11 Days Bush to Beach Safari

11 Days Bush to Beach Safari

10 Nights / 11 Days
Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater & Zanzibar Island
Family Friendly

Explore Tanzania like never before on this 11-Days Bush to Beach Safari. Witness wildlife spectacles in Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater, then relax on Zanzibar’s sun-kissed beaches. From thrilling game drives and the Great Migration to serene ocean views, this journey blends adventure, culture, and pure bliss.

Highlight

  • Synchronize your pulse with the earth, surrounded by beautiful landscapes, big game, ancient cultures and true wild on a vast scale.
  • Explore Tanzania’s spectacular landscapes and wildlife treasures on this exceptional safari adventure which lends itself perfectly to Great Migration experiences.
  • Epic Rift Valley scenery and dramatic escarpment views.
  • Enjoy complete immersion in the endless grass plains of the Serengeti, with Timeless vistas and wide horizons makes home to the Great Wildebeest Migration and the BIG FIVE.
  • Explore the lush floor of the collapsed volcano in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, spend a day surrounded by lion prides, black rhinos, wading hippos, and Africa's largest elephant.
  • Float silently over the endless plains on a balloon safari (optional).
  • Marveling at panoramic views and abundant resident game in the famed Serengeti.
  • Relax on stunning white sands beaches – a truly captivating stretch of coastline renowned for its pristine beauty, clear turquoise waters, coral reefs teeming with marine life and breathtaking sunset.

Itinerary

Arrive At Kilimanjaro Airport

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Road Transfer To Arusha
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Day 1: Arrive Tanzania – Kilimanjaro Intl. Airport – Transfer To Arusha

  • Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport. Pick up and drive to your lodge located in Arusha.
  • Have some time to relax at the lodge after long flight and get used of the weather.
  • The charming town of Arusha is renowned as the safari capital of Tanzania and offers a plethora of attractions and adventures.
  • Dinner will be hosted and you will be briefed on the adventure that waits.
  • Catagory
  • Accommodation
Midrange
Kerama Silent Lodge  / Similar – Dinner & Breakfast
Deluxe
Mt Meru Hotel / Similar -   Dinner & Breakfast
Luxury
Gran Melia Arusha / Similar   - – Dinner & Breakfast
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Road Transfer To Tarangire
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Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire Park, Central

  • Pick up from your lodge in Arusha after short safari briefing hop in your 4x4 Safari jeep and drive Tarangire National Park.
  • Tarangire rivals the Serengeti for the sheer number and diversity of its wildlife. It's a good choice for travelers who want to encounter more animals (especially elephants, renowned for frequent sightings)
  • Upon arrival and after entry formalities, you will be taken away on a scenic game drive in Tarangire
  • Lunch will be taken to the picnic site inside the park. After lunch, continue with the game drives in Tarangire.
  • The Tarangire River is the only water source in the area, offering excellent game viewing as it attracts the abundant nature reserves. The landscape is also a photographer's dream, due to the high number of scenic baobab trees and its extensive swamps that transform areas of the reserve
  • In the late afternoon, drive to your lodge located in Karatu. evening leisure, dinner and overnight.
  • Catagory
  • Accommodation
Midrange
Marera Valley Lodge  / Similar - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch (FB)
Deluxe
Ngorongoro Farm House / Similar - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch (FB)
Luxury
Acacia Farm Lodge / Similar - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch (FB)
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Road Transfer To Serengeti
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Day 3: Karatu – Serengeti National Park, Central

  • After breakfast, hop in your safari vehicle and the tour proceed to the great Serengeti National Park with scenic and n route game drive.
  • Serengeti is a very substantial national park, the undisputed highlight of the wonderful Northern Tanzania safari area and surely the greatest wildlife reserve in East Africa. Its approx. 4-5hrs drive in which consist of county side, an epic rift valley scenery and dramatic escarpment views.
  • Upon arrival continue to explore these unique landscapes dotted with spectacular natural wonder as you drive to your accommodation located in central part of the park.
  • In late afternoon arrive to your accommodation for evening leisure time, dinner and overnight.
  • Catagory
  • Accommodation
Midrange
Marera Valley Lodge  / Similar - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch (FB)
Deluxe
Ngorongoro Farm House / Similar - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch (FB)
Luxury
Acacia Farm Lodge / Similar - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch (FB)
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Full Day in Serengeti
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Day 4: Serengeti National Park, Central

  • Morning in Serengeti is an experience worth cherishing. Wake up surrounded by enchanted sounds and smell of the wilderness staring at a magnificent breathtaking sunrise view at the endless plains of Serengeti.
  • “Today is the day that you may have an option of taking a hot-air balloon tour at dawn as the sun’s golden rays illuminate the plan of Serengeti”.
  • Begin a day with aromatic coffee in the open air with limitless views leading up to the most exhilarating game spectacle of them all.
  • After breakfast, hop in a safari vehicle for an exciting game in central Serengeti. Considered the most thrilling spectacle in the animal kingdom, the annual mass migration of wildebeest and other herbivores, with their ever-attendant entourage of predators is a breathtaking experience.
  • Further Explorations into the Serengeti, Immersing Yourself in the Heart of the wilderness.
  • Catagory
  • Accommodation
Midrange
Marera Valley Lodge  / Similar - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch (FB)
Deluxe
Ngorongoro Farm House / Similar - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch (FB)
Luxury
Acacia Farm Lodge / Similar - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch (FB)
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Road Transfer To Ngorongoro
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Day 5: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area

  • Final game drives at Serengeti National Park before you proceed to your accommodation in Ngorongoro Conservation area.
  • Enjoying scenic views and the wildlife on the way
  • Catagory
  • Accommodation
Midrange
Ngorongoro Wild Camp / Similar - Dinner, Breakfast & lunch (FB)
Deluxe
Ngorongoro Serena Lodge / Similar  -  Dinner, Breakfast & lunch (FB)
Luxury
Ngorongoro Lodge by Melia  / Similar -  Dinner, Breakfast & lunch (FB)
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Road Transfer To Zanzibar Island
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Day 6: Ngorongoro – Arusha Airport – Zanzibar Island

  • Early breakfast then drives to Ngorongoro floor entrance and descends down to the crater floor for a day game drive
  • Descending takes you through a lush highland forest, with magnificent birdlife to be spotted among the different tree species. Once on the grassy crater floor, you may discover a large variety of grazing herbivores, as well as the predators that are attracted by this abundant supply of prey.
  • Its 260sq km floor is surprisingly diverse with a permanent lake, open savannah and areas of mature woodland. Surrounded by steep, densely forested walls rising over 600m high, the effect is that of a huge natural Amphitheater.
  • Picnic lunch will be taken at the picnic site inside the crater floor.
  • After a great day ascend and drive back to Arusha. And proceed to the airport for late afternoon flight departing at 16h45; expect to arrive in Zanzibar at 18h00.
  • Pick up again from Zanzibar airport and transfer to your beach hotel.
  • Catagory
  • Accommodation
Midrange
Reef & beach Resort in - All Inclusive (AI)
Deluxe
Zanzibar Sea Cliff in Deluxe Ocean view room - Half board (HB)
Luxury
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4 Nights in Zanzibar Island
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Day 7 - 10: Zanzibar Island

  • Zanzibar Beach (Relax and Unwind on the Beach) An option of activities in Zanzibar which can be arranged on ground.

Activities that can be done

  • Sunset Cruise
  • Catamaran
  • A visit to Turtle Pond in Nungwi
  • Cycling
  • A visit to Dolphin
  • Safari Blue
  • Coconut Crabs
  • Catagory
  • Accommodation
Midrange
Reef & beach Resort in - All Inclusive (AI)
Deluxe
Zanzibar Sea Cliff in Deluxe Ocean view room - Half board (HB)
Luxury
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Road Transfer To Zanzibar Airport
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Day 11: Departure – Beach – Zanzibar Airport

  • Depending with flight time transfer back to the airport for flight back home.
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Road Transfer To Zanzibar Airport
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Arrive At Zanzibar Airport

What to expect during your adventure safari

  • Hospitality Services
  • Ultimate Wildlife Experience
  • Private - Expert Tour Guide & Exclusive 4x4 Vehicle
  • Bumping road while in game drives

Includes

  • Return airport transfers ( Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar )
  • 4x4 vehicles for the safari vehicle (pop up roof jeep).
  • Services of knowledgeable and experience Safari driver guide
  • Half Board accommodation while in Arusha
  • Full Board accommodation while on Safari
  • Accommodation in Zanzibar as mentioned meal plan
  • Mineral water on game drive, coffee, and some other soft drinks
  • Crater tour and government taxes.
  • WIFI on Safari jeep
  • Binoculars
  • All National Parks entry fee, concession fees and crater services fees

Excludes

  • International Flight tickets
  • Visas - $50 per person
  • Hot Air Balloon over Serengeti Plains - $520 pp
  • Travel/medical/baggage insurance
  • Compulsory Tanzania Travel Insurance of $44 per person
  • Tips, Laundry
  • Telephone bills (Whenever applicable)
  • Any other items of personal nature

Your Journey At A Glance

  • Arrive At Kilimanjaro Airport
  • 1 Night In Gran Melia Arusha
  • 1 Night In Acacia Farm Lodge
  • 2 Nights In Serengeti Explorer
  • 2 Nights In Malaika Mara River Luxury Camp
  • 4 Nights In Hotel Riu Palace Zanzibar in junior Suite
  • Arrive At Zanzibar Airport

Brief Travel Guide

Visa

  • You can arrive in Tanzania via Kilimanjaro, Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar International Airport
  • A Tanzania Visa is required is 50 USD and $100 for US citizen
  • It can be obtained online at https://visa.immigration.go.tz/

Entry Requirements

  • Valid passport, for at least six months;
  • Full visa page endorsements
  • A yellow fever vaccination card if coming from yellow fever endemic counties
  • Printed travel itinerary or reservations

Currencies Accepted

  • Tanzania’s currency is the Tanzania Shilling (TZS)
  • US dollars are widely preferred but,
  • Euros and British Pounds are also accepted.
  • Dollar notes before 2006 are not accepted.

Climate & Weather

  • Dry season: Dec - Feb & Jun - Aug
  • Wet season: Mar - May & Sept - Nov
  • 27°C and 29°C - Average daily temperatures
  • Night temperatures can drop to 15°C

Transport Systems

  • Top national parks can be accessed by scheduled domestic flights
  • We provide the best and comfortable 4x4 vehicles for road transfers

Travel Seasons

  • Peak Season: Jan & Feb ,July – Oct & from 15th Dec – 31st
  • High / Shoulder season: Mar , Jun & Nov
  • Low/ Green season: April - May

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