7 Day Luxury Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar Holiday

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Duration

7 Days / 8 Nights

Group Size

Unlimited

Travel Styles

Nature & Adventure

Tour Overview:

This 7 day luxury Tanzania safari and Zanzibar holiday is designed for travelers who want a short wildlife experience combined with a relaxing beach escape. The journey begins with the Ngorongoro highlands and Ngorongoro Crater before continuing to Zanzibar for leisure by the Indian Ocean. It is ideal for guests looking for luxury accommodation, excellent wildlife viewing, and peaceful beach relaxation within one compact itinerary.

Is this tour for me?

Trip Type: Private Group

Travel on your own schedule with full flexibility in dates, pace, and itinerary. Pricing is tailored to your private group size, and you can enjoy a fully customized experience!

Age Requirements: 3+

Families with children are welcome! We take care to create a comfortable and seamless safari experience for travelers of all ages.
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Our safari packing list covers everything you need to prepare for a Tanzanian safari — what to wear, how to plan, where to stay, safari etiquette, insurance tips, and more.

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Our safari packing list covers everything you need to prepare for a Tanzanian safari — what to wear, how to plan, where to stay, safari etiquette, insurance tips, and more.

Safari Tour Seasons & Pricing

Low Season

Apr - May

2 Person

$1,670.90

4 Person

$1,328.53

6 Person

$1,214.40

7+

Upon Request

Peak Season

July-Oct / Dec - Jan

2 Person

$1,851.85

4 Person

$1,509.48

6 Person

$1,395.35

7+

Upon Request

Low Season

Apr - May

2 Person

$2,866.60

4 Person

$2,524.23

6 Person

$2,410.10

7+

Upon Request

Peak Season

July-Oct / Dec - Jan

2 Person

$3,395.15

4 Person

$3,052.78

6 Person

$2,938.65

7+

Upon Request

Low Season

Apr - May

2 Person

$3,457.30

4 Person

$3,114.93

6 Person

$3,000.80

7+

Upon Request

Peak Season

July-Oct / Dec - Jan

2 Person

$4,106.30

4 Person

$3,763.93

6 Person

$3,649.80

7+

Upon Request

You’ll Visit

- Karatu
- Ngorongoro Conservation Area
- Ngorongoro crater
- Zanzibar

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport – Transfer to Karatu

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our safari representative and professional driver-guide. After a short briefing, you will begin your drive toward Karatu, located near the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

The journey offers beautiful views of northern Tanzania’s countryside, local villages, farms, and the Great Rift Valley landscape. Upon arrival, check in at your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 1 | Accommodation

Meal Plan: Half Board

Options based on your package:

Explorer

Planet Lodge 3*

Signature

Arusha Coffee Lodge 4*

Premium

Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge 5*

After breakfast, drive toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with packed lunch boxes. The area is known for its dramatic highland scenery, Maasai culture, volcanic landscapes, and rich wildlife.

You will enjoy the beautiful views around the Ngorongoro highlands before proceeding to your lodge for dinner and overnight. This overnight stay places you close to the crater for the following day’s safari experience.

Day 2 | Accommodation

Meal Plan: Full Board (FB)

Options based on your package:

Explorer

Eilleens Lodge 3*

Signature

Ngorongoro Coffe Lodge 4*

Premium

Meliá Ngorongoro Lodge 5*

After breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive on the crater floor. The crater is one of Tanzania’s most rewarding wildlife destinations and offers excellent year-round game viewing.
You may see lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, zebras, wildebeests, hyenas, jackals, and, with luck, the rare black rhino. Enjoy a packed lunch at a scenic picnic site before continuing your afternoon game drive. Later, ascend the crater walls and return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 3 | Accommodation

Meal Plan: Full Board (FB)

Options based on your package:

Explorer

Eilleens Lodge 3*

Signature

Ngorongoro Coffe Lodge 4*

Premium

Meliá Ngorongoro Lodge 5*

After breakfast, drive back to Arusha Airport for your scheduled flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival at Zanzibar Airport, you will be welcomed and transferred to your beach hotel.

The rest of the day is free for relaxation. You may enjoy the beach, ocean views, hotel facilities, and the peaceful island atmosphere after your safari experience.

Day 4 | Accommodation

Meal Plan: Full Board (FB)

Options based on your package:

Explorer

Blue ocean resort 3*

Signature

Melia Zanzibar 4*

Premium

Meliá Zanzibar 5*

Enjoy a full day at leisure in Zanzibar. This day is designed for rest and relaxation by the Indian Ocean.

You may spend the day enjoying the beach, swimming pool, spa, or optional island activities such as a Stone Town tour, spice farm visit, snorkeling trip, Prison Island visit, or sunset dhow cruise.

Day 5 | Accommodation

Meal Plan: Full Board (FB)

Options based on your package:

Explorer

Blue ocean resort 3*

Signature

Melia Zanzibar 4*

Premium

Meliá Zanzibar 5*

Spend another relaxing day at leisure in Zanzibar. Enjoy the white sandy beach, ocean breeze, and calm island atmosphere.

This extra beach day gives you time to unwind, enjoy the resort, or take part in optional Zanzibar experiences depending on your interests.

Day 6 | Accommodation

Meal Plan: Full Board (FB)

Options based on your package:

Explorer

Blue ocean resort 3*

Signature

Melia Zanzibar 4*

Premium

Meliá Zanzibar 5*

After breakfast, enjoy your final moments in Zanzibar. Depending on your flight schedule, you will have lunch at Meliá Zanzibar before being transferred to Zanzibar Airport for your departure flight.

This marks the end of your 7-day luxury Tanzania safari and Zanzibar holiday, leaving you with memorable experiences from Ngorongoro Crater and the Indian Ocean coast.

Day 6 | Accommodation

Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch

Options based on your package:

Explorer

Blue ocean resort 3*

Signature

Melia Zanzibar 4*

Premium

Meliá Zanzibar 5*

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Do you need a visa to visit Tanzania?

You can obtain this visa either online or on arrival. Typically, it takes 3-5 days to get your visa approved online. However, if your trip starts in less than a week, we recommend opting for the on-arrival visa. To avoid issues with POS machines, bring $50 in cash.

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