9-Day Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Beach Escape - Serengeti Wildlife Safaris

9-Day Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Beach Escape

9 Days 8 Nights

Overview

This 9 Day Tanzania Safari is run by Serengeti Wildlife Safaris, a locally based Tanzanian operator. You travel with an experienced local guide, and we plan every detail with you.

Why book this 9 Day Tanzania Safari with us

First, every 9 Day Tanzania Safari we run is tailor-made, so we can adjust the dates, accommodation and pace. In addition, our local team supports you from arrival to departure. Before you travel, you can also read about the area on the official Tanzania National Parks (TANAPA) website. For more ideas, see our other Serengeti National Park tours.

Experience the ultimate 9 Day Tanzania Safari, blended with a relaxing Zanzibar beach holiday. This midrange safari combines exceptional wildlife encounters with the calm of the Indian Ocean. So it suits travellers who want comfort, authenticity and value.

First, you travel through Tanzania’s most iconic destinations, such as Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park and the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater. All of them are known for dramatic landscapes and abundant wildlife. In addition, professional guides, carefully selected lodges and seamless logistics keep the whole trip smooth.

Finally, the adventure ends on Zanzibar’s pristine white-sand beaches. The result is a well-balanced safari and beach escape for couples, honeymooners and first-time visitors.

Itinerary

When you land at Kilimanjaro International Airport, we welcome you warmly and drive you to Forest Hill Hotel in Arusha. As the starting point of your 9 Day Tanzania Safari, Arusha offers a calm, comfortable place to rest after your long flight. Later, your safari guide gives you a detailed briefing for the adventure ahead.

Accommodation: Forest Hill Hotel
Meals: Dinner

After breakfast, you leave Arusha for Tarangire National Park, famous for its elephant herds and iconic baobab trees. This is the first full wildlife day of your 9 Day Tanzania Safari. During your game drives, you can spot lions, giraffes, zebras and rich birdlife along the Tarangire River.

Accommodation: Surcarta Boma
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today you travel through the Ngorongoro Highlands towards the legendary Serengeti National Park. On this part of your 9 Day Tanzania Safari, the wildlife viewing begins even before you reach camp. For example, you may meet big cats and large herds of herbivores across the endless plains.

Accommodation: Moyo Tented Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Enjoy a full day in the Serengeti with morning and afternoon game drives. This stage of the 9 Day Tanzania Safari gives you plenty of time to watch predators, vast migration routes and the rhythm of life on the savannah. In between, you can also relax at camp.

Accommodation: Moyo Tented Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

First, choose between an optional hot air balloon safari and a final morning game drive. Then you continue towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. This transition day of your 9 Day Tanzania Safari shows off Tanzania’s diverse geography, from open plains to lush highlands.

Accommodation: Ngorongoro Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today you descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for an unforgettable game drive among dense wildlife populations, including the rare black rhino. This is the grand wildlife finale of the 9 Day Tanzania Safari. Afterwards, you return to Arusha to rest for the night.

Accommodation: Forest Hill Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, you fly to Zanzibar. So you leave behind the safari landscapes of your 9 Day Tanzania Safari and enter a world of turquoise water and island culture. Then enjoy a guided spice tour before you settle into your beachfront hotel.

Accommodation: Zanzibar Queen Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Spend the day snorkelling at Mnemba Atoll or relaxing on the beach. This gentle island pace is a perfect contrast to the adventurous days of your 9 Day Tanzania Safari. It also gives you time to unwind and reflect.

Accommodation: Zanzibar Queen Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, enjoy your final moments in Zanzibar. Then we transfer you to the airport for your onward journey. This brings your 9 Day Tanzania Safari and beach escape to a memorable close.

Meals: Breakfast

Included & Excluded

  • Airport transfers (Kilimanjaro & Zanzibar)
  • Internal flight: Arusha → Zanzibar
  • Accommodation as per itinerary
  • Meals as specified
  • Guided game drives in Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro
  • Park entrance fees
  • WIFI
  • Maasai village visit
  • Mnemba Atoll excursion & snorkeling
  • Bottled water on safari
  • Government taxes & tourism levies
  • International flights
  • Optional activities (e.g., hot air balloon safari)
  • Travel insurance & medical coverage
  • Personal expenses (tips, souvenirs, laundry, calls)
  • Meals & drinks not specified
  • Tanzania/Zanzibar visa fees
  • Extra excursions beyond itinerary

Frequent Asked Question

What type of accommodation is used during the safari?

You stay in carefully selected midrange lodges and tented camps. They balance comfort, location and an authentic safari atmosphere. We also choose them for their scenic settings close to the wildlife areas. As a result, you can fully enjoy your 9 Day Tanzania Safari with no compromise on safety or service.

Is this safari suitable for first-time visitors to Tanzania?

Yes. The itinerary has a gradual pace, professional guides and well-organised logistics, so it is ideal for first-time travellers. In addition, the mix of game drives, cultural experiences and a beach finale gives you a full introduction to Tanzania during the 9 Day Tanzania Safari.

When is the best time to take this safari?

You can enjoy this itinerary all year round. The dry season from June to October offers excellent wildlife viewing. Meanwhile, the green season from November to March brings lush landscapes and fewer crowds. So wildlife encounters stay rewarding in every season of the 9 Day Tanzania Safari.

6% Off
From $3940 $3717
/ Adult
9-Day Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Beach Escape