8 Days Tanzania Wildlife Safari with Zanzibar

Day-by-Day Itinerary

1. Day 1

   Arrival at international airport of Kilimanjaro (JRO)

   Airport pick up and transfer to your booked hotel in Arusha for leisure and relaxation at your own pace. 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.

   Accommodation Options

   Midrange Accommodation

   Kibo Palace Hotel Arusha

   Luxury Accommodation

   Serena Hotel Arusha

   High-End Accommodation

   Arusha Coffee Lodge

   Meals:

   Dinner

2. Day 2

   Arusha to Tarangire National Park for game drives, then Karatu

   At 830hrs, embark to Tarangire national park for game drives and game viewings. 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 in Karatu for Dinner and Overnight.

   Accommodation Options

   Midrange Accommodation

   Marela Valley Lodge

   Luxury Accommodation

   Escarpment Luxury Lodge

   High-End Accommodation

   Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge

   Meals:

   Breakfast, Lunch and dinner

3. Day 3

   Transfer to Serengeti with en route game drive in Ngorongoro Crater.

   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 Serengeti. 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 to Serengeti to your lodge for Dinner and Overnight.

   Meals:

   Breakfast, Lunch and dinner

4. Day 4

   Game drive in Serengeti

   We are completely flexible with your preferences and this day will be organized according to your wishes. Your guide will discuss with you the best timing for you, including the game drives and the wake up time. For example, you may opt to do a morning game drive, return to the camp for lunch and relaxation and finish with an afternoon game drive, or you could do a full day game drive with picnic lunches. The Serengeti Park derived its name from Maasai Language meaning endless plain. This massive plain (14763sq km) is home to many animals including Lions, Elephants, Giraffe, Wildebeest, Zebra, Leopard, and Cheetah, baboon, warthogs, Hyena plus lots of bird life. In many cases migration is taking place around Serengeti and at that particular time millions of wildebeest and zebra are mingling together followed by predators. Our professional guide will lead you into the right path making sure you have the best time to enjoy these great phenomena. Dinner and overnight at your lodge.

   Meals:

   Breakfast, Lunch and dinner

5. Days 5-7

   Fly to Zanzibar for beach holiday

   Early in the morning, after breakfast, depart from the lodge and observe early-rising animals on your way to the Seronera Airstrip in central Serengeti for your flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival in Zanzibar, you will be transferred to the beach hotel for relaxation before dinner and your overnight stay. 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.

   Meals:

   Breakfast, Lunch and dinner

6. 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 drive guide 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. Meals: Breakfast and lunch

   Meals:

   Breakfast and lunch

What Is Included

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does the 8 Days Tanzania Wildlife Safari with Zanzibar cost?

This safari starts from $3,582 per person. The final price depends on your travel dates, lodge tier, and group size, and every quote is itemized before you commit.

How long is this safari?

It runs 8 days. Because every trip is private, we can lengthen, shorten, or add a Zanzibar or gorilla extension to fit your plans.

Can I customize this itinerary?

Yes. This itinerary is a starting point. Swap lodges, change the pace, adjust the route, or combine countries, and your planner reshapes it with you before you book.

When is the best time for this trip?

It depends on which part of the migration you want. The southern plains around Ndutu hold the calving season from roughly January to March. The Mara River crossings in the north usually run July to October. June through October is the reliable dry-season window for general game viewing anywhere in the park.