Duration
8-Day
Tarangire National Park, Tanzania
8-Day Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar Vacation Tour
Overview
This 4-day Northern circuit safari takes you through iconic parks, staying in comfortable lodges and tented camps. Enjoy diverse wildlife and landscapes, from elephants among acacias to lions and vast plains filled with wildlife in Serengeti National Park, home to over 3 million animals. After the safari, continue to Zanzibar for 4 days, where you will relax on white-sand beaches, enjoy the Indian Ocean, and unwind in a tropical paradise.
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Quick Facts
Route
Arusha to Zanzibar (Zanzibar)
Via Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater
Country & park
Tanzania / Tarangire National Park
Style
Mid-range shared safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
2 years
Activities
game drives & beach time
Accommodation
Suricata Boma Lodge - Mid-range lodge 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP – Lunch & Dinner Included
Meals
Lunch & Dinner Included; All Meals Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
USD
Solo travelers
Can join this group tour
Rates
Rates Per Person
Start datesSingle2+ people
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
n/a* USD
$1,970 USD
Before booking
Important To Know
This tour is not available to single travelers or groups larger than 6 people.
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour accepts children who are 2 years and older. Children under 15 receive a discount.
Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. Flights may cost more, depending on travel dates. If so, your quote will reflect this.
Quote flow
Request Guidance
We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators ()
Requests are sent directly to the tour operator
If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly
Route
country
Tanzania
Start
Arusha (Day 1)
Day 1
Tarangire NP
Day 2-3
Serengeti NP
Day 4
Ngorongoro Crater
Day 5-7
Zanzibar (Tanzania Beaches)
End
Zanzibar (Zanzibar) (Day 8)
Tour Features
Mid-range tour
This mid-range tour uses lodges and tented camps.
Shared tour
On this shared tour, you will join a group of other travelers. Max 6 people per vehicle.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Cannot be customized
The accommodations and destinations of this tour cannot be changed.
Not for single travelers
Single travelers cannot join this group tour.
2
Minimum age of 2 years
The minimum age for this tour is 2 years.
Activities & Transportation
Activities: game drives & beach time
Game drives: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle & air transfer
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Accommodation & Meals
Day 1
Suricata Boma Lodge
Mid-range lodge 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP – Lunch & Dinner Included
Lunch & Dinner Included
Day 2
Ang'ata Serengeti Camp
Luxury tented camp inside Central Serengeti NP – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 3
Farm of Dreams Lodge
Mid-range lodge in Karatu (Town) – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 4
Urbanview Hotel
Mid-range hotel in Arusha (City) – Breakfast & Lunch Included
Breakfast & Lunch Included
Day 5-7
Amaan Beach Bungalows
Mid-range hotel on Zanzibar (Tanzania Beaches) – Breakfast Included
Breakfast Included
Day 8
End of tour
(No accommodation)
Breakfast Included
Day By Day
Tour step
Arrival
You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
After breakfast in your hotel in Arusha, your safari guide will drive you to Tarangire National Park. Tarangire is best known for its elephant families, savannah, iconic baobab trees, seasonal swamps, and the life-giving Tarangire River. Animals gather at the river to drink and cool off from the hot African sun. You will see giraffe, bushbuck, and hartebeest. The park is also home to buffalo, zebra, and wildebeest. These animals are closely followed by a range of predators such as lions and leopards. From the open roof of the vehicle, you will be able to take in the landscape and watch the variety of wildlife. You will enjoy a picnic lunch in the park, which includes coffee and soft drinks. After a full day in the park, you will be driven to Suricata Boma Lodge, where you will check in, enjoy dinner, and spend your overnight stay. Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Tarangire National Park Stay: Suricata Boma Lodge Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP Meals: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 2
Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, you will drive up the crater highlands, stopping at the rim for a spectacular view of the Ngorongoro Crater, and continue as far as the eye can see, taking in the vast view of the Serengeti. Serengeti means “endless plain" and is inhabited by more than 2 million wildebeest and other wildlife. From January to April, the wildebeest, plains zebra, and Thomson’s gazelle give birth to their calves. Large predators, including lions, cheetahs, and hyenas, are drawn to the area by this abundance of prey, which migrates throughout the park. Many smaller animals like rock hyrax, bat-eared fox, mongoose, honey badger, jackal, monkey, baboon, and African hare also inhabit the area. There are also over 500 species of birds. After this exciting game drive, you will return to camp for dinner and your overnight stay. Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Serengeti National Park Stay: Ang'ata Serengeti Camp Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 3
Serengeti National Park to Karatu
You will rise very early and enjoy a sunrise game drive to spot animals when they are more active, and also to witness a fantastic African sunrise, one of the most spectacular sights one can experience. You will then return to camp for breakfast, check out, and travel to the Ngorongoro Crater. This vast crater is home to the greatest concentration of wildlife on the planet, with almost every species indigenous to East Africa, including the rare black rhino. The crater contains a river, several swamps, a soda lake that, from the top, looks like steam, a forest, and open plains. The large bull elephant that resides here has extremely large tusks due to the rich mineral content of the volcanic soil and its grasses. You will enjoy lunch during this extraordinary game drive. You will spend the night at Karatu (the hotel is outside the Ngorongoro Crater). Mid-range lodge located in Karatu (Town) All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Serengeti National Park Stay: Farm of Dreams Lodge Mid-range lodge located in Karatu (Town) Meals: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 4
Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha
After an early breakfast, you will check out of the lodge and drive to the Ngorongoro Crater. You will descend down a steep track into the caldera to enjoy your last game drive. You will experience a breathtaking range of animals and birds. The caldera (a collapsed volcano) is home to over 25,000 mammals ranging from the “Big Five” (lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, leopard) to over 500 species of birds. You will enjoy a picnic lunch inside the crater and then make your way back up the crater rim in the afternoon. You will then drive back to Arusha to the hotel we will book, the Urbanview Hotel. Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City) Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Non-alcoholic drinks
Destination: Ngorongoro Crater Stay: Urbanview Hotel Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City) Meals: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Non-alcoholic drinks
Day 5
Arusha Airport to Zanzibar
After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel in Arusha by our driver and transferred to Arusha Airport to catch your flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival, our driver will meet you at the airport and transfer you to the accommodation we have booked in Zanzibar, where you can relax and enjoy your stay. Mid-range hotel located on Zanzibar (Tanzania Beaches) Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches) Stay: Amaan Beach Bungalows Mid-range hotel located on Zanzibar (Tanzania Beaches) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Day 6
Beach Time (Zanzibar Island)
This day, you will spend your time in Zanzibar, enjoying the island’s stunning beaches, turquoise waters, and tropical surroundings. Relax and soak in the serene atmosphere while experiencing the unique charm and vibrant culture of this beautiful island paradise. Mid-range hotel located on Zanzibar (Tanzania Beaches) Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches) Stay: Amaan Beach Bungalows Mid-range hotel located on Zanzibar (Tanzania Beaches) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Day 7
Beach Time (Zanzibar Island)
This day, you will spend your time in Zanzibar, enjoying the island’s stunning beaches, turquoise waters, and tropical surroundings. Relax and soak in the serene atmosphere while experiencing the unique charm and vibrant culture of this beautiful island paradise. Mid-range hotel located on Zanzibar (Tanzania Beaches) Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches) Stay: Amaan Beach Bungalows Mid-range hotel located on Zanzibar (Tanzania Beaches) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Day 8
Beach Time to Zanzibar Airport
After spending a few relaxing hours on Zanzibar’s beautiful beaches, you will be transferred to Zanzibar Airport to catch your international flight, bringing your unforgettable safari and beach adventure to a wonderful close. Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Destination: Zanzibar Airport (Zanzibar) Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included
Tour step
End of tour
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.
Included
Park fees (For non-residents)
All activities (Unless labeled 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$10.00 pp per day)
Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Getting There
This tour starts in Arusha and ends in Zanzibar, Tanzania
This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself
Fly to Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO - Check price) near Arusha. Or fly to Arusha Airport (ARK - Check price) via Dar es Salaam or Nairobi (Kenya)
Fly back from Abeid Amani Karume Airport (ZNZ - Check price) on Zanzibar. Or fly from Dar es Salaam (DAR - Check price) . There are daily ferries between Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar.
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Offered by
Go Serengeti African Tours
4.9 operator rating
522 reviews
We are true experts when it comes to Tanzania. We live, work and travel here. Serengeti African Tours arranges lodge and camping safaris, trekking and hiking tours, and beach holidays. We carefully select our well-trained guides, drivers, cooks, and porters and have a fleet of well-maintained 4×4 vehicles as well as supply gear and equipment for camping safaris and climbing adventures.
Office In
Tanzania
Size
1-5 employees (Founded in 2019)
Member Of
IATA, TATO & TALA
Tour Types
Budget & mid-range tours with set start dates and a fixed itinerary
Destinations
Tanzania
Traveler feedback
Reviews
Overall
5.0/5Communication
5.0/5Accuracy
5.0/5Value
5.0/5Safety clarity
5.0/5Cultural value
5.0/5Great Guide, Great Vehicle and Perfectly Organised
We did the Manyara Gane Drive and it was perfect from beginning to end. The guide was a great tracker leading us to a range of animals and gave us all the background information. Skdo parked in good spots to get pictures. 10 out of 10.
Adam · United Kingdom
Beyond expectations
From day 1, Antonia was super helpful helping us plan this trip. She answered my million questions and explained everything very detailed to make sure my trip was just as I wanted and kept communication going the whole time. Since we arrived in Tanzania the service we received from Serengeti African tours was 5 stars. Our accommodation was super comfortable, we had great food every day and all the staff always super friendly. Our tour guide Gift was the best, he knew all about the animals and was always finding the spots to get us the best views. Super helpful at all times and always encouraging us to ask the right questions and making us remember the animals we saw. Overall everything was beyond expectations and we would do it again a million times. Asante sana.
Zyan · Mexico
Amazing
As nature lovers, this safari has been a turning point in our lives. A unique and unforgettable experience where the animals come to see you, not the other way around—this is when you truly realize what real freedom is. It’s true that luck plays a role, but having such an experienced guide like Mathew allowed us to enjoy the trip to the fullest and have truly incredible encounters. My favorite moment was when a pregnant leopard calmly decided to visit us right next to the 4x4. Situations like that only happen when the driver knows how to handle the vehicle and always maintains respect for wildlife. He also explained every detail about the parks and was very open with us—we had a great time! A 100% recommended experience.
Sergi & Eli · Spain
Amazing
Perfectly organized tour. The office staff was always available. Our guide, Rashid, was wonderful, extremely knowledgeable, and always smiling. We saw every type of animal imaginable. An unforgettable experience.
Federica Serena · Italy
Practical answers
Tour FAQs
Are rates charged per person?
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
Can children join this tour?
This tour accepts children who are 2 years and older. Children under 15 receive a discount.
Can this tour start on my preferred date?
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can the itinerary be customized?
The accommodations and destinations of this tour cannot be changed.
Where do travelers stay during this tour?
Suricata Boma Lodge - Mid-range lodge 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP – Lunch & Dinner Included. Meals: Lunch & Dinner Included
Are airport transfers included?
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
How does the quote request work?
We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators () Requests are sent directly to the tour operator If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly
Operator policy
Terms and Conditions
Disclaimer
This tour is offered by Go Serengeti African Tours, not SafariBookings.
This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. If flights cost more, your quote will reflect this.
The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
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