9-Day Tanzania Wildlife Safari and Zanzibar Beach Escape

9 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, and Ngorongoro Crater on safari
  • 02 Spot migrating herds and resident predators in Serengeti National Park
  • 03 Fly from Arusha to Zanzibar for a beach escape on the Indian Ocean
  • 04 Walk through historic Stone Town and visit the Old Fort and former Slave Market
  • 05 See, smell, and taste Zanzibar's spices and tropical fruits on a spice tour
  • 06 Watch dolphins in their natural habitat and enjoy a beach sunset in Zanzibar

This 9-day Tanzania journey combines a wildlife safari with a beach escape in Zanzibar. Explore Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, and Ngorongoro Crater on game drives, with full-board safari accommodation, an English-speaking guide, and transport in a 4x4 safari vehicle. Along the way, enjoy close-up wildlife sightings and wonderful Tanzanian landscapes before flying from Arusha to Zanzibar. There, spend 3 nights unwinding on white sandy beaches while discovering Stone Town, a spice farm, dolphins, and a beautiful sunset by the Indian Ocean.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Arusha, Zanzibar, Mafia Island, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tarangire National Park
Languages English, French, German, Spanish, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Arusha and Transfer to Camp

Upon your arrival, you will find our company representative at the airport waiting for you with a special board bearing your name.

He will drive you directly to the camp in Arusha so you can relax and get ready for the next day's safari. On the way, he will explain different things about our beautiful country and peaceful people.

Main Destination: Arusha (City)

Accommodation: Camping

2
Day 02

Tarangire National Park Game Drive

You'll be picked up from your camp and depart for Tarangire National Park for game drives while carrying lunch boxes. Once we finish the game drive, we will transfer you to the lodge for relaxation, dinner, and your overnight stay.

The park is famous for the arboreal lions that hide among the branches of the trees, as well as the numerous colonies of baboons that populate the forest. They will accompany you along the road from the moment you enter the park.

Main Destination: Tarangire National Park

Accommodation: Camping

3
Day 03

Journey to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, depart for Serengeti National Park for wildlife sightings. Enjoy lunch in a suitable place inside the park. In the afternoon, we will continue with the game drive activity before reaching the lodge.

Serengeti is best known for its great migrating herds of zebra, antelope, and wildebeest. Be ready to see resident predators such as leopards, cheetahs, and lions fulfilling their role in the circle of life.

Main Destination: Serengeti National Park

Accommodation: Seronera Campsite

4
Day 04

Morning Serengeti Game Drive and Transfer to Ngorongoro

Today, wake up early and enjoy magic game drives in Serengeti National Park. In the afternoon, depart for Ngorongoro for your overnight stay at the accommodation located on the Ngorongoro Crater Rim. This gives you a chance to descend into the crater the next day, early in the morning, and see many animals while they are still more active.

Serengeti is best known for its great migrating herds of zebra, antelope, and wildebeest. Be ready to see resident predators such as leopard, cheetah, and lion fulfilling their role in the circle of life.

Main Destination: Serengeti National Park

Accommodation: Simba Campsite

5
Day 05

Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive and Return to Arusha

After breakfast, we'll descend into Ngorongoro Crater for game drives. Once we finish the game drives, we will transfer you to Arusha, where we'll finish our safari.

This park constitutes the largest uninterrupted caldera in the world and one of the natural wonders of Africa.

Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater

Accommodation: Camping

6
Day 06

Flight from Arusha to Zanzibar

Today, after breakfast, you will be picked up from your accommodation and driven to Arusha Airport for your flight to the spice island of Zanzibar. Over the next few days, you can discover white sandy beaches, crystal-clear turquoise waters, and vibrant coral reefs.

Upon arrival in Zanzibar, you will be warmly welcomed and transferred to your hotel, where you can relax and begin enjoying the beautiful beaches and tropical atmosphere of the island.

Main Destination: Zanzibar

Accommodation: Tembo Kiwengwa Zanzibar

7
Day 07

Stone Town and Spice Tour

After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel and taken to explore Stone Town, the old and historical part of Zanzibar. You will walk through its narrow streets, see the old buildings and busy markets, and learn about the mix of cultures that shaped the island over many years. During the tour, you will visit places like the Old Fort, the House of Wonders, and the former Slave Market, while your guide explains the history in a simple and interesting way.

You will also have time to walk around and experience local life. After that, you will go for a spice tour, where you will see and smell different spices like cloves, cinnamon, vanilla, and nutmeg. You will also taste some tropical fruits and learn how these spices are grown and used in daily life, which is why Zanzibar is called the "Spice Island."

In the evening, you will be taken back to your hotel for dinner, relaxation, and your overnight stay, while enjoying the rest of your day.

Main Destination: Zanzibar

Accommodation: Tembo Kiwengwa Zanzibar

8
Day 08

Dolphin Tour and Zanzibar Sunset

Early in the morning, after breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to the coast for an exciting dolphin tour. Here, you will have the chance to see dolphins in their natural habitat and, if lucky, even swim alongside them in the clear blue waters of the Indian Ocean. It is a truly unforgettable and magical experience.

After the dolphin tour, you will have time to relax on the beach, swim, or simply enjoy the peaceful ocean views. In the late afternoon, you will experience a beautiful sunset at the beach, where you can relax and watch the sun slowly set over the ocean, creating a perfect and romantic atmosphere.

Afterwards, you will be transferred back to your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

9
Day 09

Departure from Zanzibar

The last day! Depending on your flight time, you can relax on the beach or explore the island just a little bit more. A driver then takes you to Zanzibar International Airport in time for your flight home.

Having second thoughts? It is also possible to extend your holiday to another paradise island, such as Mafia.

Main Destination: Zanzibar

No Accommodation

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Arusha 6 cities · 9 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • All applicable park entry fees as per the program.
  • Government taxes and local levies.
  • Unlimited game drives and all activities, unless labeled as optional.
  • Service of an English-speaking professional driver-guide.
  • Private transport in a customized pop-up-top 4x4 safari Land Cruiser with plugs to charge mobile phones and cameras, an intercooler to keep drinks cold, and a full AC system.
  • Pick-up and drop-off at the airport.
  • Picnic lunch or hot lunch on safari, depending on the onward program.
  • Meals on full board and accommodation on safari as indicated in the shared program, unless listed as an upgrade.
  • Unlimited drinking water, as specified in the day-by-day section.
  • Refreshments during the safari in the safari vehicle.
  • Domestic flight from Arusha to Zanzibar.

What's Not Included

  • International flights (from/to home)
  • Medical/luggage insurance.
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour.
  • Tips (tipping guideline: US$10.00 per person per day)
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa entry fees upon arrival at the airport, etc.)
  • Government-imposed increases in taxes and/or park fees.
  • Any extra orders at meals are not included. Set menu meals are part of the package.

What to bring

  • Camera and memory cards
  • Sweater or fleece pullover to keep warm
  • Sturdy boots or sandals
  • Sun hat
  • Sunglasses
  • T-shirts or polo shirts (2-5, depending on how often you want to change)
  • Sleeve shirts (lightweight)
  • Shorts
  • Long trousers
  • Socks
  • Sleepwear
  • Travel towel
  • Thermal underwear, gloves, and a warm hat (during May-Sept)
  • Raincoat and rain trousers (during the rainy season, Mar-May and Oct-Dec)
  • Binoculars
  • Sunscreen
  • Wet wipes
  • Insect repellent
  • Personal toiletries (soap, shampoo, toothbrush, eye drops, etc.)
  • Malaria tablets
  • Flashlight or headlamp
  • Chargers and extra batteries for your camera, phone, etc.
  • Power adapter to fit the UK-style electrical socket

Know before you go

  • This tour starts and ends in Arusha.
  • The operator can help select your international or domestic flights, but you must book them yourself.
  • Fly to/from Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO - check price) near Arusha, or fly to/from Arusha Airport (ARK - check price) via Dar es Salaam or Nairobi (Kenya).
  • A transfer from and back to the airport is included.
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Arusha, Tanzania
Tour start
Arusha, Tanzania
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 9 days finish where they began, in Arusha.

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