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Tanzania & Zanzibar · Bush and Beach in East Africa

Serengeti and Ngorongoro safari, then Zanzibar's spice-island beaches

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8 Nights / 9 Days(8N/9D)
Tanzania, East Africa
moderate pace
Great for couples, family, friends

Destinations: Arusha → Tarangire → Serengeti → Ngorongoro Crater → Stone Town → Nungwi

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Overview

About this Tanzania & Zanzibar trip

This is Africa's classic safari-and-beach combination. From Arusha you head into Tarangire, famous for its elephant herds and baobabs, then two full days on the endless plains of the Serengeti, home to the great wildebeest migration and Africa's highest density of lions. A descent into the Ngorongoro Crater offers one of the best chances of spotting black rhino. After the dust of the safari, fly to Zanzibar to explore the Swahili lanes of Stone Town — with its strong Indian-Gujarati heritage — and unwind on the white-sand beaches of Nungwi.

The great migration, the Ngorongoro Crater and white-sand beaches on the Indian Ocean.

Duration: 8 Nights / 9 Days
Stay: 4-star lodges and tented camps; boutique hotel and beach resort in Zanzibar
Transport: Private 4x4 safari Land Cruiser; light aircraft; private transfers in Zanzibar
Best time: June to October (dry season); January–February for the migration calving season
Departures: 8 upcoming dates

Why Choose Tanzania & Zanzibar?

The Serengeti, the setting of the great wildebeest migration
Ngorongoro Crater, a 'lost world' packed with wildlife
Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof and expert driver-guide
Zanzibar's UNESCO Stone Town and spice farms
Dhow sunsets and turquoise water at Nungwi
Simple e-visa and a direct Mumbai–Dar es Salaam service

Trip highlights

Tarangire elephants & baobabs
Two days in the Serengeti
Ngorongoro Crater game drive
Optional Serengeti balloon safari
Stone Town & spice farm
Nungwi beach & dhow cruise

Itinerary

Day-by-day plan for Tanzania & Zanzibar

9 days, planned end to end

D1
- Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport
- Look out for Mount Kilimanjaro on clear days
- Transfer to a lodge in Arusha
- Safari briefing and overnight in Arusha
D2
- Drive to Tarangire National Park (about 2 hours)
- Game drive among elephant herds and giant baobabs
- Picnic lunch in the park
- Overnight at a lodge near Karatu
D3
- Drive over the Ngorongoro highlands with crater-rim views
- Stop at Olduvai Gorge, the 'cradle of mankind'
- Afternoon game drive into the central Serengeti
- Overnight at a Serengeti tented camp
D4
- Optional sunrise hot-air balloon safari with champagne breakfast
- Full-day game drive following lions, cheetahs and the herds
- Seronera river valley, famous for leopards
- Sundowner and overnight at the tented camp
D5
- Final morning game drive in the Serengeti
- Drive to the Ngorongoro Crater rim
- Evening views over the crater from your lodge
- Overnight on the crater rim
D6
- Early descent to the crater floor for a game drive
- Look for black rhino, lions, hippos and flamingos
- Light-aircraft flight from Manyara or Arusha to Zanzibar
- Overnight in a boutique hotel in Stone Town
D7
- Walking tour: House of Wonders, Old Fort, Darajani market and carved doors
- Former slave market and Anglican Cathedral
- Spice farm tour with cloves, nutmeg and cardamom
- Transfer to a beach resort at Nungwi
D8
- Free morning on the beach
- Afternoon snorkelling trip towards Mnemba Atoll
- Sunset dhow cruise along the north coast
- Overnight at Nungwi
D9
- Free morning at the beach
- Transfer to Zanzibar Abeid Amani Karume Airport for your flight home

What's covered

Inclusions & exclusions

Read this before you book — no surprise add-ons later.

Included

Return economy flights Hyderabad–Kilimanjaro / Zanzibar–Hyderabad (one connection) and Arusha/Manyara–Zanzibar light-aircraft flight
8 nights: Arusha 1N, Karatu 1N, Serengeti tented camp 2N, Ngorongoro rim 1N, Stone Town 1N, Nungwi 2N
Full board on safari; breakfast in Zanzibar
Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof and English-speaking driver-guide
All national park and Ngorongoro Crater fees
Bottled water in the safari vehicle
Stone Town walking tour and spice farm tour
Snorkelling trip and sunset dhow cruise in Zanzibar
Zanzibar mandatory inbound travel insurance
Travel insurance

Not included

Tanzania e-visa fee (about USD 50)
Hot-air balloon safari (about USD 550–600 per person)
Yellow fever vaccination
Lunches and dinners in Zanzibar
Tips for safari guides and lodge staff
Anything not listed under inclusions

Stay & travel

Hotels & transport

Hotel category

4-star lodges and tented camps; boutique hotel and beach resort in Zanzibar

Twin-sharing rooms with daily breakfast unless stated otherwise. Single rooms and upgrades on request.

Transport

Private 4x4 safari Land Cruiser; light aircraft; private transfers in Zanzibar

Airport and station pick-ups, sightseeing and inter-city transfers are arranged by our ground team.

Overnight stops: Arrive Arusha · Tarangire National Park · Into the Serengeti · Serengeti Full Day · Serengeti to Ngorongoro · Ngorongoro Crater to Zanzibar · Stone Town & Spices · Nungwi Beach · Departure

Route

Route map

7 stops from start to finish

Kilimanjaro AirportStart
2ArushaStop 2
3TarangireStop 3
4SerengetiStop 4
5Ngorongoro CraterStop 5
6Stone TownStop 6
NungwiFinish

Plan ahead

Best time & what to pack

Best time to visit

June to October (dry season); January–February for the migration calving season

Things to carry

Neutral-coloured safari clothing; avoid dark blue and black (tsetse flies)
Warm layer for the Ngorongoro rim, which is cold at night
Binoculars and a camera with zoom lens
Soft duffel bag — light aircraft limit luggage to about 15 kg
Yellow fever vaccination certificate
Swimwear, reef-safe sunscreen and modest clothes for Stone Town

Questions

Frequently asked questions

Do Indians need a visa for Tanzania?

Yes. Indian passport holders apply for the official Tanzania e-visa online (about USD 50, single entry). The same visa covers Zanzibar, which is part of Tanzania.

Do I need a yellow fever vaccination?

Yes, in practice. India's health authorities require proof of yellow fever vaccination from travellers returning from Tanzania, so take the vaccine at an authorised centre at least 10 days before departure and carry the certificate.

When is the best time to see the great migration?

The herds move all year: calving in the southern Serengeti around January–February, and the dramatic Mara River crossings in the northern Serengeti from about July to September. We adjust the camp location to your travel month.

How do I fly to Tanzania from India?

Air Tanzania flies Mumbai–Dar es Salaam directly; most safari itineraries fly into Kilimanjaro via Nairobi, Doha, Dubai or Addis Ababa, around 10–13 hours in total.

Is the safari suitable for families?

Yes, for children aged about 6 and above. Game drives are long, so we build in rest time and use family-friendly lodges with pools.

Is vegetarian food available on safari?

Yes. Lodges and camps cook to order with advance notice, and Zanzibar has many Indian restaurants thanks to its long Indian community history.

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