9-Day Tanzania Wilderness & Zanzibar Beach Escape

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Your safari guide will pick you up from your hotel in Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park. Upon arrival, you will start your game drive, exploring the park’s beautiful landscapes, baobab trees and abundant wildlife. You may see elephants, giraffes, zebra and various bird species. After lunch, continue with an afternoon game drive before driving to your luxury accommodation for relaxation, dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Tarangire National Park

Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)

High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tarangire NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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HippoCommon

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Activities:

• Morning game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle) & afternoon game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Lake Burunge Baobab Tented Lodge

• Luxury lodge located less than 1hr drive from Tarangire NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, depart for Serengeti through the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area. On arrival, enter Serengeti and begin an en-route game drive towards your luxury accommodation. Enjoy the vast plains and search for wildebeests, zebras, giraffes, elephants and predators. Continue wildlife viewing until late afternoon before heading to your accommodation to relax and enjoy the evening.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)

High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Activities:

• Morning game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle) & afternoon game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Full Game Drive Serengeti National Park

After an early breakfast, set out for a full-day game drive in Serengeti. Explore the endless plains while searching for lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and other wildlife. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness before continuing your game drive through different habitats. In the late afternoon, return to your luxury accommodation for relaxation and overnight.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Activities:

• Morning game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle) & afternoon game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Serengeti National Park to Karatu

After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive as you leave Serengeti. Continue towards Karatu through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, enjoying beautiful highland scenery and local landscapes along the way. Stop for photographs and sightseeing before arriving in Karatu. Check in at your luxury accommodation and spend the afternoon relaxing and enjoying the peaceful surroundings.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Activities:

• Morning game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle) & afternoon game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Kitela Lodge

• Luxury lodge located near Karatu (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, drive to Ngorongoro Crater and descend into the crater for a game drive. Explore the crater floor and search for lions, elephants, buffalos zebras, hyenas and black rhinos. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the crater before continuing wildlife viewing. In the afternoon, ascend from the crater and return to your luxury accommodation in Mto wa Mbu.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)

High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)

Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

Show more

ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

White RhinoOccasional

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Activities:

• Morning game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle) & afternoon game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Suricata Boma Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Lake Manyara National Park to Zanzibar Island

After breakfast, depart for Lake Manyara National Park for your final safari game drive. Explore the forest, grasslands and lake areas while looking for giraffes, zebras, monkeys and birds. After the game drive, drive to Arusha Airport for your flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival, meet your representative and transfer to your luxury beach accommodation for a relaxing evening.

Main Destination:

Lake Manyara National Park

Best Time To Visit June to October (Easier to spot animals)

High Season July to March (The northern section gets crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

WildebeestCommon

HippoCommon

Show more

LionOccasional

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Activities:

• Morning game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle) & afternoon game drive (pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Zanzibar Serena Hotel

• Luxury hotel located in Zanzibar Stone Town (Zanzibar)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Zanzibar Island

After breakfast, you will have a completely relaxing day at your luxury beach accommodation. Spend the day enjoying the beautiful tropical beach, swimming in the warm Indian Ocean, relaxing by the pool or simply resting while enjoying the peaceful surroundings. You will have plenty of time to unwind after the safari and enjoy the natural beauty of Zanzibar at your own pace. The evening will remain free for relaxation and enjoying the beach atmosphere before spending another night at your accommodation.

Main Destination:

Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Dry and warm)

High Season December to February and June to October

Best Weather January to February and June to September (Low rainfall)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

Zanzibar Serena Hotel

• Luxury hotel located in Zanzibar Stone Town (Zanzibar)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Zanzibar island

Today is another full day dedicated to relaxation and beach time. After breakfast, you can enjoy a slow and peaceful morning at your luxury beach accommodation. Spend the day on the beach, swim in the ocean, relax under the tropical surroundings, enjoy the resort facilities and take photographs of the beautiful scenery. The afternoon and evening will remain completely free, allowing you to enjoy Zanzibar without a busy schedule and simply appreciate your final full day by the Indian Ocean.

Main Destination:

Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

Zanzibar Serena Hotel

• Luxury hotel located in Zanzibar Stone Town (Zanzibar)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Zanzibar - Departure

After breakfast, you will have your final relaxing moments at the beach before checking out of your luxury accommodation. Depending on your flight time, you will have some free time to enjoy the surroundings before your private transfer to Zanzibar International Airport. Your driver will collect you from the accommodation and transfer you to the airport for your departure flight, marking the end of your unforgettable 9-days Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar.

Main Destination:

Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.