Safari and Beach Holiday Combo with Comfort, 8 Days
Overview
Ceraa Eyes Safari, a locally based Tanzanian operator, runs this Tanzania safari and beach holiday. An experienced local guide travels with you, and we shape every detail together with you.
Reasons to choose this Tanzania safari and beach getaway with us
Every Tanzania safari and beach holiday we run is tailor-made, so the dates, the accommodation and the pace can all be adjusted. Our local team also supports you from the day you arrive to the day you leave. Before you travel, you can read about the area on the official Tanzania National Parks (TANAPA) website. For more inspiration, browse our other Serengeti National Park tours.
Enjoy the best of two worlds on this immersive 8-day adventure. You begin by exploring Tanzania’s legendary wildlife reserves, and then you relax on beautiful island shores.
This trip travels from the legendary Serengeti plains to the glittering beaches of Zanzibar, so the midrange safari and seaside package mixes exciting game drives with relaxation by the ocean. Along the way you may meet Africa’s Big Five and look out over ancient volcanic craters, and you also experience the cultural wealth of both the mainland and the Spice Island.
If you want excitement and relaxation in one trip, this Tanzania safari and beach holiday is a good fit. The itinerary balances nature, culture and comfort in one memorable Tanzanian getaway.
Itinerary
On landing at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you are met by a friendly representative from Ceraa Eyes Safari, who takes you to your boutique hotel in Arusha. You can then relax for the evening, and your guide gives a brief talk to prepare you for the safari.
- Accommodation: Greenside Hotel, Arusha
- Meals: Dinner
Following breakfast, you set off for Tarangire National Park, famous for its giant baobab trees and large elephant herds. A full-day game drive comes first, with a bush picnic along the way, and then you head to your lodge for the night.
- Accommodation: Suricata Boma Lodge
- Meals: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, Dinner
You leave today by way of the Ngorongoro Highlands, heading for Serengeti National Park. On arrival, game drives take you over the park's wide plains, which are also home to the Great Migration and the Big Five.
- Accommodation: Moyo Tented Camp, Serengeti
- Meals: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, Dinner
You can start the day with an optional hot air balloon safari (extra cost), followed by a morning game drive. You then travel to the green Ngorongoro Highlands and relax in the scenic town of Karatu.
- Accommodation: Karatu Simba Lodge
- Meals: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, Dinner
You begin by descending into the Ngorongoro Crater for a memorable game drive. Afterwards you fly to Zanzibar, where we take you to a beachfront resort, and the coastal chapter of your trip starts.
- Accommodation: Nungwi Dreams by Mantis, Zanzibar
- Meals: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, Dinner
Spend half a day out on the water, perhaps snorkeling, diving or simply drifting. A scenic transfer then takes you to Nungwi for a peaceful evening beside the sea.
- Accommodation: Nungwi Dreams by Mantis
- Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
A full day is yours to spend as you wish. Enjoy the beach or explore local culture, or choose an activity such as a dhow cruise, spa treatment or watersports.
- Accommodation: Nungwi Dreams by Mantis
- Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast, a guided tour leads you through the historic alleys of Stone Town. You then visit local markets and cultural sites, before we transfer you to the airport for your departure.
- Meals: Breakfast
Included & Excluded
- English-speaking guide and driver, skilled in safari work, for the entire tour.
- Unlimited mileage on game drives in your own private 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof.
- Entrance fees for all national parks and conservation areas.
- Lodging as set out in the itinerary (midrange category).
- Meals as listed for each day.
- Drinking water throughout the safari.
- Airport transfers in Arusha and Zanzibar.
- Internal flight from Arusha to Zanzibar.
- Guided tour of Stone Town in Zanzibar.
- Every government tax and levy.
- International flights to and from Tanzania.
- Travel insurance and visa charges.
- Extras you can add, such as a Serengeti hot air balloon safari.
- Alcohol and soft drinks.
- Gratuities for the driver/guide and hotel staff.
- Personal spending (laundry, phone calls, souvenirs and so on).
- Anything not covered in the inclusions section.
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