9 Days Tanzania Wildlife Safari

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  • Begin on a 9-day Tanzanian adventure where you'll explore Tarangire National Park's enchanting baobab-dotted landscapes and its impressive elephant herds.

    Witness the epic Great Migration in the vast Serengeti, a spectacle of wildebeests and zebras. Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a natural sanctuary for the Big Five.

    Immerse yourself in the rich traditions of the Hadzabe and Datoga tribes, from ancient hunting techniques to intricate craftsmanship.

    Conclude your journey on the pristine beaches of Zanzibar, blending history in Stone Town with tranquil tropical paradise for a truly diverse and unforgettable Tanzania safari.

  • Day 1: Arrival in Arusha

    You'll meet our English-speaking guide at the airport and then travel to Arusha for an overnight stay. The distance from the airport to Arusha is about 40 kilometers, and the journey takes around 45 minutes.

    You can choose to stay at the Gran Melia Arusha or a similar luxury accommodation or the Kibo Palace or a similar semi-luxury accommodation. Your meal plan for the day includes breakfast and dinner.

    Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire

    You'll start your day with a pick-up from the lodge at 7 am and drive to Tarangire National Park. The distance to Tarangire is approximately 140 kilometers, and the journey takes about 3 hours. Once there, you'll embark on a full day of game drives in the park.

    You'll spend the night in Karatu at Gibb’s Farm, a luxury accommodation, or Marera Valley Lodge, a semi-luxury accommodation. Your meal plan includes full board.

    Day 3: Karatu to Central Serengeti

    After breakfast, you'll leave the lodge at 6:30 am. The journey covers a distance of 171.6 kilometers and takes about 3 hours and 26 minutes. As you travel, you'll pass by the beautiful high-lying farmland of Karatu and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Your destination is the heart of the wild Serengeti National Park, where you'll find endless plains stretching as far as the eye can see.

    At around 12:30 pm to 1:00 pm, you'll stop in the middle of nowhere for lunch. The Serengeti offers the chance to see cheetahs, elands, various bird species, and other animals.

    You'll spend the night at Ole Serai Luxury Camps, a luxury accommodation, or Katikati Tented Lodge, a semi-luxury accommodation. Your meal plan is full board.

    Day 4: Full Day in Central Serengeti

    You'll enjoy a full day of game drives in Serengeti National Park. Your overnight stay will be at Ole Serai Luxury Camps, a luxury accommodation, or Katikati Tented Lodge, a semi-luxury accommodation. Your meal plan includes full board.

    Day 5: Central Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

    After breakfast, you'll leave the campsite at 7:00 am with a picnic lunch box. As you continue your game drive on the way to Ngorongoro Crater, you'll have the opportunity to see a variety of wildlife, including elephants, rhinos, leopards, buffaloes, hippos, giraffes, baboons, and more.

    You'll have a picnic lunch in the middle of nowhere or inside the crater. You'll spend the night in Karatu at Gibb’s Farm, a luxury accommodation, or Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge, a semi-luxury accommodation. Your meal plan for the day is full board.

    Day 6: Karatu to Hadzabe Bush Men

    In the morning, you'll be picked up at the lodge and head to the local Hadzabe tribe near Lake Eyas.

    This day includes activities like hunting with the men, gathering, honey collection, and traditional dances. You'll also have the chance to visit the Datoga tribe, who are known for their expertise in tasks like blacksmithing and knife and arrow making.

    Your overnight stay will be at Gibb’s Farm in Karatu, a luxury accommodation, or Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge, a semi-luxury accommodation.

    Day 7: Karatu to Arusha, then to Zanzibar

    You'll depart from the lodge and drive to Arusha airport, covering a distance of 155 kilometers in about 2 hours and 35 minutes. From Arusha, you'll take a flight to Zanzibar, which takes approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes.

    Alternatively, you can choose to stay overnight in Arusha. Once in Zanzibar, you'll stay at Melia Zanzibar, a luxury accommodation, or Blue Bay Beach or a similar option. Your meal plan is full board.

    Day 8: Full Day in Zanzibar

    After breakfast, you can relax at the beach or opt for various tour activities, such as a spice tour, snorkeling, or a visit to Prison Island.

    You'll spend the night at Melia Zanzibar, a luxury accommodation, or Blue Bay Beach or a similar option. Your meal plan includes full board.

    Day 9: Departure

    Following breakfast, you'll be transferred to Zanzibar Airport, depending on your flight schedule and departure point, for your journey back home.


    This marks the end of your adventures.

  • Item Included.

    • Park fees

    • All activities

    • All accommodation as stated in the itinerary

    • A professional driver/guide

    • All transportation

    • All Taxes/VAT

    • Roundtrip airport transfer

    • All Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)

    • Drinking water on all days

    Items not included:

    • International flights (from/to home)

    • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour

    • Tips/ Gratitude

    • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)

    • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

    • Alcohol drinks

    • Shopping

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