9 Days Tanzania Big Five Friends Safari and Zanzibar Beach Holiday

Our representative will meet your group of friends at Kilimanjaro International Airport and assist with your luggage before the drive to Arusha. We arrange a private transfer vehicle according to your group size, allowing everyone to travel together. The journey normally takes around one to one and a half hours, passing through local villages, farming areas, and the countryside surrounding Mount Meru. If your flight arrives during daylight hours, our representative can help arrange a brief photography stop at a suitable location. Once we reach Arusha, we assist with check-in at your selected midrange hotel and confirm the following morning's departure. Our team also introduces your safari guide and explains the planned route, giving everyone time to ask questions before the first game drive. Time: Approximately 1–1.5 hours Activities: Airport pickup, private group transfer, safari briefing Attractions: Mount Meru views, Arusha countryside, local villages Distance: Approximately 55 km

After breakfast, we collect your group from the hotel and drive toward Tarangire National Park, reaching the entrance after approximately two to three hours. Our guide completes the park procedures before starting the full-day game drive along the river and surrounding woodland areas. Tarangire is a good place to watch elephants moving in herds, while giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and lions may also be encountered. Traveling privately allows your friends to enjoy the sightings together and request longer photography stops whenever the schedule permits. We stop at an approved picnic site before continuing through another section of the park during the afternoon. Later, we leave Tarangire and drive toward the Lake Manyara area, where your midrange accommodation is arranged.

Time: Approximately 8–9 hours including transfers and game viewing
Activities: Full-day Tarangire game drive, group wildlife photography
Attractions: Elephants, baobab trees, lions, giraffes, Tarangire River
Distance: Approximately 180–220 km

Destination:

Tarangire

Overnight:

Manyara Safari Lodge

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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We begin the day with an early drive from the Lake Manyara area toward Ngorongoro Conservation Area, passing the green highlands around Karatu. On reaching the crater rim, our guide stops at a suitable viewpoint before descending to the crater floor. We spend the day exploring the grasslands, freshwater pools, and woodland sections, looking for lions, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, and black rhinos. The private Land Cruiser allows everyone to take photographs and observe wildlife from different viewing positions. Our guide arranges a picnic stop at a designated area, giving the group time to relax before continuing the game drive. In the afternoon, we climb back toward the crater rim and transfer to your midrange accommodation in the Ngorongoro area.

Time: Approximately 7–9 hours including transfers and crater visit
Activities: Full-day crater game drive, group photography
Attractions: Ngorongoro Crater, lions, black rhinos, hippos, buffaloes
Distance: Varies with the selected lodge and crater route

Following breakfast, we leave the Ngorongoro area and begin the journey toward Serengeti National Park. The road crosses open grasslands and sections of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where the group can observe the changing landscape. Our guide arranges suitable stops along the route before we reach Naabi Hill Gate and complete the entrance procedures. We then continue toward Central Serengeti for an afternoon game drive, searching for lions, giraffes, elephants, and other wildlife. Friends can enjoy taking photographs together while our guide explains animal behavior and chooses suitable routes for viewing. By late afternoon, we reach your midrange tented camp in Central Serengeti, where everyone can relax after the day's journey.

Time: Approximately 6–8 hours including travel and game viewing
Activities: Scenic transfer, half-day Serengeti game drive
Attractions: Serengeti plains, kopjes, lions, elephants, giraffes
Distance: Approximately 160–190 km

We spend the full day exploring Central Serengeti, starting in the morning when wildlife is often more active. Our guide takes the group through the Seronera Valley and surrounding plains, looking for lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffaloes, and grazing animals. We stop at interesting sightings and give everyone time to enjoy wildlife viewing and photography without rushing. Because the safari vehicle is reserved for your group, we can adjust the route according to the animals you would most like to see, where practical. During the day, we arrange a picnic break at an approved location before continuing the game drive. In the late afternoon, we return to your midrange camp after a full day in the park.

Time: Approximately 8–10 hours
Activities: Full-day game drive, wildlife photography, group safari
Attractions: Seronera Valley, lions, leopards, elephants, cheetahs
Distance: Approximately 60–120 km of game-drive routes

Our guide starts the morning with a game drive through selected areas of Central Serengeti before your scheduled flight to Zanzibar. We focus on wildlife sightings near the route to Seronera Airstrip, keeping enough time for the departure arrangements. After the game drive, we transfer the group to the airstrip and assist with luggage and flight check-in. On arrival in Zanzibar, our island representative welcomes everyone and arranges a private transfer to Nungwi on the northern coast. The journey passes through local communities before reaching your selected midrange beach accommodation. We leave the afternoon free for your friends to enjoy the beach, swimming pool where available, or a relaxed walk along the coastline.

Time: Morning game drive, scheduled flight and transfer
Activities: Morning wildlife viewing, flight to Zanzibar, beach relaxation
Attractions: Serengeti wildlife, Zanzibar countryside, Nungwi Beach
Distance: Approximately 60–65 km from Zanzibar Airport to Nungwi

Destination:

Central Serengeti

Overnight:

Amaan Beach Bungalows

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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After breakfast, our local guide meets your group for a visit around Nungwi Village, where fishing and boat building remain important local activities. We walk through selected community areas and explain how traditional wooden boats are used along Zanzibar's northern coast. The village visit gives friends an opportunity to learn about daily life and take photographs in suitable public areas. After completing the cultural experience, we continue to Nungwi Beach, where everyone can enjoy swimming, beach walking, and relaxing beside the ocean. We leave time for group photographs and optional beach activities without following a strict afternoon schedule. If your friends would like an additional experience, we can arrange a sunset dhow cruise separately, depending on weather and availability.

Time: Approximately 3–5 hours of guided activities
Activities: Village visit, swimming, group beach activities, optional dhow cruise
Attractions: Nungwi Village, traditional boats, Nungwi Beach

Destination:

Nungwi Village

Overnight:

Amaan Beach Bungalows

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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We arrange your group's transfer to the northeastern coast for a boat excursion near Mnemba Atoll. Before departure, our local crew provides snorkeling equipment and explains the safety rules for everyone taking part. The excursion includes suitable snorkeling stops where you can observe tropical fish and coral areas in the Indian Ocean. Friends who enjoy swimming can explore the water together under the crew's guidance, while those who prefer not to snorkel can remain aboard where it is safe. The boat route and snorkeling locations depend on weather, tides, and sea conditions. After the excursion, we return to the departure beach and arrange your transfer back to Nungwi, leaving the afternoon free for relaxation.

Time: Approximately 4–6 hours
Activities: Boat excursion, group snorkeling, marine wildlife viewing
Attractions: Mnemba Atoll, tropical fish, coral areas, Indian Ocean

Destination:

Mnemba

Overnight:

Zanzibar Queen Hotel

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Today, we travel toward southeastern Zanzibar to visit Jozani Forest, where our local guide takes your group along established walking trails. We search for Zanzibar red colobus monkeys and learn about the trees and wildlife found within the protected forest. Our guide also leads the group to the mangrove boardwalk, where you can observe the coastal vegetation and take photographs. After the forest visit, we continue toward Jambiani Village, a community known for its coastal traditions and activities connected to fishing and seaweed farming. We explore selected village areas and learn about daily life on Zanzibar's eastern coast. After the guided visit, we return to your accommodation, leaving everyone free to enjoy the evening.

Time: Approximately 6–8 hours including transfers
Activities: Forest walking, monkey viewing, cultural village tour
Attractions: Jozani Forest, red colobus monkeys, mangroves, Jambiani Village

Destination:

Jozan Forest Tours

Overnight:

Zanzibar Queen Hotel

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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We arrange a relaxed final scheduled tour day at Paje Beach, giving your group time to enjoy Zanzibar's eastern coastline together. Our representative provides a private transfer to the beach, where you can choose between swimming, walking along the sand, or relaxing at a beachfront location. Paje is known for kite surfing, and visitors often spend time watching the activity along the shoreline. Friends who prefer an active afternoon can arrange optional water sports, depending on weather conditions and availability. We leave the day's schedule flexible so everyone can enjoy the beach at a comfortable pace. At the agreed time, we arrange the return transfer to your accommodation.

Time: Approximately 4–7 hours, flexible
Activities: Beach leisure, group swimming, optional water sports
Attractions: Paje Beach, Indian Ocean, kite-surfing coastline