Tanzania Wildlife & Zanzibar Beach Escape

• After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park, known for its majestic baobab trees and large elephant herds.

  • Activities: Full-day game drive through the savannah; picnic lunch at the Tarangire River viewpoint.

  • Wildlife Highlights: Elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, lions, leopards, and over 500 bird species.

  • Landmarks: Tarangire River, Silale Swamp — a prime wildlife viewing spot during the dry season.

  • Accommodation: Buganivellia Safari Lodge or similar.
    Enjoy a sunset dinner while listening to the sounds of the wild.

• Morning drive toward the Ngorongoro Highlands, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa’s seven natural wonders.

  • Activities: Descend 600 m to the crater floor for a spectacular game drive; picnic lunch beside the Hippo Pool.

  • Wildlife Highlights: Possible sightings of the Big Five – lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant, and black rhino – as well as flamingos, hippos, and hyenas.

  • Landmarks: Ngorongoro Crater rim, Lerai Forest, and open grasslands.

  • Accommodation: Embalakai Ngorongoro Camp – a tented camp offering close-to-nature comfort.
    End your day watching the sunset over the crater rim.

• Journey through the Olduvai Gorge – famed archaeological site where early human fossils were discovered – en route to the Serengeti Plains.

  • Activities: En-route stop at Olduvai Gorge Museum; afternoon game drive across the savannah.

  • Wildlife Highlights: Big cats (lions, cheetahs, leopards), gazelles, impalas, and possibly the Great Migration depending on the season.

  • Landmarks: Seronera Valley and the dramatic kopje rock formations.

  • Accommodation: Nyota Luxury Camp or similar.
    Evening by the campfire under an endless African sky.

• A full day of wildlife exploration in one of the world’s most biodiverse regions.

  • Activities: Early morning and late afternoon game drives for the best sightings; optional hot-air balloon safari (extra cost).

  • Wildlife Highlights: Watch for wildebeest crossings (seasonal), elephant families, vultures, jackals, and hyenas.

  • Landmarks: Central Serengeti plains, Seronera River area, and Retima Hippo Pool.

  • Accommodation: Nyota Luxury Camp – enjoy your second night immersed in the wild.
    Sundowners and dinner beneath the stars make this an unforgettable evening.

• After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for a scenic bush flight to Zanzibar (approx. 1.5 hours).

  • Activities: Internal flight over the Rift Valley and Indian Ocean; transfer to the resort.

  • Accommodation: Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa or similar – set on Kiwengwa Beach.

  • Evening: Leisure on the beach, optional sunset walk or local seafood dinner.
    Experience the shift from the wild savannah to tropical paradise.

• A full-day marine adventure exploring Menai Bay Marine Reserve aboard a traditional dhow.

  • Activities: Snorkelling among coral reefs, dolphin-watching, sandbank relaxation, and freshly grilled seafood lunch on a remote island.

  • Landmarks: Menai Bay Marine Reserve, Kwale Island, Indian Ocean coral gardens.

  • Wildlife: Dolphins, colourful reef fish, sea stars, and coral species.

  • Return to your beach resort by late afternoon for relaxation.

Discover Zanzibar’s cultural and natural treasures.

• Activities:

  • Morning guided walk in Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park – see the endemic red colobus monkey.

  • Visit a spice plantation to learn about clove, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg cultivation.

  • Afternoon walking tour of Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

• Landmarks: Sultan’s Palace, Old Fort, House of Wonders, and Forodhani Gardens.

• Accommodation: Return to your beach resort.

Morning boat trip to Mnemba Atoll Marine Park, one of East Africa’s top snorkelling destinations.

• Activities: Dolphin-spotting, coral-reef snorkelling, and beach relaxation.

• Wildlife: Spinner and bottlenose dolphins, tropical reef fish, sea urchins, starfish, and sometimes green turtles.

• Afternoon: Free time at leisure; optional water-sports, kayaking, or spa treatment.

• Accommodation: Final night at your resort.

Enjoy a relaxed breakfast overlooking the turquoise lagoon.

• Activities: Beach stroll, souvenir shopping, and transfer to Zanzibar Airport for departure.
  Your safari and island adventure come to an end — memories filled with wildlife, ocean breezes, and African sunsets.