Travellers looking for a reliable, well-paced trip often choose this 8-Day Best of Tanzania, run by Eastern Voyage Safaris with an experienced driver-guide throughout.
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Why Choose This 8-Day Best of Tanzania
What makes a 8-Day Best of Tanzania work is the balance between coverage and pace: enough time in each location for a proper game drive, without the trip feeling rushed. Your driver-guide and vehicle stay with you throughout, and lodges are chosen for their location near the parks visited.
Best Time for a 8-Day Best of Tanzania
Most of the parks on this 8-Day Best of Tanzania can be visited year-round, though the dry months generally give the easiest game viewing as wildlife concentrates around permanent water. The green season brings lower rates, fewer visitors and lush scenery, with trade-offs in some road conditions. We can help you time a 8-Day Best of Tanzania to match what you most want to see.
This 8-day itinerary pairs the best of northern Tanzania’s safari circuit with a proper beach break on Zanzibar, giving you both the Serengeti’s plains game and the Ngorongoro Crater’s density of wildlife, followed by four days to unwind on the Indian Ocean coast.
Itinerary
The safari portion runs first, followed by a short flight to Zanzibar for the beach extension.
Day 1 – Arrive Arusha / Kilimanjaro Airport
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to your hotel in Arusha for an overnight stay before the safari begins.
Day 2 – Arusha to Serengeti National Park
Drive to the Serengeti, arriving in the afternoon for an evening game drive across the plains.
Day 3 – Full Day Serengeti Game Drives
A full day of game drives across the Serengeti’s central and western corridors, following resident wildlife and, in season, the migration.
Day 4 – Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
Depart after a final morning game drive and head to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, arriving at your crater-rim lodge in the afternoon.
Day 5 – Ngorongoro Crater Floor & Fly to Zanzibar
A morning game drive on the crater floor, then transfer to the airport for your flight to Zanzibar, arriving at your beach hotel in the evening.
Day 6 – Zanzibar Beach Day
A free day to relax on the beach or arrange an optional spice tour or Stone Town excursion.
Day 7 – Zanzibar Beach Day
Another free day on the island, with water sports, snorkelling trips or simply time on the sand available as optional add-ons.
Day 8 – Departure from Zanzibar
Transfer to Zanzibar’s airport for your onward or international flight.
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Important Information
Price Includes
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle with driver-guide for the safari portion
- Domestic flight from the safari circuit to Zanzibar
- Park entry and conservation fees
- 7 nights’ accommodation (safari lodges and beach hotel) on a full-board/half-board basis as specified
- Game drives as per the itinerary
Price Excludes
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Optional Stone Town and spice tours on Zanzibar
- Tips for your driver-guide and hotel staff
Terms & Conditions
Rates are per person sharing and vary by lodge/hotel category, season and group size; a single supplement applies for solo travellers. A deposit confirms your booking, with the balance due before departure.
If you would like to extend or adjust this trip, this 8-Day Best of Tanzania can be combined with additional nights elsewhere in Kenya or Tanzania, or a beach extension. Get in touch and we will tailor the itinerary, pace and accommodation level to your travel dates and budget.
Every 8-Day Best of Tanzania with Eastern Voyage Safaris includes an experienced local guide, comfortable transport, and bottled water throughout the day. We can also arrange add-ons such as lunch at a local restaurant or extra stops, depending on what interests your group.
This 8-Day Best of Tanzania is run with an experienced local guide and reliable transport, and bottled water is provided throughout the day. Let us know if you would like to adjust the schedule, add a stop, or combine it with another activity nearby.
Browse our other Kenya and Tanzania safari packages if you would like to compare options before booking.
