Big 5 Safari in Tanzania with Zanzibar Finale
Where Adventure Meets Paradise – Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Shores
Introducing the ultimate African experience with the best of two worlds – a perfect combination of our best-selling 7-day safari through Tanzania’s wild heart and most iconic parks, with a grand finale of 4 days in the paradise of Zanzibar! Lock eyes with the Big 5 in their natural habitat, explore Tanzania’s breathtaking landscapes, and as the savannah sun sets – end your East African adventure by the white beaches and crystal-clear waters under Zanzibar’s swaying palms. Why settle for one when you can enjoy both? Join us on this Big 5 safari for the African experience of a lifetime!
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Tailor Your Big 5 Safari Your Way
Choose your adventure the way that suits you best with our customizable Big 5 Safari! Go with a group excursion and share the thrill, or enjoy a private tour for a more intimate exploration of Tanzania’s wilderness. Our 7-day journey cover meals, accommodations, park fees, and guides through the Northern Circuit’s most iconic parks – Serengeti, Lake Mayara, Ngorongoro crater and the elephant-rich Tarangire. Guided by expert guides, you’ll be witness marvels of nature, the annual wildebeest migration, and experience encounters with the Maasai culture on this unforgettable African safari adventure!
Zanzibar’s sun, Culture and Coastal Charm
Right after a week of an incredible Tanzanian bucket-list safari, you’ll swap the scenery into Zanzibar’s magical environment on a journey that blends sun-drenched relaxation with cultural discovery. For a few days you’ll be able to recharge your batteries on the island’s famed white-sand beaches, and dive into the history within the stone walls of Stone Town. From snorkeling in coral reefs to wildlife encounters in Jozani Forest, you’ll discover Zanzibar’s unique essence, where every day is an adventure and every night a starlit serenade.
If you want to extend your stay in the paradise of Zanzibar, check out all available travel plans of our Simply Zanzibar, and if you’re interested to explore a more luxury safari in Tanzania – you should take a look at our Luxury Leopard Safari in Tanzania! With World Adventure Tours you always have the opportunity to tailor your dream vacation down to every detail – contact us and let’s make your dream come true!
Best Time To Go
Dry Season (Jun–Oct): Cooler, prime wildlife viewing
Wet Season (Nov–May): Green, fewer visitors, birding
Popular Attractions
Serengeti, Tarangire, Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara, Stone Town, Jozani Forest
Weather
Jun–Oct: 20–30 °C, dry & sunny | Nov–May: 25–35 °C, hot with showers
Highlights
Experience the miracle of the annual wildebeest migration
Witness the incredible array of wildlife in Serengeti
Explore Ngorongoro Crater‘s stunning amphitheater and wildlife
Enjoy Tarangire National Park and its iconic baobab trees
Enjoy accommodations that combine comfort with authentic local culture
Why Book with Us
Customize Your Trip
Tailor every inch of your journey to suit your preferences, from destinations to accommodations, ensuring a personalized dream-come-true travel experience.
Best Price Guarantee
Competitive pricing with the assurance that you are receiving the best value for your travel investment. We match or beat any verified quote.
Flight Booking Assistance
Our agents simplify your travel planning by finding the best domestic and international flights for your travel plan, taking the hassle out of booking.
Multilingual Guides
Enjoy authentic experiences with guides who speak English, French, Spanish and German – ensuring clear communication and enriched explorations.
Certified Travelife Partner
We are a Certified Travellife Partner and GSTC Partner. Travel with a clear conscience knowing that you’re choosing a responsible agency, committed to sustainable and ethical tourism practices.
Travel Guarantee
Travel Guarantee with Swedish Kammarkollegiet provides financial protection for your trip.
“This was an unbelievable experience! Great introduction to the culture and looked after at each step along the way by the accommodation hosts and the guide. Saw so much wildlife, much more than I could have ever dreamed of. The guide was fantastic, so knowledgeable about everything including life! The Serengeti will always hold a special place in my heart.”
– Tammy, Tourradar
Travel Plan
Day-to-Day program – 10 Days
Day 1
Arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport and Transfer to Moshi
Arrive at Kilimanjaro Airport, Tanzania. After clearing customs, look for your driver. They will be waiting for you, holding a sign with your name. Your driver will transport you to Moshi.
🍽️ Meals: Dinner
🏠 Accommodation: Springlands Hotel or Similar
⭐ Upgrades: Chanya Lodge or Gran Melia Hotel
Day 2
Safari in Lake Manyara National Park
Drive to Lake Manyara National Park in the morning. Set against the steep escarpment of the Rift Valley, you’ll find Lake Manyara National Park with its evergreen groundwater forest and various ecosystems, including acacia woodland, grassy plains, a swampy fan delta, and – of course – the expansive lake. This diversity attracts various mammal, bird, and wildlife species. The park offers excellent game viewing with buffalo, impala, giraffe, bushbuck, waterbuck, hippos, and many elephants roaming near the lake. Also, look out for blue monkeys, velvet monkeys, and very active olive baboons.
After your safari, you may visit a Maasai Boma (at an additional fee) to experience Maasai culture and traditions before heading to your accommodation.
🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
🏠 Accommodation: Highview Hotel or Similar
⭐ Upgrades: Highview Coffee Lodge, Endoro Lodge or Tarangire Kuro Treetop Lodge
Day 3
Journey to Serengeti National Park
Head out after breakfast for the drive to Serengeti National Park. ‘Serengeti’ is derived from the Maasai language, meaning ‘endless plain.’ En route to the Serengeti, you may visit Olduvai Gorge (at an additional fee), known as the Cradle of Humanity. This museum is a testament to the long journey that humanity has made from its humble roots in East Africa to its current state as the dominant species on Earth.
Enjoy a game drive en route to your camp.
🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
🏠 Accommodation: Serengeti Safari Lodge or Serengeti Wildebeest Camp or Similar
⭐ Upgrades: Ole Serai Luxury Camp
Day 4
Full Day Game Drive in Serengeti
Relax for a full day in the Serengeti – unequaled for its beauty and home to the Great Wildebeest Migration. The huge herds of plains game, such as wildebeest, zebra, and antelope, dominate the park, while the attendant predators, such as lion and cheetah, are to be found amongst the many kopjes scattered across the plain. Its landscape varies from open grass plains in the south, savanna with scattered acacia trees in the center, hilly, wooded grassland in the north, to extensive woodland and black clay plains to the west.
🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
🏠 Accommodation: Serengeti Safari Lodge or Serengeti Wildebeest Camp or Similar
⭐ Upgrades: Ole Serai Luxury Camp
Day 5
Explore Ngorongoro Crater
Enjoy a morning game drive en route to Ngorongoro Crater. Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for game driving and exploration. The crater is 600m deep, 16km across, and 265 sq km in area. Enjoy the spectacular scenery and game viewing in what has been described as the world’s eighth wonder. Many of Tanzania’s last remaining black rhinos can be seen grazing on the open grassland of the crater floor, surrounded by some of the 20,000 large animals that occupy the crater, including lion, cheetah, eland, zebra, and gazelle. Flamingos, among other bird species, can often be seen feeding at Makat Soda Lake. Afternoon drive to your lodge for your overnight stay.
🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
🏠 Accommodation: Highview Hotel or Similar
⭐ Upgrades: Highview Coffee Lodge, Endoro Lodge or Tarangire Kuro Treetop Lodge
Day 6
Safari in Tarangire National Park
Drive to Tarangire National Park in the morning. Tarangire is traversed by the Tarangire River, which never dries up. Being the only water source during the dry season, it draws hundreds of animals to the park, making wildlife and bird viewing spectacular. The landscape is varied, with grassy savannah plains, swamps, hills, and spectacular baobabs.
🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
🏠 Accommodation: Springlands Hotel or Similar
⭐ Upgrades: Chanya Lodge or Gran Melia Hotel
Day 7
Flight to Zanzibar
Enjoy a leisurely morning before your transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport for your flight to Zanzibar.
Arrive at Zanzibar Airport, meet your driver, and transfer to your hotel.
🍽 Meals: Breakfast
🏨 Accommodation: Kendwa Rocks Hotel or Sunset Kendwa Hotel or Zanzibar Magic Boutique Hotel or Similar
⭐ Upgrades: Zanzibar Queen Hotel
Day 8
Leisure on the Northern Beaches
Spend the day at your own leisure, relaxing and taking in the magnificent views.
🍽 Meals: Breakfast
🏨 Accommodation: Kendwa Rocks or Sunset Kendwa or Zanzibar Magic Boutique Hotel or Similar
⭐ Upgrades: Zanzibar Queen Hotel
Day 9
From the Coast to Stone Town
Breakfast at leisure then transfer to Stone Town. Spend the day at your own leisure, relaxing and taking in the magnificent views of this town.
🍽 Meals: Breakfast
🏨 Accommodation: Tembo House or Similar
Day 10
Departure from Zanzibar
Pick up at your hotel at your suggested time for your transfer to Zanzibar Airport.
🍽 Meals: Breakfast
🏨 Accommodation: None (end of safari)
Why Pick This Travel Plan?
Enjoy a complete African experience with both wildlife experiences and beachside relaxation
Witness all the must-see highlights and hidden gems of Tanzania and Zanzibar
Experience the depths of local culture from the heart of the Serengeti to the historic Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
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Wildlife Wonders and Island Adventures
Experience the best of both worlds with our exclusive travel plan that combines the thrilling encounters of Tanzania’s Big 5 Safari with the serene, sun-kissed retreat of Zanzibar’s beaches—a unique fusion of wild adventure and tranquil luxury.
This travel plan is an adventure thoughtfully designed to present the breathtaking beauty of Africa’s wildlife in Tanzania’s most iconic parks, alongside the cultural and natural wonders of Zanzibar. You’ll be given the chance to stand in the vast expanse of the Serengeti, tracking the Big 5 with guides who offer insights into each thrilling sighting. And as the wildlife echoes fade, Zanzibar awaits with its blend of historical depth and relaxing atmosphere. This adventure is made as a traveler’s dream to explore without compromise. From luxury lodgings to cultural excursions, every aspect is chosen to create an unparalleled mixture of experiences — the perfect package deal for those who wish to embrace the full spectrum of Africa’s wonders.
Include in the Price
- Full board (breakfast, lunch & dinner) accommodation while on safari
- Bed and breakfast accommodation in Moshi
- Transfer to and from the airport
- Accommodation on arrival and departure day at Springlands Hotel or Similar.
- All game drives viewing in a custom built 4×4 Safari Land Cruiser
- All park and entrance fees
- Transportation with 4×4 vehicles with viewing roofs
- A professional English-speaking driver/guide during the safari.
- Bottled water in safari vehicles
- Ngorongoro Crater car supplement fee
- Current Government taxes and levies
- 24-Hour support during the safari from our office in Moshi
- 3 nights at Zanzibar with bed and breakfast
- Travel Guarantee with the Swedish Kammarkollegiet »
Price Does Not Cover *
- Domestic or International flights
- Entry visa to Tanzania
- Travel and health insurance
- Meals, drinks, and excursions not described in the itinerary
- Any other items of a personal nature, laundry, telephone, and postage
- Masaai village tour & Olduvai Gorge Tour
- Balloon excursion in Tanzania
- Gratuities to your guide, hotel staff, and porters – Find guidelines in our Help Center
* Rest assured, we’re here to assist with anything not covered in the price. Your convenience is our priority.
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Accommodations Tanzania
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Springlands Hotel
Highview Hotel
Serengeti Safari Lodge
Serengeti Wild/Wildebeest Camp
Accommodation Upgrades
Please note that accommodation upgrades are exclusively available with our PRIVATE options.
Should you choose the group adventure, the standard – yet comfortable – accommodation will be provided.
Chanya Lodge
Endoro Lodge
Gran Melia Hotel, Arusha
Highview Coffee Lodge
Ole Serai Luxury Camp, Moru Kopjes
Tarangire Kuro Treetop Lodge
Kenzan Tented Luxury Camp
Accommodations Zanzibar
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Kendwa Rocks Hotel
Sunset Kendwa Hotel
Zanzibar Magic Boutique Hotel
Tembo House Hotel
Accommodation Upgrades
Zanzibar Queen Hotel
Add-ons
Discover Africa with Our Exhilarating Activities. Pick and choose from our handpicked collection of activities and day trips to enrich your African travel plan with that special touch.
Tarangire Kuro Treetop Lodge
Luxury tents perched along the Baobab tree line, each tent designed with luxury beddings, en-suite bathroom with an indoor and outdoor shower and a private veranda with the perfect vantage point.
Strategically located on a towering Kopje hill it offers a breathtaking view of the Tarangire River and the path to the Silale swamp in the west—famous for attracting diverse wildlife all year round, thanks to its perennial water sources.
Ole Serai Luxury Camp, Moru Kopjes
Ideally located in the Central Seronera region of Serengeti National Park, near Moru Kopjes and Lake Magadi, this luxury camp is surrounded by hills and close to the Mbalageti/Seronera River and its diverse array of wildlife and a nearby hippo pool.
It features 20 well-appointed luxury tents, all en-suite with modern amenities, providing guests with panoramic views of nature and wildlife from the comfort of their beds or verandas.
Highview Coffee Lodge
This 8 cottage lodge comes with beautiful views over local hills and farmland, and is a gateway to Tanzania’s Northern circuit and local cultures, including Mbulu, Iraqw, Bushmen and Maasai tribes.
The lodge features 12 rooms, a pool, internet, a lounge with a bar and a fireplace, local and continental dinig, gardens, spa services and a gift shop.
Gran Melia Hotel, Arusha
This magnificent hotel Is located between the majestic Serengeti and Kilimanjaro National Parks, unveiling the natural beauty of Tanzania’s wilderness.
Enjoy an oasis of five-star luxury and comfort with unbeatable facilities, exclusive suites, international cuisine, spa, an infinity pool and a gym – it’s the ideal retreat for an exciting safari adventure or a luxurious business meeting.
Endoro Lodge
Luxury accommodations with elegant chalet-themed rooms with fireplaces and immersion tubs, a swimming pool, a well-stocked bar and conference facilites with a P.A system for over 40 people.
Welcome to privacy, tranquility and elegance.
Chanya Lodge
Chanya Lodge is licated at the foothills of the majestiv Mount Kilimanjaro, juat outaide Moshi in Tanzania. A convenitently drive from the airport it’s perfect for trekkers, tourists, families and business visitors.
The residence offers 32 en-suite rooms, a large pool, a diverse cuisine restaurant and beautiful grassy gardens.
Serengeti Wild/Wildebeest Camp
The Serengeti Wild Camp features 20 spacious, self-contained tents, offers a close-to-nature experience including hearing distant elephant trumpeting at night.
Nearby, the Serengeti Wildebeest Camps - an extra area with 10 similar tents, providing comfortable wildlife encounters in the heart of Serengeti National Park.
Both camps offer modern amenities like internet, bars, a multi-cuisine restaurant and special dining experiences, including bush meals.
Upgrade to Serengeti Safari Lodge or Ole Serai Luxury Camp, Moru Kopjes.
Serengeti Safari Lodge
Located in the Seronera Tana Spring Area of Serengeti National Park, Serengeti Safari Lodge offers 15 luxury self-contained tents with private facilites.
Enjoy a luxurious experience with amenities as a swimming pool, spa services, a restaurant with local and continental dishes, a bar with a fireplace, internet access and a gift shop.
Upgrade to Ole Serai Luxury Camp, Moru Kopjes.
Ikoma Wild Camp
This camp Is situated in the middle of Serengeti Ecosystem, between Grumeti and the Ikorongo Game reserve, and features a blend of 10 huts/Boma and 15 spacious, well-furnished tents with ensuite bathrooms.
Along with stunning views, the camp offers modern amenities like internet access, bar activities, sundowner cocktails, bush meals at private sites and the multi-cuisine restaurant provides a memorable dining experience alongside the impressive wildlife.
Upgrade to Serengeti Safari Lodge or Ole Serai Luxury Camp.
Highview Hotel
The hotel offers dining in its restaurant or in the serene garden, with a mix of local and international dishes served à la carte or buffet style. Packed lunches are available for day trips. In the lounge, relax with a drink, enjoy board games, internet access, or cultural shows. The gardens provide shaded seating and house an organic vegetable and fruit garden.
Guests can enjoy hiking around Moshi, with a mini-supermarket just 3 km away.
Upgrade to Highview Coffee Lodge or Endoro Lodge or Tarangire Kuro Treetop Lodge.
Springlands Hotel
Springlands Hotel in Moshi, 29 km from Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO), offers accommodation with amenities like an outdoor pool, complimentary parking, a bar, 24-hour reception, and free WiFi. Continental or à la carte breakfast is served at the hotel.
Rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a seating area, satellite TV, a kitchenette, dining area, and private bathroom with all essentials, including a kettle. Enjoy a hiking around Moshi, with a mini-supermarket just 3 km away.
Upgrade to Chanya Lodge or Gran Melia Hotel.
Kenzan Tented Luxury Camp
Located in Seronera, central Serengeti, this camp provides a peaceful stay in a wildlife-rich area. With essential amenities as luggage storage,and dining services including bush meals and a breakfast buffet. Activities as safaris and balloon rides can be provided.
Rooms feature comforts such as free Wi-Fi, safari showers, and mosquito nets, catering to both luxury and convenience.
Kendwa Rocks Hotel
Here you are offered a luxurious beach holiday with various accommodations like coral stone bungalows with sea views, a beach house, wooden bungalows with pools, historical suites and minimalistic forest rooms.
Enjoy Wi-Fi, a pool, water activities, spa, gym, a restaurant specializing on Indian Ocean cuisine, a beach bar and a night club.
Upgrade to Zanzibar Queen Hotel.
Sunset Kendwa Hotel
A picture perfect with white sand beaches and clear blue water, Sunset Kendwa offers you a dream beach life with stunning Indian Ocean view and varied accommodations for all, from cliff-top to beachfront.
Enjoy the beachside restaurant serving fresh meals, and a beach bar and shisha lounge for sunset cocktails.
Upgrade to Zanzibar Queen Hotel.
Zanzibar Magic Boutique Hotel
Eco-friendly and small-scale with 19 rooms, this hotel is located on a white sand beach near Matemwe village, Zanzibar.
Enjoy beachfront access, a bar, a restaurant, free Wi-Fi throughout, and comfortable rooms with wooden terraces with views of the beach and the Indian Ocean.
Upgrade to Zanzibar Queen Hotel.
Tembo House Hotel
A prominent beachfront establishment in Stone Town, Zanzibar, offers a unique mix of historical charm and modern comfort since 1994. It provides easy access to local attractions and a range of rooms including Deluxe and Presidential Suites with ocean views, Twin and Double Rooms with sea or garden views, and Freddie Mercury Apartments with city views. All feature elegant décor and hammam baths.
Zanzibar Queen Hotel
Situated on the coral-rich Matemwe beach this hotel stands out among Zanzibar’s resorts for its beautiful location and excellent diving near Mnemba Island. Unwind in spacious, ocean-view rooms and enjoy the surrounding beauty. The hotel’s cuisine features a rich array of spices and exotic flavors, with dishes crafted from local, fresh ingredients for an authentic Zanzibar dining experience.
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