8 Days Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Beach Holiday

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8 Days Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Beach Holiday

Tour Overview

This 8 Days Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Beach Holiday combines an exciting northern Tanzania safari with a relaxing tropical beach escape in Zanzibar.

The journey takes you through Tarangire National Park, the famous Serengeti National Park, and the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater before you fly to Zanzibar for several days of relaxation on the beautiful Indian Ocean coast.

This itinerary is ideal for travelers who want to experience Tanzania’s wildlife and landscapes while also enjoying the beaches, culture, and peaceful atmosphere of Zanzibar.

Day 1: Arusha – Tarangire National Park

Your adventure begins with a morning pickup from your hotel in Arusha.

Drive to Tarangire National Park and begin your first game drive after entering the park. Explore the park’s beautiful 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 the park 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 your journey towards the famous Serengeti National Park.

Drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and enjoy scenic views of the surrounding 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 in the evening.

  • 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 savannah 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 choose suitable areas for game viewing and photography.

Enjoy your picnic lunch during the day before continuing the 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 Crater

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

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

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

Spend the remainder of the day relaxing and enjoying the beautiful surroundings before your crater adventure the following morning.

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

Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha

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

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

Enjoy lunch before ascending from the crater and continuing to Arusha.

Arrive in Arusha in the afternoon or evening and check in at your hotel.

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

Day 6: Arusha – Zanzibar

After breakfast, transfer to Arusha Airport for your flight to Zanzibar.

Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your beach resort.

Spend the rest of the day relaxing by the beach, enjoying the swimming pool, or exploring the surroundings at your own pace.

Enjoy a relaxing evening and overnight at your beach resort.

  • Accommodation: Beach Resort in Zanzibar
  • Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 7: Zanzibar Beach Day

After breakfast, enjoy a free day in Zanzibar.

Relax on the beach, swim in the warm Indian Ocean, enjoy the resort facilities, or choose one of the optional activities available in the area.

You may also arrange an optional snorkeling trip, dhow sunset cruise, spa treatment, or other ocean activities.

Return to your resort in the evening for dinner and overnight.

  • Accommodation: Beach Resort in Zanzibar
  • Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 8: Zanzibar – Departure

Enjoy your final breakfast at the resort.

Depending on your flight schedule, you will have some free time to relax before checking out.

Your driver will transfer you to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport for your onward flight.

Your 8 Days Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Beach Holiday comes to an end with wonderful memories of Tanzania’s wildlife, landscapes, and tropical beaches.

  • Meals: Breakfast

Tour Includes

  • Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof during the Tanzania safari.
  • Professional English-speaking safari driver-guide.
  • Accommodation for 7 nights as specified in the itinerary.
  • All meals as indicated in the itinerary.
  • Park and conservation area entry fees included in the program.
  • Game drives in Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater.
  • Domestic flight from Arusha to Zanzibar.
  • Zanzibar airport transfers.
  • Bottled drinking water during safari game drives.

Tour Excludes

  • International flights to and from Tanzania.
  • Tanzania visa fees and travel insurance.
  • Tips and gratuities for safari guides and hotel staff.
  • Personal expenses such as drinks, laundry, telephone calls, and souvenirs.
  • Optional Zanzibar activities such as snorkeling, diving, boat trips, and spa treatments.
  • Additional accommodation or meals not specifically mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Any other services not specifically mentioned under Safari Includes.

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