9 Days Best of Tanzania Safari

This luxurious safari seamlessly combines the breathtaking beauty and wildlife drama of Tanzania’s renowned game parks with the pristine tropical beaches and the allure of the Indian Ocean on the exotic island of Zanzibar.

From the Serengeti to the Ngorongoro Crater and white-sand beaches in Zanzibar, a Tanzania safari shows travellers the best of Africa.

Full Itinerary

Day 1: Nairobi, Moshi

From Nairobi, travel south by shuttle bus into Tanzania for an overnight stay in a hotel in Moshi beneath the shadow of Mt. Kilamanjaro.

Day 2: Lake Manyara National Park

Travelling across the spectacular Great Rift Valley you reach Lake Manyara National Park. Plains game here include buffalo, wildebeest and giraffe, and pelicans and storks share Lake Manyara with migrant flamingos, which turn the crystalline edges of the soda lake a vibrant pink.

Day 3 – 4: Olduvai Gorge, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater

A short visit to Olduvai Gorge, where you can explore the fascinating history of human evolution, precedes your entry into the iconic Serengeti National Park. With its diverse landscapes of grassy plains, acacia savannah, and forest with river. The Serengeti is home to a wide variety of wildlife including lion, cheetah, leopard, buffalo, as well as various antelopes and birds. At the Ngorongoro Crater, enjoy the tremendous views at the top before descending the steep road to the floor of the world’s largest intact caldera for more outstanding game viewing.

Day 5: Moshi

From the crater, pass colourful Maasai villages in the Great Rift Valley on the way back to Moshi.

Day 6–8: Nungwi Beach, Zanzibar

From Moshi, you will be transferred to your flight to Zanzibar, and on arrival on the island transferred to Nungwi, a delightful beachside resort in northern Zanzibar. Spend your time here enjoying the warm and tantalisingly blue Indian Ocean and the long white sandy beaches. You have the option to engage in a variety of watersports or simply unwind and relax. sample the excellent seafood and soak up the timeless and laid back atmosphere.

Day 9: Nungwi, Stone Town

This morning, you will be transferred to Zanzibar’s capital Stone Town, and there’s time to explore the enchanting and intruiguing valley ways of the ancient Arabian city, buy some of the spices that the isvland is famous for, or visit the giant tortoises on nearby Prison Island.