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The best Tanzania safari and Zanzibar packages from UK airports run 10 to 14 days. You spend five to eight nights on safari around the Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Tarangire, then four to five nights on a Zanzibar beach. Five formats cover most travelers. A private tailor-made trip suits couples and families who want control. A flight-inclusive UK operator package suits anyone who wants one price and financial protection. A small-group departure suits solo travelers and tighter budgets. A luxury fly-in trip suits honeymoons and anniversaries. A self-built short safari suits first-timers who watch every pound.
The hard part is comparing them. Headline prices cover different things. Some include flights from London and some do not. Some include park fees and some leave them out. A "12 night" package may hold seven nights of safari or only five.
This article sorts the five formats side by side, with advertised prices from UK-facing sellers and our own safari from-prices. We are Extra Miles Unique Adventures, a Nairobi-based operator since 2007. We list ourselves first and say plainly where another format will serve you better.
1. Private tailor-made safari with a Zanzibar extension
What you get
A private package gives you your own vehicle and guide, dates you choose, and a beach stay added at the end. We plan private Tanzania safaris around the northern circuit of the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, and you can ask for Zanzibar beach nights when you request a quote. We also arrange local and international ticketing, so UK flights can be part of the same conversation.
Our current safari legs show what the land portion costs:
- 7-Day Epic Kenya & Tanzania Safari Experience: from $2,063
- 8-Day Magical Kenya & Tanzania Safari: from $2,711
- 9-Day Ultimate Kenya and Tanzania Safari Experience: from $3,429
These combine Kenya with northern Tanzania. Ask us to shape the route so it ends within reach of Zanzibar.
A private trip costs more per person than a group seat, but it is the only format where pace, dates and hotel are all yours.
Who it suits and what it costs
This format suits couples, honeymooners, families and photographers who want to stop for a lion sighting without a timetable. Those prices cover the safari only. Zanzibar nights and UK flights are quoted on top, so your total depends on the beach hotel you pick. We reply to enquiries within 24 hours.
2. Flight-inclusive package from a UK operator
What you get
A UK operator package bundles return flights from London, transfers, safari lodges, a beach resort and usually full board in one booking. Advertised itineraries run 8 to 12 nights. Five or seven nights go to safari and three to six to the beach. The usual shape is seven safari nights followed by five on Zanzibar.
| Package shape | Length | Advertised from-price |
|---|---|---|
| 7 nights safari, 5 nights Zanzibar, flights included | 12 nights | £4,329 per person |
| Safari plus all-inclusive Zanzibar, flights included | 12 days | £4,119 per person |
| Ground arrangements only, 2 travelers sharing | 11 days | $3,510 per person |
A couple booking the first row pays £8,658 in total. Two travelers on the ground-only row pay $7,020 before any flights. Those from-prices usually apply to the cheapest departure dates.
The right comparison is the total for your dates with flights, fees and baggage counted, never the headline price.
Who it suits and what to check
This format suits travelers who want one price and one point of contact. Ask whether the booking carries ATOL protection, which covers flight-inclusive holidays sold in the UK. Then check what the price leaves out:
- Park and conservation fees
- Domestic flights between the safari and Zanzibar
- Checked baggage on light aircraft
- Mandatory resort or airport fees
3. Small-group safari with a beach finish
What you get
A small-group trip puts you in a shared vehicle on fixed departure dates, with a set route and a beach extension on Zanzibar. The safari portion usually runs six to eight days. Because the vehicle and guide are split between guests, the per-person price sits below a private trip of the same length.
Who it suits and the trade-offs
Solo travelers gain the most, since a group departure gives you company and a shared cost. You give up control of the pace. Other guests decide how long you stay at a sighting. Ask for the maximum group size, whether every guest gets a window seat, and the single supplement if you travel alone, since it can erase the saving.
Group departures save money, but you pay for it in flexibility, so ask about group size before you compare prices.
4. Luxury fly-in safari and beach villa
What you get
A luxury trip replaces long drives with short scheduled flights between Serengeti airstrips, Arusha and Zanzibar. You stay in small tented camps with few vehicles around, then settle into a boutique resort or private beach villa. A 14 day Tanzania safari and Zanzibar itinerary suits this style well, with about nine safari nights and five on the coast. Dry-season dates, from June to October, carry the strongest demand and prices.
Who it suits and what it costs
Honeymooners and anniversary travelers get the most from this format. For a budget benchmark, our private Grand East African Luxury Safari runs 10 days across the Masai Mara, the Serengeti and Ngorongoro from $5,405. That covers the safari leg alone. Beach nights and flights add to it, so plan for a total well above the packages in options two and three.
Luxury here buys time and space, with fewer transfers and fewer other vehicles at each sighting.
5. Short budget safari plus a self-booked beach stay
What you get
The cheapest route is a four to five day safari through Tarangire, Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro, with a Zanzibar hotel and flights booked yourself. One widely quoted starting point for trips combining Tanzania safari and Zanzibar is $150 to $250 per person per day. UK-facing packages show the low end too, with a 10 night package advertised from £1,899 per person including flights. Two travelers would pay £3,798 together.
Who it suits and the catches
First-timers with flexible dates do best here. Travel in the long rains from March to May and prices fall further. The low from-prices often mean camping or basic lodging, a shorter safari and shared transfers. Check what the beach nights include. Self-booking flights also means no ATOL cover.
A low headline price usually means a shorter safari or simpler lodging, so compare the nights actually spent in the parks.
Choosing your package
Match the format to what you protect most. Choose private for control, a UK operator package for one price and protection, a small group for company, luxury for comfort, and the budget route for the lowest total. Whatever you choose, aim for at least five safari nights before the beach and compare packages on total price with flights.
If you want a private Tanzania safari with Zanzibar added, request a tailored itinerary and quote. Tell us your dates, group size and budget, and we will build the route around them.
