East Africa
Tanzania — Serengeti & Zanzibar
Tanzania & Zanzibar tour package · 8 nights / 9 days
The Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti, then the Indian Ocean at Zanzibar.
- Duration
- 8 nights / 9 days
- Best time
- June to October for game; January to February for the calving season.
- Ideal for
- Honeymooners, wildlife travellers, safari-and-beach combinations
This Tanzania & Zanzibar tour package is an 8-night, 9-day itinerary. The best time to go is June to October for game; January to February for the calving season. It suits honeymooners, wildlife travellers, safari-and-beach combinations. World Destinations, a travel agency in Mumbai, plans it end to end — flights, hotels, transfers, visa and insurance — and prices it on your dates.
Tanzania & Zanzibar tour highlights
- Game drives across the Serengeti plains
- The Ngorongoro Crater floor
- Stone Town and the spice farms
- Nungwi and Kendwa beaches
Day-wise itinerary
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Day 1
Arrive Kilimanjaro
Transfer to Arusha. Rest, and a briefing on the safari days ahead.
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Day 2
Tarangire
Game drive among the baobabs and the largest elephant herds in the north. Overnight near the park.
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Day 3
Ngorongoro
Down onto the crater floor — the highest chance of black rhino anywhere, and lion in the open.
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Day 4
To the Serengeti
North into the plains. Afternoon game drive as the light softens.
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Day 5
Serengeti
A full day in the park with a picnic lunch. In season, the migration and the river crossings.
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Day 6
Serengeti to Zanzibar
Light aircraft to the coast. Transfer to your beach hotel in the north.
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Day 7
Zanzibar
A slow day. Optional dhow sail or snorkelling at Mnemba atoll.
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Day 8
Stone Town and spices
The old town on foot, a spice farm inland, and the night food market at Forodhani.
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Day 9
Depart Zanzibar
Transfer to the airport.
Inclusions
- All game drives in a 4x4 with pop-up roof
- Park and crater fees throughout
- Light aircraft to Zanzibar
- Full board on safari
- Accommodation in the stated hotel category on twin-sharing basis
- Daily breakfast; other meals as noted in the itinerary
- Airport transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary
- Entrance fees for the attractions listed as included
- Visa assistance and documentation support from our team
- All applicable service taxes and levies on our services
- 24/7 on-trip support and a single point of contact throughout
Exclusions
- Tanzania visa fee
- Yellow fever certificate is required for some routings
- Balloon safari over the Serengeti
- International airfare unless quoted as part of the package
- Visa fees, travel insurance premium and any biometric charges
- Meals not specified, drinks, and anything of a personal nature
- Optional tours, tips to guides and drivers, and porterage
- City or tourism tax payable directly at some hotels
- Anything not explicitly listed under inclusions
- Cost changes due to currency movement, fuel surcharge or government levy
Tanzania & Zanzibar: common questions
When is the best time to visit Tanzania & Zanzibar?
The best time to visit Tanzania & Zanzibar is June to October for game; January to February for the calving season.
How many days do you need in Tanzania & Zanzibar?
We plan the Tanzania & Zanzibar trip over 8 nights and 9 days, which covers the full day-by-day route on this page. With fewer days we shorten the route rather than cram it, and with more we add stops — tell us your dates and we adjust it.
What is included in the Tanzania & Zanzibar tour package?
Included in the Tanzania & Zanzibar package: All game drives in a 4x4 with pop-up roof; Park and crater fees throughout; Light aircraft to Zanzibar; Full board on safari. Not included: Tanzania visa fee; Yellow fever certificate is required for some routings; Balloon safari over the Serengeti. The full inclusions and exclusions are listed above.
Who is the Tanzania & Zanzibar trip best for?
The Tanzania & Zanzibar trip suits honeymooners, wildlife travellers, safari-and-beach combinations. The itinerary here is a starting point, and the route can be changed to suit your group.
How much does a Tanzania & Zanzibar trip cost?
There is no fixed price for Tanzania & Zanzibar: World Destinations quotes each trip against live airline and hotel rates for your dates, party size and hotel category. Season, hotel category and flights from Mumbai move the cost most. Send your dates on WhatsApp or call +91 9167919191 for a full costing.
Do Indians need a visa for Tanzania and Zanzibar?
Yes — Indian passport holders need a visa for Tanzania, and it covers both the mainland and Zanzibar. Apply online on the official Tanzania eVisa system, visa.immigration.go.tz: fill in the form, pay and submit; the decision comes by email, and some applicants may be asked to attend an interview at a Tanzanian embassy.
Source: Tanzania Immigration Department, eVisa · checked
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