This is our most streamlined Tanzania-and-beach package — just two parks, no Tarangire or Manyara detour, with three genuinely full days each in the Serengeti, on the Ngorongoro Crater floor, and on Zanzibar.
Detailed Itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, then a light-aircraft transfer directly into the Serengeti.
Arrive Kilimanjaro, Fly to Serengeti National Park
Accommodation Options
Mid-rangeSerengeti Serena Safari Lodge
LuxuryFour Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
DAY 2
A full day across the Serengeti’s plains for lion, leopard and, seasonally, the migration.
Full Day Serengeti Game Drives
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 3
A further day exploring different sectors of the park.
Second Serengeti Game Drive Day
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4
A drive to the crater rim via the Serengeti’s southern plains.
Transfer to Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation Options
Mid-rangeNgorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
LuxuryNgorongoro Crater Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 5
A full day descended onto the crater floor among lion, elephant and black rhino.
Ngorongoro Crater Floor Game Drive
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 6
A flight from Arusha or Kilimanjaro to Zanzibar via Dar es Salaam, transferring to your beach resort.
Fly to Zanzibar
Accommodation Options
Mid-rangeZanzibar Bay Resort
LuxuryBaraza Resort & Spa
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 7
A free day on Zanzibar’s white-sand beaches, with optional snorkelling or a spice farm tour.
Beach Day at Leisure
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 8
A further beach day, or an optional guided Stone Town tour for those who feel like a gentle outing.
Second Beach Day, Stone Town Option
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 9
Transfer to Zanzibar’s airport for your onward international flight.
Departure
Meals: Breakfast
Permits & Costs
| Serengeti park entry | ~$82 per person per day |
| Ngorongoro Conservation Area fee | ~$70 per person per day, plus crater descent |
| Regional & domestic flights | Quoted separately |
Who This Itinerary Suits
Travellers with nine days who want the two absolute must-see Tanzania parks and a proper beach close, without a third park stretching the schedule.Tour Includes
- All ground transport in a 4×4 safari vehicle
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- All accommodation per itinerary
- Meals as specified
- Park entry & crater descent fees
Tour Excludes
- Regional & domestic flights
- International flights
- Stone Town tour (if selected)
- Visas
- Tips & gratuities
- Travel insurance