10-Day Bush to Beach Safari

Tour Overview

Enjoy this bush and beach combination, which provides wonderful wildlife memories in superb wilderness landscapes – Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara National Park, Tarangire National Park – followed by time on the beautiful island of Zanzibar with a excursions such as Stone Town, Prison Island, Mnemba Island and Spice Tour.

General Information

Safari types:

Beach Safari, Big Five Safari, Guided Safari, Wildlife Safari
You will visit:

Serengeti National Park, Lake Manyara NP, Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar, Jozani Chwaka NP, Stone Town
Wildlife:

Big Five, Birds, Thomson's Gazelle, Zebra, Giraffe, Hippo, Crocodile, Cheetah, Hyena, Wildebeest, Colobus Monkey, Baboon, Dik Dik, Marine Life, Blue Monkey, Vervet Monkey, Kudu, Waterbuck, Warthog, Grant's Gazelle
Activities:

Game Drive, Boat Cruise, Nature Walk, Snorkelling, Sightseeing Tour, Cultural Experience
Getting around:

4x4 Safari Vehicle, Domestic Flight, Ferry
Start/end:

Start in Arusha, end in Zanzibar Airport
Minimum age:

14

Day by Day Overview

Day 1

Arusha - Serengeti National Park

After arriving in Kilimanjaro or Arusha airport you will meet our guide a tour briefing and a transfer to the hotel (the day before) or direct on to safari, depending on flight timetable. The safari starts in Serengeti National Park where will pass through Ngorongoro gate then enjoy a half-day game day drive. You will see a lot of animals such as lion, giraffe, buffalo, elephant and much more.

Dinner and overnight in Acacia Lodge/ Serengeti Cottages (choice of accommodation)

Day 2

Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro Conservation Area

After breakfast you will head to Ngorongoro Crater for a full day of game viewing in this wonderful World Heritage Site. Wildlife living here includes cheetah, lion, black rhinoceros, hippopotamus, wildebeest, zebra, eland, Grant’s and Thompson’s gazelles, leopard, elephant, mountain reedbuck, hartebeest, waterbuck, warthog, hyena and jackal. Primates include baboons and velvet monkeys. During the game drive you might spot some birds which include ostrich, secretary bird, black eagle, Kori bustard, crowned crane, marabou stork, martial eagle, lovebird, bustard and plover, European migrants from November to May include white storks, swallows, yellow wagtails, as well as stonechat, Schawlow’s wheatear, anteater chat, fiscal shrike, augur buzzard, eagle and flamingoes.

Dinner and overnight stay in Manyara Safari Lodge or alternative

Day 3

Ngorongoro Conservation Area - Lake Manyara National Park

This morning, after breakfast, we hear to Lake Manyara National Park, known as the place where lions climb the trees. Other attractions include hot-springs and beautiful Lake Manyara itself.

Dinner and overnight in Tarangire Cottages

Day 4

Lake Manyara National Park - Tarangire National Park

Today’s destination is Tarangire National Park, home to great groups of elephants that move together in larger groups compared to other places. Enjoy a picnic lunch and spend the rest of the day game viewing in this beautiful park.

Dinner and overnight in Kibo Hotel

Day 5

Arusha to Zanzibar Island

After an amazing wilderness experience, you will transfer to Arusha airport ready for your island experience on Zanzibar. While you are on Zanzibar, the range of tours available include Jozani Forest, Kuza Cave, Michamvi Kae, Stone Town, Prison Island, Mnemba Island, Safari Blue exursion, Nungwi Aquarium, Kendwa Beach. This is a private tour with just your group in a vehicle with a driver/ guide.