Amboseli/Nairobi → Diani)$200$600Hot Air Balloon (Masai Mara)$500$1,500Airport transfers (NBO + Coast)$100$300
Total$4,900 per person
$14,700 total

Final cost may vary slightly based on travel dates, room availability, and final flight timings.

Because this isn’t just a trip — it’s a story waiting to be told.
From champagne in the Mara to sunsets over Diani, every detail is crafted with heart, class, and adventure.

Typical tent interior at Luxurious Governor’s Camp, Masai Mara

So what really are ”game drives” in Masai Mara or during an African Safari, as anyone thinking of booking a Safari in Kenya for example will have seen gamedrives indicated throughout the itinerary. Well, the meaning of a safari game drive is an adventure excursion by vehicle into a wildlife area such as a National Park or Reserve, for example Maasai Mara, with the purpose of exploring the park and seeing a variety of wild animals in their natural habitat.

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