8-Day Safari and Beach Experience in Tanzania and Zanzibar

8 days Free CancellationPickup availableInstant confirmationPrivate tourMin age 1+Guided Operated by Makala Travel

Why we love it?

The 8 days of Safari and Beach Holiday in Tanzania and Zanzibar offers a unique blend of wildlife exploration and coastal relaxation. Travelers will experience the vibrant landscapes of Dar es Salaam and Magharibi, followed by the stunning beaches of Nungwi. This tour is well-suited for nature enthusiasts and beach lovers alike, providing opportunities to see diverse wildlife on safari while also enjoying the serene beauty of Zanzibar's coastline. Distinctive features include the use of a 4x4 safari vehicle for optimal wildlife viewing and a well-rounded itinerary that includes meals and entry fees to parks and marine areas, ensuring a comprehensive experience of both the safari and beach environments.

Inclusions

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Safari car 4*4
  • Entry and Park fees , Marine fees
  • Use of Snorkelling equipment
  • Alphard car
  • Bottled water
  • Return Ferry tickets

Exclusions

  • Soft drinks and Alcohol
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips and Gratuities

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival in Zanzibar

  • Overnight at Tembo Hotel or Mizingani sea front hotel

    Overnight at Tembo Hotel or Mizingani sea front hotel.

Day 2

Zanzibar to Dar es salaam to Mikumi National Park with Half day game drive

  • Pick from hotel heading to ferry, take a Azam marine ferry to Dar es salaam. Arrive and pick up from Dar es Salaam by your driver, transfer to Mikumi for afternoon game drives.

    Not very far from Dar es Salaam and on a good tarmac road the transfer from Dar es Salaam to Mikumi takes about 4 – 5 hours. You will arrive around noon and go straight for game drives around the park with lunch at a picnic site. Later in the evening we drive to the Camp for dinner and overnight.

  • Overnight at Camp Bastian In Mikumi

    Overnight at Camp Bastian In Mikumi

Day 3

Full-day game drive to Mikumi National Park

  • After breakfast, your driver will pick you up heading to Mikumi. Spend a full day with game drives around the Mikumi National Park. Mikumi National Park is part of the larger Selous Ecosystem together with the Selous Game Reserve and harbors remarkable numbers of bird’s species and animals. Among the animals that can be spotted at Mikumi includes giraffes, lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, impalas, warthogs, zebras, wildebeests, elands and many other antelopes.

    After full game drive, return to your camp for dinner and overnight.

  • Overnight at Camp Bastian in Mikumi

    Overnight at Camp Bastian in Mikumi

Day 4

Maasai village tour, transfer to dar then ferry to Zanzibar.

  • This morning after breakfast check out of the camp and heading to Maasai village tour for a cultural tour and learning their traditions. Later drive back (with lunch on the way) to Dar es Salaam where the safari ends. You will be dropped at ferry taking Azam marine ferry to Zanzibar.

    Arrival in Zanzibar, Pick up by your driver and transferred to your hotel in Nungwi.

  • Overnight at Amaan beach bungalow

    Overnight at Amaan beach bungalow

Day 5

Relax day at the beach

  • Full day relaxing at the beach and exploring

    Full day relaxing at the beach and exploring. Use the hotel's amenities.

  • Overnight at Amaan beach bungalow

    Overnight at Amaan beach bungalow

Day 6

Half day Dolphin tour with snorkeling and Swimming the sea turtles in a natural aquarium.

  • Pick up by your driver and guide heading for a Mnemba dolpin tour with snorkeling with fruits provided.

    Then heading to swim with turtles in a natural aquarium at Salaam cave.

    Later return back to your hotel.

  • Overnight at Amaan beach bungalow

    Overnight at Amaan beach bungalow

Day 7

Full day Safari blue tour

  • After breakfast, your driver and guide picks you up and heading to Fumba there where you will board a dhow for your cruise, you will visit 2 to 3 islands. Fruits provided and Seafood lunch provided. (Shared dhow with other clients but you will have your own guide)

    Later heading back to Nungwi.

  • Overnight at Amaan beach bungalow

    Overnight at Amaan beach bungalow

Day 8
  • Departure from Zanzibar

  • After breakfast, check out of hotel and your driver will pick you up for transfer to airport for your flight back home.

    We appreciate you booking with Makala Travels for your holidays in Zanzibar.

Please Note

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions Guide or Driver will be holding the sign board of your name at the airport or port and ferry.
  • Hotel pick ups, your guide will be waiting at the reception 30 minutes before departure.

Know Before You Go

  • Animals or pets allowed
  • Public transportation nearby
  • Passport required

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 1 day before start

Non-refundable after 1 day before start