9 Days Mid-Range Tanzania & Zanzibar Safari
Overview
Embark on a 9-day safari & Zanzibar Island through Tanzania’s Northern Circuit highlights. Begin in Tarangire National Park, renowned for its towering baobabs and vast elephant herds. Continue to the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site brimming with diverse wildlife. Visit Serengeti National Park which is famous for the great migration and large concentration of animal population and spend 2 nights. Visit Lake Manyara, famous for its tree-climbing lions, pink flamingos, and vibrant birdlife. This journey promises breathtaking scenery, abundant wildlife, and the true essence of Africa’s wilderness. After your incredible safari adventure, drive to the airport for your flight to Zanzibar.
Itinerary Details
DAY 1: Arrival in Kilimanjaro or Arusha Airport
After arrival at the airport (Kilimanjaro / Arusha), your private driver guide will pick you up at the airport and transfer you to your accommodation for dinner and overnight.
Destination: Arusha City
Accommodation: Forest Hill Lodge
Meal plan: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
DAY 2: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
After an early breakfast, we depart for Tarangire National Park. Tarangire National Park, in northern Tanzania, is celebrated for its vast elephant herds, towering baobab trees, and remarkable biodiversity. The park’s lifeline, the Tarangire River, attracts large concentrations of wildlife, particularly during the dry season, offering exceptional game viewing opportunities. Visitors can encounter lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and an impressive array of over 500 bird species. Its scenic beauty and rich wildlife make Tarangire a must-visit safari destination year-round.
After having Lunch at a picnic site and an extensive game drive, we head straight to your lodge in Karatu, arriving late afternoon for relaxation, dinner and overnight.
Destination: Tarangire National Park
Accommodation: Farm of Dreams Lodge
DAY 3: Ngorongoro Crater to Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for game viewing drive.
Undoubtedly, the Ngorongoro Crater is one of Africa’s most famous sites and is said to have the highest density of wildlife in Africa. Sometimes described as an ‘eighth wonder of the world’, the Crater has achieved world renown, attracting an ever-increasing number of visitors each year. You are unlikely to escape other vehicles here, but you are guaranteed great wildlife viewing in a genuinely mind-blowing environment.
There is nowhere else in Africa quite like Ngorongoro! Undeniably, it is one of the best places in the country to see the endangered black rhinoceros. Furthermore, the park is home to the entirety of The Big Five. It is particularly good place to see lions, herds of wildebeest, zebras and cape buffalo year-round.
A packed lunch will be served at a picnic site. Late afternoon, ascend the crater and drive to your lodge in Karatu, arriving late afternoon for relaxation, dinner and overnight.
Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation: Marera Valley Lodge
Meal plan: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
DAY 4: Full-Day in Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, we begin with an early morning game drive inside the endless plains of Serengeti National Park. Serengeti National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in northern Tanzania, is one of the world’s most iconic safari destinations, famed for its endless plains and exceptional wildlife. It hosts the Great Migration, where over 1.5 million wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles traverse the ecosystem in search of fresh grazing, pursued by predators like lions, cheetahs, and hyenas. Home to the Big Five and over 500 bird species, the park’s diverse habitats ranging from grasslands to riverine forests, offer spectacular game viewing year-round, making it a true jewel of African wilderness.
A packed lunch will be served at a picnic site. Late afternoon, drive to your tented camp for relaxation, dinner and overnight.
Destination: Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Embalakai Camp Serengeti
Meal plan: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
DAY 5: Serengeti National Park to Karatu
After breakfast in the Serengeti, enjoy a final morning game drive, soaking in the park’s vast plains and wildlife. Depart towards Karatu, passing through the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area with opportunities to spot wildlife along the way.
Arrive in Karatu by late afternoon for check-in at your lodge. Relax and enjoy a delicious dinner, reflecting on the incredible safari experiences before an overnight stay.
Destination: Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Farm of Dreams Lodge
Meal plan: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
DAY 6: Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha
After breakfast, we drive to Lake Manyara National Park. Lake Manyara National Park, nestled at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment in northern Tanzania, is known for its stunning scenery and diverse habitats, from lush groundwater forests to expansive alkaline lake shores. Famous for its tree-climbing lions, large elephant herds, and flocks of flamingos, the park also shelters giraffes, hippos, zebras, and over 400 bird species.
A packed lunch will be served at a picnic site. Late afternoon, ascend the crater and drive to Arusha airport for your onward flight to Zanzibar (Nungwi).
Upon arrival at the airport, you will be transferred to your hotel on the northern coast of Zanzibar for relaxation, dinner and overnight stay.
Destination: Lake Manyara National Park & Nungwi
Accommodation: Nungwi Dreams
Meal plan: Breakfast & Lunch (Dinner not included)
DAY 7 & 8: Full Days relaxation in Zanzibar, Nungwi.
Nungwi, located on the northern tip of Zanzibar’s main island, is a stunning coastal village known for its white-sand beaches and clear turquoise waters. Unlike other parts of the island, the tides in Nungwi allow for all-day swimming. It’s a popular spot for snorkeling, diving, and watching traditional dhow boats being built. The village offers vibrant sunsets, a lively beach scene, and a blend of tourism with local Swahili culture. Just 1.5 to 2 hours from Stone Town, Nungwi is an ideal destination for relaxation and ocean adventure.
Destination: Nungwi
Accommodation: Nungwi Dreams
Meal plan: Breakfast only
DAY 9: Departure
After breakfast or lunch, you will be picked up by your private transfer from your accommodation and drive straight to the airport or ferry for your onward flight to the next destination.
Destination: Nungwi
Meal plan: Breakfast only
Price Included
- Professional Safari Guide
- Toyota Landcruiser 4×4 with Pop-up roofs
- Unlimited drinking water inside the safari vehicle
- Government tax
- AMREF (Flying doctors’ insurance)
- Tea, Coffee & some soft drinks inside the safari vehicle + some snacks
- All accommodation mentioned above
- Binoculars
Price Excluded
- International & Domestic Flights
- Visas & Passports
- Tips for camp staff, guide(s) & lodges
- Personal items