9 Days Tanzania Big Five Safari and Culture Tour
9 Days Tanzania Big Five Safari and Culture Tour Overview
This trip combines Tanzania’s thrilling wildlife with Zanzibar’s beaches. Safari across Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro. Then relax on Zanzibar Island with white sand beaches, spice tours, and Stone Town exploration. The perfect mix of adventure and relaxation makes this journey ideal for honeymooners, couples, and family travelers alike.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Meet your guide at Kilimanjaro Airport. Transfer to Arusha hotel. Dinner and overnight stay before safari begins next morning.
Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park
Drive to Tarangire. Spot elephants, giraffes, and zebras under giant baobab trees. Dinner and overnight stay in lodge near the park.
Day 3: Tarangire – Lake Manyara National Park
Morning drive to Lake Manyara. See flamingos, hippos, and famous tree-climbing lions. Dinner and overnight in lodge overlooking the Rift Valley.
Day 4: Lake Manyara – Serengeti National Park
Travel to Serengeti plains. Afternoon game drive to see wildebeest, zebras, and predators. Overnight inside Serengeti lodge or camp.
Day 5: Full Day Serengeti Safari
Game drives across central Serengeti. Spot cheetahs, lions, elephants, and hyenas. Picnic lunch in the wild. Dinner and overnight at safari lodge.
Day 6: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater Rim
Morning Serengeti drive, then depart for Ngorongoro. Picnic lunch and route. Evening arrival at crater rim lodge. Dinner and overnight with panoramic views of crater floor.
Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive
Descend into Ngorongoro Crater. Spot rhinos, buffalo, lions, and flamingos. Evening drive back to Arusha for overnight stay.
Day 8: Lake Eyasi Cultural Experience
Drive to Lake Eyasi. Visit Hadzabe and Datoga tribes. Experience traditional hunting, gathering, and crafts. Picnic lunch included. Dinner and overnight stay at lodge near lake.
Day 9: Return to Arusha – Departure
Morning cultural activity or short village walk. Drive back to Arusha. Lunch included. Transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport for onward departure. End of safari and cultural tour.
Price Includes
- Airport transfers
- Park entry fees
- Domestic flight to Zanzibar
- Accommodation (lodges, hotels, camps)
- Meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Safari vehicle and guide
- Bottled drinking water
Price Excludes
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Tips for driver/guide
- Alcoholic drinks and personal expenses
- Optional cultural tours or balloon safari
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