8-Day Explore Wildlife in Tanzania's National Parks & Zanzibar Island Relaxation & Enjoyment





Offered by Maven Tanzania Safaris

Once-in-a-lifetime Experience
This safari includes exclusive access to private conservancies and top-rated guides.
Fully Inclusive
Accommodation, meals, transport, and park fees are all included in the price.
About this safari
<p>This 8-day safari combines the thrill of wildlife adventures with the relaxation of a pristine beach escape, offering the perfect balance of excitement and leisure. Encounter the Big Five and a rich variety of other remarkable animals in their natural habitats. Enjoy a full-board safari experience with your personal English-speaking guide and a private 4x4 Jeep equipped with mineral water, snacks, power outlets, and binoculars for an optimal wildlife-viewing experience.</p>
Day-by-day Itinerary
D1Drive from Arusha to Tarangire National Park - Game Drive
Tarangire National Park • Farm of Dreams Lodge
Drive from Arusha to Tarangire National Park - Game Drive
Tarangire National Park • Farm of Dreams Lodge
<p>Upon arrival at the airport, your driver-guide and our staff member will be there to warmly welcome you and give a safari briefing before you depart for Tarangire National Park, where a thrilling game drive awaits. Enjoy a convenient lunch box during your exploration of the park.<br><br>Tarangire National Park is renowned for its impressive elephant herds and stunning diversity of wildlife. Traverse landscapes ranging from seasonal swamps to expansive savannas, all nourished by the Tarangire River, the park’s vital water source during the Dry season. Keep your eyes open for a lion stalking its prey or a leopard lounging in the trees, and capture unforgettable moments of Africa’s extraordinary wildlife.</p>
D2Game Drive in Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater • Moyo Tented Camp
Game Drive in Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater • Moyo Tented Camp
<p>Your day in and around the Ngorongoro Crater may well be one of the most memorable highlights of your safari. Begin by exploring the crater rim before descending onto the crater floor, where the critically endangered black rhino takes center stage in an extraordinary wildlife spectacle. Sightings of large-tusked elephants, one or more of Ngorongoro’s resident lion prides, and roaming clans of spotted hyenas are highly likely. </p><p>Beyond its remarkable wildlife, Ngorongoro is one of Africa’s most breathtaking landscapes a hidden world enclosed by steep, lush crater walls, featuring a shimmering soda lake, forested slopes, and waterways frequented by hippos.</p>
D3Explore the Amazing Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park • Moyo Tented Camp
Explore the Amazing Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park • Moyo Tented Camp
<p>There is nowhere in Tanzania that offers better opportunities to see big cats than the Central Serengeti. This renowned region is famous for its high concentrations of lions, leopards, and cheetahs, supported year-round by abundant plains game. As you explore the sweeping savannah grasslands dotted with iconic acacia trees, you’ll also encounter large herds of wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, and a wide variety of other wildlife. </p><p>Often referred to as the heart of the Serengeti, the Central Serengeti is the park’s most visited area and with good reason. Its permanent water sources attract animals throughout the year, making it an exceptional destination for game viewing in every season and a cornerstone of any classic Tanzanian safari</p>
D4Serengeti National Park then Back to Arusha Airport for flight to Zanzibar Island
Serengeti National Park • Tembo House Hotel
Serengeti National Park then Back to Arusha Airport for flight to Zanzibar Island
Serengeti National Park • Tembo House Hotel
<p>You won’t find many better national parks in Africa than the Serengeti, which has few rivals when it comes to both the numbers and variety of animals. Track down the annual migration of wildebeest and zebra. </p><p>Enjoy the vast horizons that are perfect for spotting predators (especially lions, leopards, cheetahs and spotted hyenas) and their prey (buffaloes, impalas and kongoni), as well as elephants and giraffes. If you’re really lucky you’ll see a hunt, one of the most exhilarating sights anywhere in the wild. And at every turn, revel in its beauty, with flat-topped acacia trees silhouetted against the setting sun, and so many other classic African safari images.</p><p>In the early afternoon we'll drive back to Arusha and directly transfer to Arusha airport for a flight to Zanzibar where you're going to enjoy, relax and spend most of your time in the beautiful beaches of Zanzibar.</p>
D5Relax at the Beach
Zanzibar Island • Villa kiva
Relax at the Beach
Zanzibar Island • Villa kiva
<p>Spend time at Matemwe Beach on Zanzibar's northeastern coast. This picturesque slice of palm-lined paradise is a great place to swim, sunbathe, relax and get away from it all</p>
D6Beach Time
Zanzibar Island • Villa kiva
Beach Time
Zanzibar Island • Villa kiva
<p>Relax on the beautiful beaches of Zanzibar at your own pace, where each moment feels unforgettable.</p>
D7Zanzibar Island
Zanzibar Island • Villa kiva
Zanzibar Island
Zanzibar Island • Villa kiva
<p>Spend time unwinding at Matemwe Beach on Zanzibar’s tranquil northeastern coast. This idyllic, palm-fringed shoreline offers the perfect setting for swimming in clear turquoise waters, basking in the sun, and embracing the relaxed rhythm of island life. It’s an ideal escape for those seeking peace, beauty, and a true tropical getaway.</p>
D8Departure Day
Zanzibar International Airport
Departure Day
Zanzibar International Airport
<p>All good things must come to an end, and your safari adventure in Tanzania now draws to a close. We’re sure you’ve had a truly wonderful and memorable experience.</p>
What's Included
You won't be charged yet
Operators are thoroughly vetted and must maintain active licenses from their country of operations.