9 Days · Tanzania

Days 1–2 — Tarangire National Park

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Tour Overview

A privacy-led routing through the Northern Circuit's most romantic settings, finishing with several unhurried days on Zanzibar — designed around intimacy and pace rather than covering the maximum number of parks.

Luxury Highlights

  • Privately guided game drives throughout
  • Adults-focused, low-density camps
  • A Zanzibar beach finish with private villa options
  • Bush dinners and sundowners built into the routing

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Days 1–2

Tarangire National Park

Arrive and settle into a private-concession lodge bordering Tarangire, with game drives and a bush dinner.

Days 3–4

Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Transfer to a crater-rim lodge, with a full-day crater floor descent.

Days 5–6

Serengeti National Park

Fly into the Serengeti for two days of game drives, with an optional private hot air balloon safari.

Days 7–9

Zanzibar

Fly to Zanzibar for a private villa stay to close the trip — beach time, a Stone Town visit, and no fixed schedule.

Accommodation on This Safari

Accommodation is selected from our recommended lodge directory for each region visited, matched to your preferences on privacy, style, and budget tier during planning — see the relevant region and lodge pages for specific property options.

Meals Included

All meals are included throughout the safari portions of this itinerary; specific inclusions for any city or beach nights should be confirmed at booking, as these can vary by property.

Flights & Transfers

Internal transfers combine light-aircraft flights and road transfers as appropriate to each leg; specific routing is confirmed once your season and exact camps are set.

Wildlife Expectations

Resident wildlife across all Northern Circuit stops is reliable; treat any migration sighting as a bonus rather than a guarantee. As with all our itineraries, we do not guarantee specific sightings.

Best Season for This Itinerary

Northern Circuit portion best in the dry season (June–October); Zanzibar strongest June–October and December–February.

Optional Experiences & Add-Ons

Hot air balloon safaris, private guided walks, cultural visits, and helicopter transfers can be added to most legs of this itinerary on request. Internal link: Experiences

Packing Guide

Neutral-toned clothing, layers for early-morning game drives, comfortable closed shoes, and a wide-brimmed hat are recommended across all legs of this itinerary. Internal link: The Tanzania Safari Packing Guide

What's Included / What's Excluded

Included: accommodation, meals as specified, park and conservation fees, private guiding, and internal transfers listed above. Excluded: international flights, visas, travel insurance, gratuities, and optional add-on experiences unless otherwise agreed.

Why Choose This Safari

A privacy-led routing through the Northern Circuit's most romantic settings, finishing with several unhurried days on Zanzibar — designed around intimacy and pace rather than covering the maximum number of parks.

Upgrade Options

Upgrade to a private-island stay (such as Mnemba Island) for the Zanzibar portion.

FAQs

Can this 9-day itinerary be shortened or extended?
Yes — every itinerary on this page is a starting template; nights per region can be added or reduced based on your available time and interests.
Is this itinerary fully private?
Yes — all game drives and transfers on this itinerary use a private vehicle and guide rather than shared group departures, unless you specifically request a group option.

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