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Tour Overview

Start in Arusha and end in Zanzibar! With the Safari tour The Best of Both Worlds, The Ultimate Beach & Safari Holiday, you have a 12 days tour package taking you through Arusha, Tanzania and 8 other destinations in Tanzania. The Best of Both Worlds, The Ultimate Beach & Safari Holiday includes accommodation, flights, an expert guide, meals, transport and more. Day 1 - The start of your Beach & Safari Holiday! Begin your Tanzanian safari adventure in Arusha, the tourism capital of the Northern Circuit of Tanzania. Our driver will pick you up from the airport, and bring you to Africa Safari Arusha, where you will spend the night. Day 2 - Let your safari adventure begin! Today, you will enjoy a game drive in Tarangire National Park, a wildlife wonder. Traverse its landscapes in search of Tarangire's renowned elephant population and diverse wildlife. Day 3 - Discover the tree-climbing lions at Lake Manyara National Park Explore Lake Manyara National Park, the mahogany and acacia trees are inhabited by the famous tree-climbing lions, if you’re lucky you might spot them lazing on a tree branch during your safari. Day 4 - Admire the 8th World Wonder; the Ngorongoro Crater Nothing can prepare you for the breathtaking beauty of the Ngorongoro Crater. Visit the 8th World Wonder and enjoy a full day game drive in the Ngorongoro Crater. Day 5 - Discover the land of the Big Cats Today you will enjoy a game drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, around Lake Ndutu, an area famous for being home to 6 species of Big Cats: the lion, leopard, cheetah, caracal, serval, and African wildcat, and the famous wildlife spectacle: the Calving Season (which take place from February till March). Day 6 - Get the chance to spot the Big Five in Serengeti National Park! Enjoy a full-day game drive in the world-famous Serengeti National Park! Take the chance to spot the big five, as the buffalo, elephant, giraffe, lion, hippo, and hyena are frequently sighted throughout the Serengeti. Day 7 - Admire the endless plains and stunning Savannah in the Serengeti Get to know Serengeti National Park inside and out and spend another day safari in this beautiful and world-famous National Park! Be amazed by the endless plains and stunning savannah that set the tone here. Spend the night at Africa Safari Serengeti Ikoma, due to its proximity to the Grumeti River, the accommodation has a backyard full of animals. Day 8 - 11 - From Bush to Beach! After breakfast, you take a short ride to the airstrip and a domestic flight back to Zanzibar Airport. After your flight, our driver will take you to your resort. In the coming days you can enjoy the ocean and relax or you can book an optional excursion to explore this tropical island! Day 12 - Return home Today your Beach & Safari Holiday has come to an end. Our driver will bring you to the airport of Zanzibar, for your flightback home. Enjoy all the new exciting memories made, as you leave Paradise! ...more ...less

Highlights

  • Tarangire, famous for its large elephant population

  • Lake Manyara National Park, inhabited by the famous tree-climbing lion

  • Ngorongoro Crater, marvel at the breathtaking natural wonder of this UNESCO World Heritage

  • Lake Ndutu, home of 6 species of big cats

  • Serengeti, where the Great Migration can be found all year round and the best place to spot big cats

  • Zanzibar, the jewel of the Indian Ocean

Places You'll See

Zebras at Africa Safari Lake Manyara accomodation

Zebras at Africa Safari Lake Manyara accomodation

Elephants at Tarangire National Park

Elephants at Tarangire National Park

Ngorongoro Crater : guide and guests at the view point

Ngorongoro Crater : guide and guests at the view point

Ngorongoro Crater view

Ngorongoro Crater view

Ngorongoro Crater view

Ngorongoro Crater view

Ngorongoro Crater flamingos

Ngorongoro Crater flamingos

Serengeti National Park game drive at sunset

Serengeti National Park game drive at sunset

Serengeti National Park plains

Serengeti National Park plains

Monkey at Lake Manyara National Park

Monkey at Lake Manyara National Park

Bird and nature at Lake Manyara National Park

Bird and nature at Lake Manyara National Park

Lake Manyara National Park

Lake Manyara National Park

Bird at Lake Manyara National Park

Bird at Lake Manyara National Park

Itinerary

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Day 1 : The start of your Beach & Safari Holiday!

Safari jeeps
Safari jeeps and the guides
Safari jeep

Location: Arusha

Accommodation: Lodge, Lodge

Accommodation Name: Africa Safari Arusha

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Begin your Tanzanian safari adventure in Arusha, the tourism capital of the Northern Circuit of Tanzania. Our driver will pick you up from the airport, and bring you to Africa Safari Arusha, where you will spend the night.

Day 2 : Let your safari adventure begin!

Lion in Tarangire national park
Elephant in Tarangire national park
Elephants herd in Tarangire national park

Location: Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara

Accommodation: Lodge, Lodge

Accommodation Name: Africa Safari Lake Manyara

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today, you will enjoy a game drive in Tarangire National Park, a wildlife wonder. Traverse its landscapes in search of Tarangire's renowned elephant population and diverse wildlife. Spend the night at Africa Safari Lake Manyara, situated right next to the lake and surrounded by many wildlife.

Day 3 : Discover the tree-climbing lions at Lake Manyara National Park

Elephant in Lake Manyara National Park
Bird in Lake Manyara National Park
Monkeys in Lake Manyara National Park

Location: Karatu, Lake Manyara

Accommodation: Lodge, Lodge

Accommodation Name: Africa Safari Karatu

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Explore Lake Manyara National Park, the mahogany and acacia trees are inhabited by the famous tree-climbing lions, if you’re lucky you might spot them lazing on a tree branch during your safari. Spend the night at Africa Safari Karatu, where you can enjoy the 180-degree views of the Ngorongoro Highlands.

Day 4 : Admire the 8th World Wonder; the Ngorongoro Crater

Flamingos at the crater lake at Ngorongoro Conservation area
Guide and the guest at the view point of Ngorongoro Conservation area
Group of Giraffes at Ngorongoro Conservation area

Location: Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Ndutu Lake

Accommodation: Lodge, LodgeLodgeLodgeLodge

Accommodation Name: Africa Safari South Serengeti

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Nothing can prepare you for the breathtaking beauty of the Ngorongoro Crater. Visit the 8th World Wonder and enjoy a full-day game drive in the Ngorongoro Crater. Spend the night at Africa Safari South Serengeti, and enjoy the tranquillity of this beautiful environment.

Day 5 : Discover the land of the Big Cats

Guesta at Ngorongoro crater view
Zebras at Ngorongoro Conservation area
Ngorongoro crater view

Location: Ndutu Lake

Accommodation: Lodge, Lodge, LodgeLodgeLodgeLodge

Accommodation Name: Africa Safari South Serengeti

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today you will enjoy a game drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, around Lake Ndutu, an area famous for being home to 6 species of Big Cats: the lion, leopard, cheetah,
caracal, serval, and African wildcat, and the famous wildlife spectacle: the Calving Season (which take place from February till March). You will spend another night at Africa Safari South Serengeti.

Day 6 : Get the chance to spot the Big Five in Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park balloon safari
Cheetah at Serengeti National Park
Lions playing at Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park game drive at sunset

Location: Serengeti National Park

Accommodation: Lodge, Lodge

Accommodation Name: Africa Safari Maasai Boma

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy a full-day game drive in the world-famous Serengeti National Park! Take the chance to spot the big five, as the buffalo, elephant, giraffe, lion, hippo, and hyena are frequently sighted throughout the Serengeti. Spend the night at Africa Safari Masaai Boma, an accommodation inspired by a traditional Maasai boma.

Day 7 : Admire the endless plains and stunning Savannah in the Serengeti

Serengeti National Park balloon safari
Two cheetahs taking nap at Serengeti National Park
Angry lion at Serengeti National Park

Location: Serengeti National Park

Accommodation: Lodge, LodgeLodge

Accommodation Name: Africa Safari Serengeti Ikoma

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Get to know Serengeti National Park inside and out and spend another day safari in this beautiful and world-famous National Park! Be amazed by the endless plains and stunning savannah that set the tone here. Spend the night at Africa Safari Serengeti Ikoma, due to its proximity to the Grumeti River, the
accommodation has a backyard full of animals.

Day 8 - 11 : From Bush to Beach!

Paradise Beach Resort guests activity in the swimming pool
Paradise Beach Resort cocktails in the Jetty Bar
Paradise Beach Resort swimming pool

Location: Serengeti National Park, Seronera Airstrip, Zanzibar

Accommodation: Resort, ResortResort

Accommodation Name: Paradise Beach Resort / Zanzibar Bay Resort / Dream of Zanzibar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinks

After breakfast, you take a short ride to the airstrip and a domestic flight back to Zanzibar Airport. After your flight, our driver will take you to your resort. In the coming days you can enjoy the ocean and relax or you can book an optional excursion to explore this tropical island!

Day 12 : Return home

Driver and van transfer at airport
Transfer : Drivers and vans at the airport
Guest airport transfer

Location: Zanzibar

Accommodation: Resort, ResortResort

Accommodation Name: Paradise Beach Resort / Zanzibar Bay Resort / Dream of Zanzibar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Drinks

Today your Beach & Safari Holiday has come to an end. Our driver will bring you to the airport of Zanzibar, for your flight back home. Enjoy all the new exciting memories made, as you leave Paradise!

What's Included

  • Accommodation

    Africa Safari Arusha / Africa Safari Lake Manyara/ Africa Safari Karatu/ Africa Safari South Serengeti/ Africa Safari Maasai Boma/ Africa Safari Serengeti Ikoma/ Paradise Beach Resort / Zanzibar Bay Resort / Dream of Zanzibar

  • Airport Transfers at Destination

    Domestic flights only

  • Fully Guided

    Fully Guided

  • Meals

    Full board All- inclusive

  • Transport

    Pick and drop off van, jeep

  • other included

    Overnight Stays in unique accommodations based on Full Board Transport and driver guide. Park fees

What's Not Included

  • Additional Services

  • Insurance

  • International Travel

  • Optional

    Tips

  • other excluded

    Tourism Development Levy of $1.50 pp/pn and village tax of $1.00 pp/pn, to be paid at check-in All personal expenses, drinks and tips (optional) All Zanzibar extra charges collected at property : Resort fee USD 12.50 per person per stay and City tax USD 5 per person per night.

  • Zanzibar travel insurance. More information : https://visitzanzibar.go.tz

    Kindly note that there is a Travel Insurance Required for All Tourists in Zanzibar from the Governement . Inbound Travel insurance is a mandatory requirement for all travellers, regardless of their existing medical or travel insurance covers, and can be purchased online via a QR code before arrival at USD 44 per person.Visit the official Zanzibar tourism website ...more ...less

Mode of Transport

Hotel Pick Up and Drop off
Van, Jeep
Domestic flights only

Accommodation

Day 1: Africa Safari Arusha

Day 2: Africa Safari Lake Manyara

Day 3: Africa Safari Karatu

Day 4 - 5: Africa Safari South Serengeti

Day 6: Africa Safari Maasai Boma

Day 7: Africa Safari Serengeti Ikoma

Day 8 -11: Paradise Beach Resort / Comfort= Zanzibar Bay Resort / Luxury= Dream of Zanzibar ...more ...less

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  • Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?

    yes

  • Are children permitted to take part in the tour?

    yes

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    yes

  • What currencies are required for this tour?

    USD

  • Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?

    yes

  • Are airport transfers included in this tour?

    yes

  • What is the tipping policy?

    optional

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    All our tours are private, which means your travelling companions will be the people you have booked the tour with together with our driver guide.

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    When you book a tour including flight tickets, you will receive the flight tickets before you travel.

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    Unfortunately it is not possible to join the tour once it has already departed. But, our tours depart every single day!

  • What is the best time to travel to Tanzania and Zanzibar?

    Tanzania and Zanzibar know dry and rainy seasons. Each season knows its own beauty, making travelling to Tanzania and Zanzibar suitable all year round.

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    When the date of the tour needs to be modified, kindly send us a message.

Reviews of this operator

Roro  

A great first safari experience!

11-Apr-2023

Great 8 days safari experience, saw all big 5s and some bonuses (3 cheetah encounters) in the rain season! Our guide Khalid is experienced and very knowledgeable, he answered all our questions about the animals and knows about the route very well, we can't imagine having this trip without him. I would highly recommend having a safari with Khalid. For accommodations, we stayed at 3 locations of the Africa Safari lodges, Lake Manyara, South Serengeti, and Serengeti Ikoma. All the staffs we have encountered were super nice and helpful and tried their best to meet our needs, kudos to the Africa Safari lodge staffs! ...more ...less

Ruth  

Invest in your memories

02-Apr-2023

We are now enjoying the second phase of our holiday, relaxing in Zanzibar for 7 nights after an 8 night safari on the mainland. We are a group of 6 friends and have all had the most wonderful time. Our special holiday was made even more special by our guide, Christopher. He looked after us like friends and made sure each one of us had the experience of a lifetime. We have felt thoroughly spoiled and cannot recommend Christopher highly enough. Wonderful. ...more ...less

Maureen T  

The best safari guide ever...

02-Apr-2023

Safari followed by beach resort. Personalised itinerary to suit our group of friends. Amazing staff at the lodges. Excellent food in all of them. One amazing safari guide...CHRISTOPHER! This is my 6th safari and 3rd one in Tanzania. We visited lake Maynara, Ngorongo crate, lake Natron and Serengeti. Without doubt Christopher is the best guide I've had the pleasure of meeting. His knowledge of wildlife and flora is outstanding. He made sure we saw the big 5 and so much more! Over 70 different bird species and even a Caracal, one of the rarest cats living in the Serengeti. Thank you Christopher. This is a trip I will always remember because of you. ...more ...less

Stuart E  

Amazing 8 day Safari… with an amazing guide

30-Mar-2023

My wife and I came with friends as a group of six. It was our first so we had no idea what to expect… Africa Safari was our chosen company for our tailor made Safari. They were excellent beforehand and throughout our whole trip. All the accommodation, staff and food has been fantastic. Our guide was Christopher… What an amazing guy and guide he is. I can honestly say that he really made the Safari something extra special for us. He looked after us so well and his knowledge of the areas, wildlife and flora is second to none. Thanks to Christopher we managed to see the top 5 as well as many, many other animals and around 100 species of birds. If we ever return to Tanzania for Safari, we will be requesting Christopher’s services. I can’t recommend him highly enough, he is a true asset to the company … we met as clients, but departed as friends. Thank you Africa Safari and massive thank you to Christopher…. Number 1 guide ...more ...less

Wouter  

Simply awesome

24-Apr-2023

Oh what a great experience did we have with our safari tour to Tarangire and Ngorongoro. We saw the big 5 in only two days and many more. Always helpfull and flexible guide who knows his stuff. Thankyou for the experience! Would definitely recommend.

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  • Low Deposit

    Beach and Safari Holidays requires a minimum deposit of 25% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 28 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of beach and safari holidays charges.

    Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

The Best of Both Worlds, The Ultimate Beach & Safari Holiday

12 Days Starting in Arusha, Tanzania and ending in Zanzibar, Tanzania

Visiting: Arusha, Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara, Karatu, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Ndutu Lake, Serengeti National Park, Seronera Airstrip, Zanzibar ...more ...less

Tour operator:

Beach and Safari Holidays

Tour code:

SB403

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 8

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

0-99

Tour operated in:

English

Activities:

4WD, Swimming

From: $1502 (USD)

NB: Prices correct on 01-Apr-2025 but subject to change.

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