Our 8-Day Tanzania Big Five and Beach Safari bring you up close to iconic wildlife, diverse landscapes and the romantic island of Zanzibar. The safari highlight is encountering Africa's Big Five (Elephant, Rhino, Buffalo, Lion and Leopard). We shall take you to Tanzania game parks that are wildlife gems, which will offer you a great opportunity to spot these iconic wildlife.
Serengeti National Park is among the best destinations in Africa to spot the Big Five, especially spotting the elusive leopards. Tanzania also holds the largest population of lions in Africa, with Lake Manyara playing host to a particular type, the tree-climbing lions. Tarangire plays host to a large population of elephants against the backdrop of gigantic baobab trees. A thrilling encounter happens at Ngorongoro as we chase after the buffaloes. After all these thrilling encounters we will have a rest at the idyllic Swahili Island paradise of Zanzibar, enjoying the warm Indian Ocean waters.
- Large concentration of predators at Serengeti
- Large elephant populations of Tarangire
Day 1: Start of Safari (Arusha National Park)
Your safari begins when you are picked up from your Hotel in Arusha & depart for Arusha National Park, you will have a picnic lunch and a game drive in the Park. The park is at the base of Mount Meru, which is good for climbing. It has a range of habitats including forest – home to the black-and-white colobus monkey – and is excellent for birding. Several lakes often host flocks of flamingos. The park's appeal is mainly its scenery. The habitat diversity spans from montane (mountain) rainforest to moist savannah to alpine moorland.
Day 2: Search for the tree-climbing lions in Lake Manyara
Nestled at the foot of the Great Rift Valley, Lake Manyara is a hidden gem. Home to more than 400 bird species, thousands of vibrant pink hues of flamingos and sightings of the unique tree-climbing lions. Your day starts with an early morning breakfast leaving your lodge with a packed picnic lunch as we embark on a drive to this small but amazing wildlife park.
Lush forests of Acacia and Mahogany trees begin to set the mood for what is waiting ahead. During the game drive, watch out for buffaloes, giraffes, impalas, baboons and blue monkeys. The main spectacle of Lake Manyara National Park is the tree-climbing lions. In the right season, you can see the shoreline turning pink with millions of flamingos flocking there.
Day 3: After the elusive leopard in Serengeti
Serengeti is a crown jewel for wildlife enthusiasts, hosting iconic wildlife on an endless rolling savanna plain.
After breakfast, head to the iconic Tanzania Wilderness, Serengeti National Park, via the beautiful high-lying farmland of Karatu and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Leaving the highlands behind, we descend into the heart of wild Africa - the Serengeti National Park - with its endless plains, rolling into the distance as far as the eye can see. We head to the central park area, known as the Seronera area, one of the richest wildlife habitats in the park and hosts a good leopard population, featuring the Seronera River, which provides a valuable water source to this area and therefore attracts wildlife well representative of most of the Serengeti's species. We arrive in time for lunch and enjoy an afternoon game drive in the Serengeti National Park.
Day 4: Exploring wildlife at Ngorongoro
Ngorongoro Crater is a UNESCO World Heritage site teaming with an abundance of wildlife. It is an ancient volcanic caldera with a remarkable concentration of animals. As you explore the foot of this crater, you'll come across rhinos, elephants and buffalo. The crater walls offer natural protection minimising contact with humans.
Your day starts with a short game drive as you exit Serengeti and head to Ngorongoro.
Day 5: Discover huge Elephants and Gigantic Baobab Trees of Tarangire
This park is extremely famous for its elephant population and dramatic landscapes. Tarangire is dotted with ancient and massive baobab trees that tower over giraffes. Elephants seem to flourish here with their numbers on the rise making it a great destination to spot them. Another highlight of Tarangire is the tree-climbing pythons and the long-necked Gerenuk. You will be left in awe of the sheer size of elephants and baobab trees. Everything here seems to be huge in size and you'll love every minute of this place.
Day 6: Transfer to Zanzibar by flight
After an early breakfast, you will head out for the morning game drives and later on, you will be dropped off at the airstrip for a flight to Zanzibar.
Day 7: Zanzibar
Set on the island's idyllic eastern coast, Zuri Zanzibar Hotel & Resort blends privacy, relaxation and adventure in equal portions, allowing its guests to do as much or as little as they like. The resort offers scuba diving and snorkelling trips as well as pampering massages, beauty treatments, yoga sessions and a gym. Sunset dhow (traditional sailboat) cruises and fishing trips are available to book at the resort, while the hotel’s Spice Garden is the ideal spot for a stroll. Tours of Stone Town make for an excellent cultural and historical experience, while the short spice tour imparts insight into why Zanzibar is known as Spice Island.
Day 8: End of Safari
After breakfast, you shall check out of the hotel, where you may opt to do shopping at a mall on your way as you are transferred to Zanzibar International Airport to catch your international flight.
What is included in the tour
- All game parks and conservancy fees
- Extensive guided game drives in parks.
- Accommodation and all meals on a full-board basis (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
- Airport meet and greet with private transfers
- Back up tour van in case of a breakdown
- A highly credentialed driver-guide during your journey
- Emergency AMREF Evacuation fees
- Drinking water and soft drinks in the vehicle during the safari
What is NOT included in the tour
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Balloon safaris; these can be organized as per clients requests
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Tips or Gratitudes; while most bills will include a service charge, clients are free to tip as per their own will
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Laundry, personal toiletries and items of personal nature; for reasons of preference, we shall not provide these, however, all COVID-19 regulations and requirements shall be catered for
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Visas, health certificates; Kwezi Safaris can assist to facilitate this at an extra fee
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Travel/ flying doctors rescue services; we encourage clients to arrange for personal insurance covers. We are more than happy to facilitate these, alongside flight bookings at an extra cost
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Optional activities, sundowners, cultural dances and art crafts, guided nature walks in camps/lodges; we are more than happy to put together value packages for clients wishing to experience cultural products or mingle with local community.
