Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be met and transferred to your lodge in Arusha for relaxation after your journey. Depending on arrival time, enjoy a short briefing about your safari. The remainder of the day is at leisure, allowing you to prepare for the adventure ahead in Tanzania’s safari capital.

Accommodation: Arusha Planet Lodge (or similar)
Drive Time: 1 hr
Distance: 50 km.

Depart after breakfast for Tarangire National Park, famous for large elephant herds and baobab trees. Enjoy a full-day game drive along the Tarangire River, spotting lions, giraffes, zebras, and diverse birdlife. The park offers excellent wildlife density, especially in the dry season. Late afternoon transfer to your lodge near the park.

Accommodation: Martina's Retreat
Drive Time: 2–3 hrs
Distance: 120 km
Game Drive: 6–7 hrs.

After breakfast, depart for Serengeti via the Ngorongoro Highlands. Enjoy scenic views of the crater before continuing into the endless plains of Serengeti. En route game drive begins as soon as you enter the park, offering chances to spot predators and plains game.

Accommodation: Embalakai Serengeti Camp (or similar)
Drive Time: 6–7 hrs
Distance: 320 km
Game Drive: 4–5 hrs.

Spend a full day exploring Central Serengeti, known for year-round wildlife and high predator concentration. Track lions, cheetahs, and leopards while observing large herds of wildebeest and zebras. Optional balloon safari can be arranged. Picnic lunch in the bush maximizes your time in the field.

Accommodation: Embalakai Serengeti Camp (or similar)
Game Drive: 7–10 hrs. With Break time.

Begin the day with an early morning game drive in Central Serengeti, the best time to witness predators in action as the plains come alive with wildlife activity. After breakfast, continue with a transfer game drive en route towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, enjoying continuous wildlife sightings across the Serengeti ecosystem. As you leave the plains behind, ascend through the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands with panoramic views of the crater and surrounding landscapes. Arrive in Karatu in the late afternoon for relaxation at your lodge.

Accommodation: Farm of Dream Lodge (or similar)
Drive Time: 4–5 hrs
Distance: 180 km
Game Drive: 4–5 hrs.

Descend early into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa’s most remarkable wildlife havens. This natural caldera hosts an exceptional concentration of animals, offering high chances to spot the Big Five, including the rare black rhino, along with lions, elephants, buffalo, and vast herds of wildebeest and zebras. Enjoy an intensive half-day game drive across diverse habitats such as grasslands, swamps, and soda lakes, often dotted with flamingos. After a picnic lunch on the crater floor, ascend the steep walls and proceed with a scenic drive back to Arusha for overnight stay or airport transfer.

Accommodation: Pazuri Inn (or similar)
Drive Time: 4–5 hrs
Distance: 190 km
Game Drive: 5–6 hrs.

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival, transfer to Stone Town for a short historical tour (optional) including markets and cultural sites. Later, transfer to your beach hotel for relaxation.
Accommodation: Zanzibar Beach Resort (or similar)
Drive Time: 1 hr (transfers)
Distance: 50 km.

Enjoy a full day at leisure on Zanzibar’s white sandy beaches. Optional activities include snorkeling, diving, spice tours, or dhow cruises. This day is designed for relaxation after your safari experience.

Accommodation: Zanzibar Beach Resort (or similar).

After breakfast, enjoy some final moments relaxing on Zanzibar’s pristine beaches or taking a short stroll through nearby areas. Depending on your flight schedule, you will be transferred to Zanzibar Airport for your onward international flight. This concludes your 9-day adventure combining the rich wildlife of Tanzania with the serene tropical beauty of Zanzibar, leaving lasting memories of both safari thrills and coastal relaxation.

End of the Trip.

•  Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.

• You'll be dropped off at the airport.