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9-Day Best of Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar

Tarangire National Park(1N) → Serengeti National Park(2N) → Karatu(1N) → Zanzibar(4N)

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Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 Arusha – Tarangire National Park
  • Upon arrival at Arusha Airport, you will be welcomed by our tour guide driver.
  • You will then drive to Tarangire National Park for a game drive, registering at the park gate before exploring.
  • Look out for large elephant herds and the iconic baobab trees.
  • After the game drive, we will transfer you to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
  • Tarangire is famous for its impressive elephant populations and majestic baobab trees.
  • While exploring, you may also spot zebras, impalas, lions, cheetahs, leopards, and other wildlife in their natural habitat.

After breakfast, you’ll drive to the Central Serengeti, stopping at Naabi Hill Gate to register before entering the park. You'll spend the day exploring the Serengeti, with opportunities to see the Big Five and a variety of other wildlife. In the evening, you'll enjoy a scenic sunset game drive before returning to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay. The following day, another exciting full-day game drive awaits.

The Central Serengeti, also known as the Seronera area, is the heart of Serengeti National Park, teeming with wildlife such as lions, leopards, and elephants. Renowned for predator sightings, it also plays a key role in the Great Migration, with millions of wildebeest and zebras passing through each year.

You'll spend the day exploring the Serengeti, with opportunities to see the Big Five and a variety of other wildlife. In the evening, you'll enjoy a scenic sunset game drive before returning to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay. The following day, another exciting full-day game drive awaits.

The Central Serengeti, also known as the Seronera area, is the heart of Serengeti National Park, teeming with wildlife such as lions, leopards, and elephants. Renowned for predator sightings, it also plays a key role in the Great Migration, with millions of wildebeest and zebras passing through each year.

After breakfast, we’ll drive to the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive. You'll descend into the crater and enjoy the chance to see the Big Five and a variety of other fascinating wildlife. After the game drive, we will transfer you to your lodge for an overnight stay.

The Ngorongoro Crater, often called “Africa’s Garden of Eden,” is a remarkable natural wonder in northern Tanzania. This enormous caldera was formed over 2.5 million years ago when a massive volcano, roughly the size of Mount Kilimanjaro, erupted and collapsed.

After breakfast, we will drive to Lake Manyara National Park for a game drive. Look out for the famous tree-climbing lions, large elephant herds, and vibrant birdlife around the lake. After the game drive, you will return to Arusha Airport for your flight to Zanzibar, where your driver will meet you for a private transfer to your hotel in Stone Town.

Lake Manyara is a shallow, alkaline lake in northern Tanzania, celebrated for its stunning scenery and abundant wildlife. Located within Lake Manyara National Park, it features lush groundwater forests, open grasslands, and hot springs, offering a rich and diverse landscape to explore.

You'll begin the morning with a short guided tour of Stone Town, discovering its rich cultural history, winding streets, and bustling markets. After the tour, you'll transfer to your beach resort on Zanzibar’s coast, where you can spend the rest of the day relaxing by the sea and enjoying the resort’s amenities.

These two days are dedicated to leisure at the beach. You'll relax on the white-sand shores, swim in the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean, or simply soak up the sun. Optional activities include snorkeling, paddleboarding, or a soothing spa treatment. In the evenings, you'll enjoy a peaceful dinner by the shore.

These two days are dedicated to leisure at the beach. You'll relax on the white-sand shores, swim in the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean, or simply soak up the sun. Optional activities include snorkeling, paddleboarding, or a soothing spa treatment. In the evenings, you'll enjoy a peaceful dinner by the shore.

After breakfast, you'll enjoy a final moment at the beach or a stroll along the shore before preparing for departure. Your driver will transfer you to Zanzibar International Airport for your flight, marking the end of your unforgettable safari and beach holiday in Tanzania.

Accommodation Details

Package Policies

  • Park fees (for non-residents)
  • All activities (unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodation (unless listed as an upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
  • All flights during the tour
  • All taxes/VAT
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinking water (on all days)
  • International flights (From/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and after the tour
  • Tips (Tipping guideline: US$10.00 per person per day)
  • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government-imposed increases in taxes and/or park fees
  • Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

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8 Nights / 9 Days

Fully Customisable

9-Day Best of Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar

Tarangire National Park(1N) → Serengeti National Park(2N) → Karatu(1N) → Zanzibar(4N)

Sold By: Active Planet Safaris

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$ 31*

$ 33

6% off

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