Incredible Tanzania: Serengeti to Zanzibar - 9 Days

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Who is this trip for

Age range

12 - 100

Start / End

  • Arusha
  • Zanzibar

Physical rating

3/5

Group size

1 - 14

Meals included

16

Highlights

  • Embark on thrilling wildlife drives through the iconic Serengeti
  • Marvel at Ngorongoro Crater — one of the world’s largest intact calderas teeming with unique wildlife
  • Spot towering termite mounds and search for elephants in Tarangire National Park
  • Explore Arusha: the vibrant gateway to Tanzania’s northern safari circuit
  • Unwind in paradise on Zanzibar’s stunning white-sand beaches

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Summary

Spend 9 unforgettable days exploring Tanzania’s breathtaking landscapes while staying in locally run accommodations. Watch the circle of life unfold on the vast Serengeti plains, where wildebeest thunder past and lions prowl the grasslands. Search for elephants among the towering baobabs of Tarangire National Park, home to one of Africa’s highest concentrations of these gentle giants. Descend into the lush Ngorongoro Crater to spot hippos or, if luck is on your side, an elusive black rhino. Then, trade the wild for the waves as you jet off to Zanzibar’s white-sand beaches for a few days of tropical bliss before heading home.

Itinerary

  • Day 1

    Arusha

    Arrive at any time. Attend a welcome meeting in the evening where you will get to know our fellow group members and meet your CEO.

  • Day 2

    Tarangire National Park

    After breakfast the group will travel to Tarangire National Park. This park is special due to its large elephant population, presence of ancient baobab trees, and a unique dry season migration. The elephants gather around the Tarangire River that flows through the park. Enjoy a safari drive upon arrival to see the diverse wildlife here for yourself. Sit down for a picnic lunch inside the park before continuing onwards to Karatu where you will spend the evening.

  • Day 3

    Karatu

    Spend a free morning in Karatu. Choose to have a leisurely wake up and relax at the hotel or pre-book the optional Lake Manyara Morning Safari Drive. Later, in the afternoon engage with local farmers on a coffee tour where you will learn about the harvesting of the beans and participate in hands-on sorting and roasting. Dinner will be had at the hotel in the evening.

  • Day 4

    Karatu/Serengeti National Park

    Today will be an early start as the group travels to the Ngorongoro Crater. Once here, you will go on a scenic wildlife safari drive. This geographical wonder is the world's largest inactive, intact, and unfilled volcanic caldera. The uniqueness of this environment has allowed for a self-contained ecosystem that offers visitors a high concentration of wildlife like, lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo. Enjoy lunch in the park amid this serene setting before departing for Serengeti National Park. Enter through the Naabi Hill Gate and experience a safari drive en route to your tented camp for the evening where you can relax under the stars.

  • Day 5

    Serengeti National Park

    Choose to set an early morning wake-up call and pre-book the Serengeti Balloon Safari for epic views from the sky. Then, after breakfast set out on a full day safari drive through the Serengeti. Sit down for a picnic lunch inside the park, scan the landscape for wildlife, and listen to bird calls all around. Return to your tented camp and relax for the evening amid your outdoor surroundings.

  • Day 6

    Serengeti National Park/Arusha

    Gather for a breakfast at camp amid the morning life of the Serengeti before beginning the journey back to Arusha. Stop along the way for lunch at Mto wa Mbu, a the tour operator-supported initiative. Arrive to Arusha in the late afternoon and get settled at the hotel. Dinner will be on your own this evening.

  • Day 7

    Arusha/Jambiani

    After breakfast transfer to the airport in Arusha and board your flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival enjoy an orientation walk of Stone Town before going to Jambiani. Grab lunch on your own and then take advantage of free time to settle into island life. There are plenty of local restaurants in the area for you to have dinner at your leisure this evening.

  • Day 8

    Jambiani

    Head out on an included spice tour to gain a sense of Zanzibar's history and the spice plantations that brought the beginnings of the slave trade here dating back to the 1840s. The remainder of the day is free for you to do as you please. Perhaps, pre-book the snorkelling to witness the underwater life here off of Tanzania's coastline, or head to the nearby Jozani Forest for a tour. You can also simply relax on the beach and swim. Dinner this evening is at your leisure.

  • Day 9

    Jambiani/Stone Town

    Enjoy breakfast at the hotel in Jambiani before your included group transfer back to the airport outside of Stone Town. You should arrive at the Zanzibar airport by 11:30AM where your tour ends. Please do not book onward flights prior to 2PM.

What's Included

  • Accommodation

    Hotels (6 nts), Tented Camp (2 nts).

  • Meals

    Breakfasts: 8, Lunches: 4, Dinners: 4

    Vegetarian options are available on all meals throughout the adventure.

    Vegetarian options available

  • Local Guide

    Guided

    This adventure is led by a local guide throughout. The main language of this adventure is English. Please contact us for other languages available.

  • Wifi

    Wifi is available during the adventure. In some areas and / or accommodation / transport Wifi may be free.

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