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9-Day Tanzania Safari Tour by SERENGETI LUSA SAFARIS
Offered by - SERENGETI LUSA SAFARIS
Tour Features
This exciting itinerary offers a perfect blend of Tanzania’s iconic wildlife safari and the relaxing beaches of Zanzibar. Starting in Arusha, the journey explores Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara National Parks, where you will enjoy thrilling game drives and encounter the Big Five, large elephant herds, lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and diverse birdlife across stunning landscapes. Highlights include the vast plains of the Serengeti, exceptional predator sightings, and a descent into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s most remarkable wildlife sanctuaries. After the safari, fly to Zanzibar for a cultural Stone Town tour followed by relaxing days on white-sand beaches and turquoise waters near Smile Beach. What makes this tour special is its combination of adventure, culture, and relaxation, offering unforgettable wildlife experiences followed by a peaceful tropical beach escape.
| Mid-Range tour | This mid-range tour includes comfortable lodges and tented camps. |
| Can be customized | You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour. |
| Private tour | This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others. |
| Solo travel available | Solo travelers can book this tour. |
| Can start any day | If availability permits, this tour can start on any day. |
| No minimum age | There is no minimum age for this tour. |
| Transportation | This tour uses: Pop-up roof 4x4. |
Route & Activities
Tanzania
Activities Included
Accommodation & Meals
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
| Day | Accommodation | Meals |
| 1 | Farm of Dreams Lodge No images available | Breakfast, Dinner Included |
| 2 & 3 | Safari View Luxury Camp No images available | Breakfast, Dinner Included |
| 4 | Farm of Dreams Lodge No images available | Breakfast, Dinner Included |
| 5 | Gold Crest Hotel Arusha No images available | Breakfast, Dinner Included |
| 6 | Tembo House Hotel No images available | Breakfast, Dinner Included |
| 7-8 | Smilles Beach Hotel No images available | Breakfast, Dinner Included |
| 9 | Mid-Range Accommodation No images available | Breakfast Included |
Arrival (See Getting There for more details)
- A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Day 1 - ARUSHA– TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK
Daily Schedule: Upon your arrival at Arusha Airport, we will commence an exciting journey to Tarangire National Park for a wildlife safari. During the game drive, you'll have the chance to observe large herds of elephants while enjoying your lunch amidst nature. After the game viewing, we will transfer you to your lodge for dinner, rest, and overnight accommodation.
Main Destination: Tarangire National Park
Accommodation: Farm of Dreams Lodge
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Dinner Included
- Day 2 & 3 - FULL DAYS AT SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
Daily Schedule : After breakfast, with your packed lunch in hand, we will embark on a scenic journey to Serengeti National Park for an exciting game drive. You will explore the park’s vast plains and encounter its abundant wildlife before transferring to your campsite for dinner, relaxation, and an overnight stay. The following day, you will enjoy a full-day game drive to further experience the wonders of the Serengeti.
Main Destination: Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Safari View Luxury Camp
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Dinner Included
- Day 4 - SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK - NGORONGORO CRATER
Daily Schedule: After enjoying breakfast, we will take our packed lunches and set out for an exciting journey to the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive. As we descend into the crater, you’ll be amazed by the stunning panoramic views and the incredible variety of wildlife that roam freely across the plains. The day will be spent exploring the crater floor, observing animals such as lions, elephants, zebras, and possibly even the rare black rhino. In the late afternoon, we’ll head back to your lodge to relax, enjoy dinner, and spend the night surrounded by the beauty of the highlands.
Main Destination: Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Farm of Dreams Lodge
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Dinner Included
- Day 5 - LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK - ARUSHA
Daily Schedule : After an early breakfast, with our packed lunches, we will set out for a scenic journey to Lake Manyara National Park for a game drive. You will have the chance to spot the park’s famous tree-climbing lions and visit the lake’s edge to admire the flocks of pink flamingos. After the game drive, we will transfer you back to Arusha for dinner, relaxation, and an overnight stay.
Main Destination: Lake Manyara National Park
Accommodation: Gold Crest Hotel Arusha
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Dinner Included
- Day 6 - ARUSHA – FLY TO ZANZIBAR
Daily Schedule
After breakfast, our driver will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to Arusha Airport for your flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival, a driver will be waiting at Zanzibar Airport to provide a private transfer to your hotel in Stone Town, Mizingani Sea Front. The rest of the day is free for relaxation, and you will enjoy a guided tour of Stone Town.
Main Destination: Zanzibar
Accommodation: Tembo House Hotel
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Dinner Included
- Day 7 - STONE TOWN TOUR
Daily Schedule
After breakfast, we will enjoy a short guided tour of Stone Town with our local guide. Once the tour is complete, we will transfer you to the hotel for relaxation,Dinner and overnight stay.
Main Destination: Zanzibar
Accommodation: Smilles Beach Hotel
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Dinner Included
- Day 8 - NUNGWI BEACH RELAXATION
Daily Schedule:This day is reserved for relaxation and leisure in Zanzibar. Spend your time unwinding on the beach or at the resort, and explore some of Zanzibar’s most beautiful beaches, known for their stunning sunsets, palm-lined shores, turquoise waters, soft white sand, and vibrant coral reefs.
Main Destination: Zanzibar
Accommodation: Smilles Beach Hotel
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Dinner Included
- Day 9 - SMILES BEACH HOTEL – ZANZIBAR AIRPORT
Daily Schedule : After breakfast, you can enjoy the final few hours at the resort for relaxation and leisure. Later, we will pick you up from the hotel and transfer you to Zanzibar International Airport, marking the end of your unforgettable safari experience. On the way, there will be an opportunity to stop in Stone Town for souvenir shopping
Main Destination: Zanzibar
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast Included
End of tour (See Getting There for more details)
- Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
- A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
Includes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
Excludes
- All Taxes/VAT
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Rates Per Person
Jan 1, 2026 - Jan 1, 2028
*n/a = not available. This tour is unavailable for solo travelers.
Includes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
Excludes
- All Taxes/VAT
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Getting There
Tanzania is a beautiful East African country with neighbours Kenya to the north and Mozambique to the south and the Indian Ocean to the east. It is known for its vibrant culture, wonderful national parks, diverse fauna and flora and of course the great wildebeest migration. If you are planning a safari trip to Tanzania then you should find out all about flights to Tanzania, passport and visa requirements.Tanzania’s main airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) located 13km/8mi southwest of Dar es Salaam. The latter is the entry point for visitors to the southern parks.Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) is situated 46km/29mi east of Arusha, the gateway of Tanzania’s most popular Northern safari circuit.
This tour starts in Arusha and ends in Zanzibar, Tanzania
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Travel Requirements
- All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
- Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
- When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
- Citizens of most countries require a visa. A list of countries that don't need a visa is available.
- Visas are best obtained in advance through an official online visa-application portal (https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/), but they can also be obtained through your local Tanzania Embassy or High Commission.
- Visas can also be obtained on arrival but this is a lengthy process that can take one to two hours.
Getting There
Tanzania is a beautiful East African country with neighbours Kenya to the north and Mozambique to the south and the Indian Ocean to the east. It is known for its vibrant culture, wonderful national parks, diverse fauna and flora and of course the great wildebeest migration. If you are planning a safari trip to Tanzania then you should find out all about flights to Tanzania, passport and visa requirements.Tanzania’s main airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) located 13km/8mi southwest of Dar es Salaam. The latter is the entry point for visitors to the southern parks.Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) is situated 46km/29mi east of Arusha, the gateway of Tanzania’s most popular Northern safari circuit.
This tour starts in Arusha and ends in Zanzibar, Tanzania
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Travel Requirements
- All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
- Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
- When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
- Citizens of most countries require a visa. A list of countries that don't need a visa is available.
- Visas are best obtained in advance through an official online visa-application portal (https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/), but they can also be obtained through your local Tanzania Embassy or High Commission.
- Visas can also be obtained on arrival but this is a lengthy process that can take one to two hours.
Offered By
SERENGETI LUSA SAFARIS
Tanzania
Serengeti Lusa Safaris, craft unforgettable journeys across Tanzania from the legendary plains of the Serengeti to the towering heights of Mount Kilimanjaro, and the white‑sand perfection of Zanzibar. Whether you're seeking thrilling wilderness, mountain adventure, or ocean tranquility, we design every experience to fit your travel style and budget.
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