11-Day Bush & Beach Bliss Safari Meets Zanzibar

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

Arrival

You will be met at the airport with a signboard with your name written on it. You will be whisked away to your hotel to recover from your flight and enjoy your first taste of African hospitality. After a good night's rest you will be ready for the start of your safari tomorrow!

The drive from Kilimanjaro International Airport to Arusha takes approximately 1,5 hours.

The rest of the day is yours to spend at your leisure.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Moshono Hillside Boutique Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Arusha - Tarangire National Park

After breakfast you will proceed to Tarangire National Park for a half day game drive.

Once you've entered Tarangire, you'll begin your game drive across a rich vista of endless golden savannah that surrounds the Tarangire River. The river itself runs throughout the year and is a vital source of water for the animals of the region during the dry season. Lined with acacia and Baobab trees, the river is regularly visited by the park's large elephant population as well as other herbivores such as zebras and antelopes.

A picnic lunch with a view of the river is a great way to take it all in, but you'll have to keep on your toes as the local monkey population does its best to separate you from your lunch!

Driving through the park you'll also have the opportunity to see lions, leopards, cape buffalo, and a huge variety of antelopes.

After game drive you go to the lodge for dinner & overnight.

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

Activities:

Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Ikumbi Safari Lodge

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

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Tarangire National Park - Lake Manyara National Park

You'll depart from your lodge after breakfast for the drive to Lake Manyara National Park. The journey takes approximately 30 minutes to 1 hour.

The park is truly a photographer's playground and offers some of the best game viewing in the world. You can expect to see many of Africa's most well-known animals, with the tree-climbing lions a particular treat. These proud predators lounge in acacia trees practically begging to be photographed.

Bird-watchers will find Lake Manyara is an absolute delight, with a huge variety of birds on display in the park. Even the novice can expect to be amazed by large flamingo flocks, circling birds of prey, and the brightly coloured lilac breasted roller.

You'll then return to your chosen accommodation for dinner and a good night's rest.

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

Activities:

Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Ikumbi Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Lake Manyara NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Lake Manyara National Park - Serengeti National Park

We'll take an early breakfast, as we've got a big day of exploration and adventure ahead of us!

We'll begin the day with the scenic drive towards the Serengeti. Along the way we'll pass through the mist-shrouded rainforests of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area where you might be lucky enough to glimpse cape buffalo, baboons, or even elephants and leopards in the dense undergrowth.

It's a nearly four hour drive to the Serengeti park gates, but you can choose to break up the drive with one of the optional activities.

After a delicious lunch at the Serengeti National Park picnic area, it’s time to explore the Serengeti itself. Witness Africa’s iconic savannah landscape and be amazed by the sheer number of animals that roam these grassy plains.

Dinner and overnight in the heart of the Serengeti National Park according to the standard and the type of accommodation requested from our options.

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

Activities:

Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Tukaone Weavers Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Central Serengeti

We'll start our day immediately after breakfast, driving through the plains of Togoro and the Mbuzi Mawe kopjes on our way to cross the Banagi River into the Seronera region of the Central Serengeti. Along the way, you'll spot everything from the enigmatic dik-diks to towering elephants, and everything in between.

The Seronera is often known as 'big cat country', and its kopjes and acacias provide an excellent opportunity to spot prides of lazy lions, sleek cheetahs out on the hunt, and leopards overseeing everything from their lofty perches.

The region's hippo pools and wide open spaces provide ample opportunities for game viewing.

Dinner and overnight in the heart of the Serengeti National Park according to the standard and the type of accommodation requested from our options.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park

Activities:

Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Tukaone Weavers Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ngorongoro Crater

Enjoy the beautiful sunrise as the day comes alive in the wild, offering yet another blissful opportunity to experience Tanzania’s breathtaking landscapes and wildlife. As we make our way toward the Ngorongoro Crater, keep an eye out for wildlife along the route.

Upon arrival, we descend into the crater and prepare to be mesmerized by its spectacular scenery and the incredible variety of animals that call this unique ecosystem home. During your game drive, you may encounter lions, rhinos, zebras, elephants, buffaloes, wildebeest, antelopes, hippos, and a wide variety of bird species.

Enjoy a delicious lunch at a beautiful picnic site overlooking the hippo pool, surrounded by the crater’s remarkable scenery and wildlife. After lunch, continue with a brief game drive as you make your way out of the crater.

Later, drive to your accommodation, where you will enjoy dinner and spend the night, relaxing after an unforgettable day of wildlife exploration.

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

White RhinoOccasional

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Activities:

Game drives (Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Ikumbi Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Zanzibar Island

After breakfast, you will depart and drive back to Arusha Airport for your flight to Zanzibar (flight included).

Upon arrival at Zanzibar Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our representative, who will assist you with your transfer to your hotel.

Once you arrive at the hotel, settle in and take some time to relax and unwind after your safari adventure. Enjoy the tranquility of your accommodation, or simply soak up the sun and beautiful surroundings on Zanzibar’s stunning beaches.

The rest of the day is at leisure, giving you the perfect opportunity to relax and enjoy the tropical beauty of Zanzibar.

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:

Double A Nungwi Beach Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Nungwi (Zanzibar)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Zanzibar Island

You will be picked up and drive to Arusha airport for a morning flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival at Zanzibar airport, you will be met and transferred to your resort on magical Zanzibar island.

Upon request, Shadows of Africa can assist in arranging additional guided tours and day trips.

Main Destination:

Nungwi (Zanzibar)

Accommodation:

Double A Nungwi Beach Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Nungwi (Zanzibar)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Nungwi

This large village at Zanzibar Island's northernmost tip was once best known as a dhow-building centre. Today it's the most popular travel destination, thanks in part to the beautiful beach and stunning sunsets. The result: a place where traditional and modern knock against each other with full force. Fishing boats still launch from the beach – a scene unchanged for centuries. But also on offer are more modern delights like a wide variety of restaurants and activities to join.

Spending time relaxing on the beach is of course always a great choice. But, if you are getting restless, there are many things to do around Nungwi. It is safe to walk around and Nungwi is quite an attractive village to explore. We have listed some tours for you that might be interesting - but you can easily explore Nungwi on your own.

Main Destination:

Nungwi (Zanzibar)

Accommodation:

Double A Nungwi Beach Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Nungwi (Zanzibar)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Nungwi

Enjoy the stunning beaches, search for beautiful shells, and sip fresh coconut water!

It's time to unwind, indulge, and immerse yourself in the beauty of Zanzibar. Take a well-deserved break after an adventurous safari and rejuvenate before heading back home.

Main Destination:

Nungwi (Zanzibar)

Accommodation:

Double A Nungwi Beach Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Nungwi (Zanzibar)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Nungwi - Zanzibar Airport

Today is the last day of your adventure. You will be picked up from your resort and taken to Zanzibar Airport in time for your international departure flight.

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.