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9 Days Combine Safari & Zanzibar

9 Days Combine Safari & Zanzibar

Safari Overview

This enchanting tour begins at Tarangire National Park, where you'll witness majestic elephants in their natural habitat. Next, you'll explore the vast plains of Serengeti National Park, teeming with diverse wildlife and breathtaking sunrises—perhaps even from a hot air balloon! Capture stunning honeymoon photos in the Ngorongoro Crater before flying to Zanzibar for a romantic retreat on pristine white beaches, by the crystal-clear ocean, and in luxurious resorts. This private safari provides the freedom to travel at your own pace, with a dedicated safari vehicle and guide to tailor the experience to your preferences.
9 Days Combine Safari & Zanzibar Route

Day to day description

Arrival Kilimanjaro International Airport to your pre-safari lodge

Today you will arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (time and flight to be confirmed) and transfer to your pre-safari hotel in  Arusha.

 Driving time: 1.5 hours to hotel

Accommodation: Njiro Luxury Hotel

Meals included: Breakfast, picnic lunch, dinner

Kilimanjaro International Airport to your pre-safari lodge photo 1
Kilimanjaro International Airport to your pre-safari lodge photo 2

Day 1 Arusha to Tarangire National Park to Karatu

After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, renowned for its stunning landscapes and abundant wildlife. Enjoy a game drive through vast savannahs dotted with majestic baobab trees and seasonal river valleys. The park is famous for its large elephant herds, as well as lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and various antelope species. Keep an eye out for diverse birdlife, making Tarangire a paradise for bird enthusiasts and photographers alike. After an exciting day of wildlife viewing, proceed to your lodge for dinner and overnight at Karatu.

 Driving time: 2.5 hours to Tarangire National Park

Accommodation: Peak Hotel

Meals included: Breakfast, picnic lunch, dinner

Arusha to Tarangire National Park to Karatu photo 1
Arusha to Tarangire National Park to Karatu photo 2

Day 2 Karatu to Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, descend into the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater — the "Eighth Wonder of the World." Explore a wildlife-rich ecosystem with large prides of lions, endangered black rhinos, elephants, buffaloes, wildebeests, and zebras. Enjoy spectacular wildlife sightings as you traverse the crater floor. After a picnic lunch, ascend the rim and continue to Ndutu where vast plains and abundant wildlife await.

 Driving time: 1 hours to Ngorongoro Crater

Accommodation: African Safari Ngorongoro Ndutu

Meals included: Breakfast, picnic lunch, dinner

Karatu to Ngorongoro Crater photo 1
Karatu to Ngorongoro Crater photo 2

Day 3 Ndutu - Calving Season

Spend a full day exploring the spectacular Ndutu plains — one of the best locations to witness the Great Migration during the green season. Vast herds of wildebeest and zebras attract an abundance of predators including lions, cheetahs, leopards, and hyenas. January offers exceptional wildlife viewing as you may spot some of the season's first newborn wildebeest calves. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush surrounded by breathtaking scenery.

Accommodation: African Safari Ngorongoro Ndutu

Meals included: Breakfast, picnic lunch, dinner

Ndutu -  Calving Season photo 1
Ndutu -  Calving Season photo 2

Day 4 Ndutu → Zanzibar (Internal Flight)

After breakfast, drive to Arusha Airport for your flight to Zanzibar. Transfer to your beach hotel. This gives you full leisure for the remaining days on the beach. Optional: guided Stone Town tour — UNESCO old town, spice markets, and the historic waterfront.

Approximate Driving time: 3 hours to Arusha Airport

Accommodation: Maru Maru Hotel

Meals included: Breakfast

Ndutu → Zanzibar (Internal Flight) photo 1
Ndutu → Zanzibar (Internal Flight) photo 2

Day 5 Prison Island & Nakupenda Sandbank

Depart by boat to Prison Island — explore its history and visit the famous giant Aldabra tortoises. Continue to Nakupenda Sandbank, a stunning stretch of white sand surrounded by crystal-clear turquoise waters. Enjoy swimming, sunbathing, and relaxing in one of Zanzibar's most picturesque locations. A delicious seafood lunch will be served on the sandbank with spectacular ocean views.

Accommodation: White Paradise Hotel

Meals included: Breakfast

Prison Island & Nakupenda Sandbank photo 1
Prison Island & Nakupenda Sandbank photo 2

Day 6 Snorkelling & Swimming with Dolphins — Mnemba Atoll

Begin with an early morning dolphin tour along Zanzibar's beautiful coastline. Observe dolphins in their natural habitat and enjoy the breathtaking Indian Ocean scenery. Proceed to Mnemba Atoll for an unforgettable snorkelling experience among vibrant coral reefs — colourful tropical fish and diverse marine life in crystal-clear turquoise waters.

Accommodation: White Paradise Hotel

Meals included: Breakfast

Snorkelling & Swimming with Dolphins — Mnemba Atoll photo 1
Snorkelling & Swimming with Dolphins — Mnemba Atoll photo 2

Day 7 Zanzibar — Beach & Hotel Relaxation

A full free day to relax on the beach and enjoy the hotel facilities at your own pace. No activities proposed — simply unwind and enjoy paradise.

Accommodation: White Paradise Hotel

Meals included: Breakfast

Zanzibar — Beach & Hotel Relaxation photo 1
Zanzibar — Beach & Hotel Relaxation photo 2

Day 8 Zanzibar — Beach & Hotel Relaxation

Another wonderful free day — beach, pool, local market, or simply unwind before your journey home.

Accommodation: White Paradise Hotel

Meals included: Breakfast

Zanzibar — Beach & Hotel Relaxation photo 1
Zanzibar — Beach & Hotel Relaxation photo 2

Day 9 Departure — Zanzibar International Airport

Morning at leisure. Transfer to Zanzibar International Airport. Fly home to Frankfurt via connecting hub (Nairobi, Dar es Salaam, or Addis Ababa). Until next time!

Accommodation: None

Meals included: Breakfast

- from US$ 1,510 per person
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Wildlife Safari & Zanzibar Holiday

Includes

  • All accommodation (safari + Zanzibar)
  • Private 4×4 safari vehicle throughout
  • Professional English-speaking driver-guide
  • All game drives per itinerary
  • Internal flight to Zanzibar
  • All national park & conservation fees
  • Airport transfers on arrival & departure
  • Meals per stated board basis
  • Drinking water in vehicle
  • All meals are included for safari only
  • For Zanzibar - meal is only bed & breakfast basis

Excludes

  • International flights
  • Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
  • Visa fees (approx. USD 50 per person)
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Personal expenses & gratuities
  • Optional excursions not listed above
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