Arrival in Arusha
Upon arrival at the airport, you will be met and transferred to your luxury lodge in Arusha.
Relax after your journey and enjoy a safari briefing from your guide about the upcoming adventure.
8 Days Tanzania Luxury Safaris & Zanzibar Extension
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Tarangire · Serengeti · Ngorongoro · Zanzibar
Accommodation, transfers and final pricing are confirmed in your personalised proposal.Overview
The 8 Days Tanzania Luxury Safari & Zanzibar Extension combines an exciting wildlife safari with a relaxing beach escape. The journey explores three of Tanzania’s most famous safari destinations: Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, and the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater located within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Guests enjoy luxury lodges, guided game drives in a 4×4 safari vehicle, and unforgettable wildlife encounters including the Big Five. The adventure concludes with a tropical beach holiday on the beautiful island of Zanzibar along the Indian Ocean.
This itinerary offers the perfect balance of wildlife exploration, scenic landscapes, and coastal relaxation.
Your journey, day by day
Arusha – Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park for a full-day game drive.
Tarangire is known for its large elephant herds, iconic baobab trees, and diverse wildlife including lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and numerous bird species. The Tarangire River attracts animals throughout the year, making it a prime wildlife viewing area.
Later in the afternoon, transfer to a luxury lodge in the Karatu area.
Karatu – Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, travel through the scenic highlands of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area toward the famous Serengeti National Park.
Stop at the Ngorongoro Crater viewpoint for breathtaking views before descending into the vast Serengeti plains.
Enjoy an afternoon game drive upon arrival.
Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti
Spend the day exploring the incredible wildlife of Serengeti National Park.
The Serengeti is famous for its endless plains, rich predator populations, and the spectacular Great Migration. During game drives you may see lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, and large herds of wildebeests and zebras.
Picnic lunch will be served during the game drive.
Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Enjoy an early morning game drive in Serengeti National Park before departing for the Ngorongoro highlands.
Drive through scenic landscapes with additional wildlife sightings before arriving at the crater rim of the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater.
Ngorongoro Crater – Fly to Zanzibar
After an early breakfast, descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive.
The crater floor supports a remarkable concentration of wildlife including lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, zebras, and the endangered black rhinoceros.
After lunch, transfer to the airport for your flight to Zanzibar.
Zanzibar Beach Relaxation
Enjoy a full day at leisure on the beautiful beaches of Zanzibar.
Optional activities include snorkeling, diving, spice tours, and exploring the historic streets of Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its rich cultural heritage and Swahili architecture.
Departure
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your departure flight, marking the end of your memorable Tanzania safari and beach holiday.
What’s included
Safari Includes
- All national park entrance fees
- Ngorongoro Crater service fee
- Transport in a luxury 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking safari guide/driver
- Domestic flight to Zanzibar
- 7 nights luxury accommodation
- All meals as specified in the itinerary
- Bottled drinking water during safari
- Game drives as described in the itinerary
- Government taxes and VAT
Safari Excludes
- International flights
- Tanzania visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses (laundry, beverages, souvenirs)
- Tips and gratuities for guides and hotel staff
- Optional activities in Zanzibar
- Additional accommodation before or after the safari
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