9 Days Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Beach Experience:
This carefully designed journey combines Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife destinations with a relaxing beach escape in Zanzibar. It is ideal for travelers seeking both adventure and comfort, with hand- selected lodges that enhance the overall safari experience.
This Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Experience combines Serengeti wildlife adventures, Ngorongoro Crater exploration, and luxury beach relaxation on Zanzibar Island.
This Tanzania safari package with Zanzibar offers a perfect balance of adventure, comfort, and relaxation, with professional guides, private 4×4 safari vehicle, and carefully selected accommodations.
Itinerary
Start your journey in Arusha, the gateway to Tanzania’s northern safari circuit, before heading to Tarangire National Park, famous for its elephant herds and iconic baobab trees. Continue to the legendary Serengeti National Park, home to Africa’s most spectacular wildlife, including lions, cheetahs, elephants, and the Great Migration (seasonal).
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our professional
safari driver-guide and transferred to Arusha, the gateway to northern Tanzania safaris. You will stay
in a comfortable and elegant hotel that offers relaxation after your long international journey.
If you arrive early, you will enjoy a complimentary Arusha town experience, where you may explore
local markets, cultural areas, and get your first introduction to Tanzanian life. In the evening, your
safari guide will meet you for a detailed briefing, explaining your itinerary, wildlife expectations, and
the highlights of each destination.
Accommodation: Mount Meru Hotel
After breakfast, you will begin your safari journey with a drive to Tarangire National Park, a park
famous for its dramatic landscapes, ancient baobab trees, and large elephant herds. Tarangire offers
one of the most authentic safari experiences in Tanzania, with rich birdlife and diverse wildlife
including lions, giraffes, zebras, and buffaloes.
A full-day game drive will be enjoyed with a picnic lunch inside the park, allowing you to remain close
to nature throughout the day. In the late afternoon, you will continue to Karatu for overnight rest.
Accommodation: Moonbow Lodge Karatu
After breakfast, you will journey through the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands toward the world-famous
Serengeti National Park. As you enter the Serengeti, the landscape transforms into endless golden
plains, marking the beginning of one of Africa’s most iconic safari experiences.
A game drive en route will introduce you to the Serengeti’s incredible wildlife, including lions,
cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, and vast herds of wildebeests and zebras. Lunch will be served either as
a picnic or hot meal depending on location inside the park.
Accommodation: Serengeti Safari Lodge (or similar midrange lodge)
This day is dedicated entirely to exploring the Serengeti ecosystem. Morning and afternoon game
drives offer the best chances to witness predator-prey interactions, including lions hunting, cheetahs
scanning the plains, and elephants moving across the savannah.
A picnic lunch will be enjoyed in the bush, surrounded by nature and wildlife sounds, creating a truly
immersive safari experience.
Accommodation: Moyo MigrationTented Camp Serengeti
Lunch will be served en route as a picnic before arriving at your lodge for relaxation.
After an early morning game drive in the Serengeti, you will slowly begin your journey toward the
Ngorongoro highlands, enjoying final wildlife sightings along the way. The drive is scenic and passes
through Maasai villages and open landscapes, giving you one last chance to experience the beauty of
northern Tanzania.
Lunch will be served as a picnic en route, allowing you to continue enjoying the wilderness without
interruption. By late afternoon, you will arrive at your lodge located near the crater rim, where you
can relax, enjoy cooler highland air, and prepare for the next day’s crater exploration.
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Safari Lodge
After breakfast, you will descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, one of the most unique
wildlife destinations in the world. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to one of the highest
densities of wildlife in Africa and offers an excellent chance to see the Big Five in a single day.
A picnic lunch will be enjoyed inside the crater near a scenic viewpoint or hippo pool. After an
unforgettable game drive, you will return to Arusha for overnight stay.
Accommodation: Mount Meru Hotel
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed and transferred to your beach resort, marking the transition from safari adventure to tropical relaxation.
Zanzibar Stay – Luxury Beach Extension
After your unforgettable safari experience, you will fly from Arusha to Zanzibar, where your journey transitions from wildlife adventure to pure relaxation on the Indian Ocean.
Upon arrival in Zanzibar, you will be warmly welcomed and transferred to your luxury beachfront resort. The rest of your stay is designed for comfort, relaxation, and optional cultural or marine activities
Accommodation :RIU Palace Zanzibar
This resort is one of Zanzibar’s top luxury beachfront properties, offering:
🏖️Direct access to a white sandy beach and turquoise waters
🏖️Spacious, elegant rooms with modern comfort
🏖️All-inclusive luxury dining experience
🏖️Beautiful tropical gardens and ocean views
🏖️Excellent service ideal for honeymooners and premium travelers
🏖️Relaxed atmosphere after your safari adventure
This day is dedicated to relaxation along Zanzibar’s white sandy beaches and turquoise waters.
Optional activities include snorkeling, spice plantation tours, Stone Town cultural visits, or a sunset
dhow cruise.
Depending on your flight schedule, you will be transferred to Zanzibar Airport for your international
departure, marking the end of your unforgettable Tanzanian safari and beach experience.
NOTE THE ACCOMMODATION CAN UPGRADED
- This safari package includes all essential services to ensure a smooth, comfortable, and unforgettable
- experience from arrival to departure:
- Airport meet and greet at Kilimanjaro International Airport
- All airport transfers throughout the trip (Arusha & Zanzibar)
- Domestic flight from Arusha to Zanzibar
- All accommodation as per itinerary, including:
- Mount Meru Hotel
- Moonbow Lodge Karatu
- Sametu Camp Serengeti
- Moyo Tented Camp Serengeti
- Ngorongoro Safari Lodge
- RIU Palace Zanzibar
- Private 4x4 safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- All park entry fees:
- Tarangire National Park
- Serengeti National Park
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Ngorongoro Crater service fee
- All concession and conservation fees
- Full board meals during safari (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Drinking water during game drives
- All game drives as per itinerary
- Complimentary Arusha town tour (if time allows on arrival)
- Safari briefing before departure
- The following items are not included in the package price:
- International flights to and from Tanzania
- Tanzania visa fees
- Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- Personal expenses (laundry, souvenirs, phone calls, etc.)
- Alcoholic and soft drinks (except where included at RIU Palace Zanzibar under all-inclusive plan)
- Tips and gratuities for driver-guide, hotel staff, and porters
- Optional activities such as:
- Hot air balloon safari in Serengeti
- Maasai village visits
- Zanzibar excursions (Stone Town tour, snorkeling, spice tour, sunset dhow cruise) unless pre-booked
- Additional accommodation before or after the itinerary
This 9-day Tanzania safari and Zanzibar experience includes airport transfers, domestic flight from Arusha to Zanzibar, all accommodations, private 4×4 safari vehicle, professional driver-guide, park entry fees, full-board meals during safari, and a luxury beach stay at RIU Palace Zanzibar.
The safari covers three of Tanzania’s top wildlife destinations: Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater, offering diverse landscapes and excellent opportunities to see the Big Five.
Yes, this itinerary is ideal for first-time travelers to Tanzania as it combines the most famous safari parks with a relaxing Zanzibar beach holiday, providing a balanced mix of adventure and comfort.
Travelers stay in carefully selected midrange to luxury lodges such as Mount Meru Hotel, Serengeti lodges, Ngorongoro Safari Lodge, and RIU Palace Zanzibar, ensuring comfort and quality throughout the journey.
Yes, the Ngorongoro Crater offers one of the best chances to see the Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo—in a single day due to its high wildlife density.
In Zanzibar, you can relax on white sandy beaches or enjoy optional activities such as snorkeling, spice tours, Stone Town visits, and sunset dhow cruises.
Yes, the itinerary includes multiple days in Serengeti National Park, allowing for extensive game drives and the chance to witness incredible wildlife, including predators and migrating herds.
The package includes a domestic flight from Arusha to Zanzibar, but international flights to and from Tanzania are not included.
This safari can be enjoyed year-round, but the best wildlife viewing in Serengeti is typically during the dry season, while Zanzibar offers great beach weather most of the year.
Yes, accommodations and experiences can be upgraded or customized based on your preferences, including luxury lodges, additional activities, or extended stays.
