Trip Info
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This tour begins in Arusha and ends in Zanzibar within Tanzania.
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Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle & air transfer
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Not for solo travelers
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Extra accommodation before and after the tour can be booked at an extra charge
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Can start any day
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Mid-range, private tour
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All meals included
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English
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Overview
Experience the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure with the 11-Day Beach Holiday and Game Drive Safari. Explore stunning beaches and embark on thrilling game drives through Africa’s iconic wildlife parks. A perfect getaway for those seeking both serenity and excitement.
After that, assuming you opted for the 11 day tour, you will search for the so much famed “Big Five” in the Tanzanian bush before heading to the spice island of Zanzibar to soak up its sun-kissed beaches. This package entails catering, a personal English speaking guide, a four-wheel drive vehicle for the duration of the tour (equipped with cold drinks, snacks, socket and binoculars). This is an exciting trip where all the things that you have ever wished come true when you are in this paradise of Africa.
Highlights
- Can start any day
- Private tour
- Mid-range tour
- Can be customized
- Not for solo travelers
- Minimum age of 5 years
- A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Itinerary
On arrival either at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport which handle both Domestic flights our Serengeti Clarity representative will kindly greet you and welcome to Tanzania. You will be taken to the accommodation in Arusha which offers excellent African food, cozy nights and is located in the heart of the city. The accommodations are enclosed naturally and beautiful garden filled . Take a break and spend your night as you wait for the start of the safari the following day!
Main Destination: Arusha (City)
Accommodation: Gold Crest Hotel Arusha
- Located in Arusha (City), Tanzania, this is a mid-range hotel.
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Drinks not included
In the early morning after breakfast, you will be picked up by your guide/ driver to start what will be an amazing drive to Tarangire National Park where you will be provided with lunch on the way.
It is known for the presence of big elephants and tree climbing pythons, not to mention the numerous terrains to mention. This is because Tarangire offer a chance to see seasonally flooding swamps, vast savannah, and Tarangire River. Be aware of lions hunting and leopards sunbathing in trees. After the game drives are over, we will take you back to the lodge where you can chack, enjoy a meal and spend the night. Allow us to guarantee that your day here would be absolutely fantastic and filled with actual making of memories.
Main Destination: Tarangire National Park
Climate: The best time of the year to visit is during the months from July to November when animals flock to the Tarangire River.
Peak Season: June to October (During this period the park experiences a high traffic of visitors)
Best Weather: June to October (Little rainfall)
Wildlife in Tarangire NP: Elephant, Giraffe, Lion, Buffalo, Zebra, Wildebeest, Hippo, Hyena, Leopard, Cheetah, Wild Dog, White Rhino, Black Rhino
Accommodation: Eileen's Trees Inn
- It is a mid-range lodge located in Karatu (Town).
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Drinks not included
Having packed our picnic lunch with us, we will ferry you early morning after breakfast from the hotel to Serengeti National Park. During this 3 to 4 hours you’ll pass through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and into the central Serengeti area where you can witness unbelievable wildlife.
You will have a morning game drive in the park on the day of arrival and a full day game drive on the second day of the activity. Supper and your accommodations will the camp.
Serengeti National Park is one of the best known parks in Tanzania because it has many different kinds of animals. This is the Great Migration where the wildebeests, gazelles, zebras and antelopes migrate between Masai Mara and the Serengeti eco system that is equivalent to 2.5 million animals in number. It is also home to Africa’s ‘big five.’ In other words, you can come and visit the park always, or even anytime you want to.
Main Destination: Serengeti National Park
Ideal season of travel: The best time is from January to February and June to October but every region is ideal in its own time.
Peak Season: June to December (Seronera area relatively busy)
Best Weather: June to October (Little to no rainfall)
Wildlife in Serengeti NP: Elephant, Lion, Cheetah, Buffalo, Zebra, Wildebeest, Giraffe, Hippo, Hyena, Leopard, Black Rhino, Wild Dog, White Rhino
Accommodation: Tanzania Bush Camps Central Serengeti
- This small and moderately priced lodge is situated in the Serengeti National Park.
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Drinks not included
In the morning, we will wake you up early, serve you breakfast and after that drive to the Serengeti National Park where we will take you for a whole day Game viewing while having our picnic lunches with you. During the game drive, expect great wildlife views as you pass through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and into the central part of Serengeti.
As soon as you get in, go on a half day game drive and then you can go for the whole one day game drive on the following day. Spend the evening having dinner and spend a night in the camp.
One of Tanzania’s best-known wilderness areas, Serengeti National Park is a diverse and stunning park that would prove fascinating for any nature or wildlife enthusiast. Here, the best of the great wildebeest migration, comprising of over 2.5 million animals such as the wildebeests, gazelles, zebras and antelopes in the Masai Mara and Serengeti ecosystem. The park is also famous for the African “Big Five” and is explorable throughout the year.
Main Destination: Serengeti National Park
Ideal season of travel: The best time is from January to February and June to October but every region is ideal in its own time.
Peak Season: June to December (Seronera area relatively busy)
Best Weather: June to October (Little to no rainfall)
Wildlife in Serengeti NP: Elephant, Lion, Cheetah, Buffalo, Zebra, Wildebeest, Giraffe, Hippo, Hyena, Leopard, Black Rhino, Wild Dog, White Rhino
Accommodation: Tanzania Bush Camps Central Serengeti
- This small and moderately priced lodge is situated in the Serengeti National Park.
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Drinks not included
Serengeti plains to Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive; early in the morning after breakfast. You will have to pack some food so that you can eat at one of the picnic sites available at midday.
The Ngorongoro Crater is among the seven natural wonders of Africa and it is believed to hold the highest concentration of animals in Africa. It is currently a UNESCO World Heritage Site and has been famously referred to as the ‘Eighth Wonder of the World’. It has become a famous and popular place in the world for tourists who come in large numbers each year. This way you are guaranteed to meet some of the other vehicles but the wildlife viewing especially in this genuinely mind blowing environment is a real privilege. In as much as there are many fascinating destinations in Africa, there is no place like Ngorongoro. It is also home to one of the largest black rhinoceros sanctuaries in the country and offers good opportunity to wildlife enthusiasts. It contains the whole Big Five and should be visited for lion and Cape buffalo sightings always.
Afterwards, you will be driven to Karatu for dinner and spend the night.
Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
Climate: Throughout the year Rainy season: November to May Wildlife viewing: June to October
Best Season: June to October (Rainfall is no/hardly seen)
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater: Black Rhino, Lion, Buffalo, Zebra, Wildebeest, Hyena, Elephant, Hippo, Leopard, Giraffe, White Rhino, Cheetah, Wild Dog
Accommodation: Eileen's Trees Inn
- Moderately priced accommodation found within approximately 1-2 hours’ drive from the Ngorongoro Crater.
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Our professional tour guide driver will pick you up after breakfast, and then drive you straight to Manyara National Park where you will have an Alfred Jensen game drive in the park with packed lunch along the way. Lake Manyara National Park has many attractions in that it has tree-climbing lions and large herds of elephants. Also prepare for views of the shores of the lake where you will be able to see pink flamingos and over four hundred species of birds that are residents, water fowls or migratory birds.
In the evening, we will be transferring you to Arusha Airport or Kilimanjaro International Airport for your flight to Zanzibar. On your arrival in Zanzibar, you will then rest, have your dinner and spend the night.
Main Destination: Lake Manyara National Park
When To Go: June – October & December – February (Animals easier to observe)
Peak Season: July to March (The northern part is rather busy)
Best Weather: June to October (Little rainfall)
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP: Elephant, Giraffe, Buffalo, Zebra, Wildebeest, Hippo, Lion, Hyena, Leopard, Wild Dog, White Rhino, Black Rhino, Cheetah
Accommodation: Tembo House Hotel & Apartments
- A mid-range hotel situated along the Tanzania beaches in Zanzibar.
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Drinks not included
In the morning, they will visit Stone Town on a brief walking tour with a guide. After the tour you will proceed to the northern part of Zanzibar which is Nungwi. Nungwi beaches have white coral sand that beams even at night. Its scenic beaches can be used for swimming and snorkeling in the crystal clear waters of some of the Africa’s beautiful reefs. It is among the Zanzibari beaches that does not experience very high and low tides making it ideal for water activities throughout the day. Shore fishing in Nungwi for instance offers excellent fishing grounds and one can get kingfish, yellow fin tuna and even giant striped marlin from the Indian Ocean. This is a hub for tours, whether it is the walking tours, sunset cruises, diving tours and parasailing among others. However, even getting a glimpse of the traditional dhow boats sailing over the waters is enough to fall in love with this beautiful African beach. You will stay here for four nights during which breakfast and dinner will be served.
Main Destination: Jambiani (Zanzibar)
Accommodation: Mwezi Boutique Resort
- It is a mid range resort situated along the Zanzibar (Tanzania beaches).
Meals & Drinks:
- Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
- Drinks not included
Start the day with the dawn chorus of the sea and savor your meals before you begin to explore what is in store in Nungwi. There is colorful corals on reef tracts that make swimming, snorkeling and other activities in the crystal clear waters of the Indian Ocean possible. Regardless, whether one opts to lay down on the fine, white coral sand or take on a thrilling water activity, the day is his or her own. Expand your sight in the evening to see the boats sailing across the horizon as the sun goes down on the orange skyline. You will be told where and when to have dinner as well as time to relax and enjoy the serenity of the place where you are being taken to.
Main Destination: Jambiani (Zanzibar)
Accommodation: Mwezi Boutique Resort
- It is a mid range resort situated along the Zanzibar (Tanzania beaches).
Meals & Drinks:
- Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
- Drinks not included
Besides the beautiful beaches and clear blue waters, there are numerous fascinating things to do in Nungwi correct from the crack of dawn to midnight, which should be kick-started with a gooed breakfast. For the enthusiast enthusiast, deep-sea fishing offers an opportunity to catch a kingfish or a yellowfin tuna, or even an immense striped marlin. For those who do not want to be too active, you may choose a walking tour to explore the culture of the village, go to the Nungwi Mnarani Aquarium or take a sunset cruise boat ride. Don’t let the sun set without savoring yet another delicious meal with the magnificent sound of the waves as the backdrop.
Main Destination: Jambiani (Zanzibar)
Accommodation: Mwezi Boutique Resort
- It is a mid range resort situated along the Zanzibar (Tanzania beaches).
Meals & Drinks:
- Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
- Drinks not included
Savor your last full day in Nungwi with a morning of relaxation or adventure. Sunbathe on the sun deck, get a massage, or swim one last time in the pristine waters of the Indian ocean. For the more daring, you can go on a parasailing where you can have a bird’s eye view of the beautiful coastline, perhaps try a diving trip to get a closer look at the marine life. At dawn, be mesmerised by the sight of the sky that turns orange and pink as the sun sets. Savor one more meal together reminiscing of the wonderful days spent in this beautiful seaside environment.
Main Destination: Jambiani (Zanzibar)
Accommodation: Mwezi Boutique Resort
- It is a mid range resort situated along the Zanzibar (Tanzania beaches).
Meals & Drinks:
- Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
- Drinks not included
In the morning one can spend a few hours at the resort before continuing sightseeing; Later, we shall come pick you from the resort and take you to the Zanzibar International Airport where our safari will have come to a close.
If you desire so, you can visit Stone Town on your way back to Zanzibar International Airport to shop for some souvenirs.
Main Destination: Zanzibar Airport (Zanzibar)
Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
- Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
- Drinks not included
End of tour
- Extra lodging can also be arranged for an increased price charge.
- You will be dropped at the airport.
Includes/Excludes
Cost Includes
- • Park fees (For non-residents)
- • All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
- • All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
- • A professional driver/guide
- • All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
- • All flights during the tour
- • All Taxes/VAT
- • Roundtrip airport transfer
- • Meals: As specified in the day-by-day section
- • Drinks (as described in detail in the Day-by-Day section)
Cost Excludes
- • International flights (From/to home)
- • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- • Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- • Personal expenses (T-shirts, gifts, travel insurance ,visas etc.)
- • Government action that results in higher taxation and/or entrance fees to the park
- • Some meals (As described in the day-by-day),
FAQs
The game drive safari adventure covers some of the prominent Tanzania’s features such as Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Manyara Lake National Park. You will certainly enjoy viewing the Big Five which include lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard and rhino as well as other exotic animals like cheetahs, giraffes, zebras and so much more. Serengeti has open plains and a high desnity of animals while Ngorongoro Crater has amazing scenery and a variety of animals within a caldera. Manyara is also well-known for tree climbing lions and bird life therefore every game drive will be an eye opener.
The beaches part of the trip can be started from the day seven but its detailed program we can see below: There will be four days when you will just be free to have fun and explore the white sandy beaches of Jambiani in southeast of Zanzibar. If you are looking for a place that can provide you with sports activities such as snorkeling, diving and kite surfing as well as an experience of the local culture then this is the right place. Whereas game drive safaris are an adrenaline-inducing experience full of excitement and wildlife, the beach holiday comes as a pleasant contrast where the guest is able to relax on the shores of the Indian Ocean.
Throughout the safari adventure, you stay in comfortable lodges as well as luxurious tented camps, which give you a close feel of the natural environment without roughing it out. The accommodations include well equipped safari lodges or tented camps in Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Lake Manyara where meals will be prepared and served, and where lodges provide astonishing views of the beautiful surrounding landscapes.
The last activity, game drive safari adventure involves daily game drives in Tanzania’s top national parks to track animals, view migration, as well as enjoy the beauty of landscapes. You will also get an opportunity to interact with the local Maasai people and learn about their culture and lifestyle.
While on a beach holiday in Zanzibar, there are the following tourist attractions; snorkeling, scuba diving, an island/boat trip, dolphin tour, and the dhow sunset cruise. For cultural experiences one can visit Stone town, take a tour to the spice farms or even go fishing with the locals in Jambiani. It is an adventurous journey, but there is leisure too, in the truest sense of the word.
Yes this itinerary is appropriate for people of all ages, couples, and those who first time visiting Africa. This kind of game drive safari adventure is well-coordinated with professional professional tourist guides to ensure that tourists undertake the activities safely while at the same time enjoying the experience and learning a lot about the various creatures and the efforts towards conservation. Parents with children will definitely enjoy the availability of lots of exciting options, from getting into the wild for adventurous game searches to simply spending the day at the beach.
Namely, the beach holiday in Zanzibar is great both for adventurers and for those who want to just relax, so it is a perfect vacation choice for everyone out there. Regardless of whether you are visiting for the first time or you are an old hand at this adventure Africa, this will be a memorable and smooth trip to finish for the 11 days.
For the game drive safari adventure, it is advisable to wear light and airy clothes with light colours such as khaki, green and beige. Other than shoes, it is recommended to carry a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen to avoid any inconveniences. Amusement: A good pair of binoculars and a camera will always come in handy when viewing the wildlife. Warm clothing is advised for morning game drives as the weather can be cool in the morning and a warm jacket or fleece may be needed.
When going to the beach in Zanzibar you only need swim wear, some flip flops, light weight and light coloured fabrics and a wrap. Also, if you plan to bring your own snorkeling gear it is recommended to use a reef safe sunscreen and snorkeling gear. It would be advisable to pack along a power adapter, insect repellent, and any other required medication. So there is no reason why you cannot maximize the benefits of both; the exciting wildlife experience and the relaxing beach trip.
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