September 7th-17th 2025

Experience the best of Tanzania with an unforgettable wildlife safari followed by a relaxing beach getaway in Zanzibar! Your adventure begins with thrilling game drives in three iconic parks:

🦁 Lake Manyara – Famous for its tree-climbing lions and flocks of flamingos.
🐘 Tarangire National Park – Home to large elephant herds and ancient baobab trees.
🌍 Ngorongoro Crater – A UNESCO-listed natural wonder teeming with the Big Five.

After an exciting safari, fly to Zanzibar, where you’ll unwind on white sandy beaches, explore historic Stone Town, and enjoy activities like snorkeling and dhow cruises. This is the perfect blend of adventure and relaxation!

Arrival & Departure Location

Arrive Kilimanjaro Airport, Leave Zanzibar

Accommodation

Hotel, safari lodge

and boutique hostel

Price Includes

Price Excludes

 

Itinerary

(subject to minor changes)

Upon arrival, our friendly local team will be waiting to greet you at Kilimanjaro International Airport. After a warm welcome, you’ll transfer to our gorgeous hotel in Arusha, a comfortable base. Today is a free evening to meet fellow travellers and prepare for the adventure ahead/

Materuni Waterfalls 

  • Morning drive to Materuni, a lush village at the foothills of Kilimanjaro.
  • Guided hike through banana plantations and scenic landscapes to the stunning Materuni Waterfalls.
  • Optional: Take a refreshing swim in the cool, clear water.
  • Return to Arusha in the evening.

🎭 Discover Tanzanian Culture

  • Visit the Arusha Cultural Heritage Centre, which houses:
    • A museum showcasing ancient artifacts.
    • A huge collection of African art and sculptures.
    • Local shops selling handcrafted souvenirs.

Coffee Farm Experience

  • Dive deeper into the coffee-growing traditions of Tanzania.
  • Walk through coffee fields, interact with local farmers, and learn about ethical coffee farming.
  • Enjoy a delicious lunch amidst the coffee plantations.

🌙 Evening: Free time to pack for the start of the safari!


🚙 Drive: 2 hours from Arusha
🏨 Accommodation:  Lodge

🦁 Lake Manyara Safari Begins!

  • Depart after breakfast for Lake Manyara National Park, a hidden gem of Tanzania’s safari circuit.
  • Game drive highlights:
    • Tree-climbing lions – a rare phenomenon!
    • Large elephant herds moving gracefully through the park.
    • Hippos, giraffes, zebras, and a variety of bird species around the alkaline lake.

🌄 Picnic Lunch in the Wild

  • Enjoy a packed lunch in a scenic picnic spot inside the park.

🌙 Evening: Check into our lodge near Ngorongoro for a restful night.

🌋 Descend into the “Eighth Wonder of the World”

  • Wake up early and drive to the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • Game drive highlights:
    • One of the highest densities of wildlife in Africa.
    • Spot lions, buffalo, wildebeest, zebras, cheetahs, and hyenas.
    • If lucky, catch a glimpse of the elusive black rhino.
    • Hippo pools and breathtaking crater scenery.

🌄 Lunch in the Wild

  • Enjoy lunch near a scenic hippo pool inside the crater.

 

    • Drive: 2 hours from Ngorongoro to Tarangire
      🏨 Accommodation: Green Mountain Hotel
      🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

      🦓 Tarangire National Park – Land of Elephants & Baobabs

      • Morning game drive in Tarangire, famous for:
        • Huge elephant herds roaming freely.
        • Ancient baobab trees towering over the landscape.
        • Predators like lions, cheetahs, and leopards hiding in the grass.

      🌙 Evening: Return to Arusha for a final night before flying to Zanzibar.

    • Spot lions, buffalo, wildebeest, zebras, cheetahs, and hyenas.
    • If lucky, catch a glimpse of the elusive black rhino.
    • Hippo pools and breathtaking crater scenery.
    • 🌄 Lunch in the Wild
  • Enjoy lunch near a scenic hippo pool inside the crater.

 

✈️ Flight: Arusha to Zanzibar

🏝 Welcome to Paradise!

  • Transfer to Stone Town, a UNESCO-listed historic city.
  • Guided walking tour:
    • Discover Swahili, Arab, and colonial influences in the architecture.
    • Visit the old slave market, spice bazaars, and Sultan’s Palace.

🌙 Evening: Explore Zanzibar’s rooftop bars & seafood restaurants.

A Day of Adventure on the Indian Ocean!

  • Sail on a traditional dhow boat along Zanzibar’s turquoise waters.
  • Snorkeling at vibrant coral reefs.
  • Visit pristine sandbanks for sunbathing & swimming.
  • Enjoy a seafood BBQ lunch on an island.

🌙 Evening: Transfer to New Teddy on the Beach, Paje, and relax by the ocean.

Two days of total relaxation!

  • Lounge on white-sand beaches and soak up the sun.
  • Optional activities:
    • Kitesurfing, paddleboarding, snorkeling, or diving.
    • Visit Jozani Forest to see Zanzibar’s red colobus monkeys.
    • Enjoy fresh seafood at beachfront restaurants.

Today is the day we say goodbye (for now). Check out is at 11am and we can help you arrange transport to the airport or wherever you’re heading next…


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FAQ's

A lot of our trips have an average age of 20-35. However, ANYONE with a sense of adventure is welcome (though must be 18+).

Tanzania can be an expensive country, so to make this an affordable trip without reducing quality, we have a mix of hotels, lodges and hostels on this trip. The first half of the trip will be in hotels and lodges, and the second half in boutique hostels.

Travel and medical insurance for this trip is mandatory. We highly recommend comprehensive travel insurance.

As well as this there is a mandatory insurance of $44 to enter Zanzibar which is not included. 

We recommend flying into Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). and leaving from Zanzibar

Craic On Travels does not organise flights, it is the responsibility of the customer to organise their own flights. We do make a group chat 60 days before the trip so people can co-ordinate their travels together if they like!

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