Experience the highlights of northern Tanzania on an unforgettable 8-day group safari and Zanzibar beach holiday. Explore the wildlife-rich landscapes of Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, followed by a relaxing beach extension in Zanzibar.
The journey combines exciting game drives, spectacular scenery and diverse wildlife with tropical island experiences, including a dolphin tour, Jozani Forest and the famous Safari Blue excursion.
Experience the highlights of northern Tanzania on an unforgettable 8-day group safari and Zanzibar beach holiday. Explore the wildlife-rich landscapes of Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, followed by a relaxing beach extension in Zanzibar.
Your Tanzania safari begins in Arusha with a drive to Tarangire National Park, renowned for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees and diverse wildlife.
Upon arrival, enjoy your first game drive through the park, exploring areas around the Tarangire River and seasonal swamps where animals gather, particularly during the dry season.
Enjoy a picnic lunch during the safari before continuing your game viewing. Later, depart Tarangire and drive to Bougainvillea Lodge for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Bougainvillea Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board
After breakfast, depart for the legendary Serengeti National Park. The journey takes you through the scenic landscapes of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area before reaching the vast Serengeti plains.
As you enter the Serengeti, begin your game drive en route to your accommodation. Keep an eye out for wildebeest, zebras, giraffes, elephants, lions, cheetahs and other wildlife.
Continue to Safari Haven Camp for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Safari Haven Camp
Meal Plan: Full Board
After breakfast, enjoy a full-day game drive across the spectacular Serengeti plains with a packed picnic lunch.
Explore wildlife-rich areas of the park with your experienced safari guide, following animal activity and exploring different habitats. The Serengeti offers opportunities to see lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, giraffes, wildebeest, zebras and many other species.
Return to Safari Haven Camp in the evening for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Safari Haven Camp
Meal Plan: Full Board
After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive as you gradually leave the Serengeti and continue towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
The landscape changes as you travel from the open Serengeti plains towards the cooler, greener Ngorongoro highlands. Upon arrival, check in at Bougainvillea Lodge and enjoy a relaxing evening.
Accommodation: Bougainvillea Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board
After breakfast, descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for a memorable game drive. The crater floor supports a remarkable concentration of wildlife, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, hippos and, with luck, black rhinos.
Enjoy a picnic lunch during your crater excursion before ascending and continuing to the appropriate airstrip for your scheduled flight to Zanzibar.
Upon arrival in Zanzibar, you will be met and transferred to Isla Bonita Resort. Spend the remainder of the day relaxing at the resort or enjoying the beach.
Accommodation: Isla Bonita Resort
Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast
Enjoy a full-day Zanzibar excursion combining a dolphin tour and Jozani Forest visit.
Begin with a dolphin experience in Zanzibar's beautiful marine environment, with the opportunity to observe dolphins in their natural surroundings, subject to weather and sea conditions.
Continue to Jozani Forest, where you can explore the island's natural environment and look for the famous Zanzibar red colobus monkeys and other wildlife.
After the excursion, return to Isla Bonita Resort for relaxation and overnight.
Accommodation: Isla Bonita Resort
Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast
After breakfast, enjoy a full-day Safari Blue excursion, one of Zanzibar's popular marine experiences.
Travel along the beautiful coastline and enjoy opportunities for swimming, snorkeling and exploring the clear waters of the Indian Ocean. Depending on the day's arrangements and sea conditions, the experience may also include a traditional dhow sailing experience and a seafood lunch.
After the excursion, return to Isla Bonita Resort for your final overnight stay.
Accommodation: Isla Bonita Resort
Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast
Enjoy a relaxed final morning at Isla Bonita Resort. Spend your remaining time relaxing at the resort, enjoying the beach or taking in the tropical surroundings.
Later, check out and transfer to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport for your onward flight.
Your 8-day Tanzania safari and Zanzibar beach holiday comes to an end with unforgettable memories of Tanzania's wildlife, landscapes and coastline.
Meal Plan: Breakfast