Introduction

This 9-day luxury escape takes you on a breathtaking journey through the heart of Tanzania’s iconic safari destinations before whisking you away to the serene shores of Zanzibar. Begin with exhilarating game drives across legendary landscapes like the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, where encounters with the Big Five unfold against a backdrop of golden plains and dramatic skies.

After days filled with adventure and wildlife, transition to pure relaxation on the white-sand beaches of Zanzibar. Here, crystal-clear waters, swaying palms, and world-class hospitality create the perfect setting to unwind in style.

Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply seeking a perfectly balanced blend of adventure and indulgence, this itinerary offers the very best of Tanzania—elevated by comfort, exclusivity, and unforgettable experiences.

Highlights

Serengeti National Park

Lake Manyara National Park

Ngorongoro Crater

Tarangire National Park

Map

Tanzania

Start Point: Arusha

Day 1

Arusha Gran Melia Arusha

Day 2

Tarangire NP Manyara's Secret

Day 3 - 4

Serengeti NP Serengeti Explorer by Elewana

Day 5

Ngorongoro Crater Gran Melia Arusha

Day 6 - 8

Zanzibar Island Melia Zanzibar

Day 9

Zanzibar Airport (No accommodation)

End Point: Zanzibar Island

Day 1

Arusha

This is where all of your planning becomes a reality: your safari starts now. Tanzania is such a wonderful country when it comes to wildlife and beautiful landscapes. After we greet you and answer any questions you might have, we'll take great pleasure in taking you out and showing you what we mean.

Arusha is an important part of your northern Tanzanian safari and not just because of its position as a gateway to the safari parks of the country's north. With its dynamic street life and markets, fascinating museums and enticing street food, it's an exciting city that deserves exploring.

Activities Day 1

Upon arrival, you will meet a Shiri Adventures representative who will assist with your transfer to the hotel. The hotel is well-equipped to ensure a comfortable stay, offering cozy rooms, hot water, friendly staff, a swimming pool, and Internet access.

In the evening, at 17:00, join our general pre-trek briefing and gear check at the hotel. Our managers will prepare you for the climb and ensure that you have everything you need.
You will be transferred from the airport in Kilimanjaro Airport.

Rest of Day

Relax and generally take it easy to allow yourself to both process and recover from all of the excitement that you’ve enjoyed on your safari so far.

Accommodation Day 1

Gran Melia Arusha

Hotel Class: Luxury

The best rooms at Gran Melia Arusha look out towards Mt Meru, one of northern Tanzania's most beautiful mountains. Enjoy rooms of the highest quality, with modern decor, and a good onsite restaurant. The spa and wellness center are ideal for some relaxation while you take a break from safari life. You're also close to the center of Arusha.

Meal Plan Breakfast & Lunch

Day 2

Tarangire National Park

If you’ve never been to Tarangire (and even if you have) you’re in for a real treat. Tarangire is filled with giants – baobab trees all across the park, as well as elephants, lots of them. But that’s just the beginning. Of the big cats, you’ll probably see lions, and cheetahs and leopards are around, too. And it’s impossible to miss the wildebeest, giraffes, hippos, buffaloes and zebras. Your backdrop for all of this is one of the prettiest in northern Tanzania, with a memorable mix of river woodland, open plains and rolling hills. And some vantage points to take it all in.

Activities Day 2

Morning

Transfer by Road, Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Explore fantastic Tarangire on a guided game drive that will take you out among the baobab trees to look for lions, elephants and more.

Accommodation Day 2

Manyara's Secret

Lodge

You're perfectly placed when you stay at Manyara's Secret on your visit to Tarangire National Park.

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3 & 4

Serengeti National Park

Visiting the Unesco World Heritage–listed Serengeti is one of the best things you can do on safari. This is a park filled with some of the biggest populations of wildlife in Africa. Here in the Serengeti, there is a very good chance that you will see lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, spotted hyenas, buffaloes, zebras, giraffes, wildebeest and so many other species. The endless horizons of the savannah grasslands are the perfect backdrop for seeing so many animals. And there's no better safari image than the sun setting deep red behind a silhouetted acacia tree deep in the Serengeti.

Ngorongoro Highlands (Day 3)

Temperatures are lovely and cool in Ngorongoro Highlands, which is perfect for exploring the forests, and seeing the wildlife (elephant, buffalo and maybe even leopard) and views.

Activities Day 3

Transfer by Road, Manyara's Secret to Serengeti National Park
You'll get to know Serengeti National Park in the best possible way on a guided game drive. Led by an expert guide, you'll drive out across the park's famous savannahs to look for the incredible wildlife (big cats, elephants and more) that calls the park home.

Late Morning

It could just be one of the highlights of your whole safari when we take you to visit the Maasai in Ngorongoro Highlands.