Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar Beach

Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Beach

A safari is a must do on any trip to Africa and this great value itinerary includes a three night safari in Tarangire National Park followed by a relaxing beach stay on the Spice island of Zanzibar. You'll be staying in an authentic safari lodge where days are spent exploring Tarangire, famed for its herds of elephants that gather amongst the park's dramatic landscape dotted with towering ancient baobab trees. You'll then fly to the tropical island of Zanzibar where you can relax on the powder white sands, snorkel its turquoise waters and explore its fascinating Swahili culture.

The perfect combination of safari and beach in Tanzania & Zanzibar.

What's Included:

• 8 nights
• 3 nights in Kirumuru Tarangire Lodge - Tarangire (Tented Camp - Full Board)
• 5 nights in adults-only Matemwe Attitude - Zanzibar (Swim-Up Villa - Half Board
• Twice daily game drives on safari
• Fly with Ethiopian Airlines from London Heathrow
• Various meals
• Excursion
• Full Board (Safari)
• Half Board (Beach)

Facilities

Kirumuru Tarangire Lodge

Kirurumu Tarangire Lodge overlooks a seasonal flood plain where elephants often gather. Start your day with tea or coffee delivered to your room before heading out on a game drive or taking part in the Ethno-Botanical Walk to the local Maasai community. Watch ‘Bush TV’ from your veranda before joining other guests around the fire for pre-dinner drinks. The friendly staff make the whole experience at Kirurumu extra special.

Highlights

• There are no fences between the concession and Tarangire National Park so animals often can be seen around the camp

• The camp works very closely with and supports the local Maasai community

• The lodge’s location is easily combined with a stay at Lake Manyara or Ngorongoro

• We love the camp’s ‘Bush TV’ concept, where you can sit on the veranda and listen to the sounds of nature

Food and drink

• Meals are served buffet-style in the main dining area. In the evening, gather around the fire for pre-dinner sundowners.

What's included

• All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
• House wine
• Local beer
• Soft drinks
• Local spirits
• Teas and coffee
• Daily game drives
• Guided walks
• Tourism levy and park fee.

Entertainment

As well as game drives, guests can visit the local Maasai Community and learn about their daily life. Enroute to the boma* you will experience the Ethno-Botanical Walk where you will learn about the area’s local flora and fauna (please note the Boma Visit, which is an extra charge, and the Ethno botanical walk are two separate experiences). Day treks, mountain biking and night game drives can be arranged in Randilen Conservancy for an extra charge.

Other facilities

• Wi-Fi

Matemwe Attitude

Matemwe Attitude is all about soaking up the good life, island-style. Time here stretches out like a Sunday morning playlist, with powdery white sands and dreamy views of Mnemba Island, one of the top snorkelling spots around. Villas come in different flavours of luxury: some are swim-up with direct access to a shared infinity pool, others have private pools or face the open sea. It’s the ideal place to wind down after an exhilarating safari, or a one-stop-flop choice when you’re simply craving peace and quiet on far-flung shores.

Highlights

• The sublimely spacious villas (some swim-up, others with private pools or endless sea views) help you slow down and sink into island life.

• After the dust and drama of safari life, Matemwe Attitude is the perfect place to cool off, kick back, and breathe in some salty air.

• From local barbecue feasts on the beach to wood-fired pizzas delivered straight to your sunlounger, every meal is a holiday highlight.

• Matemwe Attitude is part of Attitude, a B Corp Company: here you can live it up while doing good, with local spirit stitched into every detail.

What's included

Half Board • Breakfast at the Main Restaurant or a continental breakfast at the Pool Bar • Dinner at the Main Restaurant or The Beach Club (seafood dishes subject to a supplement and reservations are required)

Food and drink

At Matemwe, eating and drinking is a laid-back affair, with fresh flavours and beachside vibes leading the way. Start your day with a relaxed international buffet, then dive into local barbecue feasts with your feet in the sand. Light bites and cocktails are always close by, whether you’re lounging by the pool or kicking back in the shade. And when pizza cravings hit, wood-fired slices can be delivered straight to your sunbed, no effort required.

Chakula Chakula

• The resort's main restaurant lays out an easy-going international buffet with plenty of local Zanzibari favourites thrown in.

Beach Shack Bar

• Located right on the beach enjoy oven-fresh pizzas, delivered straight to your sunlounger.

Karibu Lounge

• Serves scene-setting drinks from the moment you arrive.

Upepo

• The resort's main bar is located between the pool and beach and serves cocktails, late breakfasts, light lunches and afternoon tea.

Bulk Shop

• Top up your villa’s tea and coffee supplies and stock up on natural beauty products, with green packaging and no waste.

Spa & Wellness

Based around the Swahili philosophy of ‘pole pole’ meaning gently and slowly, treatments can be arranged at the resort's spa POZ. Ingredients in the therapies are sourced from sustainably-sourced local plants. Meditation, sunrise and sunset yoga sessions can be arranged.

Activites

There is so much to do here. Learn about the Zanzibari spices with a cooking lesson with the chef, discover the art of Swahili textiles at a Kanga workshop and try your hand at weaving coconut leaves. There are regular shows and DJ sets, plus a weekly outdoor cinema under the stars (weather permitting).

Diving & watersports

Diving, snorkelling and dhow cruises can all be arranged. You can also learn more about Zanzibar's ecosystems with a visit to the Marine Discovery Centre.

Accommodation

Kirumuru Tarangire Lodge

A charming blend of rustic safari ambiance, with the decor and private veranda, and modern comforts like an en-suite bathroom.

• En-suite bathroom with solar heated hot water
• Veranda

Matemwe Attitude

The 74 villas nail the sweet spot between rustic charm and modern cool, inspired by Swahili culture and crafted with local know-how. Makuti roofs, woven from coconut straw, and hand-cast terrazzo floors keep things naturally cool, while furniture made from local Tanzanian materials adds an authentic touch. There are no TVs and no stress — just breezy indoor-outdoor living where the soundtrack is the ocean and the only thing on your to-do list is slowing down.

• Air-conditioning
• King-size bed
• Furnished terrace
• Minibar* (refillable at the Bulk Shop)
• Outdoor shower
• Wi-Fi

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha and Tarangire

After touchdown in Arusha you'll soon be out of the city and heading into the bush. Your private 4x4 vehicle and driver will collect you at the airport and journey for around 3 hours through rural Tanzania to the lodge where you will be staying for three nights. Dependent on your arrival time into Tanzania, you may have time for your first safari game drive. Please note that if your flight into Arusha does not arrive in the morning, a night in Arusha may be required. Overnight at Kirurumu Tarangire Lodge.

Day 2: Tarangire

Days on safari can involve early starts to get the best glimpse of wildlife and bird sightings. An expert safari guide will accompany you from start to finish. Whether it’s a full day game drive or morning and evening drives, these highly skilled guides will bring your safari experience to the next level. During the day take advantage of one of the experiences to visit the local community or just chill on your veranda watching the 'Bush TV' as you can often see wildlife freely roaming through the lodge grounds. Overnight at Kirurumu Tarangire Lodge.

Day 3: Tarangire

For the ultimate safari experience, we can arrange an optional sunrise hot-air balloon safari. Soar above the baobab trees and drift across the park where herds of elephants gather. Back at the lodge why not take a walk with a local Maasai guide to learn about flora and fauna used in Maasai medical practices? This Ethno-Botanical tour gives a great insight into the Maasai culture. Another optional experience is to explore the wild after dark on a night game drive in the Randilen Conservation Area. Sitting around the campfire as the sun is setting and enjoying a sundowner as you recount the days adventures and epic wildlife sightings is the perfect way to spend your last night on safari. Overnight at Kirurumu Tarangire Lodge.

Day 4: Tarangire and Zanzibar

Today you will be driven back to Arusha for your flight to Zanzibar for some well-deserved downtime on the beach. Overnight at Matemwe Attitude.

Day 5: Zanzibar

Time to relax and enjoy the facilities of the hotel and its beachside location. Overnight at Matemwe Attitude.

Days 6 to 8: Zanzibar

If you can drag yourself away from the pool, beach, or ocean, there's plenty to see in Zanzibar and we have many pre-bookable experiences to offer. Explore the labyrinthine alleyways of Stone Town, learn why Zanzibar is often referred to as the 'spice island' with a tour of a farm or go in search of the endangered red colobus monkeys with a visit to Jozani Forest. Overnight at Matemwe Attitude.

Day 9: Depart Zanzibar

You can extend your beach stay or head to the airport for your return flight home.