This 8 Days Seychelles Tour and Serengeti and Zanzibar Safari combines Seychelles tour, Serengeti Tour and Zanzibar beach holiday. Your Seychelles Tour and Serengeti and Zanzibar Safari begins in the pristine tropical paradise of the Seychelles, where powder-white beaches meet crystalline turquoise waters teeming with marine life.
From the secluded island bliss, your Seychelles Tour and Serengeti and Zanzibar Safari continues to Tanzania's legendary Serengeti National Park, home to the greatest wildlife spectacle on Earth. The endless plains of Serengeti, known locally as "Siringet" (the place where the land runs on forever), provide an unparalleled stage for witnessing the iconic Big Five and the dramatic annual wildebeest migration.
The final chapter of your Seychelles Tour and Serengeti and Zanzibar Safari unfolds on the spice island of Zanzibar, where centuries of cross-cultural influences have created a unique blend of Arabian, Persian, Indian, and European elements. From historic Stone Town to pristine beaches, this multi-destination adventure creates memories that will last a lifetime.
Day 1: Pick Up from Mahé International Airport
Day 2: Continue to Praslin Island
Day 3: Transfer to Tanzania and Serengeti National Park
Day 4: Proceed to Central Serengeti Game Drives
Day 5: Continue with Hot Air Balloon Safari
Day 6: Transfer to Zanzibar Island
Day 7: Proceed to Northern Beaches
Day 8: Pick Up for Departure from Zanzibar
Your Seychelles Tour and Serengeti and Zanzibar Safari begins with arrival at Mahé International Airport, where you'll be greeted by your representative for a 30-minute transfer to your beachfront accommodation in Beau Vallon. This first day of your Seychelles Tour and Serengeti and Zanzibar Safari includes an afternoon guided snorkeling expedition at Marine National Park, locally known as "Baie Ternay," located just 15 minutes by boat from your resort. Your Seychelles Tour and Serengeti and Zanzibar Safari experience continues with a welcome dinner featuring fresh seafood as you watch the sunset over the Indian Ocean, setting the perfect tone for the adventure ahead.
After breakfast, your Seychelles Tour and Serengeti and Zanzibar Safari proceeds with a scenic 45-minute ferry journey to Praslin Island, the second largest in the Seychelles archipelago. Today's Seychelles Tour and Serengeti and Zanzibar Safari activities feature exploration of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Vallée de Mai Nature Reserve, home to the rare Coco de Mer palm and black parrots in a prehistoric forest located just 20 minutes from the jetty. Your immersive Seychelles Tour and Serengeti and Zanzibar Safari experience includes an afternoon visit to Anse Lazio beach, ranked among the world's most beautiful beaches, where you'll enjoy guided snorkeling among vibrant coral gardens teeming with over 900 species of fish.
Your Seychelles Tour and Serengeti and Zanzibar Safari transitions today as you depart the Seychelles via a morning flight to Kilimanjaro International Airport in Tanzania, followed by a connecting flight to Seronera Airstrip in the heart of Serengeti National Park, approximately 1,600 km southwest of the Seychelles. This exciting phase of your Seychelles Tour and Serengeti and Zanzibar Safari includes your first game drive en route to your safari camp, offering initial glimpses of the abundant wildlife in the area known to the Maasai as "Siringet." The evening Seychelles Tour and Serengeti and Zanzibar Safari experience features sundowners around the campfire as you listen to the sounds of the African wilderness and prepare for tomorrow's full day of safari adventures.
Today your Seychelles Tour and Serengeti and Zanzibar Safari fully immerses you in the iconic Serengeti ecosystem with a full-day game drive through the central region, covering approximately 80 km of diverse landscapes. The morning segment of your Seychelles Tour and Serengeti and Zanzibar Safari focuses on the Seronera Valley, known locally as "Ndovu Plains" (Elephant Plains), where permanent water sources attract year-round wildlife concentrations. Your afternoon Seychelles Tour and Serengeti and Zanzibar Safari adventure continues to the famous Moru Kopjes area, located 40 km south of Seronera, where ancient granite outcrops provide perfect vantage points for resident lions and leopards to survey the surrounding plains.
The pinnacle of your Seychelles Tour and Serengeti and Zanzibar Safari unfolds with a pre-dawn departure for an unforgettable hot air balloon safari over the Serengeti plains. This extraordinary Seychelles Tour and Serengeti and Zanzibar Safari experience offers a bird's-eye perspective of the wildlife and landscapes below as you drift silently above the "Nyasi Plains" (Grass Plains) during the magical golden hour. Following a champagne breakfast in the bush, your Seychelles Tour and Serengeti and Zanzibar Safari continues with an afternoon game drive to the Eastern Corridor, approximately 35 km from Central Serengeti, focusing on tracking big cats and other predators before returning to camp for your final night in the wilderness.
Your Seychelles Tour and Serengeti and Zanzibar Safari journey continues as you bid farewell to the Serengeti with a morning game drive en route to the airstrip for your 1.5-hour flight to Zanzibar Island, located approximately 320 km east of mainland Tanzania. This cultural segment of your Seychelles Tour and Serengeti and Zanzibar Safari begins with exploration of historic Stone Town, known locally as "Mji Mkongwe" (Old Town), a UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring a fascinating maze of narrow streets just 15 minutes from the airport. Your evening Seychelles Tour and Serengeti and Zanzibar Safari experience includes dinner at a rooftop restaurant overlooking the Indian Ocean while learning about the island's rich history as a vital trading post between Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.
The penultimate day of your Seychelles Tour and Serengeti and Zanzibar Safari features a 1-hour scenic drive to the pristine northern beaches of Zanzibar, renowned for powdery white sand and crystal-clear waters. Your Seychelles Tour and Serengeti and Zanzibar Safari marine activities today include guided snorkeling at Mnemba Atoll, located 30 minutes by boat from Nungwi Beach, where you'll discover spectacular coral gardens and encounter over 500 species of marine life in this protected conservation area. The afternoon Seychelles Tour and Serengeti and Zanzibar Safari experience offers optional water sports or a Swahili cooking class featuring fresh seafood and aromatic spices grown on the island, known historically as the "Spice Island."
The final day of your extraordinary Seychelles Tour and Serengeti and Zanzibar Safari begins with a sunrise yoga session on the beach followed by a leisurely breakfast at your beachfront resort. Your Seychelles Tour and Serengeti and Zanzibar Safari concludes with a 1-hour transfer back to Zanzibar International Airport, with an optional stop at a local spice farm located 20 minutes from Stone Town to purchase authentic souvenirs. As your remarkable Seychelles Tour and Serengeti and Zanzibar Safari journey comes to an end, you'll depart with unforgettable memories of three distinct African paradises—from the secluded beaches of the Seychelles to the wildlife-rich plains of the Serengeti and the cultural tapestry of Zanzibar.