Safari Tour: 9 Days Northern Tanzania Wilderness & Zanzibar Bliss - Tanzania Safari Tour
9-Day Tanzania Safari Tour by Kalulu Tanzania Safaris
Offered by - Kalulu Tanzania Safaris
Tour Features
This nine-day journey pairs the very best of Tanzania's Northern Circuit with a well-earned island escape on the shores of Zanzibar. The safari portion moves through elephant-rich Tarangire, the endless plains of Central Serengeti, and the wildlife-dense floor of Ngorongoro Crater, rounded out with an authentic cultural visit to the Mto wa Mbu community. From there, a short flight whisks you away to the white sands and turquoise waters of Zanzibar, where days are spent unwinding at a beachfront resort, punctuated by the classic Safari Blue sailing excursion. It's a complete Tanzania experience — game drives by day, dhow sails and ocean sunsets to follow.
| 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. |
| Minimum age required | The minimum age for this tour is 5 years. |
| Transportation | This tour uses: Pop-up roof 4x4, Minivan. |
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 | Arusha Farm House No images available | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included |
| 2 | Africa Safari Karatu No images available | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included |
| 3-4 | Tukaone Serengeti Camp No images available | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included |
| 5 | Africa Safari Karatu No images available | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included |
| 6-8 | Konokono Beach Resort - Zanzibar No images available | Breakfast, Dinner Included |
| 9 | Mid-Range Accommodation No images available | No meals selected |
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 - Arrival – Arusha
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where you'll be met and transferred to your lodge in Arusha. Settle in and rest ahead of the safari days to come.
Main Destination: Arusha
Accommodation: Arusha Farm House
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included
- Day 2 - Arusha – Tarangire National Park – Karatu
Depart for Tarangire National Park, celebrated for its large elephant herds and dramatic baobab-lined landscape. Enjoy a game drive through the park, watching for giraffe, buffalo, and abundant birdlife, before continuing on to Karatu for your overnight stay near the edge of the Ngorongoro Highlands.
Main Destination: Tarangire National Park
Accommodation: Africa Safari Karatu
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included
- Day 3 - Karatu – Central Serengeti (via Ngorongoro)
Travel through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area en route to Central Serengeti, one of Africa's most reliable year-round game-viewing regions. The Seronera Valley is especially known for its resident big cats, with strong odds of leopard sightings in the riverine trees. Arrive at your tented camp in time for an afternoon game drive.
Main Destination: Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Tukaone Serengeti Camp
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included
- Day 4 - Full Day – Central Serengeti
Spend a full day exploring the plains and river valleys of Central Serengeti, taking advantage of its varied habitats and dense wildlife concentrations. This unhurried day allows time to track predators, watch grazing herds, and take in the sweeping views the Serengeti is famous for.
Main Destination: Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Tukaone Serengeti Camp
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included
- Day 5 - Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater - Karatu
Depart the Serengeti for Ngorongoro Crater, descending onto the crater floor for a game drive through this natural amphitheater and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Look out for dense wildlife populations, including the rare black rhino, alongside lion, elephant, hippo, and flamingo-lined soda lakes. Continue on to Mto wa Mbu for your overnight stay.
Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation: Africa Safari Karatu
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included
- Day 6 - Mto wa Mbu Cultural Visit - Arusha - Fly to Zanzibar
Spend the morning exploring Mto wa Mbu, a vibrant multi-tribal village at the base of the Rift Valley escarpment, known for its banana plantations, rice paddies, and local markets. In the evening, fly from Arusha to Zanzibar, where you'll be transferred to your beachfront resort to begin the island half of your journey.
Main Destination: Zanzibar
Accommodation: Konokono Beach Resort - Zanzibar
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Dinner Included
- Day 7 - Zanzibar – Leisure Day
Enjoy a full day at leisure on Zanzibar's coast, with time to relax on white-sand beaches, swim in the warm Indian Ocean waters, or simply unwind at your resort after the pace of the safari.
Main Destination: Zanzibar
Accommodation: Konokono Beach Resort - Zanzibar
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Dinner Included
- Day 8 - Zanzibar – Safari Blue Excursion
Set out on the celebrated Safari Blue excursion, a full day sailing traditional dhows around Zanzibar's southern coastline. Snorkel over coral reefs, visit a sandbank, and enjoy a fresh seafood lunch on a secluded beach — one of the island's most memorable experiences.
Main Destination: Zanzibar
Accommodation: Konokono Beach Resort - Zanzibar
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Dinner Included
- Day 9 - Departure
Transfer to the airport for your flight home, bringing your safari and beach journey to a close.
Meals & Drinks: No meals selected
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)
- All Taxes/VAT
Excludes
- 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
Nov 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2027
*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)
- All Taxes/VAT
Excludes
- 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
Kalulu Tanzania Safaris
Kenya
Rwanda
Tanzania
Uganda
Our Journey
Kalulu Safaris was born out of a deep love for the captivating beauty of Tanzania’s diverse landscapes and the incredible wildlife that call it home. Our journey began with a vision to share this enchanting part of the world with travelers seeking awe-inspiring encounters and life-changing moments.
Experienced Guides
With years of experience under our belts, our team of expert guides possesses an in-depth understanding of Tanzania’s rich culture, unique ecosystems, and the behavior of its remarkable wildlife. Their knowledge and dedication ensure that each safari with Kalulu Safaris is not only safe and comfortable but also an educational and enlightening adventure.
Unparalleled Safari Experiences
At Kalulu Safaris, we believe that each safari should be a personal and tailor-made experience. Whether you dream of witnessing the Great Migration in the Serengeti, exploring the Ngorongoro Crater’s natural wonder, or immersing yourself in the Maasai culture, we curate bespoke safari itineraries that suit your preferences and interests.
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