6-Day Zanzibar & Tanzania Safari: Tropical Beaches and Wildlife Adventure

Upon arrival at Zanzibar Airport, meet your driver and transfer to your beach hotel. After check-in, spend the rest of the day relaxing on Zanzibar’s beautiful coastline. Enjoy the soft white sand, swim in the warm Indian Ocean, or unwind beneath the palm trees while taking in the island’s tropical atmosphere. Depending on your arrival time, you may explore the surrounding area or enjoy a beautiful sunset by the beach.

Accommodation: Shaba Boutique.

Meals: Depending on your arrival time and hotel booking.

After breakfast, depart for the famous Safari Blue excursion, a full-day marine adventure around Menai Bay. Sail aboard a traditional dhow and discover Zanzibar’s beautiful coastal scenery, with opportunities for snorkeling among colorful tropical fish and coral reefs. Visit picturesque sandbanks when tides permit and enjoy swimming in the clear waters. A freshly prepared seafood lunch, typically accompanied by tropical fruits, is part of the experience. In the afternoon, return to shore and transfer back to your hotel for a relaxing evening.

Accommodation: Shaba Boutique.

Meals: Breakfast and lunch.

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at your hotel and spend the day at your own pace. Relax on the beach, swim in the ocean, or take advantage of the hotel’s facilities. You may also choose optional activities, such as a visit to Stone Town, a spice farm tour, or a local village experience, depending on your interests. This day offers the perfect opportunity to recharge before your mainland safari adventure begins.

Accommodation: Shaba Boutique.

Meals: Breakfast.

After an early breakfast, transfer to Zanzibar Airport for your scheduled flight to Arusha Airport. Upon arrival, meet your professional safari guide and begin your journey to Tarangire National Park. Famous for its enormous baobab trees and large elephant herds, Tarangire offers excellent opportunities to spot giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, and various bird species. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park before continuing your afternoon game drive. Later, exit the park and drive to your lodge in the Karatu area for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Budget Camping.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

After an early breakfast, drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive. This remarkable natural wonder supports a high concentration of wildlife, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, hippos, and, with some luck, the endangered black rhino. Enjoy a picnic lunch on the crater floor while surrounded by breathtaking scenery. In the afternoon, ascend from the crater and return to your lodge for dinner and relaxation.

Accommodation: Budget Camping

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

After breakfast, depart for Lake Manyara National Park for a morning game drive. Explore its diverse landscapes, from lush groundwater forests to open plains and the lake itself, which attracts a variety of birdlife. Look out for elephants, giraffes, baboons, hippos, and, if fortunate, the park’s famous tree-climbing lions. After your game drive, begin the drive toward Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your onward flight.

Meals: Breakfast and lunch, depending on your flight schedule.