Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Beach Escape

Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Beach Escape

9 Days / 8 Nights

Trip Description

Experience the best of Tanzania on this unforgettable journey combining thrilling wildlife safaris with a relaxing beach escape in Zanzibar. Discover iconic national parks including Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, and the legendary Serengeti, home to abundant wildlife and breathtaking landscapes. Conclude your adventure on the pristine beaches of Nungwi, where white sands and turquoise waters offer the perfect setting to unwind.

This itinerary is ideal for travelers seeking a balance of adventure, comfort, and relaxation.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival – Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) → Arusha

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, meet your guide and transfer to Arusha. Settle into your hotel and relax after your journey as you enjoy the views of the mighty Mt.Kilimanjaro.

Overnight: Forest Hill Hotel
Meal Plan: Half Board (HB)

Day 2: Arusha → Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees. with many African Elephants per square kilometers than any other national park in the country, lies about 120Km southwest of Arusha City.

The Park got its name from Tarangire River that flows through the center of the park and form the dry season refuge for wildlife especially elephants!

It is in this park that visitors will be able to see threatened as well as endangered species of such as ebony trees, Python, cheetah, elephants, African wild dogs, lesser and greater Kudu, Beisa Oryx, Gerenuk and others

Birdlife in Tarangire is just Amazing! About 550 species of birds have been recorded in the park, which is larger number of bird species than the famous Serengeti.

Enjoy a full game drive with picnic lunch inside the park.

Overnight: Baobab Tented Camp
Meal Plan: Full Board (FB)

Day 3: Tarangire → Ngorongoro Crater

Travel to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for an exciting game drive. The crater offers one of the highest concentrations of wildlife in Africa, including the Big Five. The Ngorongoro Conservation Area is a vast and untouched protected area teeming with the densest wildlife populations on earth, breathtaking landscapes, mountains, world’s largest unbroken caldera, history of human evolution, and so much more, when you see it you will FEEL it, quite an experience.

Overnight: Ngorongoro Serena Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board (FB)

Day 4: Ngorongoro → Serengeti National Park

Drive to Serengeti National Park, passing through scenic highlands. The wide endless plains, gives one chills just being in this vast landscape of savannah plains as far your eyes can see! This park is renowned as a sanctuary for last remaining annual mammal migration in the world.

The wildlife experience in this most famous park is unparalleled! Home to the richest large predator/prey interactions worldwide and its plant and animal diversity is equally rich.

There are more than 530 species of bird that has been recorded in Serengeti, a quarter of which migrate annually to or through the park.

You will indeed enjoy a game drive en route as you enter the vast plains of the Serengeti.

Overnight: Tukaone Hembe Camp
Meal Plan: Full Board (FB)

Day 5: Full Day in Serengeti National Park

Spend the day exploring the Serengeti on morning and afternoon game drives. Witness incredible wildlife including lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, and more.

Overnight: Tukaone Hembe Camp
Meal Plan: Full Board (FB)

Day 6: Serengeti → Zanzibar

Enjoy an early morning game drive before transferring to Seronera Airstrip for your scheduled flight to Zanzibar.

The Zanzibar air is generally warm and heavy with salt, clove, and history. The sea shifts through impossible shades of blue and green, gentle one moment, wild the next, always alive. Dhows glide across the horizon like memories, sails catching the sun and always feels as if time itself doesn’t hurry here so be ready to relax.

Stone Town whispers where narrow alleys twist and lean into each other, amazingly carved wooden doors telling stories of sultans, traders, and travelers who lived or came through here the walls carry echoes of laughter, prayer, grief, resilience. You FEEL the centuries through the walls.

Beyond the town, the island softens. Palm trees sway lazily over white sand so fine it slips between your fingers like powdered light. The ocean is warm and intimate, pulling you in with a promise. At sunset, the sky burns orange and pink, and everything boats, waves, hearts slow down together. Zanzibar will steal your soul!

Overnight: Mora Zanzibar.
Meal Plan: Half Board (HB)

Day 7–8: Zanzibar – Beach Leisure

Free days to relax on the beach or enjoy optional activities such as snorkelling, spice tours, Stone Town visits, or sunset dhow cruises. (u choose these and pay yourselves.)

Overnight: Mora Zanzibar
Meal Plan: Half Board (HB)

Day 9: Departure – Zanzibar

After breakfast, transfer to Zanzibar International Airport for your onward flight.

Price

US$ 4,475 per person
Total for 4 people: US$ 17,900

(Based on sharing and subject to availability at time of booking.)

✔ Inclusions

• All airport transfers
• Accommodation as mentioned in the itinerary
• Meals as specified (HB/FB)
• Private safari vehicle with pop-up roof
• Professional English-speaking safari guide
• All game drives as per itinerary
• Park entrance fees (Tarangire, Ngorongoro, Serengeti)
• Crater service fees
• Domestic flight: Serengeti (Seronera) → Zanzibar
• Bottled water during safari
• Zanzibar Inbound Insurance

✘ Exclusions

• International flights
• Tanzania visa fees
• Travel insurance
• Optional activities in Zanzibar
• Alcoholic & soft drinks unless specified
• Tips and gratuities
• Personal expenses (laundry, souvenirs, etc.)

NOTES;

1. Upon confirmation a 30% deposit has to be made to confirm the trip.
2. JULY is a very busy season in Tanzania safari, the earlier reservations are made the better to hold onto the best of all services.
3. The budget can be adjusted to suit you by adjusting the accommodation options, do not hesitate to revert and we advise accordingly.