5-Day Affordable Safari and Zanzibar Holiday
Combine thrilling wildlife adventures with relaxing tropical beaches on this 5-Day Affordable Safari and Zanzibar Holiday. Explore Tanzania’s top national parks Tarangire, Lake Manyara, and Ngorongoro Crater before unwinding on Zanzibar’s pristine beaches. This itinerary is perfect for travelers seeking a budget-friendly mix of safari and sun.
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha city, where your professional safari guide will meet you. Transfer to your budget lodge and relax after your journey. Depending on arrival time, you can explore Arusha town or prepare for the upcoming safari adventure.
Dinner and overnight stay in Arusha.
Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds, iconic baobab trees, and abundant wildlife. Enjoy a full-day game drive, spotting giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, lions, and a variety of birds.
Check into a campsite or budget lodge near the park for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 3: Tarangire to Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater
Depart for Lake Manyara National Park, known for tree-climbing lions, flamingos, and hippos. Explore the park on a game drive through forests, lakeside areas, and open savannah.
In the afternoon, continue to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Enjoy dinner and overnight at a campsite or budget lodge near the crater rim.
Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater Safari – Transfer to Zanzibar
Rise early for a descent into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site home to lions, elephants, buffalo, hippos, and the rare black rhino. Enjoy a picnic lunch on the crater floor before ascending to the rim.
After the safari, transfer back to Arusha for a flight to Zanzibar. Arrive and check into a beach lodge or hotel. Relax on white sandy beaches, swim in turquoise waters, or enjoy optional activities like snorkeling or spice tours.
Dinner and overnight stay in Zanzibar.
Day 5: Zanzibar Beach Day – Departure
Spend your final day relaxing on Zanzibar’s beaches, exploring Stone Town, or taking a short excursion such as a spice farm visit or a sunset cruise. Later, transfer to Zanzibar Airport for your departure, concluding your 5-Day Affordable Safari and Zanzibar Holiday.
Package Includes
- Transport in a 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking driver/guide
- Park entrance fees for Tarangire, Lake Manyara, and Ngorongoro
- Accommodation in budget lodges, campsites, and Zanzibar hotel
- All meals during safari (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Bottled water during game drives
- Domestic flight from Arusha to Zanzibar
- Government taxes and levies
Package Excludes
- International flights to Tanzania and return
- Visa and travel insurance
- Tips for driver/guide and lodge/camp staff
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, drinks, laundry, optional activities)
- Optional excursions in Zanzibar not mentioned above
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