8 Days Tanzania Safari & Beach Holiday
This 8 Days Tanzania Safari & Beach holiday will unleash the best that Tanzania has to offer. You will visit Tarangire National Park well known for its elephant families and iconic Baobab trees. We also visit Ngorongoro Crater, a breathtakingly beautiful setting and the best place in Tanzania to see the Big Five. After our safari, we shall then fly to Zanzibar where warm turquoise waters and the white sand beaches upon the Indian Ocean await.
Safari destinations
Tarangire National Park
Located in the Northern part of Tanzania and lies within the Northern Circuit which consists of several other National Parks. The park covers an approximate area of 2,850sqkm and was garzetted as a National park in 1970. Tarangire National Park boosts of about 58 mammal species including large herds of elephants, giraffes, tree climbing pythons, lions, leopards, spotted hyenas, gazelles, cheetahs, honey badgers, fringe eared oryx kudus, hartebeests, African wild dogs, zebras, tree climbing lions, cape buffaloes, wildebeests, waterbucks, dik-dik, impala among others. The park also has a strong concentration of bird species amounting to 550 species, among these include the greater and lesser Kudus as well as oryx, northern pied babbler, vulturine Guinea fowl, Rufous-tailed weaver, yellow-collard sun bird, white-bellied go away bird, hornbills, bee-eaters, ashy starling, mouse birds, tiny-pygmy falcon, white pelicans, superb sterlings, white-headed babbler, hammerkops among other bird species.
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Located in the Northern part of Tanzania on the Eastern Great Rift Valley Arm which is managed by Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority. The Conservation area was officially established in 1959 and was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979 and it is part of the Serengeti Ecosystem. Ngorongoro’s main attraction is the Ngorongoro Crater which is the World’s largest intact and unfilled Volcanic Caldera with over 25,000 mammals including wildebeests, hippos, warthogs, hyenas, zebras, elands, gazelles, and the Big 5 mammal species which are lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos as well as buffaloes and over 100 bird species co-existing with the Semi-nomadic Maasai people.
Lake Manyara National Park
Located in Arusha and it is part of the Northern Circuits of National parks in Tanzania. The park was established in 1960 and it covers an area of 330sqkm. Lake Manyara National Park is famously known for its tree climbing lions and it is home to various mammal species like the famous tree climbing lions, klipspringer, elephants, warthogs, impalas, Buffaloes, hippos, gazelles, lions, leopards among others. The park is also home to over 400 bird species including native and migrating bird species like the pink flamingos that give color to Lake Manyara, ostriches, storks, hornbills, crowned eagles, pelicans, herons, grey crowned cranes, crested guinea fowl, secretary birds and the silvery cheeked hornbills among others.
Day 1: Arrival and Pick up from Arusha – Transfer to Tarangire National Park – Evening Game Drive
The 8 Days Tanzania Safari & Beach holiday will start with a pick up from Arusha Airport by our professional driver guide from Paradise Adventure Vacations who will meet and greet you, he will then brief you about your safari and thereafter transfer you to Tarangire National Park where you will arrive with a game drive. You will check in to your accommodation for a mouth-watering lunch and have relaxation. Later, you will head out for game drive until sunset which will give you sights of different mammals including elephants, giraffes, cape buffaloes, wildebeests, waterbucks, dik-dik, impala, fringe eared oryx kudus, hartebeests, lions, leopards, spotted hyenas, gazelles among others. You will then return back to your accommodation for your dinner as well as an overnight.
Location: Tarangire National Park
Accommodation Option:
| Mid-Range | Sangaiwe Tented Lodge or similar |
Meals Plan: Breakfast and Lunch as well as Dinner
Drinking Water and Fruits Throughout the journey
Day 2: Early Morning Game drive – Transfer to Ngorongoro Conservation area with Afternoon Game drive
Your day 2 of the 8 Days Tanzania Safari & Beach holiday will start with a delicious morning breakfast and thereafter check out and proceed for an early morning game drive through the park dotted with baobab trees, during the drive, you will encounter different mammal species like lions, leopards, spotted hyenas, gazelles, impala, fringe eared oryx kudus, hartebeests and if lucky enough, you will spot the tree climbing python. You will then continue with your drive to Ngorongoro Crater which is not only called Africa’s Eden but also the ‘8th Natural Wonder of the World, a visit to the crater is a main draw card for tourists coming to Tanzania and a definite world-class attraction.
Ngorongoro Crater is surrounded by a ring of extinct volcanoes and the floor is dotted with watering holes which shelters 25,000 animals. You will enjoy your picnic lunch as you view the wildlife. Within the crater rim, large herds of zebra and wildebeest graze nearby while sleeping lions laze in the sun. At dawn, the endangered black rhinos then return to the thick cover of the crater forests after grazing on dew-laden grass in the morning mist. Later you will check into your lodge for your dinner as well as an overnight.
Location: Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation Option:
| Mid-Range | Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge or similar |
Meals Plan: Breakfast and Lunch as well as Dinner
Drinking Water and Fruits Throughout the journey
Day 3: Transfer to Lake Manyara National Park – Full day Exploration – Transfer to Arusha
After your lovely breakfast, you will check out of your lodge and go for a full day exploration of Lake Manyara National Park with your packed lunch. Manyara, a relatively small but diverse park 120km west of Arusha, is so named for the shallow salt lake that occupies a good 70% of the park’s lands. Flooding and drying seasonally, this soda lake is home to thousands of flamingos and over 500 other bird species. On our exploration of the park, we shall see monkeys, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, elephants and with some luck, we shall also see lions lounging in the trees. The park is known for its diverse landscapes, not only open grassy plains but also primate-filled woodlands and baobab dotted cliffs. After our full day in the park, we will drive to Arusha for your dinner as well as an overnight.
Location: Arusha
Accommodation Option:
| Mid-Range | Arusha Planet Lodge or similar |
Meals Plan: Breakfast and Lunch as well as Dinner
Drinking Water and Fruits Throughout the journey
Day 4: Fly to Zanzibar – Stone Town Tour
On your day 4, you will have breakfast and thereafter be transferred to Arusha Airport. Here, you will catch your flight to Zanzibar and upon landing, you will meet our guide who will then take you for a Tour to Stone Town which is one of the few remaining ancient Towns in Africa blending African, Indian, Arabian and European cultures. You will have your lunch and dinner as well as an overnight in Stone Town.
Location: Zanzibar
Accommodation Option:
| Mid-Range | Tembo House Hotel or similar |
Meals Plan: Breakfast and Lunch as well as Dinner
Drinking Water and Fruits Throughout the journey
Day 5: Full day Stone Town – Spice Farm – Prison Island
You can take some rest and enjoy this paradise made of beautiful beaches of white sands and turquoise water of the Indian Ocean. You will enjoy various activities such as a day tour in Stone Town, Spice farm Tour and Prison Island.
Location: Zanzibar
Accommodation Option:
| Mid-Range | Tembo House Hotel or similar |
Meals Plan: Breakfast and Lunch as well as Dinner
Drinking Water and Fruits Throughout the journey
Day 6: Transfer to Nungwi – Full day Relaxation
You will have a delicious breakfast on your day 6 of the 8 Days Tanzania Safari & Beach holiday and thereafter transfer to Nungwi beach which is about 1 ½ hours from Stone town. Nungwi beach is a top tourist destination with vast stretches of white sand blanketed by colorful shells and azure blue waters. You will relax and spend your entire day at this beach enjoying the activities, beauty as well as the sunsets.
Location: Zanzibar
Accommodation Option:
| Mid-Range | Tembo House Hotel or similar |
Meals Plan: Breakfast and Lunch as well as Dinner
Drinking Water and Fruits Throughout the journey
Day 7: Transfer to Jozani forest for Nature walk – Visit Kae Sunset Beach
Your day 7 of the 8 Days Tanzania Safari & Beach holiday will start with a mouthwatering breakfast and thereafter drive to Jozani Forest which is located in the Southern region of Zanzibar. You will go on a guided nature walk which will get you up close to the red colobus monkeys, bird species and also butterflies. You will have your lunch and transfer to Kae sunset beach where you will spend the rest of the day relaxing at the beach.
Location: Zanzibar
Accommodation Option:
| Mid-Range | Tembo House Hotel or similar |
Meals Plan: Breakfast and Lunch as well as Dinner
Drinking Water and Fruits Throughout the journey
Day 8: Fly to Julius Nyerere International Airport for your Departure flight
On this final day of your Safari, you will have breakfast and thereafter you will fly to Julius Nyerere International Airport to catch your departure flight back home. This 8 Days Tanzania Safari & Beach holiday offers a unique blend of adventure, wildlife encounters, and breathtaking Natural beauty. Whether you are a seasoned safari-goer or a first-time visitor, this itinerary is sure to leave you with lasting memories of your time in Tanzania.
Thank you so much for specifically choosing Paradise Adventure Vacations on the 8 Days Tanzania Safari & Beach holiday and we hope to see you again!!!
Location: Arusha
Accommodation Option: No
Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch
Drinking Water and Fruits Throughout the journey
Our Safari Vehicles Seating Plan - 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser Extended
All our Safari vehicles are Toyota Land-cruiser 4×4 with pop-up roofs. The vehicles are serviced and maintained to a very high standard before, during and after every safari. Paradise Adventure Vacations Ltd offering all-wheel drive safari vehicles suitable for off-road driving, which enable travelers to discover the magical areas of East Africa in a pleasant and reliable manner.
Our fleet consists of 4×4 Toyota Land cruisers with a hinged roof and skylights above the front seats. The hinged roof offers two main advantages: it provides shade without restricting the view, so that you can enjoy your safari even in the very sunny hours of the day. It also allows a 360-degree all-round view.
Our Vehicles Are Equipped With:
- Adjustable comfortable seats
- Electric refrigerator for drinks
- High-performance shock absorbers
- Tool & first aid kit
- Adapters and battery chargers
Due to the difficult ground and road conditions inside and outside the national parks and wildlife reserves, a four-wheel drive vehicle is not only recommended, but also crucial for an eventful safari.
