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Reviews 132 • Excellent
12 nights itinerary from $4,000
per person
Short & Sharp
A whirlwind itinerary to the northern parks and on to Zanzibar
This is a great little itinerary for those that are a little short on time and possibly short on funds! Ideal for seeing the wildebeest migration from November until June and good for the rest of the year for the resident herds in the centre of the Serengeti. At this price we think that it really gives the lesser priced properties in the southern parks a good run for their money. It is true that there is a fair amount of driving involved but it is also undisputed that the Serengeti, on its day can give the best safari experience in Africa and so we think it is worth a bit of vehicle time!
Trip Highlights
This trip is fully customisable in terms of length, days on safari, days at the beach, safari activities, accommodation needs and luxury fine-tuning to meet your wildest dreams, budgets and party size. Do call us any time to price-up and customise this itinerary for you.
5 incredible Africa destinations
3 world-class safari parks
3 4WD guided tour excursions included
6 nights in glorious Zanzibar to wind-down
High-quality dining and drinks included
Children over 8 welcome
Trip Itinerary
NB. All of our trips are fully customisable in terms of length of time, regions, properties and budget. The below is just a sample of an itinerary that has worked well for clients in the past. Do call us any time to talk about this itinerary or any other element of your trip!
Day
1
Fly to Kilimanjaro International Airport tanzania
Fly to Kilimanjaro international airport and met on arrival.
Day
2
Lake Manyara National Park tanzania
Met on arrival into Kilimanjaro by your private driver/guide for the start of your private Landcruiser safari and drive through to Lake Manyara National Park (approx 3 hours) for a picnic lunch and afternoon to game drive in this interesting little park. Drive up onto the Great Rift Escarpment to spend your first night in Kirurumu Tented Lodge on a full board basis.
Day
3-4
The Serengeti National Park tanzania
Start early in the morning and drive from Kirurumu via the Ngorongoro Crater to the southern plains of the Serengeti. (approx 4 hours) Spend the next 3 nights in EITHER Kati Kati Camp (Nov/Dec, Mar to June) OR Lake Masek Tented Camp. Right in the heart of the main game viewing areas for the Serengeti you will be able to see the reason why this vast plain and the wildebeest that live here have become famous! Overnight in Kati Kati/Masek on a full board basis.
Day
5
The Ngorongoro Crater tanzania
Drive in the late morning from the Serengeti back to the Ngorongoro Crater (approx 3 hours) to spend the afternoon game driving in the Ngorongoro Crater. This stunning, intact volcanic caldera is to be seen to be believed, with 600 meter high walls and abundant game viewing you will spend 3 hour exploring the crater floor. Drive out of the crater in the afternoon and back down to the Ngorongoro Highlands to stay in the Ngorongoro Farmhouse for the night on a full board basis.
Day
6-11
Zanzibar Beaches zanzibar island
Drive in the morning from the Ngorongoro Farmhouse back to Arusha Airport (approx 3 hours) in time for the flight down to Zanzibar. Met on arrival and transferred to the Sunshine Hotel to stay for 6 nights on a B&B basis in a Sunshine Suite.
Day
12
Stone Town zanzibar island
Transferred in the morning through to Stone Town, in the heart of the island's capital. This UNESCO world heritage site is a fascinating glimpse at the Zanzibar of old, of whitewashed alleys and a busy fervour. You will have the afternoon to wander through the alleys and soak up the atmosphere. Overnight in the Seyyida Hotel on a B&B basis.
Day
13
Fly home tanzania
Transferred to Zanzibar airport to fly to Dar es Salaam international airport and connect onto your international flight home.
Please go to either of our Tailormade Safari Trips pages to see a lot more safari trips, ideas and budgets.
What kind of Wildlife should you see on the Short & Sharp trip in 2026/27?
For 2026/27, we expect you’ll be able to find the following wildlife in the Short & Sharp bearing in mind the quality of guiding, budgets, time of year and duration of stay all affect your chances of finding or seeing any of the following outstanding animals that dwell in Short & Sharp…
The Parks & Regions featured in the Short & Sharp itinerary...
A general introduction to the parks and regions featured in the Short & Sharp for 2026/27.
Do visit our Africa Wildlife page for our full wildlife viewing guide...
What are the other great Camps & Hotels across the same Short & Sharp parks and regions...
For 2026/27 we highly recommend all the following camps & hotels in the same Lake Manyara National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Northern Tanzania, Serengeti National Park, Stone Town, Zanzibar beaches parks & regions — and let us help customise and price-up your ideal trip for you...
1 Mnemba Lodge
Zanzibar beaches, Africa, Zanzibar
Arguably, along side destinations such as the North Island in the Seychelles, Mnemba Lodge holds the accolade of being one of the most expensive beach destinations in the world. It has hosted… More…
2 Nomad Lamai Camp
Serengeti National Park, Africa, Tanzania
Finished in June 2012, Nomad’s Lamai had been a pretty long time coming but the wait has definitely been worthwhile. Located on the very scenic Wogakuria Kopjes, around 30 minutes from the… More…
3 Baraza Resort & Spa
Zanzibar beaches, Africa, Zanzibar
A sister property to the nearby Breezes Hotel, Baraza Resort & Spa is still fairly young and sits nicely in the top end market, appealing to both families and couples alike. Baraza… More…
4 Highlands Camp
Ngorongoro Crater, Africa, Tanzania
The Highlands Camp is one of a kind! Inspired by the shape of the traditional Maasai homes (called bomas), eight dome tents were built and placed delicately on the slopes of the… More…
And don't miss our Africa Wildlife page for a full guide to the amazing wildlife available...
What other Safari Trips & Tours do you have for the same regions in 2026/27?
An overview of what other tailor-made trips & tours The Africa Specialists have available to Lake Manyara National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Northern Tanzania, Serengeti National Park, Stone Town, Zanzibar beaches parks & regions for 2026/27.
Serengeti and mountain gorillas
Kigali, Serengeti National Park, Volcanoes National Park
From $6,000 per person
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Great Safari, Great Beach
Nyerere National Park, Southern Tanzania, Stone Town, Zanzibar and islands, Zanzibar beaches
From $3,500 per person
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Beach Selous and Zanzibar
Mainland Coast, Nyerere National Park, South of Dar, Southern Tanzania, Zanzibar beaches
From $5,500 per person
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Selous Ruaha & Zanzibar
Nyerere National Park, Ruaha National Park, Southern Tanzania, Zanzibar beaches
From $4,500 per person
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Northern Honeymoon June to November
Ngorongoro Crater, Northern Tanzania, Serengeti National Park, Stone Town, Zanzibar and islands, Zanzibar beaches
From $5,000 per person
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A Tanzanian Odyssey
Arusha, Katavi National Park, Mahale Mountains National Park, Northern Tanzania, Nyerere National Park, Southern Tanzania, Western Tanzania
From $6,500 per person
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The Discerning Safari
The Laikipia Plateau, The Masai Mara, Zanzibar and islands, Zanzibar beaches
From $6,000 per person
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Best of the North and Beach
Ngorongoro Crater, Northern Tanzania, Serengeti National Park, Tarangire National Park, Zanzibar beaches
From $6,000 per person
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The Ultimate South
Nyerere National Park, Ruaha National Park, South of Dar, Southern Tanzania, Zanzibar beaches
From $7,000 per person
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Best of Southern Tanzania
Nyerere National Park, Ruaha National Park, Zanzibar and islands, Zanzibar beaches
From $4,500 per person
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Only Have A Week?
Nyerere National Park, Zanzibar and islands, Zanzibar beaches
From $5,500 per person
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Short & Sharp
Lake Manyara National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Northern Tanzania, Serengeti National Park, Stone Town, Zanzibar beaches
From $4,000 per person
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Simple but Classy
Nyerere National Park, Tanzania, Zanzibar beaches
From $5,000 per person
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North and The Beach
Lake Manyara National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Northern Tanzania, Serengeti National Park, Zanzibar beaches
From $4,000 per person
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The Ultimate Honeymoon
Nyerere National Park, South of Dar, Stone Town, Zanzibar beaches
From $5,000 per person
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Zambia and Zanzibar
Lower Zambezi National Park, South Luangwa National Park, Tanzania, Zanzibar and islands, Zanzibar beaches
From $7,000 per person
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Do visit our Africa Safari Finder page to find more trips and locations for 2026/27
Other Safari/Holiday types recommended for the same regions in 2026/27...
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