9 Days Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Beach Holiday
Spend these 9 Days of Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Beach Holiday in some of Tanzania’s premier destinations. Start your adventure in the most tranquil of settings in Arusha, the undisputed gateway town to the northern Tanzania safari circuit. Onsea House is nestled in an idyllic estate with lush, manicured gardens frequented by a variety of exotic birds – there are over 500 recorded species in the area. It is perched on a hill just outside of the town and offers breathtaking views of the Maasai Steppe and Mount Meru.
You then move to an intimate tented camp that follows the Wildebeest Migration across Tanzania’s flagship conservation area, the Serengeti National Park. Olakira Migration Camp spends several months in two different locations (southern and northern Serengeti) to ensure front-row seats to all the action. Depending on what time of the year you travel, you could see spectacular river crossings or catch the dramatic calving season. The Serengeti is home to the greatest concentration of wildlife on Earth and is a truly magnificent safari experience.
Finally, get whisked away from the action to a secluded, palm-fringed beach with powder-white sand and crystal-clear turquoise water. Spend your last few days unwinding in the peaceful atmosphere of Matemwe Lodge’s private ocean-front bungalows on Zanzibar’s north-eastern coast. Explore the rest of Spice Island on day trips to the historical Stone Town and Prison Island, and the fragrant spice plantations. Go snorkeling, scuba diving, sea-kayaking, sailing, or simply just soak up the sun beside the pool or in your hammock.
Detailed 9 Days Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Beach Holiday
Day 1: Arrival and transfer to hotel
On arrival, the guests shall be met at the airport and transported to
The hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Dinner and overnight stay at Ilboru Safari Lodge
Day 2 of 9 Days Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Beach Holiday: Transfer to Lake Manyara National Park
You will be picked up by our guide on arrival and will be transferred to Lake Manyara National Park. This small but scenic park covers an area of only 330 sq. km (127 sq. miles), of which up to 200 sq. km (77 sq. miles) is made up of the lake when water levels are high. Lake Manyara is an alkaline lake and the park is well known for flamingos and other birds, tree-climbing lions, and a great area to find elephants, giraffes, zebras, baboons, warthogs, buffalos, and maybe even a legendary tree-climbing lion. You will be taken to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay after.
Dinner and overnight stay at Octagon Lodge
Day 3: Transfer to Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, you will be driven towards the fertile highlands where wheat, coffee, and corn are grown. Passing through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, you will have an opportunity to spot the breath-taking Ngorongoro Crater before traveling onwards to the Serengeti National Park, which you will reach by midday.
The Serengeti National Park is the largest park in Tanzania with diverse landscapes and habitats, such as grassy plains, swamps, lakes, savannah, and mountains. Here the biggest wildebeest and zebra migration takes place and depending on the season, you may have the opportunity to witness thousands of animals in their search for food and water. On arrival, you will embark on game drives in the park.
After an extensive game drive, you will head for your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.
Dinner and overnight stay at Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Camp
Day 4 of 9 Days Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Beach Holiday: Full Day in Serengeti National Park
You will wake up early morning and will embark on an early morning game drive in Central Serengeti looking for hunting predators, then return to the camp for breakfast. After breakfast, you will be given a packed lunch and will drive towards the North Serengeti for game drives. The great migration is supposed to be in this area from late July to mid-October crossing the famous Mara River to Maasai Mara reserve in Kenya and back to Serengeti.
You will have a high opportunity to see them crossing while the crocodiles in the river attack them. The North Serengeti has also lots of big cats, elephants, giraffes, impalas, and hippos and it is another good place to see the endangered black rhino. You will return to the lodge after for dinner and an overnight stay.
Dinner and overnight stay at Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Camp
Day 5: Transfer to Ngorongoro National Park
After an early breakfast, you will head out for another game drive in the Serengeti before embarking on your journey to the Ngorongoro Crater. This park is one of the most densely crowded wildlife areas in the world and is home to an estimated 30,000 animals. On arrival, you will be taken to the edge of the crater you will have your first glimpse of what awaits you the following day.
Within the crater rim, large herds of zebra and wildebeest graze while lions sleep and laze in the sun nearby. On arrival, you will be able to see wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, elephants, and several bird species in the area. You will then be taken to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Dinner and overnight stay at Rhino lodge
Day 6 of 9 Days Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Beach Holiday: Transfer to Arusha
After breakfast, you will be driven to Arusha airport and will take an afternoon flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival will meet your driver who will take you to Sunset Kendwa Hotel for relaxation and overnight stay. You will enjoy all other activities at your leisure.
Dinner and overnight stay at Sunset Kendwa Hotel.
Day 7-8: Transfer to Zanzibar
You will spend the day at the beach enjoying several activities like water sports, swimming, and touring the beach at leisure. This will be your individual space and free time on the beach hotel where you can do anything on your own including shopping.
Overnight stay at Sunset Kendwa Hotel
Day 9: Transfer to the Airport for Departure
After breakfast, you will be taken to the Airport for departure.
End of 9 Days Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Beach Holiday
Highlights of 9 Days Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Beach Holiday
Day 1: Arrival and transfer to hotel
Day 2: Transfer to Lake Manyara National Park
Day 3: Transfer to Serengeti national Park
Day 4: Full Day in Serengeti National Park
Day 5: Transfer to Ngorongoro National Park
Day 6: Transfer to Arusha
Day 7-8: Transfer to Zanzibar
Day 9: Transfer to the Airport for Departure
Safari Inclusions and Exclusions
Price includes:
- All services in national parks i.e park entrance fees, guided nature walks, hikes & game drives
- All accommodation and meals as specified in the itinerary (Unless listed as upgrade)
- Full-time exclusive use of a 4 x 4 Safari Jeep/Toyota Land cruiser
- Full-time services of experienced English speaking drive/guide
- Bottled drinking mineral water, coffees, teas, or soft drinks while on Safaris, game drives, walks, hikes, or transfers
- All Nature/Safari & Community walks as indicated in the itinerary-safari program
- All airport pickups and drop off from Arusha Tanzania, Kilimanjaro Int. airport & back to Arusha Tanzania, Kilimajaro Int. airport
- All activities indicated & mentioned in the itinerary
Note: Mid-range Safari Adventure Safari – Uses a mix of lodges and tented camps for accommodation, rates reflected herein can be amended to fit your luxury requirements on request/the company may change the booked hotel/lodge/tented camp at the time of booking in case the reflected accommodation is full.
Price excludes:
- International flights and airfares (From/to home)
- Roundtrip airport transfer inland charter flights
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, bar bills, phone calls, etc.)
- Any Government imposed or increase taxes and/or park fees
- Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Laundry service in different hotels we stay
- Personal insurance and medical bills
- Airfares
- All other services of a personal nature
- All services marked as Optional in the itinerary
- Driver/guides/hotel staff or any other person’s gratuity (Tips and tipping guidelines US$10 pp per day)