09 -Day Tanzania Bush and Beach Special Safaris  

Safari Highlights

A really Bush to Beach Special Luxury Safari that is best perfect for couples, families and a group of travelers.

Sometimes you can’t beat a classic, and this route is exactly that. Whether you’ve seen hundreds of lions in your lifetime or this is your first endeavor to the continent, Tanzania’s northern parks tick many of the memorable safari boxes- and the stop in Zanzibar is the sunshine-hued cherry on top.

Start your journey with a bang in Tarangire, and take the opportunity to fly camp amongst the squat baobabs and vast grey herds of Ellies that the park is famous for.

Ngorongoro brings memory-card filling sightings of the Big Five, and depending on where you choose to stay, volcanic hikes and nature walks.

And then it’s off to the Serengeti, for big cats and the wildebeest of the Great Migration. You probably couldn’t squeeze in any more bucket list experiences, even if you tried.

Best time to travel: Year-around:

The Safari itineraries displayed below highlight some of the best lodges and wildlife destinations in Tanzania. These will give you an idea of what is possible and can be further customized to suite your individual travel styles and budget.

Day-By-Day tour.

  • Day 01: Arrive Kilimanjaro International Airport – Arusha.

    Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport, our VIP Visa Specialist will meet and welcome you to East Africa. He guides you through the entire Tanzania Visa application process and skipping long immigration queues. With Galloping Safaris, you will be escorted from arrival to departure, making your arrival to Tanzania completely worry-free. Upon exiting the airport, a Galloping Safaris representative will be holding a poster with your name who will transfer you to Arusha (45 minutes) for the Serenity retreat of River Trees Country Inn this charming hotel has beautiful views of Mount Meru and is the ideal place to acclimatize to Africa or simply relax in the poolside gardens with a chilled drink. On cool winter evenings, get cozy next to a fireplace and sip one of the best coffees you will ever taste and enjoy overnight on Bed & Breakfast.

  • Day 02: Tarangire to Witness the massive Elephant herds and Giant Baobab trees – Evening High tea.

    Depart 08h00 from Arusha with 4x4x and drive to Tarangire National Park is a unique place and an absolutely fantastic in this time of the year. Viewing some of Tanzania’s largest populations of elephant and enjoying the diverse scenery, including the dramatic baobab trees that are so typical of the park. Enjoy a picnic lunch near the stretch of Tarangire River. More game drive until end of the day you drive to Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge for dinner and overnight.

  • Day 03: Olduvai George – Serengeti Evening Game drive – High tea.

    Breakfast, drive to Serengeti National Park. A brief visit en-route to Olduvai Gorge, which is often referred to as ‘The Cradle of Mankind’ and is one of the most important prehistoric sites in the world. Enjoy picnic lunch under the Acacia tree and head to the central park area, known as the Seronera area, one of the richest wildlife habitats in the park, Dinner and overnight at Ole Serai Luxury Camp-Turner Springs.

  • Day 04: Eastern Serengeti National Park – Game drive – Bush Boma Dinner.

    Early breakfast, Full day game drives in Serengeti National Park gets its name from the Maasai word Siringitu meaning endless Plain. Be amazed by the vast plains and the enormous amount of wildlife that can be seen here, and start counting the Big Five. Eastern Serengeti Kopjes is well known as being home to a large number of big cats – lions, leopards and cheetahs. This does not deter the elephant, giraffe, hippo, crocodile, buffalo and impala who are also popular inhabitants of Seronera. Around midday you will stop for a break to enjoy a packed lunch and stretch your legs before ‘jumping back in your jeep’ ready for another few hours of spotting the animals in the afternoon. At the end of the day you will return to return for dinner and overnight at Ole Serai Luxury Camp-Turner Springs.

  • Day 05: Eastern Serengeti to spot Cheetah & other Predators – High tea & Bonfires.

    These full day safaris are the best way to see the full range of what this magnificent park has to offer. Each excursion departs at around 6: 30 am, with your 4×4 fully equipped to cross the Serengeti in search of game. The early mornings are relatively cool, but by midday it can become very hot indeed and sun-block lotion and hats are advised. Lunch is services under the shade of an Acacia tree as you take a break from scanning the horizons, and realize that all is well with the world. One of the nature’s great occasions is the annual crossing of the Grumeti river by migrating wildebeest. Yet it is often in the lesser-known corners of the bush that we spot the highlights of your visit, such as a kill, amorous liaison, or lesser-known creature. A full day on safari gives you every chance of such unforgettable encounters. Return for sundowner and cocktails, campfire is ready for you, enjoy dinner and overnight at Ole Serai Luxury Camp-Turner Spring.

  • Day 06: Ngorongoro Crater Africa’s “Garden of Eden “to see Big 5 Animals + Game drives.

    Early breakfast, drive to Ngorongoro and today you will explore today you will explore the famous Ngorongoro Crater during a wonderful game drive (with a picnic lunch) inside the Ngorongoro Crater often described as one of the wonders of the world.  It is the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera and a natural sanctuary for some of Africa’s densest animal populations. It is one of the few places where the rare black rhino can be observed in their natural setting. As very few animals migrate in and out of the crater with its 2000 ft. high walls, you can expect to see lions, elephants, zebras, hippos, flamingos, jackals, rhinos, antelopes, many birds and other species. With a bit of luck, the ‘Big Five’ can be spotted during one game drive only. Later drive to Ngorongoro Oldeani Mountain Lodge for dinner and overnight.

  • Day 07: Ngorongoro – Arusha Airport + Flight to Zanzibar – Kiwengwa Beach South East Coast of Zanzibar. 

    Breakfast, leave the lodge and drive back to Arusha in time for early Lunch at Butler and Scotch Restaurant at Sable Squire Garden for a fare well delicious Lunch, today you will taste Beef & Chicken Barbecue, rice, bananas, cheese plate to have more African touch and drive the distance to Arusha Airport in time for check in for Flight to Zanzibar. Flight depart Arusha Airport at 15: 30 PM, arrive Zanzibar Airport at 16: 30 PM. Meet and greet in Zanzibar with your private guide and transfer to Kiwengwa Beach South East Coast of Zanzibar. Approximately 55 minutes’ drive and check in at your Luxury Resort, dinner and overnight at Melia Zanzibar- All Inclusive alcoholic & non-alcoholic drinks-Terrance Sea View room.

  • Day 08: Pure Beach Relaxations at Kiwengwa South East Coast of Zanzibar.

    Dhahabu Bar & Lounge- open in the eve nights, it is the perfect venue for an evening cocktail before and after dinner. Alternating between buffet and table d’hote the chef’s creations for the evening can be enjoyed in this stunning setting. Full Day at leisure, breakfast, lunch, dinner and overnight at Melia Zanzibar- All Inclusive alcoholic & non-alcoholic drinks-Terrance Sea View room.

  • Day 09: Kiwengwa Beach South East Coast of Zanzibar – Airport Fly to Dar for Departure.

    Leisure breakfast, enjoy a delicious hot lunch at the Resort whether indoor or outdoor longue and later head out for a stone town tour of the old town before proceed back to Zanzibar International

    Airport in time for check in for flight to Dar and here you will be able to connect with International Flight back home.

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PRICE DETAILS

This tour requires a minimum of 2 people to run. Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country. 2021 & 2022 Custom Price and Departures:

July – Oct, Dec 16 – 31:

2 Guest:  $ 4,070 USD Per Person  

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