Tanzania - 8 Nights / 9 Days

Trip Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrival in Kilimanjaro / Arusha

Morning: Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport. A warm welcome awaits you by our representative. Drive to Arusha (1–1.5 hours, approximately 50 km).

Afternoon: Check into your hotel in Arusha. Relax and unwind.

Evening: Enjoy a welcome dinner.

Overnight: Hotel in Arusha, near Kilimanjaro.

Day 2 – Arusha to Serengeti National Park

Morning: After breakfast, transfer to Arusha Airport for a domestic flight to Serengeti National Park.(Flight Duration: Approximately 1–1.5 hours)

Arrive at Seronera Airstrip in Serengeti, meet your guide, and enjoy an en-route game drive to your lodge.

Afternoon: Check-in and lunch at the lodge, followed by an afternoon game drive.

Evening: Dinner at the lodge.

Overnight: Lodge in Serengeti.

Day 3 – Full Day in Serengeti National Park

Morning: Begin with an early morning game drive or a pre-breakfast game drive.

Return to the lodge for breakfast, followed by another morning game drive.

Afternoon: Lunch at the lodge and another game drive in the afternoon.

Evening: Dinner at the lodge.

Overnight: Lodge in Serengeti.

Wildlife Highlights: Look for large herds of wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, and various predators.

Day 4 – Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Morning: After breakfast, enjoy a final game drive as you make your way to Seronera Airstrip for a flight to Manyara (Flight Duration: Approximately 1 hour)

On arrival at Manyara Airport, meet your guide for a drive to your lodge in Ngorongoro (approx. 1 hour).

Afternoon: Arrive at the lodge for check-in and lunch. Spend the afternoon at leisure.

Evening: Dinner at the lodge.

Overnight: Lodge in Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Day 5 – Ngorongoro Crater Safari

Morning: After breakfast, depart for a full-day safari to the Ngorongoro Crater. (Drive Time to Crater Floor: Approx. 45 minutes from the lodge)

Afternoon: Enjoy a picnic lunch on the crater floor.

Evening: Return to the lodge for a sundowner and a relaxing dinner.

Overnight: Lodge in Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Wildlife Highlights: Look for lions, elephants, rhinos, and a variety of bird species.

Day 6 – Ngorongoro to Zanzibar

Morning: After breakfast, drive back to Kilimanjaro International Airport (approx. 3–4 hours) with packed lunch or lunch in Arusha if time permits.

Board your flight to Zanzibar (Flight Duration: Approximately 1.5 hours)

Afternoon: Arrive at Zanzibar Airport and transfer to your beach hotel (30–45 minutes).

Evening: Check-in, unwind, and enjoy dinner at the resort.

Overnight: Beach hotel in Zanzibar.

Day 7 – Relaxation and Activities in Zanzibar

Morning: Enjoy breakfast at the resort and spend the day at leisure. Relax on the beach or explore the island with optional activities like snorkeling, spice tours, or visiting historic Stone Town.

Evening: Dinner at the resort.

Overnight: Beach hotel in Zanzibar.

Day 8 – Zanzibar Exploration and Relaxation

Morning: Breakfast at the resort, followed by more relaxation or island activities. Choose to explore local culture, cuisine, or take part in watersports and other resort activities.

Evening: Dinner at the resort.

Overnight: Beach hotel in Zanzibar.

Day 9 – Departure from Zanzibar

Morning: Enjoy a final breakfast at the resort and check out.

Drive to Zanzibar Airport (30–45 minutes) for your international flight back home.

Bid farewell to Tanzania with unforgettable memories.

Recommended Hotels

Super Luxury

ARUSHA

Arusha Coffee Lodge – Near Arusha Airport
Gran Meliá Arusha – Central Arusha
Katambuga House – Near Arusha Airport
Rivertrees Country Inn – Usa River
The Manor at Ngorongoro – Arusha Highlands

SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK

&Beyond Serengeti Under Canvas – Mobile Camp, Serengeti Plains
Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti – Central Serengeti
Meliá Serengeti Lodge, member of Meliá Collection – Central Serengeti
Mwiba Lodge – Southern Serengeti
Singita Sasakwa Lodge – Grumeti Reserve
Serengeti Bushtops Camp – Northern Serengeti
Serengeti Migration Camp – Northern Serengeti

NGORONGORO CONSERVATION AREA

andBeyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge – Crater Rim
Entamanu Ngorongoro Camp – Crater Rim
Ngorongoro Lodge, Meliá Collection – Crater Rim
Sanctuary Ngorongoro Crater Camp – Crater Rim
The Highlands, Asilia Africa – Ngorongoro Highlands

ZANZIBAR

Baraza Resort and Spa – Bwejuu Beach
Meliá Zanzibar – Kiwengwa
Park Hyatt Zanzibar – Stone Town
The Residence Zanzibar – Kizimkazi
Zuri Zanzibar – Kendwa Beach

Luxury

ARUSHA

Four Points by Sheraton Arusha, The Arusha Hotel – Central Arusha
Kibo Palace Hotel – Central Arusha
Lake Duluti Lodge – Near Lake Duluti
Mount Meru Hotel – Arusha City
Tulia Boutique Hotel & Spa – Arusha City

SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK

Elewana Pioneer Camp – Central Serengeti
Kubu Kubu Tented Camp – Central Serengeti
Mbuzi Mawe Serena Camp – Central Serengeti
Serengeti Sopa Lodge – Western Serengeti
Tortilis Camp Serengeti – Western Serengeti

NGORONGORO CONSERVATION AREA

Crater Forest Tented Camp – Ngorongoro Highlands
Lemala Ngorongoro Tented Camp – Ngorongoro Forest
Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge – Karatu
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge – Crater Rim
Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge – Crater Rim

ZANZIBAR

Amani Boutique Hotel – Kendwa
Essque Zalu Zanzibar – Nungwi
Sea Cliff Resort & Spa Zanzibar – Mangapwani
TOA Hotel & Spa – Kiwengwa
Tulia Zanzibar Unique Beach Resort – Pongwe

Standard

ARUSHA

Green Mountain Hotel – Arusha City
Le Jacaranda Hotel – Central Arusha
Mc-Ellys Hotel – Central Arusha
Mrimba Palm Hotel – Arusha City
Planet Lodge Arusha – Near Arusha Airport

SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK

Embalakai Authentic Camp – Central Serengeti
Kisura Serengeti Camp – Central Serengeti
Nyumbani Camp – Central Serengeti
Serengeti Acacia Camps – Central Serengeti
Tanzania Bush Camps – Central Serengeti

NGORONGORO CONSERVATION AREA

Bougainvillea Safari Lodge – Karatu
Eileen’s Trees Inn – Karatu
Farm of Dreams Lodge – Karatu
Octagon Lodge – Karatu
Rhino Lodge Ngorongoro – Near Crater Rim

ZANZIBAR

Dhow Palace Hotel – Stone Town
DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Zanzibar – Nungwi
Fun Beach Hotel – Jambiani
Tembo House Hotel – Stone Town
Zanzibar Serena Hotel – Stone Town

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