8 Days Tanzania Wildlife and Zanzibar Beach Experience

Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, your Go Expeditions Africa Safari Guide will meet you for a transfer to Arusha. Relax and enjoy the scenic drive through the Tanzanian landscape. Our knowledgeable driver will be happy to answer any questions you have and share insights about our country.

In about an hour, you will arrive at the lodge in Arusha, where you can unwind and prepare for the exciting adventures that await you. Welcome to Tanzania!

After a delicious breakfast, set off for a transfer to Tarangire National Park for an exhilarating game drive. Your guide will lead you to prime game viewing spots within the park, renowned for its ancient baobab trees. The game drive will focus around the Tarangire River, the main water source in the park, which attracts a variety of animals including giraffes, hippos, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, and lions.
In the afternoon, your driver-guide will take you to a perfect spot for a hot picnic lunch. After lunch, continue exploring the park, scanning for various animals and birds, with over 500 species having been spotted in the area. After an exciting day of wildlife viewing, you will be transferred to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

In the morning, enjoy breakfast before setting out on a full-day game drive in Central Serengeti National Park, known for its big cats. You will quickly realize that the Serengeti is so vast and captivating that one visit is never enough, which is why many of our guests return time and time again.

Your experienced guide will lead you on a quest to spot Central Serengeti’s residents, including cheetahs, lions, leopards, hyenas, bat-eared foxes, reedbucks, giraffes, elephants, hippos, rhinos, warthogs, and many more. After game drive you will drive back to the camp for dinner and overnight.

Equipped with packed lunch you will drive to one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Africa, Ngorongoro Crater. Here, you will have the opportunity to search for the Big Five animals. Over a million years ago, Ngorongoro Crater, now the world’s largest inactive caldera, was once among Africa’s tallest mountains until volcanic forces caused it to dramatically collapse.

After lunch, you will embark on afternoon game drive an opportunity to search for buffaloes, zebras, elands, gazelles, elephants, lions, and scavengers like spotted hyenas and jackals. The crater also offers a glorious opportunity to see the endangered and rare black rhinos. After the game drive, you will ascend from the crater and drive to the lodge in Karatu for dinner and and overnight stay.

Start your day with a scenic drive from Karatu, passing through the picturesque landscapes of the Great Rift Valley and vibrant local villages. Arrive at the charming Arusha Coffee Lodge, nestled within one of Tanzania’s largest coffee plantations, where you’ll enjoy a leisurely lunch amidst the lush greenery and aroma of freshly brewed coffee.

After lunch, you’ll continue your journey with a transfer to Arusha Airport. Here, you’ll board a flight to the enchanting island of Zanzibar. Upon arrival in Zanzibar, you’ll be transferred to your hotel, located on one of the island’s stunning beaches. Relax and unwind as you soak in the beautiful surroundings and prepare for an unforgettable stay on this exotic island.

Spend two days basking in the sun and enjoying the pristine beaches of Zanzibar, where crystal-clear waters and powdery white sands create a perfect tropical paradise. Start your beach exploration beaches in the north, known for their stunning sunsets and vibrant nightlife. Embrace the adventurous and relaxing water activities that Zanzibar’s beaches have to offer, making your stay an unforgettable tropical escape.