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9-Day Tanzania Safari, Wildlife & Zanzibar Escape

9-Day Tanzania Safari, Wildlife & Zanzibar Escape

9 Days / 8 Nights Moderate

Quick Facts

Duration9 days / 8 nights
DifficultyModerate
Group size1–12 guests
DestinationsSerengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar Archipelago, Tarangire National Park

Tour Overview

From the Serengeti Wilderness to the White Sands of Zanzibar

Experience the best of Tanzania in 9 unforgettable days, combining spectacular wildlife and tropical beach relaxation.

Explore Tarangire, the legendary Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater, with opportunities to see the Big Five and Africa’s iconic landscapes. Then fly to Zanzibar to unwind on white-sand beaches and turquoise Indian Ocean waters.

From thrilling safari adventures to relaxing island sunsets, this is Tanzania at its finest.

Highlights

Search for elephants among Tarangire's iconic baobabs
Explore the legendary Serengeti and its remarkable predators
Discover the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater
Enjoy spectacular African landscapes and unforgettable game drives
Fly seamlessly from the safari circuit to Zanzibar
🏝️ Relax on Zanzibar's white-sand beaches
Swim in the warm turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean
Experience Zanzibar's unique Swahili and Spice Island culture
Ideal for couples, honeymooners, families and first-time visitors to Tanzania

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Your 9-day journey through Tanzania, crafted for unforgettable moments at every stop.

Day 1

Arusha → Tarangire National Park

Lunch & Dinner Tarangire
Depart Arusha for Tarangire National Park, famous for its magnificent baobab trees and large elephant herds. Enjoy an afternoon game drive before settling into your lodge or camp.
Day 2

Tarangire → Serengeti National Park

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Central Serengeti
After breakfast, travel towards the legendary Serengeti National Park. Enjoy game viewing as you enter the vast plains, continuing towards the Seronera area, renowned for its abundant wildlife.
Day 3

Full-Day Serengeti Safari

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Central Serengeti
Spend a full day exploring the Serengeti. Search for lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, buffalo, wildebeest and zebras while your guide selects the best areas for wildlife viewing.
Day 4

Serengeti → Ngorongoro

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Ngorongoro
Enjoy a final Serengeti game drive before travelling towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Arrive at the crater highlands and relax at your lodge with spectacular views.
Day 5

Ngorongoro Crater → Arusha

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Arusha
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for an unforgettable game drive among one of Tanzania's highest concentrations of wildlife. After lunch, ascend the crater and continue to Arusha for your overnight stay.
Day 6

Arusha → Zanzibar

Breakfast Zanzibar
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival, meet your representative and transfer to your beach resort. Spend the rest of the day relaxing beside the Indian Ocean.
Day 7

Zanzibar Beach Escape

Breakfast Zanzibar
Enjoy a relaxed day at leisure. Swim in the turquoise waters, unwind on the white-sand beach, or choose from optional activities such as a spice tour, Stone Town visit, dhow cruise, or marine experience.
Day 8

Zanzibar Island Experience

Breakfast
Discover more of Zanzibar with your choice of experiences. Explore historic Stone Town, visit local communities or enjoy a private ocean excursion before returning to your resort.
Day 9

Zanzibar → Departure

Breakfast
Enjoy your final morning at the beach before your transfer to Zanzibar International Airport for your onward flight.

What's Included

  • Private safari in a 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
  • Professional English-speaking safari guide
  • All park, conservation and entry fees
  • Accommodation as specified in the itinerary
  • Meals as indicated in the itinerary
  • Game drives as described
  • Domestic flight from the safari circuit to Zanzibar
  • Airport and hotel transfers
  • Drinking water during the safari
  • Government taxes and applicable tourism levies

What's Not Included

  • International flights
  • Tanzania visa fees
  • Travel and medical insurance
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Alcoholic and premium beverages
  • Personal expenses and laundry
  • Optional activities and excursions
  • Zanzibar activities not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Additional accommodation before or after the tour
  • Any services not specifically mentioned under What's Included

Destinations on This Tour

Serengeti National Park Ngorongoro Crater Zanzibar Archipelago Tarangire National Park

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the 9-Day Tanzania Safari, Wildlife & Zanzibar Escape?
This itinerary runs 9 days and 8 nights. Arrival and departure days are included in that count, and the pace can be adjusted — tell us your dates and we will fit the route around them.
How much does the 9-Day Tanzania Safari, Wildlife & Zanzibar Escape cost?
This trip is priced on request. Cost depends on your dates, group size and choice of accommodation, so we build a quote around the trip you actually want rather than publishing a headline figure.
Which parks and areas does the 9-Day Tanzania Safari, Wildlife & Zanzibar Escape visit?
This route covers Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibar Archipelago and Tarangire National Park. Each stop is chosen for what it offers at that point in the itinerary rather than to tick off a list.
What is included in the price?
Included: Private safari in a 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof, Professional English-speaking safari guide, All park, conservation and entry fees, Accommodation as specified in the itinerary, Meals as indicated in the itinerary, Game drives as described, Domestic flight from the safari circuit to Zanzibar, Airport and hotel transfers, Drinking water during the safari and Government taxes and applicable tourism levies.
What is not included?
Not included: International flights, Tanzania visa fees, Travel and medical insurance, Tips and gratuities, Alcoholic and premium beverages, Personal expenses and laundry, Optional activities and excursions, Zanzibar activities not mentioned in the itinerary, Additional accommodation before or after the tour and Any services not specifically mentioned under What's Included. We will flag anything likely to catch you out before you book.
How many people travel together?
Group size runs from 1 to 12 guests. Private departures are available for any size within that range.
How physically demanding is this trip?
We rate this trip as moderate. If you are unsure whether it suits your fitness or mobility, tell us and we will give you an honest answer rather than sell you the wrong trip.
When is the best time to do this trip?
June to October (dry season & river crossings), January to March (calving season). That said, Tanzania rewards travel year-round — tell us when you can travel and we will tell you honestly what you will and will not see.
How do I book or ask a question?
Send an enquiry through the form on this page or email info@jambomaasaitours.com. Enquiries are answered by the guiding team, usually within six hours on business days, and there is no obligation to book.

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