9 Days Tanzania Senior Safari and Zanzibar Midrange Beach Holiday

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, our representative welcomes you and provides assistance with your luggage and airport transfer. We then begin the drive to Arusha, travelling through local communities and the surrounding countryside. During the journey, our representative explains the safari arrangements and answers any practical questions about the following days. We keep the arrival schedule relaxed, allowing you to recover from your flight before the national park visits begin. Once we reach the hotel, our representative helps with the check-in process and confirms the next morning's departure time. The rest of the day is reserved for rest and personal leisure at your midrange accommodation.

Destination:

Kilimanjaro Airport

Overnight:

Tulia Boutique Hotel

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Lunch, Dinner

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After breakfast, our guide collects you from your hotel and begins the journey towards Tarangire National Park. We travel in a private safari vehicle, allowing us to make appropriate comfort stops during the day. Inside Tarangire, we follow selected wildlife routes through areas with large baobab trees, acacia woodland and the Tarangire River. The park is well known for its elephant population, and we may also encounter giraffes, buffaloes, zebras and lions. Our guide allows time for wildlife observation and photography while avoiding unnecessary rushing between sightings. After completing the afternoon game drive, we leave the park and travel towards the Manyara area for a comfortable evening.

Destination:

Tarangire

Overnight:

Manyara Safari Lodge

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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We leave the Manyara area in the morning and travel into the Ngorongoro highlands, where the road gradually climbs towards the crater rim. Before descending, our guide stops at a suitable viewpoint to allow time for photographs and an introduction to the crater landscape. We then continue onto the crater floor for a full-day game drive, exploring areas where large groups of animals can often be seen. Lions, buffaloes, wildebeest, zebras and hippos are among the animals we look for, while black rhinos are occasionally spotted in the open grasslands. Our private safari arrangement allows us to select suitable stopping points and include rest periods during the day. After the afternoon game drive, we ascend the crater wall and return to the planned overnight location.

Today we continue from the Ngorongoro highlands towards Serengeti National Park, following the main safari route through open landscapes. Our guide explains the changing scenery during the drive and arranges stops at appropriate locations along the way. As we approach Central Serengeti, the landscape becomes more open, with grasslands and rocky areas where different wildlife species can be found. Once inside the park, we begin an afternoon game drive, looking for giraffes, elephants, lions and other animals. We take our time at sightings and avoid unnecessary changes of direction, helping maintain a comfortable pace. In the late afternoon, we continue to our midrange lodge or tented camp, where there is time to relax after the road journey.

Time: Approximately 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m., including transfer and game drive
Activities: Ngorongoro to Serengeti transfer, afternoon game drive and photography
Attractions: Serengeti plains, giraffes, elephants, lions and kopjes
Distance: Approximately 150–200 km, depending on the overnight location

Our first full day in Central Serengeti allows us to explore the park without needing to travel to another destination. We begin with a morning game drive through the Seronera area, where predators and grazing animals are often seen throughout the year. Our guide selects a route based on wildlife movements and road conditions, allowing time to watch lions, cheetahs, elephants and herds of wildebeest when encountered. During the day, we arrange a picnic stop at a designated area with facilities, giving you time to rest before the afternoon drive. Because the safari is private, we can shorten individual drives or spend longer observing animals according to your comfort. We return to our accommodation in the afternoon or early evening after a full day of wildlife viewing.

Time: Approximately 6:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m., adjustable to your preferred pace
Activities: Full-day Central Serengeti safari, wildlife observation and photography
Attractions: Lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, Seronera Valley and wildebeest
Distance: Flexible according to the selected wildlife route

We continue exploring Serengeti National Park, using the second full day to visit wildlife areas that were not covered earlier. Our guide may follow routes through wooded sections, open grasslands and areas near seasonal water sources, depending on animal activity. This provides additional chances to see lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras and different bird species. We plan the day around a comfortable driving schedule, with time for photographs, rest stops and a picnic break at a designated location. The private vehicle also allows us to adjust the route when road conditions are rough or when you prefer a shorter game drive. In the afternoon, we return to camp, completing our final full-day exploration of the Serengeti.

Time: Approximately 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with flexible breaks
Activities: Full-day Serengeti game drive, birdwatching and wildlife photography
Attractions: Lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest and birdlife
Distance: Flexible depending on wildlife movements

We begin the day with a morning game drive along the route towards the Serengeti airstrip. Our guide plans the departure around the confirmed flight time, allowing us to enjoy available wildlife sightings without risking a late arrival. Once we reach the airstrip, our team assists with luggage and the boarding arrangements for your flight to Zanzibar. On arrival, our Zanzibar representative provides a comfortable transfer to your midrange beach hotel. We keep the afternoon free so you can relax after the flight and settle into the island's slower pace. You may spend time at the hotel, enjoy the ocean views or rest before the cultural excursions begin the following day.

Time: Morning game drive, scheduled flight and hotel transfer
Activities: Final Serengeti game drive, domestic flight and Zanzibar beach leisure
Attractions: Serengeti wildlife, aerial scenery and Indian Ocean coastline
Distance: Depends on flight routing and Zanzibar hotel location

Our Zanzibar guide collects you from the hotel for a cultural excursion through Stone Town and a nearby spice farm. We begin by exploring selected historical streets and buildings, with our guide explaining Zanzibar's trading history and cultural traditions. The walking route can be adjusted according to your comfort, and we include suitable breaks rather than covering every attraction in a single visit. We then travel by vehicle to a spice farm, where a local guide introduces cloves, cinnamon, vanilla and other plants grown on the island. The visit provides an opportunity to learn about traditional farming methods and the everyday use of spices in Zanzibar. After completing both activities, we arrange a private transfer back to your hotel for a relaxing evening.

Time: Approximately 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Activities: Guided historical tour, spice farm visit and cultural learning
Attractions: Stone Town, historic architecture, Zanzibar doors and spice plantations
Distance: Depends on the hotel and excursion route

Today we arrange a boat excursion from Stone Town to Prison Island and Nakupenda Sandbank. Our guide assists with the boarding process, and the boat crew provides a safety briefing before departure. On Prison Island, we visit the giant tortoise sanctuary and learn about the history of the island, with time for photographs and a relaxed walk around the accessible areas. We then continue towards Nakupenda Sandbank, where you can spend time enjoying the beach and the surrounding Indian Ocean views. Swimming is optional, and the exact activities depend on your interests, mobility, tides and sea conditions. After the excursion, we return by boat to Stone Town and arrange the transfer back to your hotel.

Time: Approximately 9:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Activities: Guided boat excursion, tortoise sanctuary visit and optional swimming
Attractions: Prison Island, giant tortoises, Nakupenda Sandbank and Indian Ocean
Distance: Depends on boat departure point and hotel location

Destination:

Prison Island

Overnight:

Zanzibar Queen Hotel

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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For the final scheduled day of your holiday, we arrange an excursion to the snorkeling areas near Mnemba Island. After breakfast, our representative collects you from the hotel and transfers you to the boat departure point. The crew provides a safety briefing and snorkeling equipment before travelling to a suitable area around Mnemba Atoll. Guests who enjoy swimming can take part in the snorkeling activity, where tropical fish and coral reefs may be seen beneath the water. Those who prefer not to snorkel can discuss a suitable alternative coastal experience in advance, depending on available arrangements. We return to the coast after the excursion and organise your hotel transfer, bringing the nine-day Tanzania senior safari and Zanzibar programme to a close.