8-Day Big Five Safari and Beach Holiday

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

Tarangire National Park

After breakfast you will depart for Tarangire, Tanzania's third largest national park and sanctuary for an unusually large elephant population. Tarangire is known for its majestic baobab trees, which dwarf the the animals that feed beneath them. You will find many animals concentrated along the Tarangire River, which provides the only permanent water supply in the area. Overall there is a great diversity of wildlife here, including lions, leopards, cheetahs and up to six thousand elephants.

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:

Tarangire Safari Lodge

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Tarangire NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Serengeti National Park

After breakfast you will enjoy a game drive en route to Serengeti National Park with a lunch box in hand. Along the way you will pass the rim of the “natural bowl of wildlife”, otherwise known as the Ngorongoro Crater. Upon arrival you will go on afternoon and evening game drives in search of large predators and gentle herbivores.

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:

Seronera Wildlife Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Serengeti National Park

During your two days in the Serengeti your driver-guide will take you out on morning, afternoon, and evening game drives in search of animals taking part in the great migration. You can expect to see lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, monkeys, baboons, hippos, rhinos, antelopes and many birds. After your morning game drive you will discuss with your driver whether or not you would like to eat a boxed lunch (so that you will have more time in the park) or return to the lodge for a hot meal.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Seronera Wildlife Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Serengeti National Park

Today you will go on an early morning game drive with a breakfast box in hand. This will allow you to eat in the park at a picnic site and watch for animals that are nocturnal, such as lions, hyenas, and cheetahs, that you would normally have to search for at night. Afterwards you will return to the lodge for an early hot lunch and then pack your bags in preparation for your journey to the Ngorongoro Crater.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Rhino Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Ngorongoro

After breakfast you will descend into the Ngorongodo Crater for a wonderful game drive and picnic lunch. The crater is considered a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Since the crater walls are 2000 ft. high, very few animals migrate in and out. As a result, the crater has the highest wild animal density of any location on the planet. Species found here include lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, hippos, flamingos, jackals, rhinos, antelopes and many birds. You can expect to see the “big five” in one day! After your game drive you will drive to Karatu for your overnight stay.

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:

Mnarani Beach Cottages

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Zanzibar

After breakfast you will drive to Mto wa Mbu to experience the local life of the Maasai people for two hours. From here you will drive to the Arusha airport to catch your flight to Zanzibar. You will meet our representative there, who will help transfer to you to the Mnaran Beach Resort.

Main Destination:

Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)

Accommodation:

Mnarani Beach Cottages

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Zanzibar Stone Town

Your program for today starts with a morning walk on our historical Stone Town tour. This tour takes you through fabled Stone Town, where history appears to stand still. With visits to the House of Wonders, the Palace Museum (People's Palace) and the Arab Fort (among others), this tour gives you a fascinating look into the essence of Zanzibar. Along the way you will also see Zanzibar’s bustling market, winding alleyways, ornately carved and studded doors, two cathedrals, countless antique mosques and a plethora of spices in the spice market.

Main Destination:

Zanzibar Stone Town (Zanzibar)

Accommodation:

Mnarani Beach Cottages

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Zanzibar

After breakfast, and depending on your flight schedule, you will have a small amount of time to shop in town for some souvenirs. You will then transfer to the Zanzibar airport to catch your flight back home. This will conclude your tour.

Main Destination:

Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

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

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.