The 8 Days Tanzania Wildlife Safari and Zanzibar starts by landing at the International airport of Kilimanjaro (JRO) which is the ultimate beginning of your countless adventurous memories in Tanzania. This trip will reward you to discover the game drive for the known northern circuit national parks and later we spice your holiday with the enjoyment of Zanzibar beach. Enclose Africa Safaris will pay great attention and high responsibility for your dream safari and to your everyday activities as per this itinerary, and by following your interests, expectations, and our best-recommended tips. Making sure you have the best lifetime safari experiences that will longer in your memories and cherish your life forever. Request a Quote
Itinerary summary
DAY 1: ARRIVAL AT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT OF KILIMANJARO (JRO)
DAY 2: ARUSHA TO TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK FOR GAME DRIVES.
DAY 3: TARANGIRE TO NGORONGORO CRATER FOR GAME DRIVES.
DAY 4: KARATU TO LAKE MANYARA FOR GAME DRIVES THEN FLY TO ZANZIBAR
DAY 5-7: BEACH HOLIDAY IN ZANZIBAR ISLAND
DAY 8: AIRPORT DROP OFF FOR YOUR FLIGHT BACK HOME.
Detailed Itinerary.
Day 1: ARRIVAL AT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT OF KILIMANJARO (JRO)
Airport pick up and transfer to River tree country inn in Arusha for leisure and relaxation at your own pace. Bottled water, Bed and Breakfast Included.
At the airport of Kilimanjaro (JRO), you will be warmly greeted and welcomed by your experienced professional driver-guide, after confirming the presence of your entire belongings, will offer you some bottles of mineral water or cold drinks followed by a direct private transfer to your Hotel in Arusha for Leisure, Dinner, and Overnight.
Day 2: ARUSHA TO TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK FOR GAME DRIVES.
At 830hrs, embark to Tarangire national park for game drives and game viewings.
Overnight at Ngorongoro Farm House. Lunch, Dinner, bed, and Breakfast included.
The Tarangire national park covers an undulating area of 2,850 km², characterized by open woodlands dotted with hundreds of majestic baobab trees, boasting a massive density of wildlife, flora, and fauna species. The park is primarily famous for big herds of Elephants and a surprising number of Wildebeests and Zebras, rapidly scattered throughout the woodlands and beneath the Tarangire River, a river in which the park took its name. Buffaloes, giraffes, fringe-eared Oryx Gazelles, Impala, Mongoose, Hartebeest, Crocodiles, and hippos also claim the sanctuary their home of all times, feeding on shoots, bushes, grasses, acacias, and preys. Lions are also common and sometimes wild dogs, Cheetahs, Hyenas, and Leopard can be spotted. As you drive into different parts of the park in search of incredible, your professional driver-guide will surprise you with his skills in locating and interpreting wildlife and its behaviors. Tarangire is also the best bird-watching site with more than 500 species recorded, such as; francolins, parrots, starlings, Ostriches, hornbills, etc. You shall have your lunch at the picnic point inside the park, And later after authentic wildlife game drives and game viewings, you will be transferred to your accommodation for Dinner and Overnight.
Day 3: TARANGIRE TO NGORONGORO CRATER FOR GAME DRIVES.
Depart to Ngorongoro Crater for game drives and game viewings. Lunch boxes at the picnic site inside the crater. Later ascend the crater wall and drive back to Karatu. Overnight at Ngorongoro farm house. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included.
Below the Ngorongoro crater floor, there are lives of amazing wild creatures dramatically carpeting the land in different colors and styles, making the area the most marvelous place on earth to indulge for spectacular game drives and game viewings in search of incredible big cats and the remained endangered black rhinoceros. This 2000 ft. deep intact volcanic caldera was formed after an extensive volcanic eruption. It’s also comprised of two smaller Craters of Olmoti and Empakai perfect destinations for pure nature hiking and walking safaris. Wildebeests, Buffaloes, Hyenas, Waterbucks, Jackals, Elephants, Lions, Zebras, Leopards, Hippos, Baboons, Mongoose and monkeys, Elands and many other wildlife species alongside hundreds of bird species e.g. Ostriches, Starlings, Bustards, Eagles etc. live here and can be spotted during game drives. You will have your lunches at the picnic site inside the crater floor before proceeding with game drives. Later after exploration hours, you will ascend the crater walls and drive back to Karatu for relaxation, Dinner and Overnight.
Day 4: KARATU TO LAKE MANYARA FOR GAME DRIVES THEN FLY TO ZANZIBAR
At 800hrs, Leave the lodge with your packed lunches, drive to Lake Manyara for game drives and game viewing. Later, drive to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your late flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival, you will be picked up and transfer to Nungwi Dream Hotel. Breakfast and Dinner Included.
Lake Manyara national park is a small beautiful wildlife sanctuary nestling at the base of the African Great Rift Valley. The park covers an area of 325 km 2 whereby its large portion of its land is dominated by an alkaline lake which serve as; a feeding ground for large flocks of flamingos and many aquatic birds. The park is multihabitat, ranging from acacia woodlands, rocky escarpments, and grassy floodplains, both providing beautiful sceneries, and atmosphere. The park is a corridor for the great migration of large herds of mammals. And the narrow belt of acacia woodland is the favorite playground of Manyara`s fabulous tree-climbing lions. On your game drives, you shall also see groups of Elephants and giraffes feeding on Acacia’s twigs, Hippopotamus enjoying bathe in their pools or troops of baboons grooming and harassing each other, Zebras, in conjunction with wildebeests grazing on short grasses accompanied by egrets and hornbills that benefit from aggressive disturbed insects. Blue monkeys, buffaloes, and many other antelopes roam in this sanctuary too. Lake Manyara also supports a wide array of birdlife species such as barbets, ibis, heron, spoonbill, weavers, and many other numberings to 400 species. After spending beautiful time in this sanctuary, you will exit and drive to Kilimanjaro for your late flight to Zanzibar followed by a transfer to your hotel for dinner and overnight.
Days 5-7: BEACH HOLIDAY IN ZANZIBAR ISLAND
All these days will be spend at your own interests, you can decide to relax on sandy beach shores or embark on any other activities of interests like Dhow or boat cruise, spice tour, Stone town tour, snorkeling, Jozan forest tour any many others. All these activities can be arranged by the hotel at surcharges.
The island is famous for its mix of exotic beaches, famous spice plantations, history. Known as the Spice Island, the beautiful island of Zanzibar is a magical island in Indian Ocean bursting with incredible culture and history, seemingly at odds with its idyllic geography of white-sand beaches with palms swaying lazily in the sea breeze. Together this makes Zanzibar a fabulous place to explore as well as a dream to relax and unwind. There are different interesting activities that you can opt to indulge in during your stay in this vibrant island. And can be arranged directly from your hotel or in advance with us. Some of the activities that you might like are Snorkeling and diving, dhow cruise, Excursion to Prison Island, Jozan forest, spice and stone town tour, etc.
Day 8: AIRPORT DROP OFF FOR YOUR FLIGHT BACK HOME.
Today at leisure depending on your flight schedule you will be transferred to the airport.
After thousand miles of good memories in the wild and incredible experiences in Zanzibar, it is time to fly back home. Our company`s representative will pick you up at your Hotel and transfer to the Airport for your flight back home. And that will be the end of our services.
What is included in the 8 Days Tanzania Wildlife Safari and Zanzibar?
Items that are included in the cost of tour price. Request a Quote
- Transport with safari Vehicle with pop-up roof 4×4 Jeep
- All park entrance fees
- Crater fee
- Accommodations in the Lodge or Camp
- Full board meals per day while on safari
- Game drives and all activities specified in the itinerary
- Air balloon Safaris
- Zanzibar beach
- Service of the English speaking driver guide
- Bottle of mineral water.
What is not included in this tour?
Items that are not included in the cost of 8 Days Tanzania Wildlife Safari and Zanzibar price.
- Tips for the drive
- Local flights
- International flights
- Visa
- Personal effects
- Soft drinks, beer, sodas etc.