7 Days Tanzania Safari with Friends | Zanzibar Midrange Beach Tour

Your adventure with friends begins when you arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where your Burigi Chato Safaris driver will be waiting to welcome your group to Tanzania. After completing the arrival formalities and collecting your luggage, travel together to Arusha, passing through local villages, farmland and countryside surrounded by beautiful views of Mount Meru when the skies are clear. The drive generally takes around one to one and a half hours, depending on traffic and your hotel's location. Upon arrival at your midrange hotel, check into your rooms and enjoy the chance to relax after your flight. If you arrive early enough, you might explore the hotel surroundings, enjoy a meal together or take some time to plan the photographs and activities you're most excited about. Your guide will explain the following day's safari arrangements, and the evening is free for your group to rest before the first wildlife adventure.

Destination:

Kilimanjaro Airport

Overnight:

Gold Crest Hotel

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Lunch, Dinner

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After breakfast at approximately 7:00 AM, gather your friends and set off in your private safari vehicle towards Tarangire National Park, where large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees and beautiful open landscapes create an exciting introduction to wildlife viewing in Tanzania. The drive takes around two hours, passing through countryside and Maasai pastoral areas before reaching the park entrance. Once inside, begin your game drive along the park's tracks, watching for elephants crossing the road, giraffes feeding among the trees and zebras moving through the grasslands. Your guide will also search for lions, buffaloes and other animals while explaining the wildlife and natural environment. There will be opportunities to take group photographs at permitted locations and enjoy memorable wildlife encounters together. Around midday, stop at a designated picnic area for lunch before continuing your afternoon safari through the park's varied habitats. Later, leave Tarangire and travel towards your selected midrange lodge near Lake Manyara or Karatu, where you can enjoy dinner and share your favourite moments from the day.

Activities and Attractions: Tarangire National Park, private friends game drive, elephant families, ancient baobab trees, Tarangire River, lions, giraffes, zebras, group photographs and midrange lodge stay.

Destination:

Tarangire

Overnight:

Manyara Safari Lodge

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Your second day begins with breakfast before leaving the Lake Manyara or Karatu area for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, travelling through beautiful green highlands and farmland before reaching the famous crater rim. Stop at the viewpoint to enjoy the remarkable landscape stretching below, then descend approximately 600 metres to the crater floor for a full-day wildlife adventure. The Ngorongoro Crater is home to an impressive range of animals, and your guide will explore its grasslands, wetland areas and woodland while searching for lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest and hippos. Keep your cameras ready for interesting encounters, whether a pride of lions resting together, elephants moving across the plains or large groups of grazing animals. The endangered black rhino is also found here, although sightings depend on luck. Stop for a picnic lunch at a designated site and enjoy time together before continuing the game drive. In the afternoon, climb back out of the crater and return to your midrange lodge for dinner and overnight accommodation.

Activities and Attractions: Ngorongoro Crater, private Big Five game drive, crater viewpoint, lions, elephants, buffaloes, black rhino habitat, zebras, hippos, picnic lunch and wildlife photography with friends.

Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Overnight:

Angata Ngorongoro Camp

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Enjoy breakfast at around 7:00 AM before beginning the journey towards Serengeti National Park, travelling through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and watching the landscape gradually change from green hills to wide savannah plains. Along the way, your group will pass through Maasai pastoral country and enjoy views of rocky hills, grasslands and distant acacia trees before reaching Naabi Hill Gate. After completing the park entry procedures, continue towards the central Serengeti, keeping an eye out for wildlife along the road. Enjoy a picnic lunch during the journey, then spend the afternoon exploring the Seronera region, where lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants and giraffes may be seen in suitable habitats. Your private guide will help the group understand the animals' behaviour and make the most of interesting sightings, allowing time for photographs where park rules permit. In the late afternoon, head towards your midrange tented camp or lodge, where everyone can relax, enjoy dinner and experience the peaceful atmosphere of spending a night in the Serengeti wilderness.

Activities and Attractions: Ngorongoro Highlands, scenic journey to Serengeti, Naabi Hill Gate, Seronera Valley, lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, group wildlife photography and midrange tented camp.

Destination:

Central Serengeti

Overnight:

Kenzan Tented Camp

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Wake up early for your group's final wildlife experience in Serengeti National Park, with the game drive planned according to your confirmed flight departure time. When the schedule allows, leave around 6:00 AM and explore suitable areas near Seronera Airstrip, watching for animals that may be active in the cooler morning hours. Enjoy the soft sunlight across the open plains and take the opportunity to photograph any memorable wildlife encounters before making your way to the airstrip. Board your scheduled flight to Zanzibar, where your private driver will meet the group at Abeid Amani Karume International Airport and transfer everyone to your selected midrange beach hotel. After several days of safari driving, the warm ocean breeze and beautiful coastline offer a refreshing change of scenery. Check into your rooms and spend the afternoon enjoying the hotel facilities, swimming or taking a walk along the beach. In the evening, your friends can enjoy dinner together and look forward to the island experiences ahead.

Activities and Attractions: Serengeti morning game drive, wildlife photography, Seronera Airstrip, scheduled flight to Zanzibar, private airport pickup, midrange beach hotel and group relaxation.

Destination:

Central Serengeti

Overnight:

Kisiwa House

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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After breakfast at approximately 8:30 AM, meet your private Zanzibar guide and begin a lively day discovering the historic streets of Stone Town, where narrow alleyways, carved wooden doors, colourful markets and centuries-old architecture create an interesting place to explore with friends. As you walk through the old town, your guide will share stories about Zanzibar's Swahili heritage and trading history while introducing you to important landmarks such as the Old Fort, the former slave market site and the waterfront around Forodhani Gardens. There will be opportunities to browse craft shops, photograph historic buildings and discover interesting details of everyday life in the old town. Afterward, continue to a traditional spice plantation, where your group will walk among clove trees, cinnamon, vanilla, nutmeg and other tropical plants. Your local guide will explain how these spices grow and invite you to smell or taste selected varieties, making the visit both interesting and enjoyable for the group. Return to your midrange beach hotel in the late afternoon, with the evening free to relax or explore nearby beachfront restaurants.

Activities and Attractions: Private Stone Town tour, historic Zanzibar streets, Old Fort, traditional markets, carved doors, Swahili culture, spice farm, spice identification, tropical fruits and group cultural photography.

Destination:

Stone Town Zanzibar

Overnight:

Kisiwa House

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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After breakfast at around 8:00 AM, leave your hotel for a private guided excursion combining the historic attractions of Prison Island with the beautiful white sands of Nakupenda. Begin with a transfer to the Stone Town waterfront, where your group will board an arranged boat for the trip to Changuu Island, commonly known as Prison Island. Explore its historical surroundings and visit the sanctuary where giant Aldabra tortoises are cared for, learning about these remarkable animals while taking photographs together. Afterward, continue towards Nakupenda Sandbank, where turquoise water surrounds a beautiful stretch of white sand when the tides are suitable. Spend time swimming, walking along the sandbank, relaxing beside the ocean and enjoying the coastal scenery with your friends. A beach lunch featuring local dishes and tropical fruits can be arranged according to your confirmed excursion package, giving the group time to enjoy the island atmosphere before returning to Stone Town in the afternoon. Your private driver will then take you back to your midrange hotel for a relaxed evening.

Activities and Attractions: Prison Island, Changuu Island, giant Aldabra tortoises, private guided boat excursion, Nakupenda Sandbank, Indian Ocean swimming, white sandy beaches, beach lunch and group photographs.

Destination:

Prison Island

Overnight:

Hotel Riu Jambo

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Enjoy breakfast before setting out at approximately 8:00 AM for your group's final ocean adventure, travelling privately towards the Matemwe or Muyuni coast for a snorkeling excursion around Mnemba Atoll. As you approach the beach, enjoy views of fishing boats, white sand and the beautiful blue waters stretching towards Mnemba Island. Meet your boat crew, receive a safety briefing and begin the journey towards suitable snorkeling areas around the coral reefs. Spend the morning exploring the underwater scenery with your friends, watching colourful tropical fish move between coral formations and enjoying the clear Indian Ocean water. Take breaks aboard the boat whenever needed, giving everyone time to relax and appreciate the surrounding views. Dolphins or sea turtles may occasionally be seen in the wider area, although sightings depend on nature. After returning to shore, transfer back to your midrange beach hotel and spend the afternoon enjoying your preferred activities, whether swimming, relaxing by the pool or sharing a final meal together before the journey home.

Activities and Attractions: Mnemba Atoll, Matemwe or Muyuni coastline, private group snorkeling arrangements, tropical reef fish, coral reefs, ocean views, group photography, swimming and beach relaxation.

Destination:

Mnemba

Overnight:

Hotel Riu Jambo

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Enjoy your final breakfast together at your Zanzibar beach hotel before preparing for departure. Depending on your flight schedule, there may be time for a last walk along the shoreline, a relaxing morning at the hotel or a few final group photographs overlooking the Indian Ocean. Your Burigi Chato Safaris private driver will collect your group at the agreed time and transfer everyone to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, allowing sufficient time for check-in and other departure procedures. Your 7-day private Tanzania safari and Zanzibar holiday with friends comes to an end with memories of Tarangire's elephants, the remarkable Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti's wildlife, Stone Town's historic streets, Prison Island, Nakupenda Sandbank and Mnemba Atoll. Thank you for travelling with Burigi Chato Safaris. We wish you and your friends a safe journey home.