7-Day Northern Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Beach Holiday

Experience the best of Northern Tanzania’s wildlife and culture, followed by a relaxing beach escape in Zanzibar.

Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrival & Transfer to Lodge

Pickup from Kilimanjaro International Airport.

Transfer to your lodge in Arusha or nearby safari accommodation.

Overnight at the lodge, preparing for the safari adventure.

Day 2 – Tarangire National Park Safari

Drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for elephant herds and baobab trees.

Enjoy a full-day guided game drive, spotting wildlife such as elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeest.

Overnight at a lodge or camp near Tarangire.

Day 3 – Lake Manyara National Park Safari

Drive to Lake Manyara National Park, renowned for tree-climbing lions, flamingos, and diverse bird species.

Explore the park on a guided game drive through savannah, forest, and lakeside habitats.

Overnight at lodge or camp near Manyara or heading toward Ngorongoro.

Day 4 – Ngorongoro Crater Safari

Descend into Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Enjoy a full-day crater game drive, spotting the Big Five – lions, elephants, buffalo, rhinos, and leopards – along with cheetahs, giraffes, and flamingos.

Overnight at a lodge or camp on the Ngorongoro Crater rim.

Day 5 – Serengeti National Park (Day 1)

Depart for Serengeti National Park, famous for vast plains and abundant wildlife.

Enjoy a game drive in Serengeti, spotting lions, cheetahs, elephants, and wildebeest.

Overnight at a lodge or camp inside Serengeti.

Day 6 – Serengeti National Park (Day 2)

Continue your safari adventure in Serengeti National Park, exploring different areas of the park such as Seronera, Lobo, or Western Corridor.

Optional hot air balloon safari for sunrise views over the Serengeti plains.

Overnight at a lodge or camp inside Serengeti.

Day 7 – Serengeti to Zanzibar Beach

Morning game drive or scenic drive in Serengeti (optional).

Transfer to Arusha or nearby airport for flight to Zanzibar.

Arrive in Zanzibar, transfer to your beach resort.

Relax on pristine beaches, enjoy water activities, and overnight at your Zanzibar resort.