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9-Day Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Beach Escape
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9-Day Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Beach Escape

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A wildlife-rich northern safari followed by three Zanzibar nights, Mnemba snorkeling and unhurried beach time.

Experience the best of Tanzania on this 9-day safari and Zanzibar beach holiday, combining spectacular wildlife, beautiful landscapes, and relaxing tropical beaches. Your journey begins in Arusha, followed by exciting game drives in Tarangire National Park, the Ngorongoro Crater, and the legendary Serengeti National Park.

After your safari adventure, fly to Zanzibar for three relaxing nights at White Paradise. Enjoy a tropical beach escape, discover the beautiful waters around Mnemba Island, and have a free day to relax at your own pace before your departure.

Where every day follows the rhythm of the journey
Elephant in the green woodland of Tarangire National ParkTarangire
Hippos and wetland habitat in the Ngorongoro ecosystemNgorongoro Crater
Wildebeest herds moving across Serengeti National ParkSerengeti
Traditional boat crossing the turquoise water off ZanzibarZanzibar & Mnemba
Moments along the route
Safari Highlights

Your Journey Highlights

  • Tarangire Elephant CountryGame drive among elephant herds, ancient baobabs and varied northern-circuit wildlife.
  • Ngorongoro CraterSearch for lions, elephants, buffalo, hippos and black rhino in the crater.
  • Serengeti SafariSpend three nights in Serengeti with game drives adapted to seasonal wildlife movement.
  • Fly to ZanzibarLink the Serengeti directly with the island by scheduled domestic flight.
  • Mnemba IslandSnorkel in clear turquoise water around one of Zanzibar’s best-known marine areas.
  • Beach RelaxationEnjoy a free day to swim, unwind or arrange optional Zanzibar experiences.

Your Itinerary

Day 01

Arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport – Transfer to Arusha

  • Arrival: Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
  • Transfer: JRO → Arusha
  • Meals Included: Dinner

On arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, meet your private driver for the transfer to Four Points by Sheraton in Arusha. Check in and enjoy an unhurried evening before the safari begins the following morning. Your guide will confirm the pickup time, northern park route and later connection to Zanzibar, along with any practical luggage details. The day is structured around a smooth arrival and adequate rest after your flight.

Accommodation

Four Points by Sheraton

Four Points by Sheraton Arusha, The Arusha Hotel is a historic city property established in 1894 and now operated within the Marriott portfolio. Its central Arusha setting and garden grounds create a comfortable place to recover after an international arrival or prepare for the northern safari circuit. Guests have access to on-site dining at Parachichi, the Hatari Bar and an outdoor pool, with room arrangements confirmed for the booked stay. The hotel is particularly practical for transfers involving Arusha Airport, Kilimanjaro International Airport and the road north.

LocationArushaStay styleCity hotel
Day 02

Arusha to Tarangire National Park – Elephant Country

  • Transfer: Arusha → Tarangire → Karatu
  • Activity: Guided Experience
  • Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, depart Arusha and drive toward Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and beautiful landscapes. Enjoy a game drive through the park, where you may encounter elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo, and many species of birds. Your guide will shape the route around current wildlife activity, road conditions and the best available viewing areas. Stops are unhurried, allowing time to observe animal behaviour, photograph the landscape and understand how the park’s habitats connect. Rather than chasing a checklist, the day follows the rhythms of the ecosystem and the guide’s local knowledge. Breaks are arranged at suitable points while keeping the experience comfortable, focused and respectful of the wildlife.

Accommodation

Karatu Simba Lodge

Karatu Simba Lodge lies in the farming country outside Karatu beside the Ngorongoro Forest. Individual cottages and canvas-walled rondavels face fields, forest and distant hills, giving the property a distinctly rural highland character. The lodge serves meals using produce sourced from the surrounding agricultural area and provides lounge, pool and campfire spaces for time between safari days. Its position works well for Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara while keeping the overnight experience connected to the Karatu landscape.

LocationKaratuStay styleSafari lodge
Day 03

Ngorongoro Crater to Serengeti – Into the Endless Plains

  • Activity: Guided Experience
  • Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive. The crater is home to an incredible concentration of wildlife. Look out for lions, elephants, buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, and, with some luck, the endangered black rhino. After your crater experience, continue toward Serengeti National Park. As you enter the Serengeti, the landscape opens into vast golden plains, creating your first glimpse of this world-famous wildlife destination.

Accommodation

Arukore Simba Camp

Arukore Simba Camp is set in the heart of Serengeti National Park about twenty-five kilometres from Seronera Airstrip. Named for the nearby Arukore River, the camp combines tented accommodation with lounge, restaurant and outdoor dining spaces surrounded by central Serengeti wilderness. Its location gives guides access to the Seronera region’s plains, river valleys and wildlife circuits without a long transfer from camp. The property is a fitting base for consecutive game-drive days and fly-in itineraries arriving through Seronera.

LocationSerengetiStay styleTented safari camp
Day 04

Full-Day Serengeti Safari – Wildlife Without Limits

  • Activity: Guided Experience
  • Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Wake up in the heart of the Serengeti and prepare for a full day of exploration. Set out early with your private safari guide to search for the Serengeti’s incredible wildlife. Depending on the season and location, you may see large herds of wildebeest and zebra, elephants, giraffes, buffalo, lions, cheetahs, and leopards. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park before continuing your game drive through the afternoon.

Accommodation

Arukore Simba Camp

Arukore Simba Camp is set in the heart of Serengeti National Park about twenty-five kilometres from Seronera Airstrip. Named for the nearby Arukore River, the camp combines tented accommodation with lounge, restaurant and outdoor dining spaces surrounded by central Serengeti wilderness. Its location gives guides access to the Seronera region’s plains, river valleys and wildlife circuits without a long transfer from camp. The property is a fitting base for consecutive game-drive days and fly-in itineraries arriving through Seronera.

LocationSerengetiStay styleTented safari camp
Day 05

Full-Day Serengeti Safari – The Great Wilderness

  • Activity: Guided Experience
  • Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy another full day exploring the magnificent Serengeti. Your guide will choose the best areas to explore based on wildlife movements and current conditions. This gives you another opportunity to discover different parts of the park and encounter animals you may not have seen on previous game drives. Your guide will shape the route around current wildlife activity, road conditions and the best available viewing areas. Stops are unhurried, allowing time to observe animal behaviour, photograph the landscape and understand how the park’s habitats connect. Rather than chasing a checklist, the day follows the rhythms of the ecosystem and the guide’s local knowledge. Breaks are arranged at suitable points while keeping the experience comfortable, focused and respectful of the wildlife.

Accommodation

Arukore Simba Camp

Arukore Simba Camp is set in the heart of Serengeti National Park about twenty-five kilometres from Seronera Airstrip. Named for the nearby Arukore River, the camp combines tented accommodation with lounge, restaurant and outdoor dining spaces surrounded by central Serengeti wilderness. Its location gives guides access to the Seronera region’s plains, river valleys and wildlife circuits without a long transfer from camp. The property is a fitting base for consecutive game-drive days and fly-in itineraries arriving through Seronera.

LocationSerengetiStay styleTented safari camp
Day 06

Fly from Serengeti to Zanzibar – From Safari to Beach

  • Flight: Serengeti → Zanzibar
  • Activity: Guided Experience
  • Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for your flight from Serengeti to Zanzibar. Leave the African savannah behind and arrive on the beautiful tropical island of Zanzibar. Upon arrival, transfer to your resort and check in. Spend the rest of the day relaxing by the beach, enjoying the warm Indian Ocean, and taking in the peaceful atmosphere of Zanzibar.

Accommodation

White Paradise

White Paradise Zanzibar is a boutique coastal resort in Pongwe on Zanzibar’s eastern side. Villas and bungalows are arranged through tropical gardens beside an ocean lagoon, with different room categories confirmed at booking. The property offers on-site dining using local ingredients, a large swimming pool, a jetty and access to a separate long beach by the hotel’s transfer. It provides a relaxed base for beach time while remaining practical for island excursions, Stone Town and Zanzibar airport transfers.

LocationZanzibarStay styleIsland hotel
Day 07

Zanzibar Beach Escape & Mnemba Island Snorkeling

  • Activity: Guided Experience
  • Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Today is dedicated to exploring Zanzibar’s beautiful tropical waters. Take a boat trip toward Mnemba Island, one of Zanzibar’s famous snorkeling destinations. Enjoy time in the clear turquoise waters, where you can discover colorful coral reefs and tropical marine life. After the snorkeling experience, return to the mainland and enjoy the rest of the day relaxing on the beach.

Accommodation

White Paradise

White Paradise Zanzibar is a boutique coastal resort in Pongwe on Zanzibar’s eastern side. Villas and bungalows are arranged through tropical gardens beside an ocean lagoon, with different room categories confirmed at booking. The property offers on-site dining using local ingredients, a large swimming pool, a jetty and access to a separate long beach by the hotel’s transfer. It provides a relaxed base for beach time while remaining practical for island excursions, Stone Town and Zanzibar airport transfers.

LocationZanzibarStay styleIsland hotel
Day 08

Free Day – Relax and Enjoy Zanzibar

  • Activity: Guided Experience
  • Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Enjoy a completely free day in Zanzibar. Relax on the beach, swim in the warm Indian Ocean, enjoy the resort facilities, or simply take time to unwind after your safari adventure. Optional experiences such as a Stone Town tour, spice tour, sunset cruise, or additional water activities can be arranged. Timing is planned around local conditions so the experience remains relaxed and appropriate for the coast. Your guide or activity team will explain the day’s arrangements, safety considerations and what to bring before setting out. There is time to appreciate the scenery without rushing, whether the focus is the shoreline, island culture or time on the water. The schedule remains flexible enough to respond responsibly to tides, weather and sea conditions.

Accommodation

White Paradise

White Paradise Zanzibar is a boutique coastal resort in Pongwe on Zanzibar’s eastern side. Villas and bungalows are arranged through tropical gardens beside an ocean lagoon, with different room categories confirmed at booking. The property offers on-site dining using local ingredients, a large swimming pool, a jetty and access to a separate long beach by the hotel’s transfer. It provides a relaxed base for beach time while remaining practical for island excursions, Stone Town and Zanzibar airport transfers.

LocationZanzibarStay styleIsland hotel
Day 09

Departure – Farewell to Zanzibar

  • Activity: Guided Experience
  • Meals Included: Breakfast

At the appropriate time, you will be transferred to Zanzibar International Airport for your onward flight. Your Tanzania safari and Zanzibar beach escape comes to an end, leaving you with unforgettable memories of Tanzania’s wildlife, landscapes, and tropical beaches. The day is paced around your confirmed onward schedule, leaving enough time for final preparations and the planned transfer. Your guide will reconfirm the departure point, expected travel time and check-in requirements before setting out. Keep essential documents and valuables accessible during the journey, while the team assists with luggage and routing. The service concludes after you reach the agreed airport, ferry terminal or city drop-off for the next stage of your travels.

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Included & Excluded

Included

Included in the published itinerary

  • Airport arrival and departure transfers
  • Private safari vehicle and professional safari guide
  • Accommodation as listed in the itinerary: Four Points by Sheraton, Karatu Simba Lodge, Arukore Simba Camp and White Paradise
  • Domestic flight from Serengeti to Zanzibar
  • All meals as specified in the itinerary
  • Tarangire National Park game drive
  • Ngorongoro Crater game drive
  • Full-day Serengeti game drives
  • Mnemba Island snorkeling excursion
  • National park and conservation fees
  • Bottled drinking water during the safari
  • All transfers mentioned in the itinerary
Not included

Additional costs

  • International flights
  • Visa and travel insurance
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Personal expenses such as souvenirs, laundry, and minibar
  • Alcoholic and premium beverages unless specified
  • Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Additional accommodation or meals outside the itinerary
  • Expenses resulting from changes to flights or the itinerary
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9 days / 8 nights. The day-by-day plan shows where each overnight falls. Check your arrival and departure flight times before booking onward travel, and ask us if you would prefer an extra night or a slower pace.

From $4,365 per person. Your final price depends on dates, group size, room choice and any added flights or activities. Request a written quote that identifies park fees, accommodation, meals, transfers and exclusions before you book.

Arusha, Tarangire National Park, Karatu, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti National Park, Zanzibar and Mnemba Island. Read the itinerary for the visiting order and activities, then ask for estimated transfer times for your dates. This helps you judge how much of each day is spent travelling.

Four Points by Sheraton in Arusha, Karatu Simba Lodge in Karatu, Arukore Simba Camp in Serengeti and White Paradise in Zanzibar. Exact properties and room types depend on availability. Ask us to confirm each stay, its location and meal plan, plus any proposed alternatives, in writing before paying a deposit.