9 Days / 8 Nights Safari to Zanzibar Escape

Wild & White Sands

Description

From the roar of lions on the Serengeti plains to the whispers of ocean waves in Zanzibar, this unforgettable 9-day journey combines thrilling wildlife encounters with tranquil beach time. Perfect for honeymooners, adventurers, or anyone seeking the best of both worlds.

Tour Highlights

🦁 Epic game drives in Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire
🛬 Smooth flight transfer from bush to beach
🏝️ 3 nights in Zanzibar at a beachfront resort
🧭 Flexible accommodation options: Luxury, Mid-range, or Budget
💼 Full-service package with internal flights, transfers, and meals

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha

Destination: Arusha
Activity: Airport pickup and overnight stay
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport. Meet your driver-guide and transfer to your hotel in Arusha for a relaxing evening before your safari begins.
Accommodation:

Luxury: Gran Melia Arusha
Mid-range: Mount Meru Hotel
Budget: Green Mountain Hotel
Meals: Dinner

Day 2: Tarangire National Park

Destination: Tarangire National Park
Activity: Full-Day Game Drive
After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, home to massive baobabs and the largest elephant herds in northern Tanzania. Enjoy a picnic lunch and a full-day safari.
Accommodation (Tarangire or Karatu):

Luxury: Lemala Mpingo Ridge
Mid-range: Sangaiwe Tented Lodge
Budget: Tarangire Simba Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Tarangire to Central Serengeti

Destination: Central Serengeti
Activity: Transfer & Game Drive
After breakfast, travel through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area to Serengeti National Park. Enjoy game drives along the way and settle into your camp or lodge by sunset.
Accommodation:

Luxury: Four Seasons Serengeti / Melia Serengeti
Mid-range: Mgunga Serengeti Camp
Budget: Into Wild Africa / Heritage Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Full-Day Serengeti Safari

Destination: Serengeti National Park
Activity: Full-Day Game Drive
Spend the entire day exploring the wildlife-rich plains of the Serengeti. You may encounter lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, and—depending on the season—the Great Migration.
Same accommodation as Day 3
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

Destination: Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Activity: Morning Game Drive + Transfer
Enjoy a morning game drive in Serengeti, then head to the Ngorongoro region with optional stops such as Olduvai Gorge. Dinner and overnight at the crater rim or Karatu.
Accommodation:

Luxury: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Mid-range: Marera Valley Lodge
Budget: Rhino Lodge / Eileen’s Trees Inn
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha – Fly to Zanzibar

Destination: Ngorongoro Crater → Arusha → Zanzibar
Activity: Crater Game Drive + Flight
After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive in this wildlife haven. Later, drive to Arusha for your flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival, transfer to your beach resort.
Accommodation in Zanzibar:

Luxury: Zuri Zanzibar / Tulia Zanzibar
Mid-range: Next Paradise / The Sands Beach Resort
Budget: Tembo House Hotel / Warere Beach Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7: Zanzibar Island – Beach & Leisure

Destination: Zanzibar (North or East Coast)
Activity: Leisure Day
Enjoy a full day at the beach. Optional activities include snorkeling, spice tours, Stone Town visits, or a sunset dhow cruise (extra cost).
Same accommodation as Day 6
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 8: Zanzibar – Leisure Day or Optional Excursions

Destination: Zanzibar
Activity: Optional Activities or Relaxation
Continue to relax on the beach or take part in excursions like a visit to Jozani Forest, Prison Island, or a diving/snorkeling trip to Mnemba Atoll.
Same accommodation as Day 6
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 9: Departure from Zanzibar

Destination: Zanzibar Airport
Activity: Transfer to Airport
Enjoy a final breakfast by the ocean, then transfer to Zanzibar International Airport for your departure flight.
Accommodation: Not included
Meals: Breakfast

Luxury: Gran Melia Arusha
Mid-range: Mount Meru Hotel
Budget: Green Mountain Hotel
Meals: Dinner

Luxury: Lemala Mpingo Ridge
Mid-range: Sangaiwe Tented Lodge
Budget: Tarangire Simba Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Luxury: Four Seasons Serengeti / Melia Serengeti
Mid-range: Mgunga Serengeti Camp
Budget: Into Wild Africa / Heritage Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Luxury: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Mid-range: Marera Valley Lodge
Budget: Rhino Lodge / Eileen’s Trees Inn
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Luxury: Zuri Zanzibar / Tulia Zanzibar
Mid-range: Next Paradise / The Sands Beach Resort
Budget: Tembo House Hotel / Warere Beach Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

✅ Safari Includes

All accommodation (based on selected category)
All park entry fees and government taxes
Professional safari guide
Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
All meals and bottled water during safari
Domestic flight: Arusha to Zanzibar
Airport transfers (arrival & departure)

❌ Safari Excludes

International & domestic flights
Visa and travel insurance
Tips
Personal expenses
Optional activities not listed
Alcoholic beverages & soft drinks

Information:

Duration: 9 Days / 8 Nights
Best Time to Visit: June to October and
December to March
Group Size: Any

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