
Tanzania Bush and Beach Wildlife Safari
Trip duration
11 days/ 10 nights
DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN TANZANIA, VIA ARUSHA
The Tanzania Bush and Beach Wildlife Safari starts in the tourism capital of Tanzania, Arusha. This active town is located in Northern Tanzania, at the foothills of the mighty Mt. Meru.
When you land at the Kilimanjaro Airport, our concierge team will meet you and help you with a transfer to the hotel. Driving from the Kilimanjaro Airport, you may have a good view of Africa’s highest mountain – Mt. Kilimanjaro.
If you have some free hours this afternoon, you can explore local attractions such as Arusha National Park, Lake Duluti or local coffee farms.
Night in Arusha.
DAY 2, 3 AND 4: SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
Our Tanzania Bush and Beach Wildlife Safari will then proceed to the mighty Serengeti National Park. This endless plain forms a wildlife haven like no other. The savannah grassland with mixed woodland and bush mosaic is the perfect recipe for African Wildlife. We shall also explore the local rivers and swamps, seeking the water-dwelling creatures of the wild. Huge rock outcrops dot the grassy plains of Serengeti and are often known as kopjes. These massive rocks form perfect resting sites for predators as they also scan the plains for potential prey.
Serengeti National Park has been made famous by the annual wildebeest migration. Here we shall enjoy many game drives as we seek to follow the local herds of White-bearded Wildebeests. Hot on their heels are multiple herbivores such as Common Zebras, Thomson’s Gazelles and Common Elands. Predators and scavengers also take advantage of the bounty and concentrate around the moving herds. This spectacle is always a great highlight on our Tanzania Bush and Beach Wildlife Safari.
Mammals in Serengeti National Park include African Lion, White-bearded Wildebeest, Maasai Giraffe, African Elephant, Common Hippopotamus, Cheetah, Leopard, Spotted Hyena, Serval, Black Rhino, African Buffalo, Topi, Oribi, Thomson’s Gazelle, Grant’s Gazelle, Common Warthog, Common Zebra, Black-backed Jackal, Caracal and African Wild Cat.
Common reptiles of Serengeti National Park include Nile Crocodile, Mwanza Flat-headed Rock Agama, Nile Monitor Lizard and Marsh Terrapin.
Common exciting birds of Serengeti include Southern Ground Hornbill, Secretarybird, Superb Starling, Lappet-faced Vulture, Martial Eagle, African Fish Eagle and Lesser Flamingo.
Nights in Serengeti.
DAY 5: NGORONGORO CONSERVATION AREA AND OL DUVAI GORGE MUSEUM
We shall enjoy a morning in the famous Ol Duvai Gorge Museum; also known as Ol Dupai Gorge Museum. Ol Dupai is the Maasai name for a local sisal-looking plant known as Sansevieria. Many paleontology and archeology projects have been conducted here at Ol Duvai, mainly led by the Louis and Mary Leakey family. Their discoveries include Zinjanthropus, Homo habilis and Homo erectus.
We shall then move higher to the Ngorongoro Highlands, as we enjoy Tanzania’s beautiful landscapes.
Night at the Ngorongoro Highlands.
DAY 6: NGORONGORO CRATER
We shall then enjoy the famous and mighty Ngorongoro Crater; a key highlight location on the Tanzania Bush and Beach Wildlife Safari. This massive crater is named as one of the wonders of Africa. A view from the crater’s rim is breathtaking in many ways; as you also get to spot the soda lake known as Lake Magadi.
We shall be able to enjoy the beautiful Highland Forest as we move through the Ngorongoro Highlands. On the higher slopes, beautiful grasslands and open glades pattern this vast forest. We shall then descend down the walls of the crater through a scenic winding road. At the bottom, a vast savannah grassland awaits us, full of African wildlife. We shall also explore some of the local wetlands as we move around the Ngorongoro Crater floor.
Mammals in the Ngorongoro Crater include African Lion, Serval, Caracal, African Golden Wolf, Black Rhino, Thomson’s Gazelle, Grant’s Gazelle, Common Zebra, Common Warthog, White-bearded Wildebeest, African Elephant, Common Hippopotamus, Spotted Hyena, African Buffalo and occasionally the Cheetah. On the outer fringes of the crater rim, we may get Maasai Giraffes and Common Impala.
Common birds in the Ngorongoro Crater include Kori Bustard, Grey Crowned Crane, Capped Wheatear, Abdim’s Stork, White Stork, Greater Flamingo and Lesser Flamingo.
Reptiles in the Ngorongoro Crater include Striped Skink and Nile Monitor Lizard.
Night at the Ngorongoro Highlands.
DAY 7: TO ARUSHA AND FLY TO ZANZIBAR ISLAND
We shall then head back to Arusha, where we shall connect with a local flight to Zanzibar Island.
This beautiful island is always a highlight on our Tanzania Bush and Beach Wildlife Safari.
Night in Zanzibar.
DAY 8, 9 AND 10: ZANZIBAR ISLAND
Here we shall relax at our beautiful beach resort and take in the great atmosphere along the Indian Ocean coastline. We shall have opportunities for swimming, beach walks, diving, snorkeling, boat rides and many varied water sports.
There are also local parks, monuments and historical sites on Zanzibar Island, and you can choose to visit some of these during your stay. Depending on your personal or group interests, our office will help you choose the best activities for your specific holiday. These experiences form a great part of our Tanzania Bush and Beach Wildlife Safari.
The optional activities that you can enjoy outside your resort during the Zanzibar Beach Holiday include:-
- A visit to the Zanzibar Old Stone Town
- A Spice Tour around Zanzibar Island
- A visit to Jozani Forest (home of the rare Zanzibar Red Colobus Monkey)
- Enjoy the Kizimkazi Dolphins Tour
- Enjoy a Sunset Dhow Cruise
- A trip to Changuu Island (Prison Island or Tortoise Island or Quarantine Island)
- A trip to Kibandiko Island
- A trip to Bawe Island
- A trip to Tumbatu Island
- A trip to Mnemba Private Island
- A trip to Chumbe Private Island
- A trip to Chapwani Private Island
Nights in Zanzibar.
DAY 11: FLY TO ARUSHA OR DAR ES SALAAM
We shall have an easy morning relaxing at our hotel or enjoying a local activity.
We shall then take a transfer to the airport, for a domestic flight to Arusha or Dar es Salaam; where we shall connect with our flights home. This marks the end to our lovely Tanzania Bush and Beach Wildlife Safari.
You may also choose to join one of our safari extensions, such as the Masai Mara Wildebeest Migration Safari.
Highlight mammals and others
African Lion, White-bearded Wildebeest, Maasai Giraffe, African Elephant, Common Hippo, Cheetah, Leopard, Spotted Hyena, Serval, Black Rhino, African Buffalo, Topi, Thomson’s Gazelle, Grant’s Gazelle, Common Warthog, Common Zebra, Caracal, Nile Crocodile, Nile Monitor Lizard
Highlight birds
Southern Ground Hornbill, Secretarybird, Superb Starling, Lappet-faced Vulture, Martial Eagle, African Fish Eagle, Lesser Flamingo
Habitats covered
Savannah, Highland Forest, Wetlands, Ocean Beach
Photographic opportunities
Excellent
Special moments
The Great Rift Valley, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Baobab Trees, Zanzibar Island
Price Table:
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Services Provided / Items Included
- Full time access to a 4×4 open-roofed safari vehicle throughout your trip; with our qualified driver-guide
- Complimentary airport transfers on the stated safari starting and completion days
- Home/ hotel/ airport pick-up and drop-off during the main safari dates
- Accommodation in shared twin or double or triple or family rooms (Please note: single rooms are available at an extra single room supplement, single or solo travelers do not need to pay a single room supplement, because the price for 1 person already includes the single room supplement)
- All meals as per the safari plan
- Unlimited drinking water during the entire trip – to be provided in the vehicle
- Conservation areas, reserves, conservancies and park entry fees as per the safari plan
- Local flights where included in your safari (please check with our office to know which flights are included for your specific safari)
- AMREF Flying Doctors Tourist Cover per person (medical emergency evacuation insurance/ cover)
- All taxes
Items Not Included
- International arrival and departure flights to the safari
- Visas
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal drinks at lodges
- Items of personal pleasure e.g. laundry
- Health and travel insurance