Overview
Experience the best of northern Tanzania and the tropical beauty of Zanzibar on this 9-day safari and beach holiday. Explore Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara National Park, before flying to Zanzibar for a relaxing coastal escape. The safari offers diverse landscapes and excellent opportunities to see elephants, lions, cheetahs, leopards, wildebeest, zebras, giraffes, buffaloes, hippos and many other species, depending on seasonal conditions and animal movements.
Itinerary
Your safari begins with an early morning pickup from Arusha and a scenic drive to Tarangire National Park, known for its large elephant herds, iconic baobab trees and diverse wildlife. After entering the park, enjoy a game drive through the savannah plains and along the Tarangire River, where animals often gather around water sources. You may encounter elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, antelopes and various bird species, with possible sightings of lions and other predators. Enjoy lunch during the safari before continuing with an afternoon game drive and later proceed to your accommodation.
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, depart Tarangire and drive towards Lake Manyara National Park. Upon arrival, begin a game drive through the park, exploring its diverse habitats of groundwater forests, open grasslands and areas around the lake. Look out for elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, baboons, hippos and a wide variety of birds. Lake Manyara is also known for its tree-climbing lions, although sightings depend on animal movements. After the game drive, continue to your accommodation for dinner and relaxation.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, depart Lake Manyara and drive towards Serengeti National Park through the scenic landscapes of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Continue into the Serengeti and begin a game drive as you make your way towards your accommodation. The vast plains provide opportunities to see wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, giraffes, elephants, buffaloes and predators such as lions and cheetahs. Continue to your accommodation for dinner and relaxation.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After an early breakfast, spend a full day exploring the Serengeti with morning and afternoon game drives. Explore different areas of the park in search of predators and large herds of herbivores. Depending on seasonal conditions and animal movements, you may encounter lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest and many other species. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park before continuing with your afternoon game drive and later return to your accommodation.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive in the Serengeti before departing towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Continue through the scenic highlands, enjoying views of the surrounding landscapes along the way. Depending on the route and timing, you may have additional opportunities for wildlife viewing before arriving at your accommodation near Ngorongoro or Karatu. Spend the evening relaxing and preparing for the following day's crater exploration.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for an extended game drive. The crater's enclosed ecosystem supports a remarkable concentration of wildlife, offering opportunities to see lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos and, with luck, black rhinos. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the crater before continuing your game drive. In the afternoon, ascend from the crater and proceed to your accommodation in the Karatu area for dinner and relaxation.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, depart Karatu and drive towards Arusha. Depending on your flight schedule, enjoy lunch in Arusha before transferring to the airport for your flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival in Zanzibar, meet your representative and transfer to your beach accommodation. Spend the rest of the day relaxing and enjoying the island atmosphere.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Enjoy a full day in Zanzibar at your own pace. Relax on the beach, swim in the warm Indian Ocean or choose from optional activities such as a Stone Town tour, spice farm visit, snorkeling, a dhow cruise or other island excursions. This is a flexible day to enjoy Zanzibar after your safari adventure.
Meals: Breakfast
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel and free time depending on your flight schedule. You may relax at the beach or explore the surrounding area before your transfer to Zanzibar Airport for your onward flight, marking the end of your Tanzania safari and Zanzibar holiday.
Meals: Breakfast
Cost Includes
- Airport/hotel pickup in Arusha
- Transport in a 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking safari guide/driver
- 6 nights safari accommodation
- 2 nights Zanzibar accommodation
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary
- Tarangire National Park entry fees
- Lake Manyara National Park entry fees
- Serengeti National Park entry fees
- Ngorongoro Conservation Area and crater fees
- Game drives as indicated
- Domestic flight from Arusha to Zanzibar
- Zanzibar airport transfers
- Bottled drinking water during the safari
Cost Excludes
- International flights
- Tanzania visa fees
- Travel and medical insurance
- Zanzibar tourism/infrastructure levies where applicable
- Personal expenses
- Alcoholic and other drinks not specified
- Optional Zanzibar excursions and activities
- Tips and gratuities
- Laundry services
- Pre- and post-tour accommodation
- Any services not specifically mentioned under inclusions
