Arusha → Tarangire → Ngorongoro → Serengeti → Zanzibar
This 9 days journey is crafted to help you experience the very best of Tanzania in comfort and style. From the famous Big Five safari parks to the beautiful beaches of Zanzibar, this tour combines wildlife, culture, adventure, relaxation, and unique luxury experiences. During the safari, you will experience exciting game drives, luxury lodges, bush breakfasts, bush lunches, sundowner experiences, Great Migration safaris, walking safaris, and authentic Maasai cultural moments. The journey continues in Zanzibar with unforgettable ocean experiences, snorkeling adventures, dolphin tours, and relaxing beach time.
Arusha → Tarangire → Ngorongoro → Serengeti → Zanzibar
Parks and places: Tarangire, Ngorongoro, Serengeti, Zanzibar.
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, a professional safari guide from Tanzania Destination will warmly welcome your family and assist with luggage. Transfer to Arusha passing through beautiful surroundings, green landscapes, and peaceful atmosphere. Upon arrival at Maasailand Safari Lodge, relax, recover from international flight, and prepare for exciting safari adventure.
After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for giant baobab trees and large elephant herds. During game drive, experience close wildlife encounters - elephants near safari vehicle, lions relaxing under trees, giraffes feeding, zebras crossing road, and colorful bird species. Enjoy picnic lunch inside park surrounded by nature and wildlife views. After afternoon game drive, continue to Karatu for relaxation and dinner.
Drive to world-famous Ngorongoro Crater for exciting game drive inside this natural wildlife paradise. One of the best places in Tanzania to see the Big Five - lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhino. Enjoy spectacular landscapes, beautiful volcanic scenery, and excellent wildlife viewing with zebras, wildebeests, hippos, hyenas, and many bird species. Picnic lunch served inside crater surrounded by nature. Continue with scenic drive toward Serengeti National Park.
Full day exploring Central, Northern, and Western Serengeti while following Great Migration routes. Enjoy full-day game drives in search of wildebeest herds, crocodiles, lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, and many other wildlife species. Track migration movement and increase chances of dramatic predator encounters. Central Serengeti offers best opportunities to experience Big Five and observe intense predator-prey interactions. Includes luxury bush breakfasts in wilderness, bush lunches surrounded by wildlife, and sundowner experiences at sunset.
Continue exploring Serengeti following Great Migration routes. Northern and Western Serengeti provide seasonal highlights such as river crossings and large herd gatherings. Full-day game drives with chances to witness dramatic predator action and thousands of wildebeest and zebras moving across the plains. Each moment offers incredible photography opportunities and unforgettable wildlife encounters. Bush breakfast and lunch in the wilderness with sundowner experience.
After breakfast, transfer to airstrip for scenic flight from Serengeti to Zanzibar. Flight offers breathtaking aerial views of Tanzania's landscapes, from endless plains to sparkling coastline. Upon arrival, Tanzania Destination guide meets and warmly welcomes you at airport. Transfer to luxury beachfront accommodation for relaxation and leisure. Day dedicated to relaxation - enjoy turquoise Indian Ocean waters, spa treatments, or private sunset views in complete comfort.
Enjoy famous Safari Blue ocean adventure, one of the most unforgettable experiences in Zanzibar. Day starts with traditional dhow sailing across clear turquoise waters of Indian Ocean. Stop at beautiful snorkeling points to swim in crystal-clear waters and explore colorful coral reefs full of tropical fish and marine life. Visit stunning white sandbanks for relaxing, taking photos, and enjoying peaceful ocean atmosphere. Experience calmness of ocean, beauty of marine life, and relaxed island lifestyle.
After breakfast, enjoy exciting snorkeling and dolphin adventure near Mnemba Island. Boat ride across turquoise Indian Ocean with fresh sea breeze and stunning views. Snorkel in clear blue waters and explore vibrant coral reefs filled with colorful tropical fish and rich marine life. If lucky, see dolphins swimming freely in open ocean, sometimes coming close to boat or playing in waves. After adventure, relax on boat or return to shore for peaceful beach time enjoying warm sun, soft sand, and calm island atmosphere.
After breakfast and depending on flight schedule, transferred to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport for international departure flight back home. Leave Tanzania with unforgettable safari memories, incredible wildlife experiences, beautiful beach relaxation, and wonderful moments shared together during your Tanzania and Zanzibar holiday adventure.
Lodges are subject to availability; we confirm them, or equivalents of the same standard, in your quote.
Meals are listed for each day in the itinerary above. Activities on this trip include game drives in Tarangire, game drives in Ngorongoro, game drives in Serengeti, and free time on Zanzibar.
Yes. You can follow this itinerary as written or change the length, the lodges, the parks or the pace. Tell us what you would like and we will send an adjusted itinerary and price.
Tell us which you prefer. A private safari gives you your own vehicle and driver-guide; a shared safari lowers the cost. We will quote the option you choose for your dates.
Serengeti: late June to October for dry-season game viewing and river crossings in the north; December to March for calving on the southern plains. Tarangire: best in the dry season (June to October), when elephants gather along the river. Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara: good all year. Zanzibar: June to October and December to February; April and May are the wettest months.
Not included: International flights; Tanzania visa; Travel insurance; Personal expenses (tips, souvenirs, drinks, laundry); Optional activities not included in itinerary.
A 30% deposit confirms your booking and the balance is due 60 days before arrival (full payment if you book within 60 days). Accepted payment methods are listed on your written quote. See our Booking Terms for full details. Cancellations must be made in writing. More than 60 days before departure: full refund minus a 10% administrative fee. 31–60 days: 50% refund. 15–30 days: 25% refund. Less than 15 days: no refund. We strongly recommend travel insurance. Full details are in our Booking Terms.
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