8-Day Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Beach Holiday

This 8-day Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Beach Holiday combines classic wildlife experiences in Northern Tanzania with cultural discovery and beach relaxation on Zanzibar Island. The itinerary is designed to maximize experiences within a limited timeframe while maintaining a balanced pace and comfortable travel distances.

The journey includes Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, and Ngorongoro Crater, followed by a seamless transition to Zanzibar for cultural excursions and beach leisure. This itinerary is suitable for couples, families, honeymooners, and first-time visitors to Tanzania.

Ready to Tanzanian Safari?

Book your Safari today with trusted local experts.

Safari Highlights

Tour Card Summary

  • Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights

  • Safari Circuit: Northern Tanzania

  • Safari Type: Private Safari

  • Start: Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)

  • End: Zanzibar International Airport (ZNZ)

  • Accommodation: Lodges, Tented Camps & Beach Hotel

  • Best Time: Year-round

Detailed Safari Itinerary

Day 1:
Arrival – Kilimanjaro International Airport → Arusha

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you will be met by your professional safari guide and transferred to your hotel in Arusha. The rest of the day is at leisure to relax after your journey.

Accommodation: Arusha Villa Lodge / Forest Hill Lodge

Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast

Day 2:
Arusha → Tarangire National Park → Karatu

After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park. Enjoy a game drive in a park known for its large elephant herds, baobab trees, and diverse wildlife.

In the late afternoon, continue to the highlands of Karatu.

Accommodation: Marera Valley Lodge / Bougainvillea Lodge / Martinas Retreat

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3:
Karatu → Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, travel through scenic landscapes toward Serengeti National Park. Enjoy an en-route game drive as you enter the vast Serengeti plains.

Accommodation: Serengeti Queens / Sounds of Nature / Tanzania Bush Camps

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4:
Full Day Safari – Serengeti National Park

Spend the entire day on game drives in the Serengeti. Morning and afternoon safaris offer opportunities to see predators, plains game, and a wide variety of wildlife.

Optional activity: Hot air balloon safari (at additional cost).

Accommodation: Serengeti Queens / Sounds of Nature / Tanzania Bush Camps

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5:
Serengeti → Ngorongoro Crater → Flight to Zanzibar

After an early start, depart Serengeti for Ngorongoro Crater. Descend into the crater for a game drive, home to a dense concentration of wildlife including the Big Five.

After lunch, transfer to Arusha / Arusha National Park airstrip for a scheduled flight to Zanzibar. On arrival, transfer to your beach hotel.

Accommodation: Mid-range Zanzibar accommodation

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 6:
Zanzibar – Stone Town & Prison Island

After breakfast, enjoy a guided tour of Stone Town, exploring historic sites and local markets. Later, take a boat excursion to Prison Island, home to giant Aldabra tortoises.

Return to your hotel in the afternoon.

Accommodation: Mid-range Zanzibar accommodation

Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast

Day 7:
Zanzibar – Beach, Spice Tour & Sunset Cruise

Spend the morning at leisure enjoying the beach. In the afternoon, visit a spice plantation for a guided spice tour.

Later, enjoy a traditional dhow sunset cruise along the coastline.

Accommodation: Mid-range Zanzibar accommodation

Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast

Day 8:
Departure – Zanzibar International Airport

After breakfast, transfer to Zanzibar International Airport for your onward flight.

Meal Plan: Breakfast

What’s Included

What’s Not Included

Frequently Asked Questions

This safari is operated as a private safari, meaning the vehicle and guide are exclusively for your group.

Ready to Tanzanian Safari?

Book your Safari today with trusted local experts.