Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar Beach
TRIP DURATION
12 Days
BEST TIME TO GO
Year-round destination
TRIP TYPE
Wildlife Safari / Culture
DESTINATIONS
Serengeti/Ngorongoro/Tarangire/Lake manyara/Zanzibar
Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar Beach
Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar beach - Join this amazing 12-days Tanzania wildlife safari and beach holiday in Zanzibar Island, this is one way trip began in Mwanza straight to Arusha then proceed with Zanzibar Island. This trip takes you from wonderful wildlife areas to the tropical white sandy beaches of Zanzibar. Explore the big famous parks in northern Tanzania, the legendary Serengeti, exploring every corner of the Serengeti and the rest of the days will take you to the other northern circuit game parks including Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara, Tarangire and finally Arusha National Park but
Zanzibar beach will be awaiting to wash your feats after all the days that you spent exploring the inspiring northern circuit safari.
During this safari, no fences will keep you away from the majesty of the Tanzanian fauna; all you will need is your imagination. Don't miss this chance and capture that once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Discover the Best of Tanzania: Safari Fun and Zanzibar Beach Bliss!
Get set for an amazing adventure in East Africa! We're taking you on a journey from the wilds of Tanzania to the gorgeous beaches of Zanzibar. Prepare to see stunning nature, meet incredible animals, and chill out in paradise. Here's why you should add a Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar Beach trip to your must-do list:
Awesome Safari: Picture yourself in the famous Serengeti National Park or the Ngorongoro Crater, where you can watch the incredible Great Migration. Tanzania is packed with all sorts of animals like lions, elephants, giraffes, and wildebeests. Get up close to these majestic creatures in their natural home.
Expert Guides: Our super knowledgeable guides will lead you on unforgettable safari adventures. They'll teach you all about the plants and animals you'll see. Whether it's an early morning drive or an exciting walk, you're in for a wild time!
Comfy Stays: After a day of safari excitement, relax in luxury lodges and cozy tented camps right in the heart of nature. Enjoy top-notch amenities, delicious food, and great service for a super comfy stay.
Amazing Zanzibar Beaches: Once you're done with safaris, it's beach time! Zanzibar's beaches are like a dream with clear blue water and soft white sand. Whether you want peace and quiet or action-packed fun, this island has it all.
Water Adventures: Dive into Zanzibar's colorful underwater world with snorkeling and scuba diving. Explore coral reefs full of fish, or try kiteboarding and windsurfing for an awesome thrill!
Ready for the adventure of a lifetime? Tanzania and Zanzibar are waiting for you!
YOUR SAFARI INCLUDES
- 3 days exploring Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater
- 2 nights’ accommodations in a tented camp/lodges
- Full board meals
- Free Airport pickup and drop off
- A professional tour guide-driver
- All parks entrances fees and concessions fees
- Transportation with 4×4 safari vehicles with an opened roof
- Guaranteed window seat for photographing
- Mineral water
- Other dietary requirements on request
YOUR SAFARI INCLUDES
- 12 days on Tanzania safari and Zanzibar beach
- 11 nights’ accommodations in a tented camp/lodges and Zanzibar beach resort
- Full board meals
- Free Airport pickup and drop off
- A professional tour guide-driver
- All parks entrances fees and concessions fees
- Transportation with 4×4 safari vehicles with an opened roof
- Guaranteed window seat for photographing
- Mineral water
- Other dietary requirements on request
YOUR SAFARI EXCLUDES
- Guide gratitude / tips recommended US$ 20/ person/ day
- Items of a personal nature
- Additional Accommodation before and after the safari
- Domestic and international flights
- Alcohol & soft drinks
- Government imposed increases of taxes or park fees
- Travel insurance and visas
SAFARI OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
- Balloon rides US$ 550 per person
- Maasai Village visit US$ 100 per vehicle
- Ngorongoro Crater rim walk (US$ 35 per person)
- Night game drive in Tarangire or Lake Manyara (US$ 150 per person)
- Olduvai Gorge Museum visit (US$ 40 per person)
Day By Day
Day 1: Drive from Mwanza to Serengeti
On this day African Diurnal Safaris guide's will pick you in Mwanza Airport (MWZ) from Dar es Salaam or at the hotel in the morning at 7am, after breakfast drive for 2hrs from Mwanza to Serengeti National Park where you’ll experience small villages on your way to the Serengeti entrance gate, Ndabaka gate.
Enter in the park with a game viewing in western corridor through Grumeti River; this area is very famous for the resident’s migrants and other game animals. The Grumeti River the second biggest river in Serengeti with the abundance huge crocodiles as well as hippos can be seen on their pool all around the year, lion elephants, buffalo, leopard and cheetah. Proceed with the game viewing till evening and drive to the lodge/ camp.
Arrival in central Serengeti at the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Accommodations
Luxury: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge / Kubukubu Tented Lodge / One Nature Nyaruswiga
Midrange: Into Wild Africa Tented Camp / Tukaone Serengeti Camp
Day 2 - 3: Full days of game drives in Serengeti Plains;
Be one of only a few fortunate people to glide in a hot air balloon over the Serengeti Plains (available at supplementary cost by pre-arrangement $550 per adult). Floating silently above the awakening bush, while spotting wildlife and enjoying the amazing scenery of the Serengeti.
Do an after-breakfast game viewing drive along the Sogore River Circuit, which loops into the plains south of the Seronera River, and which is good for possible lion, Thomson gazelle, topi, ostrich and cheetah sightings. The Visitor Centre close to the Serengeti Seronera Lodge and public campsites is well worth a visit after the morning’s game drive.
This nicely designed center offers some interesting wildlife displays as well as a gift shop selling information leaflets and maps of the area. In the afternoon you will follow the Kopjes Circuit, which goes anti-clockwise around the Maasai Kopjes, which usually attracts a number of lion and leopard.
Arrive on evening at the camp followed with a nice sunset view, dinner and overnight at the lodge/camp.
Accommodations
Luxury: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge / Kubukubu Tented Lodge / One Nature Nyaruswiga
Midrange: Into Wild Africa Tented Camp / Serengeti Tortilis Tented Camp
Day 4: Drive from Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
Depart in the morning after breakfast around 7am with packed lunch for en route game viewing in Serengeti while on your way to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. It’s an optional to pass the Olduvai Gorge (Cradle of Mankind) an archaeological site located in Ngorongoro conservation area, in which early human fossils were first discovered with Dr. Leaky and Marry Leaky.
Descend to the crater floor for game viewing in the crater and have a chance to spot the most famous big five animal black rhino and more species of animals can be seen, after lunch on afternoon take a further game viewing till evening while ascent the crater to the rim for an overnight at the lodge.
Accommodations
Luxury: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge / Ngongoro Lion Paw / Lemala Ngorongoro
Midrange: Rhino Lodge / Ngorongoro Tortilis Tented Camp
Day 5: Lake Manyara National Park
Today in the morning after a leisure breakfast at the lodge you will depart with a drive to Lake Manyara National park for the game drive in the park till late afternoon. After lunch you will exit the park and drive to Tarangire outside the Park at the lodge for relaxation, dinner and overnight.
Accommodations;
Luxury: Maramboi Tented Lodge / Lake Burunge Tented Lodge
Midrange: Tarangire Roika Tented Lodge / Sangaiwe Tented Lodge
Day 6: Drive to Tarangire National Park
In the morning after breakfast in your hotel depart with your picnic lunches and drive to Tarangire National Park. Take a full day drive in this spectacular park in the dry season when many of the migratory wildlife species come back to the permanent waters of the Tarangire River. Huge concentration of African elephants, herds of wildebeest, zebras, elands and Oryx, gather to stay in Tarangire.
On early evening drive to Arusha town at the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Accommodations
Luxury: Arusha Palace Hotel / Gran Melia Arusha / Mount Meru Hotel
Midrange: Masai Land Hotel / Green Mountain Hotel
Day 7: Drive to Arusha National Park /Kilimanjaro International Airport for the flight to Zanzibar.
After breakfast leave the lodge with your picnic lunches with all the staffs and drive to Arusha National Park, have an half day game drive in this small park where you can have an opportunity to spot Mt.Meru as well as Kilimanjaro, but all these will depending to the weather of the day.
After enough game drive, leave the park and drive to Arusha Airport or Kilimanjaro international Airport for your flight to Zanzibar (Depending on flight schedule).
Arriving at Zanzibar International Airport, you will be met by our guide and transferred to your booked accommodation in Stone Town.
Accommodations: Tembo House Hotel / Maru Maru Hotel
Day 8 to Day 11: East Coast / North of Zanzibar Island
The next 4-days are spent relaxing on the white sand beaches, swimming in the warm Indian Ocean and enjoying your Zanzibar beach resort at leisure.
The islands of the Zanzibar are famous for their idyllic tropical beaches and are known as the Spice Islands, for the exotic spices grown there. Visit the spice plantations to smell, see and taste the brightly colored and aromatic spices, such as turmeric, ginger, black pepper, nutmeg and cinnamon.
You can take some optional activities like a boat ride to one of the smaller islands to relax and explore, or go for dolphin tour, Prison Island as well as stone town tour.
Accommodations: Fun Beach Hotel / Casa Beach Hotel / Mwezi Boutique Hotel
Day 12: Beach Resort to Zanzibar Airport/ Back home.
After breakfast on day 14, you can relax at the resort until the time for you to be transfer to the airport. You can store your luggage at the resort once you have checked out of your room at 10:30 and continue enjoying the resort facilities.
When it is time for your airport transfer our driver collects you at reception and drives you to the Zanzibar International Airport, where this Tanzania wildlife safari and Zanzibar beach holidays comes to a close.
Accommodations
No Accommodation (End of safari)