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Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Extension

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8 Days Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Extension

Find an unforgettable 8-days Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar adventure through Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife destinations. Starting in Arusha, explore Tarangire, Lake Manyara, and the Serengeti, home to diverse wildlife and stunning landscapes. Traverse the Ndutu Plains, Gol Mountains, and the Ngorongoro Crater for incredible game drives.

  • Elephant Herds
  • Baobab Landscapes
  • Zanzibar Beaches
  • Flamingo Shores
  • Tree-Climbing Lions
  • Forest Canopy Walk
  • Cheetah Plains
  • Crater Safari
  • Cultural Encounters
  • Scenic Highlands

Tour Summary & Map

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha

Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park

Day 3: Tarangire – Lake Manyara National Park

Day 4: Lake Manyara – Endoro – Ndutu Plains

Day 5: Ndutu – Gol Mountains – Central Serengeti

Day 6: Serengeti – Olduvai Gorge & Shifting Sands – Ngorongoro

Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater

Day 8: Fly to Zanzibar

Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Arrival in Arusha

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) where you’ll be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel in Arusha. Spend the rest of the day relaxing and preparing for your upcoming adventure.

Overnight: Arusha

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Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park
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Arusha – Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, enjoy a relaxing morning at your hotel or choose an optional Arusha town tour, visiting local markets, the Cultural Heritage Centre, or the Tanzanite Museum. After lunch, depart for Tarangire National Park for an evening game drive, famous for its elephants, baobab trees, and scenic landscapes. Guests may opt for a night game drive to experience nocturnal wildlife.

Overnight: Tarangire National Park

Day 3: Tarangire – Lake Manyara National Park
Tarangire – Lake Manyara National Park

Enjoy an early morning game drive in Tarangire, then depart to Lake Manyara National Park. Upon arrival, experience the Tree Top Walkway, offering a beautiful view of the forest canopy and wildlife from above. Continue with an afternoon game drive to spot tree-climbing lions, hippos, and flamingos along the lake shore.

Overnight: Lake Manyara

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Day 4: Lake Manyara – Endoro – Ndutu Plains
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Lake Manyara – Endoro – Ndutu Plains

After breakfast, visit a local orphanage or school, or choose the optional forest hike and village tour by tuk-tuk. Later, visit Endoro Elephant Caves for an optional hike, enjoy lunch at Gibb’s Farm, and then proceed to Ndutu Plains, located between Ngorongoro and Serengeti ecosystems. (Note: Ndutu is less visited during the dry season, offering a serene and exclusive experience.)

Overnight: Ndutu Plains

Day 5: Ndutu – Gol Mountains – Central Serengeti
Ndutu – Gol Mountains – Central Serengeti

Set out early toward the Gol Kopjes and Gol Mountains, a remote region known for its breathtaking scenery and high cheetah concentration. Enjoy exploring these rarely visited plains before continuing to Central Serengeti, where vast open landscapes teem with wildlife.

Overnight: Central Serengeti

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Day 6: Serengeti – Olduvai Gorge & Shifting Sands – Ngorongoro
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Serengeti – Olduvai Gorge & Shifting Sands – Ngorongoro

After breakfast, enjoy a game drive en route toward Ngorongoro. Stop at the historic Olduvai Gorge, where early human fossils were discovered, and learn about the origins of humankind at the small but fascinating museum. Optionally, visit the nearby Shifting Sands — a mysterious volcanic ash dune that moves with the wind, a natural wonder unique to this region. Afterward, continue to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and relax at your lodge on the slopes of the Ngorongoro Highlands.

Overnight: Lodge on the slopes of Ngorongoro Highlands

Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater

Descend early into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to Africa’s densest population of wildlife, including lions, elephants, buffalo, rhinos, and more. In the afternoon, return to your lodge to unwind and enjoy panoramic views from the highlands.

Overnight: Lodge on the slopes of Ngorongoro Highlands

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Day 8: Fly to Zanzibar
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Fly to Zanzibar

After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for your morning flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival, you’ll be met and transferred to your beach hotel. Spend the day relaxing on the white-sand beaches or exploring Stone Town.

End of Safari – Zanzibar Extension Begins

Includes & Excludes

Include & Exclude
  • Park & conservation fees.
  • 6 nights in mid-range accommodations + 1 night in luxury beach resort
  • Private 4x4 safari vehicle & professional English-speaking guide
  • All meals during the safari as listed
  • Domestic flight from Arusha to Zanzibar
  • Stone Town walking tour & Prison Island excursion
  • Zanzibar transfers
  • Bottled drinking water during the safari
  • Round-trip airport transfers
  • International flights to/from Tanzania
  • Tips (recommended: $10–$15 per person/day for guide)
  • Alcoholic beverages & meals not listed
  • Personal items: souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees
  • Optional tours in Zanzibar (e.g., spice tour, scuba diving)
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