11-Day Bush to Beach Tanzania Safari

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrival

Welcome to Tanzania!

Your Taswira Africa guide will be waiting for you at Kilimanjaro International Airport. We will then drive to your accommodation in Arusha approximately a 1 hours drive, depending on traffic and time of arrival. Plan for tomorrow.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Kahawa House

• Luxury lodge located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Tarangire

We will depart Arusha in the morning and head directly to Tarangire National Park, named after the river that runs through it which quenches the thirst of a variety of animals, including giraffes, waterbucks, wildebeests, zebras, and a high density of elephants. Tarangire is home to over 550 species of birds and its hilly landscape is dotted with baobabs and diverse grasses. After a morning game drive, you will enjoy a picnic lunch overlooking the river, before continuing wildlife viewing until leaving the park in the late afternoon.

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
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Serengeti

After breakfast, you will start your journey to the Serengeti National Park.
The Serengeti National Park, home to the Big Five; rhinoceros, elephant, leopard, buffalo, and lion, is one of the greatest national parks in the world, spanning over 14,000 km². The name Serengeti comes from a Maasai word meaning ‘endless plains’.
Although populations fluctuate, there are an estimated 3 million large game animals in the Serengeti, including over 2,500 lions, 1.2 million wildebeest, and over 200,000 zebras. You will also have the opportunity to see giraffes, baboons, colobus monkeys, gazelles, antelopes, crocodiles, hippos, waterbuck, hartebeest, and more! This vast and varied park is home to more than 500 bird species; including ostriches, vultures, martial eagles, kori bustards, crowned cranes, and secretary birds.

You'll enjoy a picnic or camp lunch before continuing for an afternoon game drive through the vast plains. A trip to the Serengeti at any time of the year can never disappoint!

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

Show more

GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Serengeti

Beginning the day with an early game drive, you will experience the Serengeti as the sun rises and wildlife awakens in the golden morning. This is one of the best times for wildlife viewing. You would either take breakfast box or you will return to your lodge / camp for a late breakfast and rest, before setting out into the vast Serengeti plains for the rest of the day.
We will enjoy a picnic lunch during the day and return to our camp early evening.
Your guide will speak to you to plan your day after researching where the good location for animals will be.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Ngorongoro

After breakfast we will enjoy at game drive to the main Serengeti gate and stop for a picnic lunch. Heading towards the Ngorongoro Crater we will pass through varied landscapes and micro-climates – vast plains, sweeping hills and dense forests. We will arrive early evening at your selected accommodation.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Highlands

Accommodation:

Ang'ata Ngorongoro Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast we will drive to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s safari highlights. The name Ngorongoro is from a Maasai word meaning ‘Gift of Life’.
You will begin with taking in the magnificent views from the crater rim before descending into the crater itself. You will have the opportunity to see elephants, lions, buffalo, zebra and many other species of animals and birds. We will enjoy a picnic lunch overlooking the hippo pool.
The Ngorongoro Crater is beautiful at any time of year and teaming with wildlife. You may experience clear views of the crater bowl or mists rolling down into the base - either way a memorable experience.

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:

Suricata Boma Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast we will head to Lake Manyara, an alkaline lake, rich with plant and bird life. The lake’s environment supports over 300 species of birds including cormorants, pink flamingos, pelicans and storks. After a picnic lunch, we will enjoy an afternoon game drive where you can see elephants and baboons (in fact Lake Manyara boasts the most baboons in any park in Africa!) If you are lucky you will also see the famous tree-climbing lion. We will drive back to Arusha in time to catch a flight to Zanzibar.

Main Destination:

Lake Manyara National Park

Best Time To Visit June to October (Easier to spot animals)

High Season July to March (The northern section gets crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

WildebeestCommon

HippoCommon

Show more

LionOccasional

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Accommodation:

Tembo Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Zanzibar Stone Town (Zanzibar)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Stone town tour

After breakfast, we will enjoy a walking tour of this historic town, a World Heritage site, taking us through narrow streets enjoying the striking architecture. The tour includes the House of Wonders, the Palace Museum, Dr Livingstone’s House and the Arab Fort amongst others. You will see Zanzibar’s bustling market, winding alleyways, ornately carved and studded doors, cathedrals and mosques.

Main Destination:

Zanzibar Stone Town (Zanzibar)

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Dry and warm)

High Season December to February and June to October

Best Weather January to February and June to September (Low rainfall)

Accommodation:

Tembo Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Zanzibar Stone Town (Zanzibar)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Spice farm

After breakfast, we will head to Warere Beach Hotel passing through villages along the way. We will enjoy several stops including a spice tour of a traditional farm and a visit to the slave caves. After a fresh aromatic lunch in the spice farm we will arrive late afternoon to Warere Beach Hotel.

Main Destination:

Nungwi (Zanzibar)

Accommodation:

Warere Beach Hotel

• Mid-range resort located on Zanzibar (Tanzania Beaches)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Nungwi beach free day

Today you have a free day to partake in a variety of activities, such as yoga, kayaking, cycling, boat trips or simply relax by the pool or on the beach.
NOTE. The activities are not included on day 10 and you can organise or book the activities at the hotel reception.

Main Destination:

Nungwi (Zanzibar)

Accommodation:

Warere Beach Hotel

• Mid-range resort located on Zanzibar (Tanzania Beaches)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Airport transfer

Today you will be transferred back to Zanzibar Airport to get your international flight home!

Main Destination:

Zanzibar Airport (Zanzibar)

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.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.