9-Day Tanzania Serengeti Safari & Zanzibar Beach Escape – The Ultimate Bush–Beach Adventure

📍 Ngorongoro Crater 🗓️ 9 days

Tour Overview

This 9 Days and 8 Nights Tanzania Bush–Beach Escape combines the legendary wildlife of Serengeti and Ngorongoro with the tropical paradise of Zanzibar. Experience iconic savannah landscapes, the Big Five, endless Serengeti plains, and rich Maasai culture before unwinding on white-sand beaches surrounded by turquoise waters. This itinerary blends adventure, nature, culture, and luxury coastal relaxation—perfect for couples, families, and honeymooners.
Please read the safari itinerary below and let us know if you'd like any adjustments.

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport – Arusha

On arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our professional driver guide and transferred to your Arusha hotel.

Accommodation Gran Melia Arusha (Deluxe City View)
Meals Bed & Breakfast
Day 2 Arusha – Ngorongoro Conservation Area

After breakfast, depart for Ngorongoro Conservation Area. On arrival, enjoy a leisurely afternoon and breathtaking views from your lodge.

Accommodation Ngorongoro Serena Lodge
Meals Full Board
Day 3 Full Day Ngorongoro Crater Tour

Descend 600 meters into the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive. This wildlife paradise hosts lions, cheetahs, hyenas, hippos, elephants, and the rare black rhinoceros.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the crater before returning to your lodge.

Accommodation Ngorongoro Serena Lodge
Meals B, L, D
Day 4 Ngorongoro – Central Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, drive to Serengeti with en-route game viewing. On arrival, begin exploring the endless plains and abundant wildlife.

Accommodation Nyota Luxury Camp
Meals B, L, D
Day 5 Full Day Game Drive – Central Serengeti

Spend the day exploring Serengeti's wildlife-rich plains with morning and evening game drives. Expect lions, cheetahs, elephants, and endless savannah landscapes.

Accommodation Nyota Luxury Camp
Meals B, L, D
Day 6 Serengeti – Zanzibar (Flight Included on Request)

After a final early-morning game drive, transfer to the airstrip for your flight to Zanzibar.
Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your beach resort.

Accommodation Zanzibar Queen Hotel / Neptune Pwani / Similar
Meals B, L
Day 7 Zanzibar – Full Day at Leisure

Relax on the soft white beaches or enjoy optional activities such as snorkeling, spice tours, Stone Town excursions, or sunset dhow cruises.

Accommodation Zanzibar Beach Resort
Meals B, L
Day 8 Zanzibar – Relaxation & Optional Activities

Another full day to enjoy Zanzibar's blue waters, marine life, and tropical ambiance. Optional tours are available upon request.

Accommodation Zanzibar Beach Resort
Meals B, L
Day 9 Zanzibar – Departure

After breakfast, transfer to Zanzibar International Airport to catch your flight back home or onwards as per your schedule.

Meals B, L, D

What's Included

Accommodation and meals as per itinerary
8 nights’ accommodations
4×4 Toyota Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
All sightseeing and game viewing
Crater service fee (Ngorongoro)
Bottled water throughout the safari
Soft drinks, coffee, and tea
Private professional English-speaking guide
Unlimited game mileage
Airport transfers
Government taxes

What's Excluded

International & domestic flights
Tips (recommended $20 per person/day)
Items of personal nature (Laundry, drinks, etc.)
Any insurance
Visa fees

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