Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Beach Holidays

8-Day Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Beach Holiday (Manyara,Tarangire, Ngorongoro, Zanzibar)

During this 8 Day Safari & Beach holiday, we enjoy the best that Tanzania has to offer. We visit Tarangire National Park well known for its elephant families and iconic Baobab trees. We also visit Ngorongoro Crater, a breathtakingly beautiful setting and the best place in Tanzania to see the Big Five. After our safari, we fly to Zanzibar where warm turquoise waters and the white sand beaches upon the Indian Ocean await.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Lake Manyara National Park, Tanzania (Included)

Lake Manyara National Park provides a unique wilderness experience. Including diverse landscapes such as the Rift Valley soda lake, open grasslands, dense woodlands and stunning mountainsides.

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Tarangire National Park has a varied, beautifully rough and hilly terrain around a winding river where many animals come to drink.(Included)

In addition, the park is famous for its huge baobab trees, yellow acacias, small swamps and palm trees.

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Ngorongoro Crater (Included)

The Ngorongoro Crater is the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera.  Forming a spectacular bowl of about 265 square kilometres; it is home to approximately 30,000 animals at any one time. 

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Zanzibar, Swahili Unguja, island in the Indian Ocean, lying 22 miles (35 km) off the coast of east-central Africa (Included)

Zanzibar Island is Africa’s tropical paradise with the world’s most beautiful beaches. It offers laid-back beach life, but also an diversity of activities and a colourful culture and history.

TOUR ITINERARY
Day 1 Arrival in Arusha

You will be picked up from the airport by a GreyJoy Tours representative and driven to your accommodation in Arusha where you will overnight, relax, and prepare in anticipation of the adventures to come.

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Day 2 Tarangire National Park

We set out for Tarangire National Park on a good tarmac road across gently rolling Maasai plains with scattered acacia trees. Tarangire National Park, well known for its large elephant herds, is also host to a multitude of other creatures.

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Day 3 Ngorongoro Crater

It`s an early departure for us today to the lush highlands of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The massive collapsed volcano is home to over 25,000 mammals ranging from the “Big Five” to spotted hyena and some of the more than 500 bird species of the area.

Day 4 Lake Manyara to Stone Town(Zanzibar)

After breakfast, you will drive to your final destination on this epic safari – Lake Manyara National Park. This is a relatively small but diverse park, 120km west of Arusha. The park’s namesake is a shallow, salt lake.

After lunch, you will head back to Arusha, where you will arrive in the late afternoon where you will take your flight to zanzibar (Stone town).

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Day 5-7 Stone Town to North Coast (Nungwi)
Located on the northern part of the island, Nungwi is a lively village surrounded by some of Zanzibar`s most beautiful beaches. You can take some rest and enjoy this paradise made of beautiful beaches of white sand and turquoise water of the Indian Ocean.
Day 8 Free Morning & Departure
Today is the final day of our adventure. Breakfast is served and savoured at our hotel. Transfer to the airport or seaport according to the time of your departure back home or onwards replete with images and memories of our magical adventure.

WHAT’S INCLUDED TANZANIA SAFRI & ZANZIBAR TOUR?

Included

  • Park fees(For non-residents)
  • All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinks(As specified in the day-by-day section)

Excluded

  • International flights(From/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips(Tipping guideline US$20.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
ENHANCE YOUR TRIP WITH ADD-ON ACTIVITIES AND UPGRADES

Your Tanzania safari & Zanzibar tour includes all the essentials but you can add extra wow-factor to your tour by adding on the activities and accommodation upgrades that suit you best.

Optional activities you can add to this trip.
Optional accommodation upgrades and add-ons for this trip:
TANZANIA SAFARI AND ZANZIBAR
Mid Range Accommodation
Our recommendations are:
  • Arusha Planet Lodge
  • Eileen’s Trees Inn
  • Next Paradise resort
  • Warere Beach Hotel
Luxury Accommodation
Our recommendations are:
  • Pongwe Beach Hotel
  • Kusini Beach
  • Villa Juliana
  • Zanzibar Retreat Hotel
Luxury Plus Accommodation
Our recommendations are:
  • Park Hyatt Zanzibar
  • Constance Aiyana
  • Tulia Zanzibar
  • Baraza resort & Spa

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GUEST REVIEWS

5/5
Adam M
We just got back from an amazing 4-day Safari with Greyjoy tours . The company really stands out with their outstanding level of service! The office was very helpful in customizing our trip to our needs and our budget. Our guide, Eugen, was very very experienced, he told us every single detail about the animals and background information about the national parks. Above any expectations, he served every day a super delicious lunch in a great scenery. Honestly, the lunches organized by Greyjoy were by far the best food we had in Tanzania! Eugen even cleaned the Safari Jeep every day, not that we have expected that at all. And last but not least he has a very good sense of humor 🙂 So if you are looking for an unbeatable safari experience in Tanzania look no further and go with Greyjoy tours & Safari and ask for Eugen as guide!
5/5
Catarina
Great people, with welcoming staff all the way from the entrance downstairs.
My visit was insightful, introduced me to the remarkable Tanzania. Absolutely one of the best companies in Tanzania
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5/5
Lindsay Swartz Martinez
In June We had a fantastic experience climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro with the GreyJoy team. The guide Imma and his team were very professional and skilled. We did the Machame route in 7 days.


The food served was delicious and they truly went out of their way to ensure we are all having a great time.

Highly recommend GreyJoy to people who want to climb Kilimanjaro.

FAQ - FOR THIS TANZANIA SAFARI & ZANZIBAR BEACH.

This tour starts and end in Arusha, Stars at 8am on Day 1 at your Arranged accommodation (location may vary – we’ll confirm the location in your final tour Itinerary.

What to pack for a Tanzania Safari?

Luggage:

  • Duffle bag instead of suitcase (soft cases fit better in the jeep than hard cases)
  • Smaller day backpack for personal belongings

Important documents:

  • Passport (valid for at least 6 months)
  • E-visa
  • Ticket / boarding pass
  • Cash (US Dollars)
  • Bank cards
  • Vaccination booklet
  • Travel insurance policy

Clothing:

  • Long pants, for evenings or early mornings
  • Shorts/ skirts/ dresses
  • T-shirts, polos, short sleeve tops
  • Long sleeve shirts for evenings or early mornings
  • 1 or 2 sweaters, for evenings or early mornings
  • Underwear, socks & nightwear
  • Shoes (sneakers, hiking shoes)
  • Slippers / sandals
  • Belt, scarf, jewelry
  • Swimwear
  • A laundry bag (no plastic 🌿)

Camera & gadgets:

  • Travel adapter (English 3-plug)
  • Photo camera / video camera
  • Different lenses *
  • Camera memory card, battery and charger
  • Phone & phone charger
  • Ipad / tablet & charger
  • Possibly GoPro or other gadgets

Useful Safari must-haves:

  • Binoculars (8×32 or 10×42)
  • Flashlight
  • Pocket knife (handy during the picnic lunch)
  • Tasty snacks or energy bars (you will get good meals, but some people like their own snacks as well)
  • Travel alarm clock (or telephone)
  • Tanzania guide / wildlife books / bird books
  • Puzzle booklet or other entertainment for in the jeep

* for the safari we recommend a 70-300mm lens, but if you really want to go all-in the bigger the better, a 600mm lens is great for beautiful close-ups of wildlife!

👉🏽 Mosquito nets, towels, beach towels, shampoo and soap are provided by accommodations. You do not have to bring this.

 

Yes. Around 70% of our guests are solo so you can absolutely join this, or any other of our tours. Curious about who travels with us?

Everyone has their own favourites, but in general we find that these are the most popular:

  • Night Game Drive
  • Hot Air baloon Safari
  • Cultural Tourism at Hazabe and Maasai Village
  • Visit Tanzanite Museum 
  • Visit Maasai market & Cultural Heritage

Yes – but we cannot guarantee availability, especially in peak times, so if there is something that is definitely on your bucket list we suggest you pre-book it as part of your tour.

Accommodation on Mid-range safaris is in Lodges and sometimes Tented Camps.  The approximate price range of this accommodation is: U$D 100-235 per person, per night.
All your food is provided by the lodge.

Accommodation on Luxury safaris in Tanzania is in Lodges and sometimes Tented Camps.  The approximate price range of this accommodation is: U$D 235 – 600 per person, per night.
All your food is provided by the lodge.

NOTE

Lodges are full service facilities with private rooms or cottages with private bathrooms and have restaurants and lounges.  Most have swimming pools. Many lodges are architecturally stunning made with local materials and inspired by local designs and the environment.

Tented camps are permanent or semi-permanent camps sited in areas of excellent game viewing. These provide many of the comforts of a lodge within private spacious canvas tents on a solid permanent base with beds and private baths, and high-quality meals. Tented camps are more intimate than lodges as they generally accommodate 12 to 20 guests.

We recommend booking as soon as you know you can travel, and have decided on which tour you would like to go on. Some of our tours can be quite popular so it’s best to secure your spot as soon as possible. Your spot can be booked with just a 20% deposit and full balance is due 45 days prior to departure. 

We have guests in their late teens to their mid 60’s, but the average age is between 25–45. More important than age is attitude – we have found over the years that if you have a thirst for adventure then age is no barrier. Please do keep in mind though that a reasonable level of fitness is required – we can talk you through any specifics. The minimum age of joining a tour is 18 years old. 

When booking a tour you can choose to pay in full, or reserve your seat with a 20% deposit and pay it off over time. The balance is due 45 days before your tour’s departure.

During the time between paying the deposit and your departure you can add more activities and customise your accommodation.

We accept most major credit cards.