8-Day Zanzibar Beach & Safari Escape
8-Day Zanzibar Beach & Safari Escape
- 8 Days / 7 Nights
- Arusha → Serengeti → Ngorongoro → Zanzibar
- Jun–Oct; Jan–Feb
- Big cats, crater vistas, Stone Town & spice tours, Indian Ocean
A perfect balance: heart-pounding wildlife in Serengeti and Ngorongoro followed by white-sand relaxation and culture in Zanzibar.
Day-by-Day Program:
Day 1 – Arrive Arusha (B/–/D)
Airport meet & greet; transfer; poolside rest.
Overnight: Gran Meliá Arusha (or similar)
Day 2 – Fly to Serengeti (B/L/D)
Morning flight; afternoon game drive searching for lion, cheetah, and herds.
Overnight: Serengeti Sametu Camp (or similar)
Day 4 – To Ngorongoro Highlands (B/L/D)
Sunrise drive; travel to the crater rim. Fireside evening at altitude.
Overnight: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge (or Lion’s Paw)
Day 5 – Crater Drive & Fly to Zanzibar (B/L/D)
Early crater descent; after lunch transfer for flight to Zanzibar. Sunset on the beach.
Overnight: Zanzibar luxury beachfront resort
Day 6 – Zanzibar (B/–/–)
Leisure day. Optional spice tour or Stone Town walking tour. Watersports available.
Day 7 – Zanzibar (B/–/–)
Beach relaxation; optional dhow cruise at sunset.
Day 8 – Depart (B/–/–)
Airport transfer for flight home or onward travel
Inclusions / Exclusions
Inclusions
Park fees, private guiding on safari, domestic flights (Serengeti → Arusha/Zanzibar), 7 nights’ accommodation, meals as shown, transfers.Exclusions
International flights, visas, tips, optional tours in Zanzibar, premium drinks.
Gran Meliá Arusha → Sametu Camp → Serena/Lion’s Paw → Zanzibar beach resort.
Essential Info / Tips:
Domestic baggage limits (soft bags); modest attire for Stone Town.
Why This Itinerary:
Best of both worlds for honeymooners and relaxation-seekers: thrilling wildlife then ocean serenity.
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