8 Days Tanzania Savannah Safari and Zanzibar Beach
About This 8-Day Safari
Pair a short northern Tanzania wildlife circuit with a beach finish in Zanzibar. An Arusha arrival night leads into a Ngorongoro Crater excursion and two nights in the Serengeti. A booked flight connection then takes you to Zanzibar, where two full days are left free for rest or optional water activities. This itinerary suits travellers who want a compact wildlife-and-island combination without adding a long list of scheduled beach excursions.
- Arusha arrival night
- Ngorongoro Crater wildlife viewing
- Serengeti transfer drive and full safari day
- Booked flight connection to Zanzibar
- Two full days at the beach
- Optional dhow or snorkelling excursion
Where You Will Go
The places this safari visits, in the order you will reach them.
A spice island off the Tanzanian coast with white-sand beaches, turquoise water and historic Stone Town.
A collapsed volcano whose floor is a natural amphitheatre for black rhinos, lions and elephants.
Tanzania’s endless plains and the setting of the great wildebeest migration.
Day By Day Itinerary
Every day is planned by our local team and can be adjusted to your pace.
Arrive in northern Tanzania
Transfer from Kilimanjaro airport to your Arusha accommodation. Meet the guide or briefing representative to review the short safari circuit. The arrival day remains light so you can rest before an early departure. Meals are arranged around your landing time and the hotel booking.
Ngorongoro Crater excursion
Leave Arusha early for the Ngorongoro region. After completing the entry arrangements, descend for wildlife viewing on the crater floor. A picnic lunch allows a break without leaving the main excursion area. Ascend later and continue to your overnight accommodation, with the exact schedule following permit conditions and the guide’s plan.
Travel to the Serengeti
Continue towards the Serengeti on the agreed road route. A community or Olduvai visit can be added only if booked and compatible with the transfer time. After entering the park, enjoy wildlife viewing on the way to camp. The accommodation location is selected to balance safari access with the flight arrangements later in the trip.
Serengeti wildlife at your chosen pace
Choose an agreed full-day picnic drive or morning and afternoon sessions with a camp break. The guide searches productive habitats for mammals and birds without guaranteeing particular sightings. Spend time at worthwhile encounters rather than covering unnecessary distance. Return to camp and confirm the following day’s airstrip transfer.
Fly from the safari region to Zanzibar
Travel to the booked airstrip for your flight connection to Zanzibar. The departure time, baggage rules and any intermediate stop follow the confirmed airline itinerary. Meet the island transfer guide after arrival and continue to your beach property. Dinner and the remaining afternoon are arranged according to the hotel meal plan and arrival time.
A full day beside the Indian Ocean
Relax at the hotel with no compulsory excursion on the programme. Use the available facilities and enjoy the surroundings at your own pace. Optional water activities can be booked through appropriate local operators, subject to conditions. Their fees and participation requirements are separate from the core beach stay unless explicitly included.
Beach leisure or an optional dhow outing
Enjoy a second full day on the island, leaving room for rest after the road safari. An optional dhow outing or snorkelling trip can be quoted if it suits your interests. Departure times depend on the operator and local conditions rather than a fixed daily promise. Return to the hotel and prepare for your onward travel.
Airport transfer and onward journey
Check out according to the beach property’s arrangements and transfer to Zanzibar airport. Pick-up is timed for your flight and the distance from the hotel. An onward connection to another mainland airport is arranged separately where needed. Extra room use or additional meals can be requested before departure if the schedule leaves a long wait.
Where You Will Stay
Lodges are subject to availability. If a lodge is full we replace it with one of an equal standard.
Arusha
Crater Forest Tented Camp
Lobo Wildlife Lodge
Blue Moon Hotel
Practical Planning
Things worth knowing before you book.
The Serengeti camp is selected with the departure airstrip in mind; flight schedules and baggage allowances are confirmed before booking.
Olduvai or a community visit en route to the Serengeti is optional and may reduce available wildlife time that afternoon.
If your international flight departs from Dar es Salaam or another airport, the connection from Zanzibar must be quoted and arranged separately.
Best Time To Go
June to October is dry and breezy, the easiest months on the coast. December to February is hot and good for the beaches. The heaviest rain is in April and May.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in the 8 Days Tanzania Savannah Safari and Zanzibar Beach?
The package includes Scheduled road transfers and guiding for the agreed itinerary; accommodation for the scheduled nights; meals shown in the confirmed meal plan; entry fees and scheduled core activities confirmed in the quotation. It does not include international flights and any travel before or after the agreed programme; regional or domestic airfares unless explicitly included in the quotation; the required flight route must be confirmed; visa costs and personal travel insurance; tips, laundry, personal purchases and drinks not expressly included; optional activities, upgrades and additional nights; meals outside the confirmed meal plan.
When is the best time to take this safari?
June to October is dry and breezy, the easiest months on the coast. December to February is hot and good for the beaches. The heaviest rain is in April and May.
Can the itinerary be changed?
Yes. Every Giravex itinerary can be adjusted to your dates, pace, budget and interests. Tell us what you would like to change and a trip specialist will tailor it for you.
How do I book or get a quote?
Send a quote request or message us on WhatsApp. A trip specialist will reply with availability and a detailed quote for your group size and dates.
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