Zanzibar & Tanzanian Game Parks Safari (North)

Travel from Tanzania's Dar es Salaam to Stone Town in Zanzibar to explore the markets and unique architecture. Relax on the northern beaches of Zanzibar Island and try out some optional adventure activities.

Return to Dar es Salaam by ferry, then take a scenic drive through Tanzania to Lushoto for some hiking and on to the scenic town of Karatu.

Enjoy a 4-day camping trip into the world-famous Serengeti Park and Ngorongoro Crater for superb game viewing. 

Cross into Kenya, heading for Nairobi where we wrap up this great value Zanzibar & Tanzanian Game Parks Safari.

This affordable Zanzibar Island & Tanzania Parks Safari combines the best of East Africa's beaches and wildlife destinations in a compact and eventful budget African adventure!

Zanzibar & Tanzania Safari Highlights

• Zanzibar Island beaches and Stone Town 
• Hike in Lushoto & visit scenic Karatu in Tanzania
• 4-day ca​mping trip to Serengeti Park & Ngorongoro Crater 
• Masai Mara Museum & Snake Park in Tanzania's Arusha

Day: 1 - 3 Zanzibar – Tanzania

This Zanzibar & Tanzania Game Parks Safari kicks off in Tanzania's Dar es Salaam where you meet up with your safari group.

A local ferry will take us from Dar es Salaam to Stone Town, the capital of Zanzibar Island (included in Activity Package). We spend the first night exploring the historical and unique architecture of this culturally diverse town.

There are also spice and seafood markets to be explored in Stone Town.

The following day we take a transfer to the northern part of Zanzibar Island where we will spend our time relaxing on the white sand beaches. At Nungwi Beach in Zanzibar there are various activities available, as well as excursions to explore this tropical island more.

Optional Activities: Lunch & Dinner, Swimming with Dolphins, Scuba Diving, Snorkelling etc.

Meals: Breakfast x 3

Day 4: Lushoto  – Tanzania

Today we leave the beach paradise of Zanzibar Islands and catch the ferry back to Dar es Salaam where our safari truck awaits us. 

Next on this accommodated budget safari we drive to Lushoto, the major (yet small) town and district centre, located in the Usambara Mountains, halfway between the scenic Tanzanian coast and game parks. 

The popular pot plant Saintpaulia is only found in the wild within Tanzania, particularly in the Usambara Mountain region. Here you will have the chance to hike in the surrounding mountainous area, or just relax.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Karatu – Tanzania

Today we follow a scenic route, driving via Arusha, to the picturesque town of Karatu where you can say "saitaa" to the locals in greeting.

This area of Tanzania has a cool climate and features lush green hills with pretty views, attracting settlers and farmers. The slopes of the volcano and the lands surrounding Karatu town are covered in extensive rolling fields. Karatu is  only a stone’s throw away from the world-famous Serengeti Park & Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6 - 8: Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater – Tanzania

The next 4 days are set aside for the optional 3-night ca​mping excursion into the Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater (included in Activity Package).

This area of Tanzania has one of the densest large animal populations in Africa. The Serengeti Park & Ngorongoro Crater excursion is in open topped 4x4 safari vehicles to help tackle the challenging side roads in these top game parks.

For those not visiting the Serengeti Plains and Ngorongoro Crater, this is the ideal chance to absorb some of the fascinating local culture.

Optional Activities: Various Serengeti & Ngorongoro Excursion packages, Lake Manyara game drives, day hiking & village tours, volunteer at educational project and many more various day trips.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9: Arusha – Tanzania

On day nine of the Zanzibar & Tanzanian Game Parks Safari the group meets up again and we have the chance to exchange stories of the various adventures that we participated in over the past few days in Africa. 

In the afternoon we visit the local Masai Mara Museum and Snake Park in Arusha. 

Optional Activities:  camel ride to local Masaai village.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 10: Kenya – Nairobi

After crossing the border into Kenya we travel to Nairobi where this accommodated Zanzibar Beaches & Tanzanian Wildlife Safari comes to a close. 

Usually we end this African Budget Safari with a group meal at one of Nairobi’s excellent restaurants.

Optional Activities: Dinner out.

Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch

Please Note:

You can do this fun-packed East African Safari in the reverse order - Tanzania Game Parks & Zanzibar Safari (South), if you prefer to start in Nairobi and end in Dar es Salaam.

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