Overview
Experience the best of Tanzania in just 7 days, combining an exciting Northern Circuit wildlife safari with the tropical beaches of Zanzibar. Travel with a small group in a comfortable 4×4 safari vehicle, explore the endless Serengeti plains, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, and finish your adventure relaxing on the beautiful island of Zanzibar.
This package is designed as a join safari, making it an affordable way to experience Tanzania while meeting other travelers.
Highlights
- Trek to the world-famous Everest Base Camp
- Enjoy the amazing view of the Himalayas from Kala Patthar
- Travel through the Sherpa villages of Namche, Khumjung, Khunde, and Dingboche
- Visit Tengboche the biggest and oldest monastery n the region.
Itinerary
Early morning pick-up from your hotel in Arusha and departure for Tarangire National Park.
Enjoy a full-day game drive through the park, famous for its large elephant herds, giant baobab trees, lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, and abundant birdlife.
A picnic lunch will be served inside the park before continuing with wildlife viewing in the afternoon.
In the evening, leave the park and drive to the Karatu area for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Budget/Mid-Range Lodge or Campsite in Karatu
Meals: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, continue towards the world-famous Serengeti National Park.
The journey takes you through the Ngorongoro Highlands before entering the Serengeti. Enjoy a game drive en route as you explore the spectacular landscapes and look for wildlife.
Arrive at your accommodation in the evening.
Accommodation: Budget/Mid-Range Campsite in Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch & Dinner
Wake up early for a full day of exploring the Serengeti.
The park is home to an incredible variety of wildlife, including lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and many bird species.
Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives with a picnic lunch inside the park.
Optional Activity
Serengeti Hot Air Balloon Safari – USD 500 per person
This unforgettable experience offers breathtaking views of the Serengeti plains from above, followed by a special bush breakfast.
Accommodation: Budget/Mid-Range Campsite in Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive in Serengeti before continuing toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Drive through spectacular landscapes and enjoy opportunities to see wildlife along the way. Continue towards the Ngorongoro Highlands and arrive at your campsite in the evening.
Accommodation: Simba Campsite or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch & Dinner
Start the day early with a descent into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive.
The crater is home to a remarkable concentration of wildlife. Look for lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, zebras, wildebeests, hyenas, flamingos, and the endangered black rhino.
Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the crater before ascending and continuing to Arusha.
Accommodation: Venice Hotel or similar in Arusha
Meals: Breakfast & Picnic Lunch
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Zanzibar.
Important: The flight from Arusha to Zanzibar is not included in the package price.
Upon arrival in Zanzibar, our representative will meet you and transfer you to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day relaxing and enjoying the tropical island atmosphere.
Accommodation: Budget/Mid-Range Hotel in Stone Town or beach area
Meals: Breakfast Only
After breakfast, enjoy a relaxed morning or choose an optional Zanzibar experience depending on your departure time.
Possible activities include:
- Stone Town walking tour
- Spice Farm Tour
- Prison Island excursion
- Snorkeling
- Safari Blue
- Sunset dhow cruise
Later, transfer to Zanzibar Airport for your departure flight.
Meals: Breakfast
End of Safari & Zanzibar Experience
Cost
The Cost Includes
- Pick-up or Drop-off service from and to Airport(in our own vehicle)
- Transportation to and from!!
- Food all along the trip(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and a cup of coffee or tea) and accommodations during the trip in hotels with family environment
- Transportation, food, accommodation and insurance of Guide during the trip
- Down jacket, all-season sleeping bag, duffel bag and trekking map(in case if you don’t have your own. Down jacket, sleeping bag and duffel bag must be returned after completion of the trip)
- First Aid Medical Kit(Your guide will carry the Medical Kit but we also advise to bring yourself for your own use, as far as possible)
- All the required permits and paperwork
The Cost Excludes
- International Airfare
- Visa Charges
- Hotel Expenses(In Kathmandu, some packages do include hotel expenses)
- Your travel and medical insurance
- Personal Expenses such as shopping, bar bills, hot shower, telephone, laundry, titbits etc
- Food and accommodations in Kathmandu
- Services not mentioned or not promised by the agent/agency
- Emergency expenses such as expenses on chartered helicopter.
Important Information
Join Safari: You will share the safari vehicle with other travelers. The vehicle accommodates a maximum of approximately 6–7 guests.
Meal Plan: Full board during the safari with picnic lunches in the national parks. Accommodation in Arusha and Zanzibar is on a breakfast-only basis.
Zanzibar Flight: The domestic flight from Arusha to Zanzibar is not included, allowing travelers to choose and purchase their preferred flight according to their schedule.
FAQs
General
This 7-day Tanzania safari and Zanzibar package includes a shared safari vehicle, professional safari guide, park entry fees, game drives in Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, safari accommodation, meals as specified, picnic lunches, drinking water, safari transportation, and Zanzibar airport transfers. The flight from Arusha to Zanzibar is not included in the package price.
Yes. This is a Tanzania join safari, also known as a group joining safari. You will share a 4x4 safari vehicle with other travelers, making it a more affordable way to experience Tanzania's famous national parks. Groups are normally limited to a maximum of 6–7 guests per vehicle.
The safari visits three of Tanzania's most famous wildlife destinations: Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater. These destinations offer excellent opportunities to see elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo, hippos and many other African wildlife species.
Yes. The itinerary includes both travel through and a full-day Serengeti safari game drive. Serengeti is famous for its large populations of lions, cheetahs, leopards and other wildlife, as well as the Great Wildebeest Migration.
Yes. The itinerary includes a Ngorongoro Crater game drive. The crater is one of Tanzania's most spectacular wildlife areas and is renowned for its high concentration of wildlife, including lions, elephants, buffalo, hippos and, with luck, black rhinos.
Yes. The safari starts in Arusha, Tanzania, making it convenient for travelers staying in Arusha before their Tanzania safari. Arusha is one of the main gateways to the Northern Tanzania safari circuit.
The safari portion ends in Arusha, after the Ngorongoro Crater experience. From Arusha, travelers continue to Zanzibar by flight. The Arusha-to-Zanzibar flight is not included and can be arranged separately according to your travel plans.
No. The Arusha to Zanzibar flight is not included in the package price. Keeping the flight separate allows travelers to choose the most suitable airline and departure time. Chimera African Safaris can assist with planning the connection.
After the safari, you travel from Arusha to Zanzibar by flight. Once you arrive in Zanzibar, the package continues with an island experience including accommodation and breakfast. You can choose optional activities such as Stone Town tours, Spice Farm tours, Prison Island, snorkeling, Safari Blue and sunset dhow cruises.
Yes. Zanzibar is included as the final part of the 7-day Tanzania safari and Zanzibar holiday package. Accommodation and breakfast are included during the Zanzibar portion, while optional island activities can be added according to your interests.
