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8 Day Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Beach Holiday

Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Zanzibar

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8 Day Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Beach Holiday

A shorter, more compact way to pair the Northern Circuit's wildlife with Zanzibar's beaches — three focused safari days through Tarangire, Lake Manyara, and the Ngorongoro Crater, then a short flight over to three unhurried nights on the coast.

Route Overview

The Northern Circuit

8 Day Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Beach Holiday

  • Start
    Kilimanjaro Int. Airport (JRO)
    Day 1
  • Day 2
    Tarangire National Park
    Day 2
  • Day 3
    Ngorongoro Crater
    Day 3
  • Day 4
    Lake Manyara — Flight to Zanzibar
    Day 4
  • Day 5
    Zanzibar Beach
    Days 5–7
  • End
    Free Morning & Departure
    Day 8
End point: Zanzibar — dropped off at JRO Airport

Detailed Itinerary

Day by Day Journey

Day 1: Arrival in JRO

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Your guide meets you at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfers you to Arusha to begin the trip.
Meals: Dinner
Overnight: Arusha area
Accommodation — Night 1
Mid-Range
Moivaro Coffee Plantation Lodge
Arusha, Tanzania
Luxury
Lake Duluti Lodge
Arusha, Tanzania
High-End
Gran Meliá Arusha
Arusha, Tanzania

Day 2: Tarangire National Park

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A full day among Tarangire's ancient baobabs and elephant herds, tracking wildlife along the Tarangire River.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Karatu area
Accommodation — Night 2
Mid-Range
Mvuli Mountain Lodge Ngorongoro
Karatu, Tanzania
Luxury
Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge
Karatu, Tanzania
High-End
Kitela Lodge
Karatu, Tanzania

Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater

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A descent into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full day among its resident wildlife, including some of Tanzania's best remaining chances to see black rhino.
Meals: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Karatu area
Accommodation — Night 3
Mid-Range
Mvuli Mountain Lodge Ngorongoro
Karatu, Tanzania
Luxury
Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge
Karatu, Tanzania
High-End
Kitela Lodge
Karatu, Tanzania

Day 4: Lake Manyara — Flight to Zanzibar

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A stop at Lake Manyara before transferring to the airstrip for your flight to Zanzibar, where the pace changes completely.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Zanzibar Beach
Accommodation — Night 4
Mid-Range
Zenoba Beach Resort
Zanzibar, Tanzania
Luxury
Kasha Boutique Hotel
Zanzibar, Tanzania
High-End
Royal Zanzibar Beach Hotel
Zanzibar, Tanzania

Day 5: Zanzibar Beach

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A full day to settle into island life — swim, relax, or arrange a spice tour through your resort.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Zanzibar Beach
Accommodation — Night 5
Mid-Range
Zenoba Beach Resort
Zanzibar, Tanzania
Luxury
Kasha Boutique Hotel
Zanzibar, Tanzania
High-End
Royal Zanzibar Beach Hotel
Zanzibar, Tanzania

Day 6: Zanzibar Beach

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Another free day on the beach, with Stone Town and the reef both within easy reach.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Zanzibar Beach
Accommodation — Night 6
Mid-Range
Zenoba Beach Resort
Zanzibar, Tanzania
Luxury
Kasha Boutique Hotel
Zanzibar, Tanzania
High-End
Royal Zanzibar Beach Hotel
Zanzibar, Tanzania

Day 7: Zanzibar Beach

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Your final full beach day before departure preparations begin.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Zanzibar Beach
Accommodation — Night 7
Mid-Range
Zenoba Beach Resort
Zanzibar, Tanzania
Luxury
Kasha Boutique Hotel
Zanzibar, Tanzania
High-End
Royal Zanzibar Beach Hotel
Zanzibar, Tanzania

Day 8: Free Morning & Departure

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A relaxed final morning before your transfer to the airport for your onward or return flight.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: No overnight — departure day

What's Covered

Included & Excluded

Included

  • Private 4x4 safari vehicle
  • Professional licensed guide
  • All park & conservation fees
  • Accommodation (selected tier)
  • All meals during the safari portion
  • Domestic flight to Zanzibar

Excluded

  • International flights
  • Tanzania visa fees
  • Tips & gratuities
  • Personal expenses & laundry
  • Meals in Zanzibar beyond breakfast

Transparent Pricing

Price Per Person

Group Size Mid-Range Luxury High-End
2 People $2,170 $3,125 On Request
4 People $1,825 $2,670 On Request
6 People $1,700 $2,525 On Request

Pricing for this itinerary is being finalised — contact us for a custom quote.

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