8 Days Lodge safaris & Zanzibar

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Overview

8 Days Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar Beach holiday is a luxury Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar Beach package that allows you to enjoy a lifetime adventure in the most famous Northern Circuit National Parks of Tanzania such as Serengeti National Park, Tarangire National Park, within your comforts and at the same time enjoyed beach holiday experience at the Zanzibar archipelago, a beautiful Island with palm-fringed beaches that will leave you in awe.

Day 1: JRO to Arusha

Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro airport, your guide will pick you up and transfer you to your hotel in Arusha. Where you can relax and enjoy the African atmosphere – Tomorrow morning your safari will begin!

Accommodation: Grand Melia

Day 2: Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, the tour departs heading off on safari to Tarangire National Park for a game drive with a picnic lunch at the park. Tarangire is well known for its huge elephant population and baobab trees. It forms the center of an annual migratory cycle that includes up to 3000 elephants, 25,000 wildebeest, and 30,000 zebras. 

Accommodation: Neptune Lodge

Day 3: Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, depart for Serengeti National Park, via the beautiful high lying farmland of Karatu and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Leaving the highlands behind, we descend into the heart of wild Africa – the Serengeti National Park – with its endless plains, rolling into the distance as far as the eye can see. Then head to the central park area, known as the Seronera area, one of the richest wildlife habitats in the park, featuring the Seronera River, which provides a valuable water source to this area and therefore attracts wildlife well representative of most of the Serengeti’s species. Arrive in time for lunch and enjoy an afternoon game drive in the Serengeti national park.

Accommodation: Four Season Hotel

Day 4: Serengeti National Park

Full day Serengeti National Park game drive including following the wildebeest migration driving to North Serengeti where we expect to see the crossing of wildebeest and zebras.  Accommodation: Four Season Hotel

Day 5: NGORONGORO CONSERVATION AREA

Today you will visit one of the seven African wonders – the Ngorongoro Crater, created when a huge volcano erupted two million years ago. The fertile lava has created a unique ecosystem; the crater has the highest concentration of animals anywhere in Africa! While descending from the rim onto the crater floor you will be surrounded by the most beautiful animals. When below, the views are astounding – you won’t know where to look

The Ngorongoro Crater is home to many lion families, buffalos, zebras, wildebeests and many more species. And nowhere else offers a chance as good as this to spot the rare black rhino. So if you want to see the big five – this is the place to be!
Dinner and Overnight at Neptune Lodge

Day 6: A visit to bounty island Zanzibar

Today your flight to Zanzibar leaves at 1.30 pm and takes an hour and forty minutes. One of our drivers will be there to pick you up and bring you to your hotel.

Real relaxation starts here! Enjoy tropical Zanzibar! The crystal clear water of the ocean and the white sandy beaches are almost too beautiful to be true. Spoil yourself by relaxing under the palm trees and enjoy the wonderful food and beverages of Zanzibar.

There is plenty to do on Zanzibar. The island has a rich history and a visit to impressive Stone Town with its Arabic influences can’t be missed. But the stunning ocean and the interior of the island also offer plenty of entertainment with a wide variety of activities. Accommodation at Melia Zanzibar

Day 7: The Safari Blue Tour

The Safari Blue trip is a day trip where you’ll have the chance to visit 2 different snorkel spots with a Swahili traditional wooden boat called dhow. Those amazing spots are located in Menai Bay Conservation area which is known as one of the most beautiful snorkel spots in Zanzibar. There you will swim between beautiful colored fish! This tour includes a guide on the boat and professional snorkel equipment is also provided ! Accommodation at Melia Zanzibar

Day 8: Enjoy a bit more before going home

Enjoy the last few hours of your trip before our driver comes to pick you up and you commence the journey home.

Inclusions

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  • All Accommodation as per itinerary
  • All meals(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
  • All transfers
  • All activities indicated in the itinerary
  • All park fees
  • All Transport on Safari in 4 x 4 open-roof Land Cruisers
  • An English-speaking professional safari guide
  • Mineral water
  • Government Taxes

Exclusions

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  • All excursions not included in the itinerary
  • Any extra changes requested by you
  • Drinks at the camps or lodges
  • International flights
  • Local flights
  • Travel Insurance
  • Laundry Service
  • Tips

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