Active Safari and Zanzibar Experience 8 Days

Luxury Tanzania Safari Holiday and Zanzibar experience with signature safari will takes you from outstanding wildlife areas to the tropical white sandy beaches of Zanzibar. Explore three famous parks in northern Tanzania, like the beautiful Ngorongoro Crater, which is home to almost 30,000 animals, including the Big 5. Or Tarangire National Park: the kingdom of elephants, birds and baobabs. Four of the Big 5 reside within this lovely park (only no rhino’s). Enjoy a village walk in Mto wa Mbu where you can see the traditional way of life of the villagers and interact with them. From the north of Tanzania you travel to the exotic island Zanzibar where you can wash off your safari dust with a dip in the Indian Ocean and enjoy laid-back beach life.

Day 0: Arrival – Arusha

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport, you will be met by your driver and transferred to  https://www.tuliahotelandspa.com/ in Arusha for dinner and overnight. Settle into your accommodation, ready to start your safari proper in the morning. Depending on your arrival time, you may have your pre-safari briefing today of  Tanzania Safari ; if not, it will take place early tomorrow morning before depart for safari.

Accommodation:Tulia Boutique Hotel and Spa

Day 1: Arusha - Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, you drive to Tarangire National Park where your safari starts. This lovely  park has the largest concentrations of elephants in the world and the highest number of breeding bird species. Especially during the dry season, Tarangire National park is packed with wildlife. Big cats like lions, cheetahs and leopards, but also the seldom seen Kudu, Oryx and Gerenuk. If you are lucky you can even spot the tree-climbing python. The Tarangire River draws huge herds of wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, as well as predators who prey upon them.Accommodation will be Octagon Lodge situated amidst colorful and exotic gardens and provides a perfect base for visiting the Northern Parks of Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti.

Accommodation:Octagon Lodge

Day 2: Lake Manyara National Park/Village walk

Today starts, after breakfast, with a walking tour in farming town Mto wa Mbu. This village is unique in Tanzania since it is home to over 120 different tribes from across Africa and forms a colourful mix of languages and customs. Your walking guide will take you to rice and banana plantations, a local beer factory, a school and a carving factory. Discover the traditional way of life of the villagers. Continue to Lake Manyara National park, which is only a few minutes drives from Mto wa Mbu. Lake Manyara is known for its huge soda lake filled with pink-hued flamingos, large population of baboons, incredible birdlife and breathtaking views. You can see giraffes, elephants, hippos, buffaloes, zebras, flamingos and if you are lucky you spot a tree-climbing lion.

Accommodation will be Octagon Lodge situated amidst colorful and exotic gardens and provides a perfect base for visiting the Northern Parks of Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti.

Accommodation:Octagon Lodge

Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater

Discover today one of Africa’s Seven Natural Wonders, called the Ngorongoro Crater. It shelters close to 30.000 animals including the Big 5. The crater teems with zebras, buffaloes, lions, wildebeest, elephants, flamingos, ostriches, hippos, cheetahs and a small population of the rare black rhino. In the late afternoon you visit a traditional Maasai village to get an insight in the lifestyle of these graceful warriors. After an exhilarating day on safari, you will return to Eileen’s trees inn for dinner. This being an African day experience, today you will have opportunity to taste the African dishes. After dinner you will visit the Karatu town to experience African life in a night club where you will interact with the local people and dance the African “Bongo flavor” music and try the local “Kilimanjaro” beer .Accommodation will be Octagon Lodge situated amidst colorful and exotic gardens and provides a perfect base for visiting the Northern Parks of Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti.

Accommodation:Octagon Lodge

Day 4:Flight to Zanzibar Beach

In the morning your driver transfers you to Arusha for lunch. After lunch you head off to Arusha airport for your flight to Zanzibar.Upon arrival at Zanzibar Airport, you will be met by your driver and transferred to Stone Town West Coast at Shaba Boutique Hotel Zanzibar  for overnight .This resort is  protected by a coral reef and set along a white sand .Perfect accommodation for your Luxury Tanzania Safari Holiday with Signature Safari

Accommodation: Shaba Boutique Hotel

Day 5: Zanzibar beach

Enjoy laid-back beach life on this tropical island. You can spend the entire day at the beach, since the beaches in this northern part of the island are not as tidal. The village has a nature reserve for turtles where you can feed the turtles and even swim with them. The hotel also organizes activities like a village walk, scuba diving, snorkeling, jet skiing and fishing that you can book and pay directly.Accommodation at Shaba Boutique Hotel Zanzibar  for overnight .This resort is  protected by a coral reef and set along a white sand .

Accommodation: Shaba Boutique Hotel

Day 6: Stone town, Spice tour

After breakfast you drive to Stone town, where you go on a spice tour. After this you visit the lively Stone Town, which is the cultural and historical heart of Zanzibar. Stone Town is a melting pot of Arab, Persian, Indian and European cultures which makes Stone Town so unique.Accommodation at Shaba Boutique Hotel Zanzibar  for overnight .This resort is  protected by a coral reef and set along a white sand .

Accommodation: Shaba Boutique Hotel

Day 7: Departure Day

You will wake up and have a leisurely breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast your private driver transfers you to Zanzibar Airport for your international flight.

Note:

The above prices for Luxury Tanzania Safari Holiday  are based on a minimum of 2 persons. Group Incentive Safari Prices Available contact us and enjoy up to 20% saving on the per person rate!

Price include

  • All meals and accommodations during the entire safari
  • A very high quality safari land cruiser with pop-up roof (and WiFi)
  • A highly experienced English speaking safari guide
  • Unlimited mineral water during the entire safari
  • Kilimanjaro tea/coffee during game drive
  • All park fees for all the national parks
  • All safari excursions mentioned in the itinerary
  • Unlimited game drives
  • All transfers
  • Flight from Arusha to Zanzibar
  • All Zanzibar activities as in the itinerary
  • AMREF flying doctors rescue cover
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Driver’s Salary and park fees for vehicle and driver
  • Snacks in your safari car

Price exclude

  • International flights
  • Tips
  • Drinks at the lodges
  • Any other things not mentioned above
  • Meals and accommodation in Zanzibar on half board basis

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