7 Days Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Beach

What to expect

This 7-day adventure combines the thrill of Tanzania’s legendary safari parks with the relaxation of Zanzibar’s pristine beaches. You’ll begin with game drives through Tarangire National Park, famous for its towering baobabs and large elephant herds, before heading into the endless plains of the Serengeti, home to the Great Migration and incredible predator action. Your journey continues to the iconic Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where wildlife thrives in one of the most unique landscapes on Earth.

After days of thrilling game drives and wildlife encounters, the adventure shifts to Zanzibar’s turquoise waters and white sandy beaches. Here you’ll unwind in paradise—swimming, snorkeling, exploring Stone Town, or simply relaxing by the ocean. This itinerary offers the best of both worlds: an authentic African safari and a tropical island escape.

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Tour Highlights

  • Explore Tarangire National Park with its giant elephant herds and ancient baobab trees
  • Spend two days in Serengeti National Park, Africa’s most celebrated wildlife sanctuary
  • Experience a game drive inside the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater
  • Relax on Zanzibar’s tropical beaches after your safari
  • Enjoy handpicked accommodations, including Sangaiwe Tented Lodge for an authentic safari stay

Day by Day Experience

Arusha Town

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha – Safari Briefing

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where you’ll be met by your driver-guide and transferred to Arusha. Depending on arrival time, you may enjoy a short town tour or relax at your lodge. Overnight stay in Arusha with dinner included

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Tarangire National Park

Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park for a full-day game drive. The park is famous for its elephant herds, baobab-studded landscapes, and diverse wildlife including lions, leopards, and countless bird species. Picnic lunch is served in the park before continuing your game drive. In the evening, head to Sangaiwe Tented Lodge for dinner and overnight.

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Serengeti National Park

Day 3: Tarangire – Serengeti National Park

Depart after breakfast and travel through the Ngorongoro Highlands toward Serengeti National Park. Along the way, enjoy scenic views and a stop at the crater viewpoint. Enter Serengeti via Nabi Gate with a game drive en route. Dinner and overnight at Sangaiwe Tented Lodge inside Serengeti National Park

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Serengeti National Park

Day 4: Full Day Serengeti National Park

Spend a full day exploring Serengeti’s vast plains with morning and afternoon game drives. Witness the park’s abundant wildlife, from prides of lions to herds of wildebeest, zebras, giraffes, and elephants. Depending on the season, you may witness the Great Migration. Dinner and overnight in Serengeti at a tented camp.

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Ngorongoro Crater - Zanzibar

Day 5: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha – Zanzibar

After an early breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive in Serengeti before departing toward the Ngorongoro Crater. Descend 600 meters into the crater for a half-day game drive with picnic lunch on the crater floor. In the afternoon, ascend the crater and transfer back to Arusha for your evening flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival, transfer to your beach hotel for dinner and overnight.

Zanzibar

Day 6: Zanzibar Beach Relaxation

Spend the day relaxing on the beach or choose optional activities such as snorkeling, spice farm tours, Stone Town exploration, or a sunset dhow cruise. Dinner and overnight at your beach resort in Zanzibar.

Zanzibar

Day 7: Zanzibar – Departure

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast and spend the morning at the beach. Depending on your flight schedule, you’ll be transferred to Zanzibar International Airport for your onward journey, marking the end of your Tanzania safari and beach holiday.

What’s Included

  • Transportation in a comfortable 4×4 safari vehicle
  • Professional English-speaking safari guide
  • Park entrance and conservation fees for Tarangire & Ngorongoro Crater
  • 1-night accommodation at Marera Valley Lodge
  • Meals as indicated in itinerary (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner on Day 1; Breakfast & Lunch on Day 2)
  • Bottled water during game drives

What’s Excluded

  • International or domestic flights
  • Personal travel insurance
  • Optional activities or tips
  • Drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) at the lodge
  • Visa fees

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