8-Day Tanzania Safari with Zanzibar Holiday

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrival in Arusha

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly greeted by your safari representative. After a short transfer to Arusha, you’ll check in at Greenside Hotel, a comfortable base to rest and prepare for your upcoming adventure.
Depending on your arrival time, you may enjoy a leisurely stroll around town or relax at the hotel.

Accommodation: Greenside Hotel, Arusha.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Greenside Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, your guide will brief you about the safari, and then you’ll depart for Tarangire National Park (approx. 2-hour drive).
This park is renowned for its large elephant herds, iconic baobab trees, and diverse wildlife. You’ll enjoy a full-day game drive, exploring riverine landscapes and open savannahs.

Expect to see elephants, giraffes, buffalo, zebra, lions, and possibly leopards. Bird lovers will also be delighted by the abundance of bird species in this area.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (picnic style), Dinner
Accommodation: Suricata Boma Lodge, near Tarangire.

Main Destination:

Tarangire National Park

Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)

High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tarangire NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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HippoCommon

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Suricata Boma Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Serengeti National Park

After an early breakfast, you’ll drive towards Serengeti National Park.
The scenic route passes through the stunning landscapes of Ngorongoro Conservation Area with opportunities to stop for breathtaking views over the crater rim.

Once you enter Serengeti, you’ll enjoy your first game drive end route to your camp. The Serengeti is world-famous for its vast plains and incredible density of wildlife lions, cheetahs, wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, and more.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Friends Serengeti Camp (tented camp experience in the heart of the park).

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)

High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Friends - Serengeti Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Full Day in Serengeti National Park

Today is dedicated to exploring Serengeti in depth. After an early breakfast, embark on a full-day game drive, or split it into morning and afternoon drives with a midday rest at camp.

The Serengeti ecosystem is a stage for dramatic predator-prey interactions, especially during migration periods. Even outside migration, the abundance of resident wildlife ensures unforgettable sightings.

Optional activity: Early morning hot air balloon safari (additional cost).

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (picnic or at camp), Dinner
Accommodation: Friends Serengeti Camp.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Friends - Serengeti Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Serengeti to Karatu

After breakfast, enjoy a final game drive in Serengeti as you make your way out of the park. Continue toward the Ngorongoro highlands, arriving in Karatu in the afternoon.

Here, you’ll relax in a peaceful forest setting, surrounded by lush greenery, a refreshing contrast to the savannah.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Forest Tented Lodge, Karatu.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Ngorongoro Forest Tented Lodge

• Mid-range tented camp located near Karatu (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ngorongoro Crater Tour Fly to Zanzibar

This morning, descend into the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater, often called “Africa’s Eden.”
The crater hosts an extraordinary concentration of wildlife, including the Big Five: lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo, and the rare black rhino. A picnic lunch will be served at a scenic spot inside the crater.

In the afternoon, transfer to Arusha Airport for your scheduled flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival, you’ll be transferred to your beachfront hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (picnic)
Accommodation: The Z Hotel, Nungwi Beach.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)

High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)

Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

Show more

ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Z Hotel

• Luxury hotel located in Nungwi (Zanzibar)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Zanzibar Beach Relaxation

This is your time to unwind after days of safari. Spend the day at leisure on the pristine white sands of Nungwi Beach. You can relax by the pool, swim in turquoise waters, or book optional activities such as snorkeling, a spice tour, or a sunset dhow cruise.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: The Z Hotel.

Main Destination:

Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)

Accommodation:

Z Hotel

• Luxury hotel located in Nungwi (Zanzibar)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Zanzibar Beach & Departure

Enjoy a final leisurely breakfast overlooking the ocean. Depending on your flight schedule, you may have time for a morning walk on the beach or a spa session.

Later, transfer to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport for your departure flight.

Meals: Breakfast.

Main Destination:

Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.