8-Day Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Beach Escape

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & DinnerAfter breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park, known for its incredible elephant herds and ancient baobab trees (approx. 2 hrs). The park is home to a variety of wildlife, including zebras, wildebeests, giraffes, and lions. After a picnic lunch in the park, continue your game drive, and visit the Tarangire River where animals gather to drink. In the late afternoon, drive to Karatu for dinner and overnight stay at a lodge with scenic views of the Ngorongoro Highlands.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & DinnerAfter breakfast, set off for Serengeti National Park. En route, enjoy panoramic views of the Great Rift Valley. Arriving at Seronera, the heart of the Serengeti, you’ll embark on your afternoon game drive. Serengeti is famous for its diverse wildlife, from lions, cheetahs, and leopards to migrating wildebeest (seasonal). Head to your tented camp or lodge in the heart of the Serengeti for dinner and overnight.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & DinnerBegin your day with a sunrise game drive — a great time to spot predators on the hunt. The Serengeti offers endless opportunities to witness the Great Migration (if traveling in the right season) and other wildlife action. After a picnic lunch in the park, continue exploring the Serengeti’s savannahs, riverbanks, and kopjes for big cat sightings and bird watching. Return to your camp for dinner and overnight under the stars.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & DinnerAfter an early breakfast, depart the Serengeti for Ngorongoro Crater. Descend into this natural wonder, home to over 25,000 animals, including black rhinos, elephants, lions, and flamingos. Spend the day exploring the crater, visiting the hippo pool and viewing wildlife in the lush crater floor. A picnic lunch will be served inside the park. Later, drive back to Karatu for a restful evening at your lodge with dinner.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & DinnerAfter breakfast, head to Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its tree-climbing lions and large populations of flamingos. Enjoy a morning game drive through its unique landscapes, which include forests, savannah, and the lake’s alkaline shores. After a picnic lunch, explore more of the park before heading back to Arusha in the late afternoon. Dinner will be served at your lodge or hotel in Arusha, where you’ll relax before your transfer to Zanzibar the next day.

Meals: Breakfast & DinnerAfter breakfast, transfer to Arusha Airport for your flight to Zanzibar (approx. 1 hr). Upon arrival, you’ll be greeted and transferred to your hotel or beach resort. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure — relax on the beautiful beaches of Zanzibar, swim in the warm Indian Ocean, or explore the resort’s amenities. In the evening, enjoy a sunset dinner on the beach.

Meals: Breakfast & LunchToday, enjoy a guided tour of Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its narrow streets, bustling markets, and historic buildings. Visit the House of Wonders, Sultan’s Palace, and the old slave market, and immerse yourself in Zanzibar’s fascinating history. Afterward, take a trip to a spice plantation, where you can learn about the spices grown on the island and sample some of Zanzibar’s most fragrant offerings. Return to your resort for an afternoon at leisure before transferring to the airport for your onward journey.