8 Days Zanzibar Beach Safari Holiday

Culture, wildlife, the Big Five and white sand beaches are packed together in this all-encompassing vacation. Enjoy the ultimate Zanzibar beach and safari holiday by combining them both. Start with a few days in Zanzibar and feel the relaxation set in, then fly to Africa Safari Lake Manyara for an adventure in the surrounding national parks. After exploring the wildlife, let go of worries and tension whilst enjoying the pristine beaches of the exotic Island, staying at Reef and Beach Resort.

Safari Highlights

• Day 1: Transfer from the Airport to Shaba Boutique Hotel
• Day 2: Flight from Zanzibar to Arusha – Drive to Tarangire National Park for Game Drive
• Day 3: Maasai Boma Visit
• Day 4: Game Drive in Ngorongoro Crater
• Day 5: Game Drive in Lake Manyara National Park – Fly to Zanzibar
• Day 6-7: Reef & Beach Resort – Zanzibar
• Day 8: Transfer to Zanzibar Airport

Safari Inclusions and Exclusions

Included

• Park fees (For non-residents)
• All activities (Unless labelled as optional)
• All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
• A professional driver/guide
• All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
• All flights during the tour
• All Taxes/VAT
• Roundtrip airport transfer
• Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
• Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Excluded

• International flights (From/to home)
• Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
• Tips (Tipping guideline US$15.00 pp per day)
• Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
• The government imposed an increase in taxes and/or park fees
• Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Detailed 8 Days Zanzibar Beach Safari Holiday

Day 1: Transfer from the Airport to Shaba Boutique Hotel

Upon the arrival of your flight to Zanzibar Airport, your taxi driver will be waiting for you in the parking area of the airport and take you to Shaba Boutique Hotel. Here you will spend your first night recovering from your trip. Shaba Boutique Hotel is located in a beautiful and characteristic building in the heart of the old centre of Stone Town with lots of restaurants in the area for lunch and dinner.

Main Destination: Zanzibar Stone Town – Zanzibar

Accommodation: Shaba Boutique Hotel

Day 2 of 8 Days Zanzibar Beach Safari Holiday: Flight from Zanzibar to Arusha – Drive to Tarangire National Park for Game Drive

After breakfast, your taxi awaits to take you on a short drive to Zanzibar Airport from where you’ll fly to Arusha. The flight is an easy one, taking a bit over one hour. Arusha is the safari capital of the country and a bustling ‘tourism-driven city. You will be met by your driver-guide guide at Arusha Airport and together you will begin the transfer to Tarangire National Park to start your private safari game drive.

The name of the park originates from the Tarangire River, which crosses the park and is the main source of freshwater for the wildlife. This quiet park is famous for its elephant migration, birdlife, and authentic safari atmosphere. You will enjoy a packed lunch at midday and the end of the afternoon game drive, you will make your way to Africa Safari Lake Manyara. On arrival, you will have time to refresh before finishing the day with dinner under the stars and a good night’s sleep in one of our comfy canvas accommodations.

Main Destination: Tarangire National Park

Accommodation: Africa Safari Lake Manyara (comfort tent)

Day 3: Maasai Boma Visit

Time to take it easy, African style! One of the favourite Swahili expressions is pole (slow) and that’s exactly how today will go! You may wish to sleep in following several busy days filled with activities and travel or perhaps enjoy a second easy coffee while watching the animals graze near the restaurant. After breakfast, you will visit the traditional home of the Maasai, the Maasai Boma—which consists of a variety of small huts made of mud, sticks, and cow dung.

The boma is surrounded by a circular “fence” of thorny bushes to protect the tribe and their cattle from predators. During your visit, you can practice a traditional dance, engage in a conversation about daily life, traditions, and customs and admire the beautiful beadworks of the Maasai women. The remainder of the day can be spent in relaxation mode; take a refreshing swim in the pool, read a book and before you know it, it is time for a meal with fresh vegetables from our garden.

Main Destination: Maasai Village – Cultural Village

Accommodation: Africa Safari Lake Manyara (comfort tent)

Day 4 of 8 Days Zanzibar Beach Safari Holiday: Game Drive in Ngorongoro Crater

Be sure to wake up early today, so there is no delay on your descent into the famous Ngorongoro Crater. As soon as you arrive in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, you will be amazed by the beauty around you. Even more so when you arrive at the edge of the crater and take in the amazing view over one of the Natural Wonders of the World. The crater of this inactive volcano is approximately 3 million years old, 20 km in size, and the largest unbroken volcanic caldera in the world.

Due to its natural borders, the wildlife in the crater is amazing. The crater is home to the Big Five and offers a good chance to spot the rare black rhino. Throw hyena, zebra, buffalo, and elephant into the mix, and you have the perfect canvas for a pretty awesome safari experience. At the end of the afternoon, you’ll head back to the lodge, Africa Safari Lake Manyara, for a well-deserved night’s sleep.

Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater

Accommodation: Africa Safari Lake Manyara (comfort tent)

Day 5: Game Drive in Lake Manyara National Park – Fly to Zanzibar

After a good night’s sleep, today is the ‘day of the lions’. An early breakfast before checking out and after that, you will be driven to Lake Manyara National Park itself. The park is approximately 330sq km of which 200sq km make up the lake itself when water levels are at a maximum. From a sea of pink flamingos as far as the eye can see to bull elephants at close range, Lake Manyara showcases a superb variety of herd animals and birdlife.

One of the very special aspects of this park is the tree-climbing lions. After exploring this park with its groundwater forest, at around midday you’ll commence the drive back to Arusha for your flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival, you will be met by your driver-guide and transferred to Reef & Beach Resort, where you will check into a suite with a mangrove/pool view on an all-inclusive meal plan.

Main Destination: Lake Manyara National Park

Accommodation: Reef & Beach Resort

Day 6-7 of 8 Days Zanzibar Beach Safari Holiday: Reef & Beach Resort – Zanzibar

These days can be spent at your leisure, enjoying all the wonderful resort facilities—spa, massage, poolside sunbathing, or a dip in the ocean. For the more adventurous traveller, you may wish to indulge in a diving experience or head off on one of the many-day tours available.

Main Destination: Zanzibar Island (Beach)

Accommodation: Reef & Beach Resort

Day 8: Transfer to Zanzibar Airport

After breakfast and check-out, a vehicle is waiting to take you to Zanzibar Airport for your flight back home.

Main Destination: Zanzibar Airport (Zanzibar)

Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)

End of 8 Days Zanzibar Beach Safari Holiday