8-Day Best Tanzania African Safari and Zanzibar Beach Holiday
Overview
Overview
Our 8-Day Best Tanzania African Safari and Zanzibar Beach Holiday showcases Tanzania’s most celebrated national parks, including Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater, before concluding with blissful days on Zanzibar’s white sandy beaches. Your Tanzania African Safari begins in Arusha, the safari capital, and takes you through diverse ecosystems teeming with incredible wildlife. Experience the magic of Africa’s most famous wildlife destinations during this carefully crafted Tanzania African Safari expedition.
This Tanzania African Safari offers unparalleled opportunities to witness the Big Five, the Great Migration, and countless other species in their natural habitats. From Tarangire’s massive baobab trees and elephant herds to Serengeti’s endless plains and dramatic predator-prey interactions, every moment promises excitement. The world-famous Ngorongoro Crater provides a natural amphitheater where wildlife viewing reaches its pinnacle during your Tanzania African Safari adventure. Each destination has been selected to maximize your wildlife encounters while providing comfortable accommodations and expert guiding services.
Your Tanzania African Safari concludes with three relaxing days on the exotic spice island of Zanzibar, where turquoise waters meet powder-white beaches. This perfect combination allows you to unwind after thrilling safari adventures while exploring Stone Town’s rich cultural heritage and enjoying world-class snorkeling and diving opportunities. The transition from mainland Tanzania’s wildlife spectacles to Zanzibar’s tropical paradise creates the ideal balance in this Tanzania African Safari experience. This comprehensive itinerary ensures you experience both the wild heart of Africa and the tranquil beauty of the Indian Ocean coast.
Tour Highlights
Day 1: Arrival and pick up from Kilimanjaro International Airport, transfer to Arusha
Day 2: Transfer to Tarangire National Park for classic Tanzania safari game drives
Day 3: Proceed to Central Serengeti National Park for wildlife viewing
Day 4: Continue with full-day Serengeti game drives and wildlife photography
Day 5: Proceed to Ngorongoro Crater for a Big Five viewing experience
Day 6: Transfer to Zanzibar for a beach holiday and Stone Town exploration
Day 7: Continue with Zanzibar beach activities and spice tour adventures
Day 8: Proceed to final beach relaxation and departure from Zanzibar
Price Includes
Price Includes
Park fees for Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Conservation Area
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 park guide fees
All mentioned activities except for the optional ones
Domestic flight from Arusha to Zanzibar
Airport transfers in both mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar
Crater service fees and concession fees
Price excludes
Price Excludes
Tanzania Visa fees
International and internal flights (except included Arusha-Zanzibar flight)
Personal needs such as gratuities, beverages, etc.
Visa processing fees
Air ticket costs for international flights
Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
Laundry fees
Tips for guides, drivers, and hotel staff
Life insurance coverage
Other drinks apart from water
Travel insurance (highly recommended)
Zanzibar spice tour (optional)
Water sports equipment rental
Itineraries
Day 1 Arrival and pick up from Kilimanjaro International Airport, transfer to Arusha
Your Tanzania African Safari adventure begins with arrival and pick up from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), located near the town of Moshi in northern Tanzania. Our professional English-speaking driver-guide will warmly welcome you and provide a detailed briefing about your upcoming Tanzania African Safari expedition through some of Africa's most spectacular wilderness areas. The 55-kilometer transfer to Arusha takes approximately 1 hour through scenic countryside dotted with coffee plantations and traditional Maasai villages, offering your first glimpse of Tanzania's natural beauty. This introductory day of your Tanzania African Safari allows time for rest, equipment checks, and final preparations while staying at comfortable accommodations in Arusha, Tanzania's renowned safari hub.
Day 2Transfer to Tarangire National Park for classic Tanzania safari game drives
Transfer to Tarangire National Park marks the exciting beginning of your Tanzania African Safari wildlife viewing experience, departing Arusha at 8:00 AM for this remarkable wilderness sanctuary. The 120-kilometer journey takes approximately 2 hours through the Great Rift Valley, passing local markets and Maasai settlements before reaching Tarangire's main entrance gate. Your first game drive in this Tanzania African Safari destination reveals why Tarangire is famous for its massive elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and over 550 bird species including the endemic yellow-collared lovebird. The afternoon game viewing session of your Tanzania African Safari showcases the park's diverse wildlife including lions, leopards, cheetahs, and large buffalo herds congregating around the life-giving Tarangire River during the dry season
Day 3Proceed to Central Serengeti National Park for wildlife viewing
Proceed to Central Serengeti National Park, the crown jewel of your Tanzania African Safari experience and home to the world's most famous wildlife migration. The early morning departure covers 280 kilometers in approximately 5 hours via the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, offering stunning crater rim views and opportunities to spot wildlife en route. Upon entering Serengeti through Naabi Hill Gate, your Tanzania African Safari adventure reaches new heights as endless golden plains stretch to the horizon, dotted with acacia trees and teeming with wildlife. Your first afternoon game drive in this Tanzania African Safari destination may reveal the dramatic predator-prey interactions that make Serengeti legendary, including possible sightings of the Great Migration depending on seasonal timing.
Day 4Continue with full-day Serengeti game drives and wildlife photography
Continue with a full day of intensive game drives exploring different sectors of Serengeti National Park, maximizing your Tanzania African Safari wildlife viewing opportunities across this 14,750 square kilometer wilderness. Morning and afternoon game drives focus on areas with highest wildlife concentrations, potentially following the Great Migration herds or tracking big cats during your Tanzania African Safari adventure. The Seronera Valley, central to your Tanzania African Safari experience, offers year-round wildlife viewing with resident populations of lions, leopards, elephants, and buffalo alongside massive herds of zebras and wildebeest. This comprehensive day of your Tanzania African Safari includes picnic lunch in the bush while surrounded by the sights and sounds of Africa's most celebrated ecosystem.
Day 5Proceed to Ngorongoro Crater for a Big Five viewing experience
Proceed to Ngorongoro Crater, often called Africa's Eden and the highlight destination of many Tanzania African Safari experiences, descending 600 meters into this natural wonder. The 45-kilometer morning drive from Serengeti takes approximately 1.5 hours before descending into the crater floor for what many consider the ultimate Tanzania African Safari game viewing experience. This UNESCO World Heritage Site spans 260 square kilometers and contains the highest concentration of wildlife in Africa, making your Tanzania African Safari crater exploration virtually guaranteed to produce Big Five sightings. The unique ecosystem supports over 25,000 large mammals including black rhinos, lions, elephants, buffalo, and leopards, ensuring your Tanzania African Safari crater day becomes truly unforgettable.
Day 6Transfer to Zanzibar for a beach holiday and Stone Town exploration
Transfer to Zanzibar marks the exciting transition from your mainland Tanzania African Safari wildlife adventures to tropical island paradise relaxation. The early morning 320-kilometer journey to Arusha Airport takes 4 hours, followed by a short 1-hour domestic flight to Zanzibar International Airport on this magical spice island. Upon arrival in Zanzibar, your Tanzania African Safari experience evolves into beach holiday mode as you transfer 45 minutes to your oceanfront resort along the island's stunning coastline. This first afternoon of your Tanzania African Safari beach extension includes exploring Stone Town's narrow streets, historic architecture, and vibrant markets, providing cultural immersion after your mainland Tanzania African Safari wildlife encounters.
Day 7Continue with Zanzibar beach activities and spice tour adventures
Continue with a full day of Zanzibar beach activities and cultural exploration, perfectly complementing your earlier Tanzania African Safari wildlife adventures with tropical relaxation. Morning hours offer opportunities for snorkeling, diving, or simply relaxing on pristine beaches with crystal-clear Indian Ocean waters, providing the perfect contrast to your action-packed Tanzania African Safari game drives. The afternoon spice tour takes you to traditional spice plantations where you'll discover why Zanzibar earned its nickname "Spice Island," adding cultural depth to your Tanzania African Safari and beach holiday combination. This diverse day balances active water sports, cultural learning, and peaceful beach time, creating the ideal transition from your intensive Tanzania African Safari wildlife viewing experiences.
Day 8Proceed to final beach relaxation and departure from Zanzibar
Proceed to your final day of beach relaxation and departure preparations, concluding your magnificent Tanzania African Safari and Zanzibar beach holiday experience. The morning offers last opportunities to enjoy Zanzibar's tropical paradise, whether swimming in warm Indian Ocean waters, exploring coral reefs, or simply lounging under palm trees while reflecting on your Tanzania African Safari adventures. Depending on your flight schedule, optional activities include visiting Jozani Forest to see red colobus monkeys or shopping for souvenirs in Stone Town's colorful markets, adding final memorable moments to your Tanzania African Safari journey. Your transfer to Zanzibar International Airport takes 45 minutes, completing this perfect combination Tanzania African Safari and beach holiday that showcases the very best of Tanzania's wildlife and coastal treasures.
