8-Day Top Safari & Beach Combination Package

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On this 8-day top comfort safari and beach combination, we’ll experience breathtaking wildlife in the midst of some of the most diverse landscapes. See lions on trees, elephants amongst the acacias, a huge variety of animals inside a collapsed volcano, home to the endangered black rhino and the Serengeti big cats. You will also get a taste of Zanzibar at the end where you will get an opportunity to see the beauty of Tanzania Island at its best with its miles of beautiful white sandy beaches.

5-Day Manyara, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Best Luxury Safari

Price: Starting at $2,431 per person (USD)

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Start DatesSolo (1 room)2 People (1 room)3 People (2 rooms)4 People (2 rooms)5 People (3 rooms)6 People (3 rooms)7+ People
Jan 1, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025n/a$2,838$2,563$2,288$2,288$2,288Book Now
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026n/a$2,838$2,695$2,431$2,431$2,431Book Now

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Day 1 Arrival in Arusha

We will pick you up from the airport and then transfer you to the hotel with an optional tour of Arusha city. This short city tour will introduce you to Tanzania and prepare for your trip the next day. In the evening, we will brief you on the activities of the rest of the tour. Depending on the time you arrive in Arusha, you can take an optional short hike to Kilima Moto to view a beautiful sunset.

Main Destination:Arusha (City)Accommodation:

Tulia Boutique Hotel & Spa

  • Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)

Meals And Drink

  • Meals at own expense
  • Drinks not included
 
Day 2 Arusha to Tarangire National Park

After an early breakfast, we’ll depart for Tarangire National Park. The park is named after the Tarangire River which runs through it. This ‘river of warthogs’ is the only source of water for wildlife in the region during the dry season. In some places, the vegetation is quite dense, including elephant grass and acacia woodlands. The park is well known for its elephant families and the giant baobab trees, which can often be seen congregating by the river. Tarangire is the best place to see these gentle giants in their natural habitat – from the adorable calves all the way up to the intimidating bulls. You may also see giraffe, bushbuck and hartebeest. These animals are closely followed by a range of predators, including lions and leopards. There are more breeding species of birds found in Tarangire National Park than anywhere else on the planet. You’ll have a late afternoon drive to the Ngorongoro Highlands for dinner and your overnight stay at Eileen’s Tree Inn.

Main Destination:Tarangire National Park

Accommodation:Eileen’s Trees Inn

  • Mid range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included
Day 3 Ngorongoro Crater to Serengeti National Par

You’ll have an early breakfast, drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for game viewing drive. The Ngorongoro Crater is one of Africa’s most famous sites and is said to have the highest density of wildlife in Africa. Sometimes described as the Eighth Wonder of the World and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Crater has achieved world renown status, attracting an ever-increasing number of visitors each year. There is nowhere else in Africa quite like Ngorongoro! One of the best places in the country to see the endangered black rhinoceros, the park is home to the entirety of the Big Five and is a particularly good place to see herds of wildebeest, zebras, the elusive caracal and Cape buffalo year-round. You will also visit the hippo pool for the hippos. A packed lunch will be served at a picnic site. Later on, drive to Serengeti National Park for dinner and your overnight stay at Embalakai Camp.

Main Destination:Ngorongoro Crater
 
Accommodation:

Embalakai Serengeti Camp

  • Luxury tented camp (with rustic facilities) located inside Northern Serengeti NP
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included
Day 4 Serengeti National Park

Breakfast will be served at the camp and thereafter we will head for a game viewing drive. The Serengeti is truly spectacular. It is famous for its vast open grasslands which allows for an excellent sightings of wildlife. The Serengeti is Tanzania’s oldest national park and it is also one of the oldest ecosystems on earth. Its climate and vegetation have remained largely untouched for millions of years. Whilst the Serengeti boasts abundant wildlife, it is perhaps best known for its annual great migration. Vast numbers of wildebeest accompanied by large numbers of zebra and antelope move in an annual pattern, constantly seeking for fresh grazing grounds. The precise timing of the migration is entirely dependent on the rainfall patterns each year. A packed lunch will be served at a picnic site. We will drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and on to Ngorongoro Highlands for dinner and your overnight stay at Eileen’s Tree Inn.

Main Destination:Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:Eileen’s Trees Inn
  • Mid-range lodge located in Karatu (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 5 Lake Manyara National Park to Zanzibar(Stone Town)

Have breakfast in the morning then continue with a short drive to Lake Manyara for game viewing. Your first encounter will be spotting large troupes of baboons. Lake Manyara National Park is a protected area in Tanzania’s Arusha and Manyara Regions, situated between Lake Manyara and the Great Rift Valley. Lake Manyara NP boasts a spectacular array of diverse terrain as well as plants and animal species. Established specifically to protect the elephant herds that have made the area renowned, the park provides an amazing wildlife experience. Elephants are not the only animals that Lake Manyara is famous for. Tree-climbing lions are occasionally sited. Lake Manyara, an alkaline shallow lake is home to the flamingos. A packed lunch will be served at a picnic site. After lunch, drive back to Arusha in time for your scheduled flight to Zanzibar. On arrival at the airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Stone Town for dinner and your overnight stay at Marumaru Hotel.

Accommodation:

Maru Maru Hotel

  • Mid-range hotel located on Zanzibar (Tanzania Beaches)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 6-7 Stone Town to Nungwi (North coast)

After breakfast, you will head straight to the city of Stone Town before travelling to the northern coast of Zanzibar known as Nungwi which has the kind of white coral sand that seems to glow even after nightfall.
For its entire bustle, it can still feel secluded. Nungwi expansive coastline is wide open for swimming and snorkelling in some of Africa’s most pristine, reef-rich waters. It’s one of the rare Zanzibar beaches untroubled by severe undulations of high and low tides, making it perfect for all day water activities. Deep-sea fishing near Nungwi is top-notch, with opportunities to catch kingfish, dorado, yellowfin tuna, and enormous striped marlin from the Indian Ocean. There are plenty of activities on offer, walking tours, sunset cruises, diving excursions, and parasailing to name a few. All it really takes is a sunset sighting of traditional dhow boats bobbing in the sea to be captured by this enchanting African beach
You will spend two nights at Nungwi Dreams.

Main Destination:Nungwi (Zanzibar)Accommodation:Nungwi Dreams by Mantis
  • Luxury hotel located in Nungwi (Zanzibar)

Meals and Drinks

  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 8 Onwards Transfer to the Airport/Ferry

After breakfast and a bit of relaxation at the hotel in Zanzibar and depending on the time of your flight, you will be transferred straight to the airport/ferry which mark the end of your epic adventure.

Main Destination:Nungwi (Zanzibar)Accommodation:No accommodation (End of tour)Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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