In the first part of the best Tanzania safari tours, you will visit the Serengeti National Park, Tarangire National Park, and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The things to do here include seeing the African big five, game drives, and learning about the parks’ ecology. After that, you’ll get a flight to the magnificent Zanzibar archipelago to swim in the turquoise waters and dive around the corals.
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In the first part of the best Tanzania safari tours, you will visit the Serengeti National Park, Tarangire National Park, and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The things to do here include seeing the African big five, game drives, and learning about the parks’ ecology. After that, you’ll get a flight to the magnificent Zanzibar archipelago to swim in the turquoise waters and dive around the corals.
Once you touchdown at Kilimanjaro international airport, our representative will welcome and take you to your accommodation. Check-in and rest from the jet lag. Although Arusha is a gateway for safari opportunities and Mount Kilimanjaro, you can explore on your plenty of activities. Visit the Maasai Market Curio & Craft for some souvenirs. Arusha Natural History Museum takes you on a trip down the memory land. Try the local cuisine as you immerse in Arusha’s coffee culture.
Get thrilled for your day one safari adventure in Tanzania. We set out to the beautiful Tarangire National Park early in the morning. It was christened after the several rivers cutting across it. The park is home to baboons, buffalos, zebras, elephants, etc. Its pristine environment makes it home to over 500 species of birds. Here, you’ll enjoy a full day of game drive accompanied by the local guides to help you navigate this beautiful natural habitat. The highlight of the game drive is when you break for lunch at one of the beautiful picnic sites in the middle of the parks before continuing with the safari. As the sun sets, you will retire to your lodge.
Today, after a satisfying and hearty breakfast, we take a game drive to the Tanzania safari Serengeti. Serengeti National Park is known for its excellent wildebeest migration, one of the most sought-after wildlife experiences. The largest land migration involves over a million wildebeests migrating from Tanzania to Kenya. Other animals such as antelopes and zebras also participate during this spectacular event. Besides, the park offers the unique Serengeti holidays even when the great migration is not happening, where you will enjoy the beautiful ecosystem teeming with life. Our Serengeti safari operators will take you for a picnic lunch and short game drives around the park.
Rise and shine for a full day safari at the Serengeti. Today, our local guide will give you a little history about the park, the conversation efforts, and the various species you will encounter. Diverse wildlife transverse this spectacular ecosystem, including hippos, fierce honey badgers, lions, giraffes, the famed wild beasts, and the Nile crocodiles. Be on the lookout for them.
Option: Balloon Safari
Enjoy the surreal hot air balloon safari across the Serengeti. The flights offer a different and unique experience, including a spectacular view of the parks and access to areas not penetrable by car. Catch a glimpse of the animals in their natural environment undisturbed by humans.
You will have one last tour of the Serengeti national park before you embark on the journey to the incredible Ngorongoro Crater. One of the seven natural wonders of the world and a UNESCO world heritage site, the crater is the world’s largest caldera formed from the volcano’s collapse. The site’s unique biodiversity makes it an ideal location for over 30000 animals. Also, do not leave the crater without seeing the endangered black rhino and the rare black-maned lion. Learn why the region is referred to as the cradle of humanity by learning the history behind the oldest evidence of home sapiens found in the caldera.
Finally, enjoy the sun’s setting from the crater’s rim, providing a unique view of the caldera. You will then retire to your lodge with the Ngorongoro conservation area.
You’ll set out early this morning to get the most out of the Ngorongoro crater. Here, you’ll have a full day enjoying its spectacular biodiversity, learning its geology and history, and spotting the various animal species. This is your last game safari of the trip, relax and have fun enjoying it, spotting as many species on your list as possible. You will enjoy lunch before driving back to Arusha for an evening flight to Zanzibar.
For the next week, explore the Zanzibar archipelago. Off the coast of East Africa, the semi-autonomous region in Tanzania’s epic tourist destination due to its beautiful idyllic b3eaches, cool weather, and tropical waters. Another fun fact is that it’s Freddy Mercury’s birthplace. Here, get to plan how you will spend time exploring the fantastic destination as part of Tanzania safari and Zanzibar packages. Believe it or not, a week will soon be over before you know it.
Beach Days:
Zanzibar’s main attraction is its idyllic beaches, considered among the best across the West African coats. If you choose to, you can spend a few days or the entire week swimming, lounging, or getting a tan. For extra spice, head to Nungwi to party, michamvi for some alone time, and Bwejuu for calm and relaxation.
Nature Encounters
Snorkeling and diving are the main things to do to encounter nature. Matembwe offers the perfect place to undertake either activity because of its access to the Mnemba atoll and surrounding coral reefs. For more natural encounters, visit the home of the endemic red colobus monkey at Jozani forest and explore the Kuumbi caves in Jambiani.
History & Culture:
Stone Town boasts rich culture and history from its beautiful beaches and nature. Named a UNESCO world heritage site, it is home to some buildings and monuments, including the Arab fort. Explore the town admiring its unique Arabic architecture and its Indian cultural influences. Learn the island’s dark history by visiting the Former Slave Market
Gastronomy:
The Zanzibar cuisine is splendid because of the unique cultural blend of middle eaten, Muslim, African, Indian and Arab cultures. Visit the Stone Town market for fresh meals, spices, and snacks if you are a kitchen lover. You can also arrange for a spice tour in the local firms. The visit would be incomplete without visiting the Rock Restaurant, famous for its location on a small rock in the ocean.
Sports
Sports enthusiasts are not left behind. Beyond swimming, there are several activities to stay fit and active while on vacation. Try biking on the island, kayaking along the mangroves—kite surfing, surging on the southeast coast, or deep-sea fishing for those who are more daring.
Enjoy your last day in Zanzibar by showering on the beach and sunbathing afterward. We will get you to the airport for your departing flight in the afternoon.
