5-Day Tanzania African Safari and Zanzibar Beach Holiday

Overview

Overview

This 5-Day Tanzania African Safari and Zanzibar Beach Holiday showcases Tanzania’s most celebrated national parks, including Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater, followed by the cultural richness of Materuni Waterfalls. Your Tanzania African Safari begins in the spice island of Zanzibar before venturing into the mainland’s wilderness areas renowned for their incredible biodiversity. The adventure perfectly balances thrilling game drives with peaceful beach time, creating an ideal Tanzania African Safari experience for discerning travelers.

This Tanzania African Safari itinerary takes you through some of Africa’s most iconic wildlife destinations, where you’ll witness the legendary Big Five and experience the world-famous Great Migration. From Tarangire’s massive elephant herds to Serengeti’s endless plains teeming with wildlife, every moment of your Tanzania African Safari promises unforgettable encounters. The Ngorongoro Crater, often called the “Eden of Africa,” provides a natural amphitheater where wildlife viewing reaches its pinnacle. Your Tanzania African Safari journey also includes the spectacular Materuni Waterfalls near Mount Kilimanjaro, offering cultural interactions with the local Chagga people.

The Tanzania African Safari concludes with relaxation on Zanzibar’s pristine beaches, where turquoise waters meet powder-white sands in tropical paradise. This unique combination allows you to unwind after exciting safari adventures while exploring Stone Town’s rich Swahili culture and historic architecture. Your Tanzania African Safari experience encompasses diverse landscapes from acacia-dotted savannahs to volcanic highlands and coral-fringed coastlines. The carefully crafted itinerary ensures optimal wildlife viewing opportunities while providing comfortable accommodations and expert guiding throughout your Tanzania African Safari adventure.

Tour Highlights

Day 1: Arrival and pick up in Zanzibar with Stone Town exploration

Day 2: Transfer to Tarangire National Park for an elephant viewing safari

Day 3: Proceed to Serengeti National Park for the Great Migration experience

Day 4: Continue with the Ngorongoro Crater game drive and Big Five viewing

Day 5: Proceed to the Materuni Waterfalls cultural tour and return to Zanzibar

Price Includes

Price Includes

Park fees for Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, and Ngorongoro Crater

All activities as mentioned in the itinerary

Ground transport per 4WD custom safari vehicle

Bottled water in the safari vehicle throughout the journey

Full board accommodation as mentioned in the itinerary

Service of an English-speaking driver-guide

Driver allowances and accommodation

All mentioned activities except for the optional ones

Domestic flights between Zanzibar and mainland Tanzania

Crater service fees and conservation fees

Cultural tour guide at Materuni Waterfalls

Price excludes

Price Excludes

Tanzania Visa fees

International and internal flights (except for included domestic flights)

Personal needs such as gratuities, beverages, souvenirs, etc.

Visa processing fees

Air ticket costs for international travel

Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary

Laundry fees

Tips for guides, drivers, and local communities

Life insurance coverage

Other drinks apart from water

Travel insurance (highly recommended)

Zanzibar accommodation extensions

Stone Town guided tours (optional)

Itineraries

Day 1Arrival and pick up in Zanzibar with Stone Town exploration
Your Tanzania African Safari begins with arrival and pick up at Abeid Amani Karume International Airport in Zanzibar, the exotic spice island off Tanzania's coast. Upon arrival, our professional English-speaking guide provides a warm welcome and comprehensive briefing about your upcoming Tanzania African Safari mainland adventure. The 15-minute transfer covers 8 kilometers to Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site where you'll explore narrow winding streets, bustling markets, and historic architecture reflecting centuries of cultural fusion. Your Tanzania African Safari introduction includes optional visits to the House of Wonders, Sultan's Palace, and local spice markets, providing perfect cultural preparation for the wildlife adventures ahead.
Day 2Transfer to Tarangire National Park for an elephant viewing safari
Transfer to Tarangire National Park begins your mainland Tanzania African Safari experience with an early morning flight from Zanzibar to Arusha Airport, taking 1.5 hours. The subsequent 120-kilometer drive to Tarangire covers diverse landscapes and takes approximately 2 hours through rural Tanzanian villages and acacia-studded terrain. Upon entering Tarangire National Park, your Tanzania African Safari immediately rewards you with sightings of massive elephant herds, the park's most famous residents numbering over 3,000 individuals. This Tanzania African Safari game drive showcases baobab trees, seasonal swamps, and diverse wildlife including lions, leopards, giraffes, and over 500 bird species in the park's 2,850 square kilometers.
Day 3Proceed to Serengeti National Park for the Great Migration experience
Proceed to Serengeti National Park, the crown jewel of your Tanzania African Safari adventure, departing Tarangire after an early morning game drive. The 145-kilometer journey takes approximately 3 hours through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, offering spectacular highland scenery and potential wildlife sightings en route. Your Tanzania African Safari reaches new heights as you enter the Serengeti's 14,750 square kilometers of endless plains, home to the world's greatest wildlife spectacle. The afternoon game drive introduces you to the legendary Great Migration herds, massive lion prides, and diverse ecosystems that make this Tanzania African Safari location globally renowned among wildlife enthusiasts and photographers
Day 4Continue with the Ngorongoro Crater game drive and Big Five viewing
Continue with your Tanzania African Safari by descending into Ngorongoro Crater, often called the "Eighth Wonder of the World" and Africa's Garden of Eden. The early morning 20-kilometer drive from your Serengeti accommodation takes 45 minutes before descending 600 meters into the crater floor via the steep access road. This Tanzania African Safari highlight features the world's largest intact volcanic caldera, spanning 260 square kilometers and harboring over 25,000 large mammals including the rare black rhinoceros. Your full-day Tanzania African Safari crater experience offers incredible Big Five viewing opportunities, with lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards, and the elusive rhino all residing within this natural amphitheater's diverse ecosystems
Day 5Proceed to the Materuni Waterfalls cultural tour and return to Zanzibar
Proceed to Materuni Waterfalls near Moshi town for the cultural culmination of your Tanzania African Safari adventure, departing Ngorongoro after breakfast. The 180-kilometer journey takes approximately 3.5 hours through changing landscapes from highland forests to coffee plantations at Mount Kilimanjaro's foothills. Your Tanzania African Safari cultural experience includes a guided 40-minute hike through lush banana and coffee farms to reach the spectacular 80-meter Materuni falls, followed by traditional Chagga coffee-making demonstrations. The final component of your Tanzania African Safari involves an afternoon flight from Kilimanjaro International Airport back to Zanzibar, covering 550 kilometers in 1.5 hours, where you can extend your stay to enjoy pristine beaches and spice tours.

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