9‑Day Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Escape
Overview
- Duration:9 days 8 nights
- Travelers:1 - 20 guests
- Tour Type:Package tour, Zanzibar
Highlights
- Duration: 9 Days / 8 Nights
- Destinations: Arusha, Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Zanzibar
- Tour Type: Safari & Beach (Luxury / Mid‑range / Budget)
- Best Time to Travel: Year‑round
- Starting Point: Kilimanjaro International Airport
- Ending Point: Zanzibar International Airport
Includes/Excludes
- Accommodation as per itinerary
- Meals as specified
- All park & conservation fees
- Private safari vehicle with professional guide
- Domestic flight to Zanzibar
- Airport & internal transfers
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Tips & personal expenses
- Optional activities
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Tanzania – Arusha
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to your hotel in Arusha. The remainder of the day is free to relax and prepare for your safari adventure.
Overnight: Arusha
Meals: Dinner
Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park for a game drive. The park is famous for its elephant herds, baobab trees, and diverse wildlife. In the afternoon, head to your lodge for rest and dinner.
Overnight: Tarangire area
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Tarangire to Serengeti National Park
Travel through the Ngorongoro Highlands toward Serengeti National Park. Enjoy wildlife viewing along the way before an afternoon game drive in the endless plains of Serengeti.
Overnight: Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Full Day Safari in Serengeti
Spend the day exploring Serengeti with morning and afternoon game drives. Your guide will focus on key wildlife areas, offering excellent chances to spot predators and large herds.
Overnight: Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Enjoy a final morning game drive before traveling to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Arrive at your lodge near the crater rim and enjoy stunning views.
Overnight: Ngorongoro area
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater Safari – Fly to Zanzibar
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half‑day safari, home to a dense concentration of wildlife. Later, transfer to the airstrip for your flight to Zanzibar. On arrival, transfer to your beach resort.
Overnight: Zanzibar
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 7–8: Zanzibar Beach Relaxatio
Enjoy leisure days on Zanzibar’s white‑sand beaches. Optional activities include snorkeling, spice tours, Stone Town visits, or simply relaxing at the resort.
Overnight: Zanzibar
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 9: Departure
After breakfast, transfer to Zanzibar International Airport for your onward journey.
Meals: Breakfast
Extra Services
Extra Safari Nights
Add additional nights in Serengeti, Ngorongoro, or Tarangire to deepen the safari experience.
Hot‑Air Balloon Safari
Experience wildlife from above at sunrise, followed by a champagne bush breakfast. Available in Serengeti and Tarangire. A once‑in‑a‑lifetime safari highlight.
Luxury Lodge or Camp Upgrades
Upgrade to premium lodges or exclusive tented camps offering enhanced comfort, privacy, and prime wildlife locations.
Zanzibar Beach Extension
Relax on Zanzibar’s white‑sand beaches after your safari, with optional snorkeling, cultural tours, and sunset cruises. Ideal for rest and romance.