Safari Summary
Overview
Experience the perfect combination of wildlife adventure and tropical beach relaxation on this unforgettable 7-day Tanzania safari and Zanzibar holiday. Explore Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater in a private 4x4 safari vehicle while searching for the Big Five and witnessing breathtaking landscapes. After the safari, fly to Zanzibar for a relaxing beach escape along the beautiful Indian Ocean coast.
Important Facts
Tour Features
Mid Range
Mid-Range safaris
Private Tour
This safari is arranged privately for your group.
Solo Travelers
Not suited for solo travelers.
Customizable
This itinerary can be customized.
Children Policy
Minimum age accepted is 1-12.
Start Date
This safari can start on any day.
Safari Overview
Highlights
Arrival in Arusha and Safari Briefing
Elephant Safari Experience in Tarangire
Journey Through Ngorongoro Highlands to Serengeti
Full-Day Big Five Safari in Serengeti
Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Flight to Zanzibar
Zanzibar Beach Relaxation on the Indian Ocean
Departure from Zanzibar
Route Overview
Your Safari Map
Day 1
Arusha City
Day 2
Tarangire National Park
Day 3
Serengeti National Park
Day 4
Serengeti National Park
Day 5
Zanzibar Island
Day 6
Zanzibar Island
Day 7
Zanzibar Island
Day by Day
Safari Itinerary
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our safari representative and transferred to your lodge in Arusha for relaxation and overnight stay. This arrival day allows guests to recover from international travel and prepare for the exciting safari adventure ahead. Depending on arrival time, guests can relax at the lodge, enjoy the swimming pool, beautiful gardens, and peaceful atmosphere before the safari begins. In the evening, your safari guide will provide a detailed safari briefing covering the itinerary, wildlife experiences, safety information, and what to expect during the journey through Tanzania’s famous Northern Circuit parks. Overnight stay at Njiro Legacy or a similar mid-range lodge in Arusha.
Accommodation
Njiro Legacy
After breakfast at the lodge in Arusha, depart for Tarangire National Park for an exciting full-day safari in one of Tanzania’s most beautiful wildlife destinations. Tarangire is famous for its giant baobab trees, large elephant herds, and excellent wildlife viewing throughout the year. During the game drive, guests may encounter lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, antelopes, warthogs, and a wide variety of bird species as animals gather around the Tarangire River. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park surrounded by spectacular scenery and wildlife before continuing with afternoon game drives across different areas of the park. In the late afternoon, drive toward Karatu for dinner and overnight stay at Mvuli Lodge Ngorongoro or a similar mid-range lodge located near the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Accommodation
Mvuli Lodge Ngorongoro
After breakfast at the lodge in Karatu, continue your safari adventure through the beautiful Ngorongoro Conservation Area toward Serengeti National Park. Along the journey, enjoy breathtaking views of the Ngorongoro Highlands, Maasai villages, and the vast open plains that make northern Tanzania one of Africa’s most spectacular safari destinations. Wildlife viewing begins before entering the Serengeti as you may encounter zebras, giraffes, elephants, wildebeests, and many bird species along the route. Upon arrival in Serengeti National Park, enjoy an exciting afternoon game drive across the endless plains searching for lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, and large herds of wildebeests and zebras. The Serengeti is world famous for its incredible wildlife concentrations and the Great Migration ecosystem. In the evening, arrive at Safari Haven Serengeti or a similar mid-range tented camp for dinner and overnight stay surrounded by the sounds of the African wilderness.
Accommodation
Safari Haven Serengeti Camp
Spend a full day exploring the endless plains of Serengeti National Park, one of Africa’s most iconic safari destinations and home to an extraordinary concentration of wildlife throughout the year. Morning and afternoon game drives provide excellent opportunities to spot the Big Five including lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, and many other animals such as cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, hyenas, gazelles, and numerous bird species. Depending on the season, guests may also witness part of the Great Migration as massive herds move across the Serengeti ecosystem searching for fresh grazing lands. Your experienced safari guide will explore different wildlife habitats and predator territories while sharing fascinating information about the ecosystem and animal behavior. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park surrounded by breathtaking scenery before continuing with afternoon game drives.
Accommodation
Safari Haven Serengeti Camp
After an early breakfast, depart Serengeti National Park and continue toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area for a spectacular game drive inside the famous Ngorongoro Crater. Descend into the crater floor, one of Africa’s most remarkable wildlife destinations and a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its breathtaking scenery and incredible concentration of animals. The crater offers excellent opportunities to spot the Big Five including lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, and the rare black rhino. Other wildlife commonly seen includes zebras, wildebeests, hyenas, hippos, and a variety of bird species. Enjoy a picnic lunch near the hippo pool while surrounded by beautiful crater landscapes before continuing to the airport for your domestic flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival in Zanzibar, transfer to your beach resort for dinner and overnight stay along the beautiful Indian Ocean coast.
Accommodation
Tembo Hotel
Spend a relaxing day enjoying the beautiful white sand beaches and turquoise waters of Zanzibar Island along the Indian Ocean coast. This leisure day allows guests to unwind after the exciting wildlife safari experience while enjoying the tropical atmosphere, palm-lined beaches, and warm ocean breeze. Guests can relax at the beach resort, swim in the ocean, enjoy the swimming pool, or explore optional activities available in Zanzibar for an extra cost. Popular optional activities include snorkeling, diving, dhow sunset cruises, spice tours, Stone Town tours, and swimming with dolphins. Zanzibar is famous for its rich cultural history, stunning beaches, fresh seafood, and romantic atmosphere, making it one of East Africa’s top beach destinations. Dinner and overnight stay at Tembo Beach Hotel or a similar mid-range beach resort in Zanzibar.
Accommodation
Nungwi Beach Resort By Mantis
Enjoy a relaxed breakfast at the beach resort while taking in the final views of Zanzibar’s beautiful white sand beaches and turquoise Indian Ocean waters. Depending on your international flight schedule, guests may spend additional free time relaxing at the resort, swimming, or enjoying the peaceful tropical atmosphere before departure. At the appropriate time, transfer to Zanzibar Airport for your onward international flight or additional travel arrangements. This marks the end of your unforgettable Tanzania safari and Zanzibar beach holiday filled with incredible wildlife experiences, breathtaking landscapes, and relaxing moments along the East African coast.
Accommodation
No accomodation end of the tour
What is Covered
Includes & Excludes
Park fees
(For non-residents)
All activities
(Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation
(Unless listed as upgrade)
A professional driver/guide
All transportation
(Unless labeled as optional)
All flights during the tour
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals
(As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinks
(As specified in the day-by-day section)
International flights
(From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips
(Tipping guideline US$25.00 pp per day)
Personal items
(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
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