9 days · Tanzania
9 Days Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Beach
- Duration
- 9 days, 8 nights
- Route
- Arusha to Zanzibar
- Best season
- Jun - Oct, Jan - Feb
- Price
- Enquire for price
The journey
Day by day
- Beach and bush
- Road safari
Day 1 · Tarangire National Park
Arusha to Tarangire
Meet in Arusha and drive to Tarangire (about 2 to 3 hours). Lunch at the lodge and an afternoon game drive among baobabs and elephant herds.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Day 2 · Karatu
Tarangire to Karatu
A morning game drive in Tarangire, then on to the Karatu highlands for lunch and a relaxed afternoon on a coffee-farm estate (about 2 hours' drive).
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 · Serengeti National Park
Karatu to the Serengeti
Drive through the Ngorongoro highlands and down onto the Serengeti plains (about 4 to 5 hours), with a game drive to your lodge.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 · Serengeti National Park
Full Day in the Serengeti
A full day on safari in the central Serengeti, searching the kopjes and river valleys for lions, leopards, cheetahs and the great herds. Picnic lunch in the bush.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 · Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Serengeti to Ngorongoro
An early game drive, then drive up to the crater rim (about 4 to 5 hours). Settle in for views over the caldera and a quiet evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 · Zanzibar
Ngorongoro Crater & Fly to Zanzibar
Descend into the crater for a morning game drive and picnic lunch, then drive to Arusha airport (about 3.5 to 4 hours) for a late-afternoon flight to Zanzibar (flight times vary by schedule). Transfer to Nungwi on the island's north coast. If the flight timing doesn't work, an extra night in Arusha can be added.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7 · Zanzibar
Stone Town & Spice Tour
A full-day excursion (included) to Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site: wander the narrow alleys, visit the old slave market site and Forodhani waterfront, and join a spice-farm tour to taste cloves, cinnamon and vanilla fresh from the plant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Day 8 · Zanzibar
Beach Day at Nungwi
A free day to relax on Nungwi's calm turquoise water. Optional activities (extra cost) include a sunset dhow cruise, snorkelling at Mnemba Atoll, diving, or a visit to the Nungwi turtle sanctuary.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Day 9 · Zanzibar
Departure
Breakfast at leisure, then a transfer to Zanzibar airport (about 1 hour) for your onward flight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included
What the price covers
- Transport in a 4x4 Land Cruiser safari vehicle with pop-up roof for viewing
- All park fees, including Serengeti, Tarangire, Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater service fees
- Accommodation as listed, on the board basis shown in the hotel table
- Unlimited game drives led by a professional English-speaking safari guide
- Complimentary bottled drinking water during game drives
- Arusha to Zanzibar flight, Zanzibar transfers, Stone Town and spice tour
- Airport or hotel pick-up and drop-off transfers
- Emergency air evacuation cover for the safari portion
Not included
Good to know
- International round-trip flight tickets
- Tanzania visa fees
- Personal travel and medical insurance
- Tips and gratuities for guides and lodge staff
- Optional beach activities such as snorkelling, diving and dhow cruises
- Alcoholic beverages and premium drinks
- Personal laundry and souvenir purchases
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