8-Day Tanzania Safari and Beach Zanzibar

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrival in Kilimanjaro International Airport, Tanzania

This is the arrival day at Kilimanjaro International Airport where you will be met by your safari guide who will drive you to the Planet Lodge for your dinner and overnight. Our Safari Manager will meet you for a few minutes of safari briefing before your safari starts tomorrow.
In case you do not get a flight to Kilimanjaro and need to fly to Nairobi or Dar es Salaam we can arrange your connection to Kilimanjaro or road transfer via Namanga border for those flying into Nairobi Kenya.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Arusha Planet Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Ngorongoro Crater

After an early breakfast we leave Arusha by 07.30 in the morning to arrive in good time at Ngorongoro Conservation Area. After registration at the Loduare Main Gate we descend into the Crater and spend the whole day doing game drives at the crater floor with picnic lunch at the hippo poolside picnic site. Ngorongoro Crater is famous for an amazing concentration of animals including the Big Five that can even be spotted on a single lucky day. Later in the afternoon before dark we will ascend up the Crater rim for dinner and overnight at Marera Valley Lodge at Karatu. All meals are included.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)

High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)

Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

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ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Marera Valley Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Serengeti National park

As we head to Serengeti National Park from Ngorongoro there is an option to visit a Masai Village or the archaeological site of Olduvai Gorge where the Leakey’s made discoveries of ancient fossils of Man that led to the Evolution theory, then enter Serengeti via Naabi Gate by Mid day. At the gate or on top of a Kopje we take picnic lunch then go ahead with game drives in Serengeti until time to check in at the Lodge/ tented Camp for dinner and overnight. Overnight will be at Tukaone Serengeti Camp. All meals included for the day.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)

High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Tukaone Serengeti Camps

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Serengeti National Park

If you wish to do an early morning game drive it is time to do so as to get a glimpse of the nocturnal species as they retire after a night out hunting and also listen and watch the birds as they wake up for a new day. After breakfast then you can choose to go for a full day of Game drives in the Park or just do the morning and sunset Game drives with a break for lunch and an afternoon at the lodge or Camp. Dinner and overnight at Tukaone Serengeti Camp.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Tukaone Serengeti Camps

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Serengeti to Zanzibar Island

Breakfast at the lodge or Camp then check out and drive to Seronera Airstrip or the closest airstrip for your flight to the Island of Zanzibar. Arrive at Zanzibar Airport you will be transferred to the Ocean Paradise Resort. Dinner included, Dinner included.

Main Destination:

Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)

Accommodation:

Ocean Paradise Resort & Spa

• Luxury resort located on Zanzibar (Tanzania Beaches)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
• Drinks not included

Zanzibar Beach

You will spend these two more days at your beach resort relaxing. You may choose from the various water sports and activities available or go for a sunset Dhow Cruise on one of the afternoons. Overnight at Ocean Paradise Resort / staying in Superior rooms. Breakfast and dinner included.

Main Destination:

Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)

Accommodation:

Ocean Paradise Resort & Spa

• Luxury resort located on Zanzibar (Tanzania Beaches)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Zanzibar Beach

You will spend these two more days at your beach resort relaxing. You may choose from the various water sports and activities available or go for a sunset Dhow Cruise on one of the afternoons. Overnight at Ocean Paradise Resort / staying in Superior rooms. Breakfast and dinner included.

Main Destination:

Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)

Accommodation:

Ocean Paradise Resort & Spa

• Luxury resort located on Zanzibar (Tanzania Beaches)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Zanzibar Airport - Departure

Breakfast at the beach resort in Zanzibar Island, then spend some time at your hotel (with check out time at 10.00 hrs), then transferred to the Zanzibar Airport for your flight back home. Breakfast at the beach resort in Zanzibar Island, then spend some time at your hotel (with check out time at 10.00 hrs), then transferred to the Zanzibar Airport for your flight back home.

Main Destination:

Zanzibar Airport (Zanzibar)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.