9 Days Private Midrange Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar Beach Holiday

Our airport representative welcomes you at Kilimanjaro International Airport and assists with your luggage. We drive approximately 50–60 kilometres (31–37 miles) to Arusha, normally taking 1–1.5 hours through farmland and roadside towns. No wildlife activity is scheduled after arrival. Once you are settled, our team explains the safari route and confirms the next morning’s departure. We also review your interests and any requirements agreed before travel. The remaining time is free to rest and prepare a small day bag for the game drives.

Destination:

Kilimanjaro Airport

Overnight:

Kibo Palace Hotel

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Lunch, Dinner

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Around 6:30 a.m., we leave Arusha for Tarangire National Park. The entrance is approximately 120 kilometres (75 miles) away, with a driving time of 2–2.5 hours. After completing the entry procedures, our guide begins exploring woodland and tracks near the river.

We search for elephants, giraffes and zebras while watching for lions in suitable areas. Your private vehicle allows time to remain at a worthwhile sighting rather than immediately move elsewhere. Our guide balances these stops with the rest of the route and the onward transfer.

We pause at an approved picnic area before continuing the afternoon game drive. Later, we travel approximately 70–100 kilometres (43–62 miles) to the Manyara area, taking around 1.5–2 hours. This is an overnight stop near Manyara, rather than a game drive inside Lake Manyara National Park.

Destination:

Tarangire

Overnight:

Manyara Safari Lodge

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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We depart early and travel through Karatu into the Ngorongoro highlands. Allow approximately 90–110 kilometres (56–68 miles) and 2–3 hours to reach the descent area, including gate formalities. The road climbs through farmland and wooded hills, so a warm layer is useful during the morning.

On the crater floor, our guide explores grasslands and wet areas for lions, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest and hippos. We also scan the open ground for black rhinos, which may be visible only at a distance. Seeing every member of the Big Five cannot be guaranteed.

We plan breaks around the designated picnic and toilet facilities. After further wildlife viewing, we ascend to the Ngorongoro area in the afternoon. The evening remains free before the following day’s transfer.

Around 7:00 a.m., we begin the journey towards Central Serengeti. Depending on the starting location, the route covers approximately 140–180 kilometres (87–112 miles). Allow around 4–5 hours for driving and entrance procedures, with animal sightings adding to the journey.

The landscape changes from higher ground to open plains, with rough and dusty sections along the road. Our guide adjusts the pace and uses suitable stopping places. The morning is mainly for travel, leaving the afternoon for the planned half-day game drive.

Around Seronera, we search grasslands and river corridors for elephants, giraffes and lions. We also check suitable trees for leopards before completing the route. We arrive before dark and discuss the full Serengeti day ahead.

We start early, usually around 6:00–6:30 a.m., to use the cooler morning hours. With no inter-park transfer today, we can devote more time to wildlife viewing in Central Serengeti. Our guide selects the route according to sightings, road conditions and your interests.

We may explore grassy plains, river edges and rocky areas for lions, elephants, giraffes and other animals. If a sighting develops, we can wait and watch instead of leaving simply to follow a fixed circuit. The additional day increases viewing opportunities without promising particular animals.

A picnic break separates the morning and afternoon drives. As a planning estimate, we may cover approximately 80–150 kilometres (50–93 miles), with around 6–8 hours devoted to driving and viewing stops. Actual mileage follows the sightings rather than a fixed distance target.

We return before dark and confirm the next morning’s airstrip schedule. Our team also reviews the flight’s baggage requirements so your bags are ready.

We arrange a final morning drive if the confirmed flight leaves enough time. The combined wildlife route and airstrip transfer may cover approximately 20–60 kilometres (12–37 miles), with around 1–3 hours available for driving and stops. Our guide keeps within practical reach of the departure point.

We assist with check-in for the scheduled Zanzibar service. The aircraft may carry other passengers and make intermediate stops, with the flight duration and baggage allowance confirmed on your ticket.

Our Zanzibar representative meets you and transfers you to the Stone Town area. This drive covers approximately 8–15 kilometres (5–9 miles) and normally takes 20–40 minutes. We keep the remaining time free before the island programme begins.

Destination:

Central Serengeti

Overnight:

Tembo House Hotel

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Our local guide meets you in the morning for a Stone Town walk lasting around 2–3 hours with pauses. We follow selected lanes, market areas and waterfront sections, explaining the buildings and everyday activity along the route. There is time for questions and photographs without trying to visit every site.

After the walk, we collect your luggage and transfer you to the selected northern beach base. The journey to Nungwi or Kendwa covers approximately 55–65 kilometres (34–40 miles) and normally takes 1.5–2 hours. Moving north today keeps the following morning’s snorkelling transfer shorter.

We help you settle in and explain the next day’s collection arrangements. The rest of the afternoon is free, with no wildlife excursion scheduled.

Destination:

Stone Town Zanzibar

Overnight:

Tembo House Hotel

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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We arrange a morning transfer towards the Matemwe boat departure area. From Nungwi or Kendwa, allow approximately 25–40 kilometres (16–25 miles) each way and around 45–75 minutes of driving. The exact departure time follows the agreed boat arrangements and sea conditions.

Our private boat crew takes you to permitted snorkelling areas around Mnemba. Before entering the water, the guide checks your equipment and explains the route above the coral. We look for reef fish and include breaks on board between water sessions.

This excursion visits the surrounding marine area and does not include landing on Mnemba’s private island. After returning to shore, we transfer you back to your northern beach base. The remaining afternoon is free.

Destination:

Mnemba

Overnight:

Zanzibar Queen Hotel

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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We arrange a relaxed visit to both northern beach areas, starting from your selected base. Local transfers between the stops may total approximately 15–30 kilometres (9–19 miles), with around 30–60 minutes of driving across the day. The route depends on your hotel and the agreed beach access points.

In Nungwi, we allow time for the shoreline and public village areas before continuing to Kendwa. Our guide can explain visible coastal activities without entering private homes or interrupting people at work. Please ask permission before photographing residents closely.

We leave time at Kendwa for the beach, with swimming based on the conditions. No boat cruise or wildlife activity is included in today’s programme. We return you to the selected beach base afterwards.

Destination:

Nungwi Village

Overnight:

Zanzibar Queen Hotel

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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We leave the final day open without an early excursion. You can spend time beside the sea or rest at your hotel, with swimming guided by the conditions. No long road journey is scheduled unless this is also your departure day.

For an airport transfer, allow approximately 60–70 kilometres (37–43 miles) and 1.5–2 hours of driving from the northern beaches, plus check-in time. We arrange collection against the confirmed flight. A later departure or an additional night provides more time for beach relaxation.