Overview
Experience the perfect blend of adventure and relaxation on this unforgettable journey through Tanzania. Explore five of the country’s most iconic national parks, including the world-famous Serengeti, where you’ll discover breathtaking landscapes and incredible wildlife alongside our experienced safari guides. After your safari adventure, unwind on the pristine white-sand beaches of Zanzibar, soak up the tropical sunshine, and swim in the crystal-clear turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean. From start to finish, every detail is carefully planned to ensure a seamless, memorable, and truly rewarding travel experience.
Trip Highlights
- Luxury tour: This luxury tour uses lodges and tented camps.
- Private tour: This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
- Can start any day: If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
- Can be customized: You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
- Not for solo travelers: Solo travelers cannot book this private tour.
- Minimum age of 18 years: The minimum age for this tour is 18 years.
Itinerary
- Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
Today, you’ll meet the Key2Africa safari guide who will be ready to pick you up at your hotel. From Arusha, you’ll embark on a drive to Tarangire National Park, marking the beginning of your exciting adventure. The drive time from Arusha to Tarangire National 2 hours.
Tarangire National Park is like an exciting adventure into Tanzania’s wildlife paradise. The park is full of different and impressive animals, especially large groups of elephants, majestic lions, elegant giraffes, and various types of antelopes. While exploring the area, be sure to look out for the colorful, like the beautiful lilac-breasted rollers and charming lovebirds. The wide grassy plains, ancient baobab trees, and the winding Tarangire River make a beautiful backdrop, creating lovely scenes for your wildlife experiences.
Main Destination:
Tarangire National Park
Accommodation:
Pamoja Farm Villas
Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Early after breakfast and head across the Great Rift Valley’s floor, up the escarpment, and traverse the Ngorongoro Conservation area in what will ultimately end up being an enjoyable scenic drive as you enjoy the beautiful scenery and breathtaking vistas on your way to the Serengeti National Park. Arrive in the Serengeti in the afternoon.
On day 2, you can wake up early for a sunrise game drive to try and catch up with the rare nocturnal animal species, as well as the early risers among the diurnal ones. It is a nice time to see animals within a close distance, as most game like to line up at the roadside to escape the morning dew. After breakfast at your camp, you will then spend the day doing game drives for the whole day within the Serengeti National Park.
Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Central Serengeti Moyo Camp Warangi
Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
After breakfast at your lodge, you will descend early into the Crater floor for game drives in the Ngorongoro Crater. The earlier you descend to the Crater floor so you may descend after breakfast or even with a packed breakfast to be at the Crater floor as early as you can and better your chances of seeing the rare animals like black rhinos with a little luck. You'll spend the better part of the morning exploring the Ngorongoro Crater until lunchtime. Ngorongoro Crater, with its 60 to 650 meter high walls, is like a natural zoo with the highest concentration of wild animals. It is here where you can even spot the Big Five in one day if lucky enough. After picnic lunch, which you will most likely take at the hippo poolside designated picnic site, you will drive up the Crater rim and out of the Conservation area to Arusha Airport for your one-hour flight to Zanzibar.
Main Destination:
Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation:
Mizingani Seafront Hotel
Luxury hotel located in Zanzibar Stone Town (Zanzibar)
All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
You will spend the rest day exploring the beauty of Zanzibar. You can visit historic Stone Town, relax on the white-sand beaches, enjoy a spice tour, or take a boat trip to nearby islands. The day is flexible and can be customised to your interests.
You will also choose which day you would like to snorkel. Our Zanzibar tour guide will pick you up for the activities.
Main Destination:
Nungwi (Zanzibar)
Accommodation:
Nungwi Dreams by Mantis
Luxury hotel located in Nungwi (Zanzibar)
Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
Drinks not included
You'll enjoy exploring Zanzibar Island further. This is when your safari will finally come to an end. We hope that you'll return home with so many memories of everything that you've seen and enjoyed. We look forward to the day when you come with us again on safari.
Our Zanzibar driver will pick you up and drop you off at the airport depending on your flight time.
Main Destination:
Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (Zanzibar)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
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 specified 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$15.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
FAQs
The 7-Day Serengeti Safari with Zanzibar Beach Holiday includes guided game drives, park entrance fees, accommodation, meals as specified in the itinerary, domestic transfers or flights where applicable, and a relaxing beach stay in Zanzibar.
The 7-Day Serengeti Safari with Zanzibar Beach Holiday combines visits to some of Tanzania’s top safari destinations, including the Serengeti and other iconic national parks, before ending with a tropical escape on the beautiful island of Zanzibar.
The 7-Day Serengeti Safari with Zanzibar Beach Holiday offers excellent opportunities to see the Big Five, elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, hippos, crocodiles, and a wide variety of bird species.
Yes, the 7-Day Serengeti Safari with Zanzibar Beach Holiday is an excellent choice for honeymooners and couples, combining thrilling wildlife adventures with romantic moments on Zanzibar’s white-sand beaches and turquoise waters.
For the 7-Day Serengeti Safari with Zanzibar Beach Holiday, it is recommended to pack lightweight safari clothing, comfortable walking shoes, swimwear, sandals, sunscreen, insect repellent, sunglasses, a hat, a camera, and any personal essentials.
The 7-Day Serengeti Safari with Zanzibar Beach Holiday can be enjoyed throughout the year, with excellent wildlife viewing and beach weather in different seasons. Booking several months in advance is recommended, especially during peak safari and holiday travel periods.
