Tanzania Game Parks & Zanzibar Safari (South)

This budget Tanzania Game Parks & Zanzibar Safari sets out south from Kenya's Nairobi into Tanzania. Glimpse Mt. Kilimanjaro en route to Arusha, safari capital of Tanzania.

Experience a four-day camping trip to the world-famous Serengeti National Park and game-rich Ngorongoro Crater. An unforgettable wildlife adventure!

Enjoy a scenic drive to nearby Karatu and go hiking in mountainous Lushoto. Catch a ferry from Dar es Salaam to Stone Town, in Zanzibar, to explore the markets and architecture. Visit the northern part of the island to relax on the white sand beaches of Zanzibar Island.

Leave the island paradise of Zanzibar on a ferry, returning to Dar es Salaam where this Tanzania Widllife and Zanzibar Beach Trip ends.

A highly affordable and eventful accommodated safari to the best of East Africa's beaches and game parks!

Zanzibar & Tanzania Safari Highlights:

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

Day 1: Kenya - Nairobi To Arusha – Tanzania

Our Tanzania Game Parks & Zanzibar Safari departs from Nairobi, the bustling capital of Kenya, driving south across the border into Tanzania.

On our way to the town of Arusha, we may be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of Mt. Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain.

This afternoon we prepare for the optional excursion to the world-famous Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2 - 4: Serengeti & 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 5: Karatu – Tanzania

Today those that explored the Serengeti Park and Ngorongoro Conservation Area will meet up with the rest of the group at the safari truck in Karatu.

Karatu is only a stone’s throw away from the world-famous Serengeti Park & Ngorongoro Crater Area and here there will be time to share stories of the memorable African wildlife encountered in these top Tanzanian Game Parks. Game viewing in the Serengeti is always an unforgettable experience and one that will be shared time and time again.

Greet the locals with a "saitaa" in the picturesque town of Karatu, located in an area of Tanzania that has a cool climate and features lush green hills with pretty views, that attracted settlers and farmers. The slopes of the volcano and the lands surrounding Karatu town are covered in extensive rolling fields. 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Lushoto – Tanzania

Next on this accommodated budget safari we drive to Lushoto, stopping in Arusha to visit the local Masai Mara Museum and the Snake Park along the way.

Lushoto is a major (yet small) town and the district centre, located in the Usambara Mountains, halfway between the scenic Tanzanian coast and game parks.

The popular pot plant Saintpaulia only grows wild in Tanzania, particularly within 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 7 - 9: Zanzibar Island

After an early morning wake up on day seven, we leave Lushoto and drive to Dar es Salaam on the east coast of Africa.

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 in Stone Town exploring the historic 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 10: Zanzibar to Dar Es Salaam – Tanzania

On the last day of this Tanzania Game Parks & Zanzibar Safari we leave the beach paradise of Zanzibar Island feeling relaxed and refreshed.

We catch a late ferry back to Dar es Salaam, bringing our Tanzania Wildlife and Zanzibar Beach adventure to an end.

Meals: Breakfast

Please Note:

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

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