9-Day Luxury Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Beach Holiday with Melia Lodges

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your Tanzania Classic Tours representative and transferred to Arusha. Check in to your luxury hotel and enjoy a relaxing afternoon at leisure. Take time to unwind after your journey and enjoy the hotel’s elegant surroundings before your safari begins.

After breakfast, depart Arusha and drive towards the spectacular Ngorongoro Highlands. Enjoy the scenic journey through the beautiful landscapes of northern Tanzania as you gradually ascend towards the highlands. Upon arrival, check in to your luxury lodge and spend the afternoon relaxing while enjoying the magnificent surroundings.

After an early breakfast, descend into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater for an unforgettable game drive. The crater’s rich ecosystem supports a remarkable concentration of wildlife, offering excellent opportunities to see lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, hippos, and many other species. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the crater before continuing your exploration and later returning to the lodge for a relaxing evening.

After breakfast, depart the Ngorongoro Highlands and continue towards the world-famous Serengeti National Park. As you enter the Serengeti, the landscape opens into vast golden plains, with opportunities to spot wildlife along the way. Enjoy an afternoon game drive before arriving at your luxury lodge.

Spend a full day exploring the Serengeti with morning and afternoon game drives. The park is home to an incredible diversity of wildlife, including lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, cheetahs, and numerous bird species. Your professional guide will take you to the best wildlife-viewing areas, allowing you to enjoy the Serengeti at a relaxed pace.

After breakfast, transfer to Seronera Airstrip for your scheduled flight to Zanzibar. Enjoy spectacular aerial views as you leave the Serengeti behind and travel towards the Indian Ocean.

Upon arrival in Zanzibar, you will be transferred to your luxury beach resort. Spend the remainder of the day relaxing by the pool, enjoying the beach, or simply unwinding after your safari.

Enjoy a full day at leisure in Zanzibar. Take advantage of the resort’s beautiful beachfront setting, relax beside the swimming pool, or enjoy the warm waters of the Indian Ocean. You may also choose to add optional activities such as a snorkeling trip, dhow cruise, or a visit to Stone Town.

Enjoy your final full day in Zanzibar at your own pace. Relax on the beach, enjoy the resort’s facilities, or take part in an optional excursion to discover more of the island. Spend your final evening enjoying a beautiful sunset and a memorable dinner overlooking the Indian Ocean.

After breakfast, enjoy your final moments in Zanzibar before your scheduled transfer to Zanzibar International Airport for your departure flight. Your 9-day luxury Tanzania safari and Zanzibar holiday comes to an end, leaving you with unforgettable memories of Tanzania’s wildlife, landscapes, and tropical coastline.