Tanzania and Zanzibar Safari
Embark on an 8 day immersive journey that blends the raw wilderness of Tanzania’s greatest safari parks with the serene white sands of Zanzibar’s tropical coastline.
Tanzania and Zanzibar Safari
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Safari Overview
Your journey begins in Arusha, the gateway to Tanzania’s Northern Circuit. You’ll be welcomed by your expert guide and set off to Tarangire National Park, a landscape dominated by ancient baobab trees and vast savannahs. This park is famous for hosting one of the largest concentrations of elephants in East Africa. During the dry season, Tarangire becomes a wildlife magnet, drawing in massive herds of buffalo, zebra, wildebeest, and their predators. Watch as lions lounge under acacias and giraffes silhouette against golden sunsets.
Next, travel to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, home to the world’s largest unbroken volcanic caldera: the Ngorongoro Crater. Descending into the crater is like stepping into a lost world, a self-contained ecosystem brimming with lions, black rhinos, hippos, flamingos, and the elusive leopard. With dense wildlife populations and sweeping views from the crater rim, it’s one of the most dramatic safari experiences in Africa.
From there, continue to the legendary Serengeti National Park, where wildlife roams freely over an area larger than some countries. With two nights in the Serengeti, you’ll have ample time to explore different zones—from the open plains to rocky kopjes—and witness predator-prey dynamics firsthand. Depending on the season, you might catch the Great Wildebeest Migration, with herds numbering in the hundreds of thousands. Expect to see cheetahs sprinting across open fields, hyenas cackling in the distance, and elephants gathering at waterholes. Each day ends with a campfire under star-filled skies at your comfortable bush camp.
On Day 5, your safari experience shifts from the savannah to the sea. You’ll be transferred to Arusha Airport for a domestic flight to Zanzibar, the exotic spice island of the Indian Ocean. Upon landing, a driver will meet you and escort you to your beachside resort. Settle in with views of the turquoise sea and swaying palms.
Spend the next two full days in Zanzibar doing exactly what you want, be it sunbathing on pristine beaches, indulging in a spice tour, exploring the UNESCO listed Stone Town, or setting out on a snorkeling or dolphin watching excursion. The pace slows, allowing you to soak in the rich culture and natural beauty of the island.
On Day 8, after breakfast, your driver will transfer you to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, where you’ll begin your journey home, carrying with you memories of lions, sunsets, coral reefs, and the unforgettable spirit of Tanzania.
Safari Itinerary
Tanzania and Zanzibar Safari
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On the first day of our Tanzania adventure, our guides pick you up from your hotel or the Airport and depart for Tarangire National Park. Tanzania’s third largest National Park which is known for its majestic baobab trees that dot the landscape, large elephant herds and mini-wildlife migration that takes place during the dry season which sees about 250,000 animals enter the park. Here you may see lion, leopard, cheetah, lesser kudu, buffalo, Oryx, eland, giraffe and zebra. Post the game drive, you will head back to your lodge for dinner and rest.
- Location: – Tarangire National Park
- Camp of Stay: – Tarangire Sopa
- Meal Plan: – Full board
- Activities: Game drive
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After breakfast, drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. You will have your game viewing drive in the conservation area and visit the famous Ngorongoro Crater. This park is made up of the largest uninterrupted caldera in the world and is one of the natural wonders of Africa. About 30,000 large mammals (such as buffaloes, lions, elephants, cheetahs, and rhinos) and many varieties of birds (such as flamingos, eagles, and buzzards) are resident year-round. Be ready to see many animals here within a short period of time!
Later back to the camp for dinner and rest.
- Location: – Ngorongoro Crater
- Camp of Stay: – Ngorongoro Tortilis
- Meal Plan: – Full board
- Activities: Game drive
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Have breakfast then depart early in the morning with your lunch heading off on a spectacular afternoon game viewing in Serengeti National Park. You will spend two nights exploring the Serengeti plains.
Serengeti is a park located in northern Tanzania and is a World Heritage Site occupying an area of around 15,000sq km with over 2 million herbivores, 4000 lions, 1000 leopards, 550 cheetahs and some 500 bird species. This area has massive herds of migratory wildebeest and zebra during the dry season. However, North Serengeti also supports an abundance of resident wildlife including lions, elephants, hippos, giraffes, crocodiles and the rare oribi antelopes.
Later back to the camp for dinner and rest.
- Location: – Serengeti National Park
- Camp of Stay: – Acacia Central Camp
- Meal Plan: – Full board
- Activities: Game drive
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On this day, you’ll explore the various regions Serengeti is undoubtedly the best-known wildlife sanctuary in the world, unequalled for its natural beauty and scientific value. It has the greatest concentration of plains game in Africa. It is the migration for which Serengeti is perhaps most famous. Over a million wildebeests and about 200,000 zebras flow south from the northern hills to the southern plains for the short rains every October and November and then swirl west and north after the long rains in April, May and June. So strong is the ancient instinct to move that no drought, gorge or crocodile infested river can hold them back. Serengeti is truly home to the legendary Great Wildebeest Migration. The park is rich in wildlife, endless plains, sunrises and sunsets that make the heart go wild. A packed lunch will be served at a picnic site. Late in the afternoon, drive to back to camp for dinner and your overnight.
- Location: – Serengeti National Park
- Camp of Stay: -Acacia Central Camp
- Meal Plan: – Full board
- Activities: Game drive
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After breakfast, your guide will pick you up and then transfer you to Arusha Airport where you will fly to Zanzibar. On your arrival at Zanzibar Airport, our driver will pick you up and transfer you to your hotel.
Zanzibar is the main island in the Tanzanian archipelago of Zanzibar, consisting of Unguja and Pemba Island and many smaller islands, as well as in a Stone Town, a historic trade centre with Swahili and Islamic influences. You will have two full days to explore more of Zanzibar.
- Location: – Zanzibar
- Camp of Stay: -Zanzibar Beach Resort
- Meal Plan: – Full board
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From this day you will relax on the unspoiled beaches of Zanzibar, surrounded by nature with unwinding beaches.
With a variety of activities to choose from, you can either relax by the beach or choose an excursion or an experience outside the resort.Later head back to the resort for dinner and rest.
- Location: – Zanzibar
- Camp of Stay: – Zanzibar Beach Resort
- Meal Plan: – Full board
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This will be your last day of your Tanzania adventure. After breakfast, the driver will come to pick you up and transfer you to Abeid Aman Karume International Airport for your flight back home.
Safari Costings
These rates are just estimates, please get in touch with us for a more precise and exact cost of your safari. We will help you customize, and tailor make your safari holiday to fit you safari preferences and interests.
What does this safari include?
Tanzania and Zanzibar Safari
Inclusives
- Return Flights as per the package
- Return road Transfers with our 4×4 land cruiser jeeps.
- Return Bush Transfers
- Concessions and Park entrance fees to all parks being visited
- Accommodation on Twin / Double basis in luxury camps
- Meals are on full board basis (Vegetarian Options are available and Gluten Free)
- Comprehensive game drives in our 4×4 open sided land cruiser jeeps with amazing spaces with window seats, freezers electric sockets and binoculars.
- Services of a professional photographer, English speaking, private birding safari guide.
- Maasai Community Visit in Masai Mara and Bush Dinner
- Evacuation Covers with Amref International
- Mineral drinking water all through the safari
Exclusives
- Personal Items (Visas, Medical and Travel Insurances)
- Alcoholic beverages where not applicable (Mostly international brands)
- Tips and Gratuity (We recommend you tip our guides directly)
- Activities not mentioned above
- Any other item / activity not mentioned above
Activities To Book in This Safari
Tanzania and Zanzibar Safari
Pack For a Purpose
Cheetah Safaris is a serious advocate of sustainable safari practices in Africa. As part of our efforts and initiative, we engage and support schools and children who need knowledge to better their lives. The best gift a child can be given is education, skills, and creativity.
In this case, we request our guests booking with us, to bring an extra back of supplies. This can be in terms of books, sports materials, and any other items that would change the lives of these kids.
- Education
- Sustainable Travel
- Wildlife Conservation
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