Tour Overview
This 9-day Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar Holiday blends thrilling wildlife adventures with relaxing island experiences. Your journey begins in Northern Tanzania, exploring Tarangire, Serengeti, Lake Manyara, and the Ngorongoro Crater—home to some of Africa’s richest wildlife populations and stunning natural landscapes. After days of immersive safari experiences, you will fly to Zanzibar, where beautiful beaches, Stone Town culture, snorkeling, sandbanks, and crystal-clear waters await. This itinerary offers the perfect balance of adventure, culture, and relaxation.
Itinerary
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, you will be welcomed by your driver and transferred to your lodge in Arusha. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure as you prepare for your upcoming safari adventure.
Depart early for Tarangire National Park, known for its large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees. Enjoy a full-day game drive along the Tarangire River, observing wildlife such as elephants, giraffes, lions, leopards, buffalo, antelopes, and diverse bird species. After your game drive, head to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Travel toward the Serengeti, with a scenic drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Arrive in Serengeti by midday and enjoy a half-day game drive through its vast plains, home to large populations of wildebeests, zebras, predators, and many other species.
Spend the entire day exploring the Serengeti. Enjoy sunrise and afternoon game drives for the best viewing opportunities. You may encounter lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, giraffes, hippos, crocodiles, and an incredible variety of birds.
After breakfast, enjoy a game drive as you exit Serengeti and travel toward Ngorongoro. Continue your wildlife viewing along the way before arriving in Karatu for dinner and overnight.
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a morning game drive. The crater hosts lions, rhinos, elephants, buffalo, zebras, wildebeests, and many more species. After the game drive, return to Arusha and board your flight to Zanzibar. Arrival in Zanzibar marks the start of your beach holiday.
Spend the day exploring the Menai Bay Conservation Area on a full-day Safari Blue tour. Enjoy snorkeling, swimming, sandbank relaxation, Kwale Island’s lagoon, and panoramic views from ancient baobab trees. A fresh seafood lunch and tropical fruits will be served.
Begin with a guided walking tour through Stone Town’s historic alleyways, exploring significant landmarks and cultural sites. Afterward, enjoy a boat ride to Prison Island to meet the giant tortoises and explore the island’s scenic beaches. Return to your hotel in the afternoon.
Enjoy a relaxing morning at your hotel before being transferred to Zanzibar Airport for your departure flight.
