7 Days Tanzania Safari from Zanzibar

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7 Day Tanzania Safari from Zanzibar.

Tour Overview

This 7 Days Tanzania Safari from Zanzibar is designed for travelers staying in Zanzibar who want to combine a relaxing island holiday with an unforgettable mainland Tanzania safari.

The trip begins with a flight from Zanzibar to Arusha, followed by visits to Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, and the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater. The safari provides excellent opportunities to see elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, hippos, hyenas, and many other wildlife species.

After exploring Tanzania’s northern safari circuit, the journey ends in Arusha, where you can continue with your next travel plans.

Day 1: Zanzibar – Arusha – Tarangire National Park

Your safari begins with a morning flight from Zanzibar to Arusha.

Upon arrival in Arusha, meet your safari driver-guide and begin your journey towards Tarangire National Park.

After entering the park, start your game drive through the scenic landscapes while searching for elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, lions, antelopes, and various bird species.

Enjoy a picnic lunch during the game drive before continuing your wildlife exploration in the afternoon.

Later, leave Tarangire and drive to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight.

  • Accommodation: Lodge/Camp in Karatu or Tarangire Area
  • Meals: Lunch & Dinner

Day 2: Tarangire – Central Serengeti

After breakfast, continue towards the famous Serengeti National Park.

Drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and enjoy views of the highlands before reaching the Serengeti.

After entering the park, enjoy an en-route game drive as you continue towards Central Serengeti.

Keep an eye out for wildlife along the way before arriving at your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight.

  • Accommodation: Lodge/Camp in Central Serengeti
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3: Full-Day Central Serengeti Game Drive

After breakfast, head out for a full-day game drive in Central Serengeti with a picnic lunch.

Explore the vast plains while searching for lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, hyenas, and other wildlife.

Your experienced safari guide will follow wildlife movements and select suitable areas for game viewing and photography.

Enjoy your picnic lunch during the day before continuing your afternoon game drive.

Return to your lodge or camp in the evening for dinner and overnight.

  • Accommodation: Lodge/Camp in Central Serengeti
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4: Central Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area

After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive as you leave the Serengeti.

Continue towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with opportunities for wildlife sightings and scenic photography along the way.

Arrive at your lodge or camp near the Ngorongoro Crater and check in.

Spend the afternoon relaxing and enjoying the beautiful surroundings before your crater adventure the following day.

  • Accommodation: Lodge/Camp near Ngorongoro
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater – Karatu

After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a morning game drive.

Explore the crater floor while searching for lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, hyenas, and other wildlife.

Enjoy a picnic lunch or lunch at a suitable location before ascending from the crater.

Continue to Karatu, where you will check in at your lodge or camp and relax after an exciting day.

  • Accommodation: Lodge/Camp in Karatu
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 6: Karatu – Arusha

After breakfast, begin your journey from Karatu to Arusha.

Depending on your interests and schedule, you may make a stop at a local cultural site or market along the way.

Continue to Arusha and check in at your hotel.

Spend the remainder of the day relaxing, shopping for souvenirs, or enjoying the town before your departure the following day.

  • Accommodation: Hotel in Arusha
  • Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 7: Arusha – Departure

Enjoy your final breakfast in Arusha.

Depending on your onward travel arrangements, you will have some free time before your transfer to Arusha Airport or Kilimanjaro International Airport.

Your 7 Days Tanzania Safari from Zanzibar comes to an end with unforgettable memories of Tanzania’s wildlife, landscapes, and safari experiences.

  • Meals: Breakfast

Tour Includes

  • Domestic flight from Zanzibar to Arusha.
  • Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof.
  • Professional English-speaking safari driver-guide.
  • Accommodation for 6 nights in lodges, camps, or hotels as specified in the itinerary.
  • All meals as indicated in the itinerary.
  • Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro park/conservation fees.
  • All game drives described in the itinerary.
  • Bottled drinking water during safari game drives.
  • Arusha airport pickup and final drop-off.

Tour Excludes

  • International flights to and from Tanzania.
  • Domestic flight from Arusha to Zanzibar after the safari, unless specifically included.
  • Tanzania visa fees and travel insurance.
  • Tips and gratuities for the safari driver-guide and hotel/lodge staff.
  • Personal expenses such as alcoholic drinks, soft drinks, laundry, telephone calls, and souvenirs.
  • Optional activities and excursions not mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Any other services or expenses not specifically mentioned under Safari Includes.

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