8 Days Ngorongoro, Serengeti & Zanzibar safari

8 Days Ngorongoro, Serengeti & Zanzibar safari is a combined adventure to 3 beautiful destinations in Tanzania including Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA), Serengeti national park, and Zanzibar bringing out the best combination of both the wildlife experience as well as beach experience. This 8 days Ngorongoro, Serengeti & Zanzibar safari starts with a pick up from Arusha to Lake Manyara national park to Ngorongoro Conservation Area to Serengeti national park and finally to Zanzibar before departing. This 8 days Ngorongoro, Serengeti & Zanzibar safari includes only 8 days and 7 nights Tanzania excursion. During this 8 days Ngorongoro, Serengeti & Zanzibar safari, be sure to spot as many wildlife as possible including the big 5 game, Lions, Elephants, Rhinos, Hippos, Giraffes, Antelopes, Wildebeests, Impalas, Elands, Gazelles and plenty of bird species among others that reside in the Serengeti and Ngorongoro. While in Zanzibar, you will explore different islands and beaches for a breath taking and relaxed way to end your 8 days Ngorongoro, Serengeti & Zanzibar safari.

Highlights of 8 days Ngorongoro, Serengeti & Zanzibar safari tour

  • Day 1: Transfer from Arusha to Lake Manyara national park
  • Day 2: Transfer to Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA)
  • Day 3: Morning game drive in Ngorongoro Conservation Area and transfer to Serengeti national park
  • Day 4: Full day game drive in Serengeti national park
  • Day 5: Fly from Serengeti national park to Zanzibar
  • Day 6: Transfer to Zanzibar Blue Bay Beach Resort & Spa
  • Day 7: Beach relaxation at Zanzibar Blue Bay Resort Beach & Spa
  • Day 8: Transfer from Blue Bay Resort Beach & Spa to Stone town

Detailed Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Transfer from Arusha to Lake Manyara national park

Arusha to Lake Manyara national park: Start your adventure on day 1 of 8 Days Ngorongoro, Serengeti & Zanzibar safari tour with a hotel pick up in Arusha and be driven to Lake Manyara national park where you will enjoy a full day game drive to spot some mammals that thrill in the park. 

Meal plan: Lunch and dinner

Day 2: Transfer to Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA)

Lake Manyara national park to Ngorongoro Conservation Area:  After breakfast on day 2 of 8 days Ngorongoro, Serengeti & Zanzibar safari tour, check out of the lodge with a packed lunch box ready for a drive from Lake Manyara national park to Ngorongoro Conservation Area where you will spend your remaining hours of a game drive before proceeding to your lodge for check in dinner and overnight sleep.

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner

Day 3: Morning game drive in Ngorongoro Conservation Area and transfer to Serengeti national park

Morning game drive and transfer to Serengeti national park: After breakfast on day 3 of 8 days Ngorongoro, Serengeti & Zanzibar safari tour, descend into the Crater for a fascinating morning game drive with packed lunch box. During game drive in the crater look out for several mammals including Rhinos, Lions, Cheetahs and many more that thrill in the world’s largest caldera. After game drive, exit the crater and proceed with your journey to Serengeti national park with a stopover at Olduvai Gorge where the remains of the oldest man were discovered. Upon arrival at Serengeti national park, you will be welcomed on a game drive within the best vegetation cover as you proceed to your lodge for check in, dinner and overnight sleep.

Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner 

Day 4: Full day game drive in Serengeti national park

Full day game viewing in Serengeti national park: Have your breakfast served on day 4 of 8 Days Ngorongoro, Serengeti & Zanzibar safari tour then head out with your safari driver for yet a full day game drive adventure in the park where you will be rewarded with plenty of views of different wildlife as they graze, hunt and prey in the park. Return to the lodge in time for lunch to enjoy a hot meal then return to the park for an evening game drive to spot more mammals before the sun goes down.

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner

Day 5: Fly from Serengeti national park to Zanzibar

Fly to Zanzibar: Enjoy your breakfast early in the morning on day 5 of 8 days Ngorongoro, Serengeti & Zanzibar safari tour then check out of the lodge and be driven direct to the airstrip where you will catch a flight from Serengeti national park to Zanzibar. This flight normally departs at 10:45am and lands at 2pm at Zanzibar airport. Upon landing, you will be welcomed by another guide who will be your safari driver for the remaining part of the safari in Zanzibar. He will introduce himself to you, have a briefing and be driven to your reserved hotel in Stone town for dinner and overnight sleep ready to explore Zanzibar at leisure the next day.

Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 6: Transfer to Zanzibar Blue Bay Beach Resort & Spa

Transfer from Stone town to Zanzibar Bay Beach & Spa: After breakfast on day 6 of 8 days Ngorongoro, Serengeti & Zanzibar safari tour, check out of your lodge, meet your safari driver and leave Stone town for Zanzibar Blue Beach Resort & Spa along Zanzibar Island where you will spend 2 days at leisure. This resort is strategically positioned and offers the best space for relaxation as you memorize the previous encounter with the wildlife in Serengeti national park and Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Enjoy the breath taking Oasis Spa, soak your legs in the sandy beach and enjoy any other beach activities like swimming, Snorkeling and many more.

Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 7: Beach relaxation at Zanzibar Blue Bay Resort Beach & Spa

Full day at Leisure: just like the previous day, day 7 of 8 days Ngorongoro, Serengeti & Zanzibar safari tour is yet another day to spend at leisure along Zanzibar Blue Resort Beach & Spa thus spend this day exploring the beaches at leisure while enjoying the view of different stunning sites.

Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 8: Transfer from Blue Bay Resort Beach & Spa to Stone town

Blue Bay Resort Beach & Spa to Stone town: On day 8 of 8 days Ngorongoro, Serengeti & Zanzibar safari tour which is yet the final day of your adventure, check out of the lodge and be driven back to Stone town where you will take on a brief town tour or have a visit to spice island and finally head to Zanzibar airport for a flight to Dar es Salaam for departures in case you have a late evening or night flight.

Meal plan: Breakfast and lunch

END OF 8 DAYS NGORONGORO, SERENGETI & ZANZIBAR SAFARI

Inclusive in 8 days Ngorongoro, Serengeti & Zanzibar safari tour

  • All entrance fees
  • All meals and accommodations as per itinerary
  • A 4×4 safari vehicle for all ground transportation
  • An English speaking safari driver / guide
  • Enough drinking water
  • All mentioned activities while on safari

Exclusive in 8 days Ngorongoro, Serengeti & Zanzibar safari tour

  • International travel Visa 
  • Flight air ticket
  • Domestic flights
  • Laundry fees
  • Life insurance 
  • Tips 
  • Additional accommodation
  • Optional activities
  • All other expenses of personal nature like Alcohol, airtime, emails, cigar, juices, etc. 
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