Safari & Beach Holiday Overview
Tarangire National Park • Serengeti National Park • Ngorongoro Crater • Zanzibar
Discover the perfect combination of Tanzania’s world-famous wildlife and the tropical beauty of Zanzibar. This carefully crafted 9-day journey takes you through the iconic Northern Safari Circuit, where you’ll experience exceptional game viewing in Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater before concluding your adventure on the white-sand beaches of Zanzibar. Combining wildlife, culture, breathtaking landscapes, and beach relaxation, this itinerary offers the ultimate Tanzanian holiday experience.
Safari & Beach Holiday Highlights
- Explore Tanzania's most celebrated wildlife destinations
- Search for the Big Five in Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater
- Witness large elephant herds and ancient baobab trees in Tarangire National Park
- Experience the endless plains of the legendary Serengeti
- Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ngorongoro Crater
- Enjoy a guided cultural exploration of historic Stone Town
- Discover Zanzibar's famous spice farms and tropical flavors
- Relax on Zanzibar's pristine white-sand beaches
- Travel with a professional English-speaking safari guide
- Experience the perfect blend of adventure and relaxation
Detailed Itinerary
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be met by our representative and transferred to your lodge in Arusha. The remainder of the day is at leisure, allowing you to relax after your international flight or explore the vibrant city at your own pace before your safari adventure begins.
Accommodation: Summit Safari Lodge
Meals: Dinner
After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, renowned for its large elephant populations and iconic baobab trees. Enjoy a full-day game drive through diverse landscapes where wildlife gathers around the Tarangire River. During your safari, you may encounter elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, and numerous bird species. In the late afternoon, continue to Karatu for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Africa Safari Karatu Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Driving Time: Approx. 3 Hours
Following breakfast, journey towards the world-famous Serengeti National Park. The scenic drive takes you through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area before reaching the endless plains that have made the Serengeti one of Africa's most iconic safari destinations. Enjoy game viewing en route to your camp while searching for lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, and other wildlife species.
Accommodation: Intimate Camp Seronera
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Driving Time: Approx. 5 – 6 Hours
Start the day with an early morning game drive, one of the best times to witness predators returning from the hunt and wildlife becoming active in the cool morning air. Continue exploring the Serengeti's vast ecosystem while enjoying breakfast and lunch within the park. In the afternoon, depart for the Ngorongoro Highlands where you will spend the evening surrounded by spectacular scenery.
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, descend into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater for an unforgettable game drive. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to one of Africa's highest concentrations of wildlife, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, hyenas, and the rare black rhino. Following a picnic lunch on the crater floor, continue to your accommodation overlooking the Great Rift Valley.
Accommodation: Africa Safari Manyara Escarpment Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
This morning, enjoy a game drive in Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its scenic beauty, groundwater forests, flamingos, and tree-climbing lions. The park offers excellent opportunities to spot elephants, giraffes, zebras, monkeys, and a variety of birdlife. After lunch, transfer to Arusha Airport for your scheduled flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel in historic Stone Town.
Accommodation: Kholle House
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
After breakfast, discover the rich history and cultural heritage of Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its narrow streets, historic buildings, bustling markets, and Swahili architecture. Later, enjoy a guided Spice Tour where you will learn about Zanzibar's world-famous spices including cloves, cinnamon, vanilla, nutmeg, and cardamom. Following the tour, transfer to the beach for relaxation.
Accommodation: Casa Del Mar
Meals: Breakfast
Spend the day enjoying the beautiful beaches of Zanzibar. Relax on soft white sands, swim in the warm turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean, or simply unwind beneath swaying palm trees. Optional activities such as snorkeling, diving, dolphin tours, and sunset cruises can be arranged at an additional cost.
Accommodation: Casa Del Mar
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, enjoy free time depending on your flight schedule before being transferred to Zanzibar Airport for your onward journey. Your unforgettable Tanzania safari and beach holiday concludes today.
Meals: Breakfast
Safari Includes / Excludes
Safari Includes
- Park fees for non-residents
- All activities specified in the itinerary (unless indicated as optional)
- Accommodation as listed
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Private safari transportation
- Domestic flight from Arusha to Zanzibar
- Airport transfers
- Meals as specified in the itinerary
- Drinking water during safari activities
- Government taxes and VAT
Safari Excludes
- International flights
- Additional accommodation before or after the tour
- Travel insurance
- Tanzania visa fees
- Personal expenses (laundry, souvenirs, beverages, etc.)
- Tips and gratuities
- Optional activities in Zanzibar
- Government-imposed increases in taxes or park fees
- Meals and drinks not specifically mentioned in the itinerary
Frequently Asked Questions
You may encounter elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, hippos, hyenas, numerous antelope species, and hundreds of bird species. The Ngorongoro Crater also offers one of the best chances to see the rare black rhino.
Yes. The safari is conducted with your own professional driver-guide and safari vehicle.
Yes. The scheduled flight from Arusha to Zanzibar is included in the package price.
We recommend lightweight clothing, comfortable walking shoes, a hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, insect repellent, swimwear, a camera, and any personal medications.
Yes. Special dietary requirements can be arranged with advance notice.
This itinerary operates year-round. Wildlife viewing is excellent throughout the year, while Zanzibar enjoys warm tropical weather suitable for beach holidays.
Yes. Snorkeling, diving, dolphin excursions, sunset dhow cruises, fishing trips, and additional cultural tours can be arranged at an extra cost.
