8-Day Tanzania Luxury Safari Adventure & Zanzibar
Overview
This 8-day luxury safari combines Tanzania’s iconic wildlife destinations with the pristine white-sand beaches of Zanzibar. Begin with exciting safaris in Tarangire National Park, the endless plains of the Serengeti, and the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater before flying to Zanzibar for a luxurious beach escape. Stay in high-end lodges and beachfront resorts, enjoy private transfers, fine dining, and optional activities such as hot-air balloon safaris or spice tours.
Day 1: Arrival – Arusha
Highlights: Arrival & relaxation.
Activities:
Meet & greet at Kilimanjaro International Airport.
Private transfer to your luxury hotel in Arusha.
Dinner & safari briefing.
Accommodation (Luxury Options): Gran Meliá Arusha | Legendary Lodge
Meals: Dinner.
Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park
Highlights: Elephants, baobab trees, birdlife.
Activities:
Drive to Tarangire National Park (approx. 2–3 hrs).
Game drive with picnic lunch.
Evening sundowners overlooking the park.
Accommodation (Luxury Options): Tarangire Treetops by Elewana | Lemala Mpingo Ridge | Sanctuary Swala Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Day 3: Tarangire – Serengeti National Park
Highlights: Scenic flight/drive, Serengeti plains, Big Five.
Activities:
Breakfast at lodge.
Drive or fly to Serengeti.
Afternoon game drive.
Evening bush dinner or campfire.
Accommodation (Luxury Options): Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti | Lemala Kuria Hills | Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Day 4: Full-Day Safari – Serengeti National Park
Highlights: Great Migration (seasonal), predators, sunrise safari.
Activities:
Optional hot-air balloon safari at sunrise (extra cost).
Morning & afternoon game drives.
Leisure time at lodge (spa, infinity pool).
Accommodation: Same as Day 3.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Day 5: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Highlights: Scenic highlands, Maasai culture, crater rim views.
Activities:
Morning Serengeti game drive.
Transfer via Olduvai Gorge (optional).
Arrive at luxury lodge with panoramic crater views.
Accommodation (Luxury Options): Ngorongoro Crater Lodge (AndBeyond) | The Highlands Ngorongoro | Neptune Ngorongoro Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater – Fly to Zanzibar
Highlights: Crater safari, Zanzibar arrival.
Activities:
Early morning crater descent for game drive.
Picnic lunch inside crater.
Afternoon transfer to Arusha Airport for flight to Zanzibar.
Evening relaxation at your beachfront resort.
Accommodation (Luxury Options): Baraza Resort & Spa | The Residence Zanzibar | Zuri Zanzibar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Day 7: Zanzibar Beach & Leisure
Highlights: White-sand beaches, spice & culture.
Activities:
Relax at the beach or pool.
Optional activities: Stone Town tour, spice plantation visit, dhow cruise, snorkeling, or diving.
Accommodation: Same as Day 6.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner.
Day 8: Zanzibar – Departure
Highlights: Farewell to paradise.
Activities:
Morning at leisure.
Private transfer to Zanzibar Airport for international flight.
Meals: Breakfast.
✨ Safari & Beach Highlights
Tarangire: Elephants & baobabs.
Serengeti: Great Migration & Big Five.
Ngorongoro: Wildlife-rich crater floor.
Zanzibar: Spice tours, Stone Town, luxury beach relaxation.
Luxury lodges & resorts with spas, infinity pools, fine dining, and private services.
✅ Inclusions
Transport in a private 4×4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof for game viewing.
Professional English-speaking driver-guide (other languages on request).
Park entry fees for Serengeti National Park & Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Crater service fee for descent into Ngorongoro Crater.
Accommodation in mid-range lodges/tented camps (as per itinerary).
All meals as specified in the itinerary (Day 1 lunch to Day 3 lunch).
Drinking water during game drives.
Airport transfers (pick-up & drop-off in Arusha).
Government taxes and levies.
❌ Exclusions
International flights to/from Tanzania.
Visa fees (approx. $50 per person, paid on arrival).
Travel insurance & medical cover.
Alcoholic & soft drinks (unless provided by accommodation).
Tips & gratuities for guide/driver, porters, and hotel staff.
Optional activities:
Hot air balloon safari in Serengeti.
Cultural visits (Maasai village, Olduvai Gorge, etc.).
Personal expenses: souvenirs, phone calls, laundry, etc.
Accommodation in Arusha before/after safari (can be arranged on request).