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7 Days Experience Tanzania Wildlife Safari from Zanzibar

By Travel wise Safari
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$6,818 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 7d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Experience our most complete 7-day Northern Tanzania circuit, blending classic Big Five action with unique, active adventures. We start with an immersive Walking Safari in Arusha National Park, followed by game drives in Tarangire, famous for its majestic elephant herds, and Lake Manyara, known for its tree-climbing lions.

The middle phase focuses on the remote Rift Valley. Journey to Lake Natron to walk among millions of flamingos against the backdrop of the sacred Ol Doinyo Lengai volcano. You will also explore the ancient human Engaresero Footprints site, adding a fascinating historical dimension to your adventure.

The journey culminates in the core safari experience: tracking Big Cats across the vast Serengeti National Park. Finally, descend into the UNESCO World Heritage Ngorongoro Crater. This natural wonder offers the highest chance of spotting the complete Big Five, including the elusive Black Rhino, ensuring an unforgettable safari climax before your return to Zanzibar.

Activity location

  • Lake Natron
    • Lake Natron, Tanzania

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Abeid Amani Karume International Airport
    • Zanzibar, Mjini Magharibi Region, Tanzania

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7 Days Experience Tanzania Wildlife Safari from Zanzibar in Multilingual
  • Activity duration is 7 days7d
    7d
  • Opening hours: Sat 8:00 am-6:30 pm
  • English

Pickup included

Price details
NZ$6,818.12 x 2 AdultsNZ$13,636.24
Total
Price is NZ$13,636.24
Until Fri, 27 Mar

What's included, what's not

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    Domestic flights
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    Taxes and Fees
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    Professional Safari Guides
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    Transport and game drives in a clean maintained 4x4 Land Cruiser with a photographic roof hatch
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    All Game drives as Mentioned
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    Beers or Wine, Coffee, Drinking water in the Safari Jeep
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    All Airport Transfers in mainland and Zanzibar
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    All items of a personal nature
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    Tips and service charge (optional fee to be paid on-site)
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    Travel Insurance
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    Accommodation at Arusha before/after the safari
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    Laundry services during the safari

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Zanzibar to Arusha National Park & Unique Walking Safari

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Overnight at Arusha Farm House, Ritzy Arcardia Cottages or similar. All meals included

Arusha National Park

  • 7h
Your safari begins with a transfer from your Zanzibar hotel and a flight to Arusha. Upon arrival, you will be met by our guide, briefed, and taken for breakfast. We then depart for Arusha National Park, known for its diverse landscapes against the backdrop of Mount Meru. The morning features a unique Walking Safari, accompanied by an armed ranger. Explore the bush on foot, viewing waterfalls, detailed ecosystems, and approaching animals like giraffes, buffalo, and zebras. This is a chance to focus on animal tracks and specific plants. Following the walk, we enjoy a pleasant picnic lunch. In the afternoon, we switch to a game drive. We search for the famous black-and-white colobus monkeys in the canopy and visit the Momella Lakes to spot flamingos and hippos. You will also enjoy panoramic views of the Ngurdoto Crater. At the end of the day, we transfer you to your comfortable Arusha accommodation for dinner and a restful overnight stay, concluding your first adventure day.

Day 2: Scenic Drive to Tarangire National Park Game Drive

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Overnight at Heart & Soul Lodge Manyara. All meals included

Tarangire National Park

  • 8h
  • Admission ticket included
After a hearty breakfast, we will start a two-hour scenic drive through the countryside to Tarangire National Park. Enjoy observing everyday Tanzanian life in passing villages. Should you need a quick stop, your guide is happy to assist before we drive directly to the park gate. Upon arrival, permits will be arranged, and we immediately begin exciting game drives. Tarangire is famous for its massive herds of elephants and iconic baobab trees. You will also search for majestic lions, elusive leopards, zebras, wildebeest, and elegant giraffes. For bird lovers, the park is a paradise with a wide variety of bird species. Around midday, enjoy a delicious picnic lunch amidst the park's breathtaking scenery. After lunch, we continue exploring the diverse landscapes and abundant wildlife until the evening. At the end of the day, we transfer you to your accommodation near the park. There you can relax, enjoy a delicious dinner, and settle down for a restful night's sleep.

Day 3: Game Drive at Diverse Lake Manyara National Park

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Overnight at Heart & Soul Lodge Manyara or Similar. All meals included

Lake Manyara National Park

  • 7h
After breakfast, you will depart for Lake Manyara National Park. The drive is brief, passing lively villages and scenic landscapes. Upon arrival, permits will be arranged, and you will begin your exploration. Lake Manyara is famed for its unique tree-climbing lions and diverse birdlife. The park is home to elephants, hippos, giraffes, zebras, and various antelopes. It is a birdwatcher's paradise, with over 400 species, including flamingos often lining the lake's shores. Around midday, enjoy a delicious picnic lunch surrounded by lush greenery. After lunch, we continue on game drives, experiencing unforgettable moments and sightings across the park's diverse terrain. In the late afternoon, you will return to your comfortable accommodation, where a delicious dinner awaits you. Relax and prepare for the next exciting day of your safari adventure.

Day 4: Journey to Lake Natron & Ancient Footprints

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Overnight at Africa Safari Lake Natron or Similar. All meals included

Lake Natron

  • 10h
After breakfast, your guide will pick you up for the scenic drive towards Lake Natron, a remote area in northern Tanzania. The journey takes you through rugged landscapes and Maasai villages, offering authentic glimpses of everyday life. Upon arrival around midday, you can enjoy lunch or immediately take a short walk to the Engaresero Footprints Site. These ancient human footprints (over 400 in total) are preserved in volcanic ash and offer a fascinating look into early human history. After visiting the footprints and enjoying a relaxing lunch, the afternoon features a gentle walk along the shores of Lake Natron. Here, you will see flamingos and pelicans wading in the shallow waters. The lake’s vibrant pink hues and the dramatic backdrop of Ol Doinyo Lengai, the sacred Maasai volcano, create stunning photo opportunities. As the sun sets, you will head to your accommodation near Lake Natron for dinner and a peaceful overnight stay in the quiet beauty of the Rift Valley.

Day 5: Serengeti: Endless Plains & Predator Country

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Overnight at Serengeti Safari Haven, Tukaone Serengeti Camos or Similar. All meals included

Serengeti National Park

  • 11h
  • Admission ticket included
After breakfast, we depart for the world-renowned Serengeti National Park. The journey is dramatic as we drive through the remote northeastern area, entering the park via Klein's Gate. We begin our extensive game drive immediately upon entry. The Serengeti's vast, endless grasslands offer unmatched opportunities for year-round wildlife viewing, hosting the highest concentration of large predators globally. Expect to see resident herds of buffalo, giraffe, zebra, and various antelopes. We will actively search for the famous Big Cats: lions resting on granite kopjes, elusive leopards, and cheetahs scanning the open plains. Around midday, you will enjoy a picnic lunch amidst this incredible landscape. We continue the game drive into the late afternoon, soaking in the iconic views and abundant wildlife. As the sun sets, we head to your accommodation within the Serengeti for dinner and a memorable overnight stay.

Day 6: Final Serengeti Game Drive & Ngorongoro Transition

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
  • Accommodation: Overnight at Mvuli Hotel Ngorongoro, Marera Valley Lodge, Farm of Dreams Lodge or similar. All meals included

Serengeti National Park

  • 10h
  • Admission ticket included
Your day begins with breakfast and early with a final, extended morning game drive across the Serengeti plains. This time of day is crucial for wildlife viewing, as the predators are most active before the heat sets in. We maximise our last hours searching for any animals we may have missed and enjoying the vast, iconic scenery one last time. Resident herds of buffalo, giraffe, and various antelopes remain scattered across the plains. We specifically look for Big Cats finishing their night hunts or heading towards shelter. After lunch, we begin the scenic drive out of the Serengeti and towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA). The drive offers stunning views as we ascend the crater highlands. We exit the park and proceed to your accommodation situated near the NCA, often in the scenic Karatu area. You will check in, relax, enjoy a final delicious dinner and an overnight stay

Day 7: Exploring the Eighth Wonder of the World

  • 1 stop
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch
  • Accommodation: No Accommodation (Return to Zanzibar)

Ngorongoro Crater

  • 6h
  • Admission ticket included
Your final adventure day begins with breakfast, followed by a scenic drive to the Eighth Wonder of the World, the Ngorongoro Crater. Upon arrival, your guide arranges the permits, and we immediately start an exciting descent for game drives. The crater floor offers unmatched, dense wildlife viewing, making it the best location to see the "Big Five": lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards, and the elusive black rhino. You will also encounter hyenas, zebras, wildebeest, and various bird species across this natural caldera. Around midday, enjoy a delicious lunch at the hippo pool, taking in the sights and sounds of the magnificent animals. After lunch, the game drive continues, allowing you to maximise your sightings. Afterwards, we begin the transfer drive out of the crater and proceed directly to Arusha Airport for your return flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival in Zanzibar, our guide will ensure a smooth and comfortable transfer back to your hotel, concluding your unforgettable safari.

Location

Activity location

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    Lake Natron
    • Lake Natron, Tanzania

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Abeid Amani Karume International Airport
    • Zanzibar, Mjini Magharibi Region, Tanzania

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