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8-Day Tanzania Safari & Beach Holidays

Safari 8 days Private
Overview

Tarangire, Lake Manyara and the Ngorongoro Crater for the Big Five, then three nights on Zanzibar's white-sand beaches with time for snorkelling, a spice tour or Stone Town.

This trip combines wildlife viewing in northern Tanzania with a beach stay on Zanzibar. Game drives in Tarangire, Lake Manyara and the Ngorongoro Crater give you a good chance of seeing the Big Five, before you finish on Zanzibar’s white-sand beaches with the warm Indian Ocean, local culture and history.

Where you'll go

Tarangire: elephant herds and baobab treesLake Manyara: tree-climbing lions, flamingos, hippos and monkeysNgorongoro Crater: the rare black rhinoZanzibar: snorkelling, spice tours and Stone Town
See each day of this trip

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. Day 1Arrival in Arusha

    A professional safari guide welcomes you at Kilimanjaro International Airport and takes you to your hotel in Arusha. Rest after check-in, then join an evening briefing about the itinerary, wildlife and safety.

    ArushaOvernight: Arusha Planet LodgeMeals: D

  2. Day 2Arusha to Tarangire National Park

    Drive about 2–3 hours to Tarangire for a game drive with a picnic lunch inside the park. In the late afternoon, continue to Mto wa Mbu.

    Tarangire / Mto wa MbuOvernight: Manyara Best View Lodge, Mto wa MbuMeals: B, L, D

  3. Day 3Lake Manyara National Park

    A full-day game drive in Lake Manyara National Park, through groundwater forest, open plains and along the alkaline lake. Overnight in Karatu.

    Lake Manyara / KaratuOvernight: Country Lodge KaratuMeals: B, L, D

  4. Day 4Ngorongoro Crater game drive

    An early descent into the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive, with a picnic lunch near a hippo pool. Then climb back out and return to the lodge to relax.

    Ngorongoro / KaratuOvernight: Country Lodge KaratuMeals: B, L, D

  5. Day 5Karatu to Zanzibar

    Drive back to Arusha and fly to Zanzibar. On arrival you are taken to your beach hotel, with the rest of the day free by the ocean.

    Arusha / ZanzibarOvernight: Zula ZanzibarMeals: B

  6. Day 6Zanzibar beach relaxation

    A free day for swimming and sunbathing, or optional snorkelling, a spice tour or a visit to Stone Town.

    ZanzibarOvernight: Zula ZanzibarMeals: B

  7. Day 7Zanzibar leisure day

    Another free day to explore more of the island, take a boat trip or simply relax.

    ZanzibarOvernight: Zula ZanzibarMeals: B

  8. Day 8Departure

    Transfer to Zanzibar Airport for your departure flight.

    ZanzibarMeals: B

Meals: B = breakfast · L = lunch · D = dinner

Prices per person

In US dollars, per person, for your own private trip. The more people travel together, the lower the price for each person.

TravellersMid-range lodgesUpgrade: luxury lodges
1 traveller (solo) US$4,190 US$6,910
2 travellersMost booked US$2,890 US$4,770
3–4 travellers US$2,690 US$4,430
5–6 travellers US$2,510 US$4,150
7+ travellers US$2,370 US$3,910

Children aged 3–11 pay 70% of the adult price. International flights, visas and tips are not included. Prices can change in the Christmas and New Year weeks — your quote confirms the final price.

Prices are charged in US dollars. Other currencies are a guide only.

Route map

Route map: 8-Day Tanzania Safari & Beach HolidaysKilimanjaro Airport → Arusha → Tarangire → Mto wa Mbu → Lake Manyara → Karatu → Ngorongoro Crater → Arusha → ZanzibarKENYATANZANIATarangire NPArusha NPKilimanjaro NPMkomazi NPSaadani NPKilimanjaro 5,895 mOl Doinyo LengaiLake EyasiPangani RiverIndian OceanPembaSameBabatiVoiTangaKorogweDodomaBagamoyoStone TownMombasaN100 km1, 52233–445–8Kilimanjaro AirportArushaTarangireMto wa MbuLake ManyaraKaratuNgorongoro CraterZanzibar
  1. Kilimanjaro Airport · start
  2. Arusha
  3. Tarangire
  4. Mto wa Mbu
  5. Lake Manyara
  6. Karatu
  7. Ngorongoro Crater
  8. Zanzibar
  • Your route
  • Flight
  • 1Day numbers at each place
  • Start / finish
  • National park / conservation area
  • Gravel track

Illustrative map — roads and distances are approximate.

Included

  • Park fees (for non-residents)
  • All flights during the tour
  • All activities, unless labelled optional
  • All accommodation, unless listed as an upgrade
  • A professional driver-guide
  • All transportation, unless labelled optional
  • All taxes and VAT
  • Round-trip airport transfers
  • Meals and drinks as specified in the day-by-day itinerary

Not included

  • International flights to and from home
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (guideline: US$15 per person per day)
  • Personal items such as souvenirs, travel insurance and visa fees

When to go

This trip runs all year. Here is how each month usually feels — the rainy months are quieter and often cheaper.

  1. JanBest
  2. FebBest
  3. MarGood
  4. AprRainy & quiet
  5. MayRainy & quiet
  6. JunBest
  7. JulBest
  8. AugBest
  9. SepBest
  10. OctBestThis month
  11. NovGood
  12. DecGood
  • Best
  • Good
  • Rainy & quiet

Good to know

One clear price

US$2,890 per person sharing. Send a request with your date and we confirm availability within 24 hours.

Easy booking

A deposit confirms your trip and the balance is due before you travel. The amounts and payment details come with your personal quote. Booking terms

Make it yours

Add a day, upgrade a lodge or combine with Kilimanjaro or Zanzibar — just ask.

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