8-Day Tanzania Big Five Safari and Zanzibar

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

Arrival - Tarangire National Park

Upon your arrival, you'll be warmly welcomed by your professional safari guide, who will be waiting at the airport with a personalized name sign. After a brief introduction and safari briefing, your adventure begins with a scenic drive to Tarangire National Park, renowned for its majestic baobab trees and one of the largest elephant populations in Tanzania.
Enjoy an exciting game drive as you search for large elephant herds, lions, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, and many other fascinating wildlife species. A freshly prepared picnic lunch will be served inside the park before you continue exploring. In the late afternoon, you'll travel to Karatu, where you'll check in to your carefully selected lodge for dinner and a relaxing overnight stay, ready for the adventures ahead.

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

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GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Eileen's Trees Inn

• Mid-range lodge located in Karatu (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Serengeti National Park

Spend two unforgettable days exploring the iconic Serengeti National Park on expertly guided game drives through its endless plains. From the legendary Great Wildebeest Migration (seasonal) to the Big Five and countless other wildlife encounters, every drive offers a new adventure.
Enjoy a freshly prepared picnic lunch in a scenic location before continuing your safari. As the day comes to an end, retreat to your carefully selected luxury lodge or tented camp, where exceptional hospitality, delicious cuisine, and the tranquility of the African wilderness await.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Central Serengeti Luxury Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, enjoy a final game drive through Serengeti National Park as you journey towards the breathtaking Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend into the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater for an unforgettable game drive, where you'll have the opportunity to spot the Big Five, including the rare black rhino, in one of Africa's most spectacular wildlife sanctuaries.
After a picnic lunch on the crater floor, you'll continue your scenic drive to Arusha, where you'll arrive at your lodge in the evening for dinner and a relaxing 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

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ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Njiro Legacy Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Fly to Zanzibar

Leaving the iconic landscapes of Tanzania's Northern Safari Circuit behind, you'll take a short flight from Arusha to the tropical island of Zanzibar, where a warm welcome and seamless transfer to your hotel begin a slower, more relaxing pace. Explore the historic charm of Stone Town before enjoying authentic Swahili cuisine at the lively Forodhani Gardens. Over the next few days, unwind on pristine white-sand beaches, swim in the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean, enjoy your resort's comforts, or choose from optional experiences such as spice farm tours, snorkeling, dhow cruises, and cultural excursions. As your Tanzanian journey comes to an end, you'll be transferred to Zanzibar Airport for your onward flight, departing with unforgettable memories of both the safari and the island.

Main Destination:

Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)

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:

Villa Kiva Hotel

• Luxury hotel located at Matemwe Beach (Zanzibar)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Departure

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at your hotel before taking some time to soak in the final moments of your Tanzanian adventure. When it's time to depart, your private driver will transfer you to the airport for your onward flight, leaving you with unforgettable memories and the hope of welcoming you back for another remarkable journey.

Main Destination:

Zanzibar Airport (Zanzibar)

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.