8 Days Bush and Beach Luxury Tanzania Safari (8 Days Wildlife & Beach Safari)

Experience the thrill of the wild and the tranquility of the pristine beaches in one unforgettable African safari holiday, book this 8 Days Bush and Beach Luxury Tanzania Safari. This well planned 8 days Wildlife & Beach safari in Tanzania is a classic Tanzania Safari Itinerary that allows travelers to experience the epitome of luxury, unwinding in lavish safari accommodations whilst exploring both Tanzania’s iconic National Parks and tranquil beaches with warm turquoise waters.

This 8 Days Bush and Beach Luxury Tanzania Safari combines unrivaled Tanzania wildlife viewing safari in iconic National Parks like Serengeti National Park and Tarangire National Park with beachside escapes to Zanzibar Island.

When it comes to wildlife safaris in Africa, Tanzania is one of the best safari destinations to visit. From the iconic African Big Five(lion, leopard, rhino, elephant, and buffalo) to the world renowned nature spectacles like Annual wildlife migration, Tanzania Wildlife safaris can never disappoint. This 8 Days Wildlife & Beach Safari is designed to allow you to experience unrivaled wildlife watching in Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park and Tarangire National Park.

Although most travelers to Tanzania are interested in wildlife watching, Tanzania’s Zanzibar is also a remarkable safari destination to visit for a beachside safari experience. Zanzibar is one of the pristine locations for beach escape safari in Africa, teaming with several beaches and luxury safari accommodations. This 8 Days Bush and Beach Luxury Tanzania Safari will also allow you to experience Zanzibar after your unmatched wildlife watching experience on Tanzania’s mainland.

Our intimate knowledge and experience in organizing beach and bush safari in Africa guarantees exceptional safari experience on this 8 Days Bush and Beach Luxury Tanzania Safari.

Tour Summary for 8 Days Bush and Beach Luxury Tanzania Safari

Day 01: Arrival in Tanzania

Day 02: Tarangire National Park

Day 03: Tarangire – Serengeti

Day 04: Serengeti National Park

Day 05: Fly to Zanzibar

Day 06&07: Zanzibar beach experience

Day 08: Departure

Safari Details

Detailed day by day 8 Days Bush and Beach Luxury Tanzania Safari itinerary

Day 01: Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport & Transfer to Hotel in Arusha

Today you will arrive in Tanzania at Kilimanjaro International Airport. Your driver guide will be at the airport in time ready to welcome you to Tanzania for your 8 Days wildlife and Beach Safari holiday. He/she will welcome you with a smile and introduce to you at the airport.

You will then be transferred to a booked accommodation within Arusha, where you will enjoy a relaxing evening. He/she will then join you at dinner to brief you about your 8 days safari in Tanzania. Spend an overnight in Arusha.

Accommodation: Gran Melia Arusha

Meal Plan: Dinner

Day 02: Transfer to Tarangire National Park & Game drives

On the second day of this combined beach and bush safari, wake up early and have breakfast at your hotel. After breakfast, embark on a transfer to Tarangire National Park for your first adventure. Arrive in Tarangire and proceed for a game-viewing adventure on a safari game drive around the Park. Tarangire is home to abundant wildlife species, known for its large elephant herds, lions, hippos, leopards, cheetahs, buffalos, hyenas, and zebras among others.

Enjoy spotting different wildlife species in one of the beautiful natural environments with stunning backdrops of the giant baobab trees and acacia. Experience your first wildlife viewing here. As it comes to lunchtime, you will drive to your lodge and check in. After lunch, have a short rest at the lodge and proceed for another game drive (evening game drive) in the park. You will have more opportunities to spot different resident wildlife, including some species that you might have missed during the morning game drive.

After your adventure, return to the lodge for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Nimali Tarangire Camp

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 03: Morning game drive in Tarangire and transfer to Serengeti National Park

Wake up early in the morning, have breakfast, and embark on a thrilling morning game drive in Tarangire National Park once more. You will enjoy spotting more wildlife species but keep an eye out for the famous African big five animals (lion, leopard, rhino, buffalo, and elephant). You will also have the opportunity to spot various resident birdlife during your game drive.

After this breathtaking game drive in the park return to your Camp for relaxation and a hefty meal. After lunch at the Camp, you will check out and embark on a transfer to the world-renowned Serengeti National Park. The journey takes about 3 to 4 hours through a beautiful countryside, stunning sceneries, and landscapes. Arrive in Serengeti National Park in the evening and drive direct to the your lodge. Check in at your lodge where you will have dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti

Meal Plan: Lunch, Dinner, and Breakfast

Day 04: Full day exploring Serengeti National Park

Today you have a full day to explore the iconic Serengeti National Park. Start your day before the sunrise just after breakfast, depart your lodge with packed lunch boxes and embark on a morning game drive to catch animals at their most active moments. Keep an eye out for the iconic Big Five African Animals (lion, leopard, rhino, buffalo, and elephant). You will as well spot different resident wildlife like zebras, giraffes, wildebeests, cheetahs, and several antelope species among others. Proceed with your game drive and explore different ecosystems of Serengeti to look for different wildlife species and to increase chances of spotting them. Visit the hippo pool to spot large schools of hippos interacting with each other.

As the day draws to a close, embark on a thrilling sunset safari to witness the golden light bathing the rolling savannahs of Serengeti whilst casting a long shadow across the beautiful landscape. You will have plenty of opportunities to take some beautiful photographs both for wildlife and spectacular sunsets.

Accommodation: Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 05: Fly to Zanzibar

After breakfast, check out and drive to Seronera for a scheduled flight to Zanzibar Airport. Arrive at Zanzibar where your guide will be waiting to pick you up and transfer you to your booked hotel for a relaxing afternoon and an evening stay.

Accommodation: The Residence Zanzibar

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 06&07: Zanzibar beach experience

For day 6 and day 7 of this 8 days bush and beach Tanzania safari, you will experience the charming Zanzibar Island. A variety of safari activities await you at Zanzibar, especially water activities. You will spend these two days relaxing at your luxury hotel in Zanzibar.

Accommodation: The Residence Zanzibar

Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch and Dinner

Day 08: Departure

Today depending on the time of your scheduled outbound flight, you will wake up lazily at your hotel and have breakfast. You will have a short rest after that as you wait for the check-out time. Your driver guide will pick you up and transfer you to Zanzibar Airport to catch your flight back home

Meal Plan: Breakfast