Beach Holiday Wildlife Safari Luxury Midrange

9-Day Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar

Arusha · Ngorongoro Crater · Serengeti National Park · Tarangire National Park · Zanzibar

Duration
9 days
From
$4,131 pp
Group size
Up to 21
Minimum age
5+ years

Tour Overview

This 9-day Tanzania safari and Zanzibar trip packs five days of game drives before the island. You start at Ilboru Safari Lodge in Arusha and drive to Tarangire. After that you spend two days in the Serengeti, staying at Serengeti Heritage Luxury Tented Camp. On day six you descend into the Ngorongoro Crater and then fly to Zanzibar.

On Zanzibar you join the Safari Blue boat trip, with snorkelling and sandbanks, and spend a day in Stone Town and on Prison Island. Your island hotel is Tembo House Hotel.

More beach time?

Choose the 11-day safari and beach holiday for longer on the coast. Check our Great Migration guide before choosing dates.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

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Day 1 Arrival in Arusha

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.

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Day 2 Arusha to Tarangire National Park

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.

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Day 3 Serengeti National Park

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.

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Day 4 Full Day in Serengeti National Park

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.

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Day 5 Serengeti to Ngorongoro

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.

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Day 6 Ngorongoro Crater to Zanzibar

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.

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Day 7 Safari Blue Experience

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.

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Day 8 Stone Town and Prison Island

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.

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Day 9 Departure

Enjoy a relaxing morning at your hotel before being transferred to Zanzibar Airport for your departure flight.

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