9 day Tanzania safari fron Kilimanjaro Internatinal airport & Zanzibar beach Vocation
Overview
This 9 day Tanzania safari fron Kilimanjaro Internatinal airport & Zanzibar beach Vocation The Bucket List Tour That Will Change Your Life more than just a journey—it’s a soul-stirring odyssey through the heart of Africa, carefully curated by Excellence Africa Adventures to leave travelers forever transformed. Begin in the legendary Serengeti, where golden savannahs stretch endlessly beneath vast skies, and the rhythm of nature is punctuated by the thunder of hooves during the Great Migration—one of the planet’s most awe-inspiring spectacles. Each game drive feels like stepping into a living documentary, as you witness prides of lions lounging under acacia trees, elephants gracefully traversing ancient trails, and cheetahs sprinting across the plains. Then descend into the Eden-like Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where wildlife thrives in a self-contained ecosystem unlike any other on Earth. As the safari chapter closes, the journey transitions into paradise with a flight to Zanzibar, where the serene beauty of the Indian Ocean awaits. Here, palm-lined beaches, crystal-clear waters, and historic Stone Town weave together a tapestry of relaxation and cultural wonder
Tour Plan
- Pick-up from Kilimanjaro International Airport.
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Warm welcome from your private guide.
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Transfer to your hotel in Arusha for rest and briefing.
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Overnight: Arusha Serena Hotel or Mount Meru Hotel
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Drive to Tarangire (approx. 2 hours).
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Full-day game drive with picnic lunch.
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Witness large elephant herds, baobab trees, and abundant birdlife.
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Optional visit to a Maasai village en route.
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Overnight: Tarangire Sopa Lodge or Tarangire Safari Lodge
- Scenic drive into the Central Serengeti via Ngorongoro Highlands.
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Game drive en route into the park.
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Spot lions, cheetahs, giraffes, and possibly the Big Five.
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Sunset views over the savannah.
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Overnight: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge or Kubu Kubu Tented Camp
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Early morning and afternoon game drives.
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Depending on season: Explore river crossings in the North or calving season in the South.
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Optional: Hot air balloon safari at sunrise.
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Overnight: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge or Luxury Tented Camp
- Depart Serengeti and descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive.
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Encounter black rhinos, lions, flamingos, hippos, and more.
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Picnic lunch by the hippo pool.
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Overnight: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge or The Retreat at Ngorongoro
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Morning drive to Manyara airstrip and domestic flight to Zanzibar.
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Airport pickup and transfer to your beach resort.
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Sunset beach walk or leisure by the pool.
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Overnight: Zuri Zanzibar, Kendwa Rocks, or Bluebay Beach Resort
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Full day at leisure on the beach.
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Optional activities: snorkeling, diving, dhow cruise, or spa treatment.
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Overnight: Zanzibar Beach Resort
- Morning guided visit to Stone Town – explore its Arab-Swahili heritage.
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Afternoon Spice Plantation tour – learn about Zanzibar’s "Spice Island" legacy.
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Return to hotel for beachside dinner.
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Overnight: Zanzibar Beach Resort
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Optional: Full-day boat trip to swim with dolphins, snorkel, and enjoy seafood BBQ on sandbanks.
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Overnight: Zanzibar Beach Resort
Included/Excluded
- Jozani Forest
- Prison Island
- Mnemba Island
- Dolphin Tour
- Stone-town Tour
- Sand-bank Picnic
- Zanzibuggy
- Accommodation
- 8 Breakfasts
- Driver Guide
- Inward transits
- Boats hires
- Taxes
- International Flights
- Tipping the crew
- Visas
