Discover our top best 9-day private budget safari and Zanzibar holiday from Kilimanjaro International Aiport (JRO) through Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Lake Manyara, followed by relaxing days on Zanzibar’s pristine beaches. Stay in affordable yet comfortable lodges and enjoy private guided tours for a memorable and cost-friendly African adventure.
9 Days Private Budget Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Holiday from Kilimanjaro International Aiport (Jro) (2026 - 2027) – Tour Summary
Tour Features for 9 Days Private Budget Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Holiday from Kilimanjaro International Aiport (Jro) (2026 - 2027)
Standard of tour
Luxury: This tour uses luxury lodges
Tour style
Private: This tour is arranged solely for you and will not be shared with others
Customizable Tour
Feel free to request minor Changes to suit your preferences
Suitable for all travelers
Best for the year : 2026, 2027, 2028, and +
Activities and Transportation: 9 Days Private Budget Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Holiday from Kilimanjaro International Aiport (Jro) (2026 - 2027)
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Activities: Game drives,
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Getting around: Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle,
- In each car: The maximum number of client's seats are 7 (all are window seats)
9 Days Private Budget Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Holiday from Kilimanjaro International Aiport (Jro) (2026 - 2027) - Tour details
Arrival in Arusha
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, your guide will meet and welcome you to Tanzania. You will be transferred to your budget lodge in Arusha where you can relax after your journey. Depending on your arrival time, you may explore the nearby town, enjoy the hotel gardens, or simply rest. The evening offers a chance to meet your guide for a safari briefing. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha
- Accommodation:
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The Charity Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Arusha to Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, depart Arusha and drive through the Ngorongoro Highlands towards Serengeti National Park. Along the way, enjoy scenic landscapes and a picnic lunch. Enter Serengeti in the afternoon for your first game drive across the vast plains, spotting wildebeest, zebras, elephants, and predators. The evening brings breathtaking sunset views as you head to your budget camp for dinner and overnight under the stars.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
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Tumbili Public Campsite
- Meals & Drinks:
Full Day in Serengeti National Park
Spend the entire day exploring the Serengeti. Begin with an early morning game drive when predators such as lions and leopards are most active. Return for breakfast at camp, then head out again to track herds of wildebeest and gazelles. Stop for a picnic lunch in the park before continuing with afternoon exploration, spotting giraffes, buffaloes, and hippos. In the evening, relax by the campfire with dinner and stories under the African sky.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
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Tumbili Public Campsite
- Meals & Drinks:
Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater
After an early breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive in Serengeti before departing towards Ngorongoro. Stop at key viewing points along the way, capturing stunning landscapes of the plains and wildlife. Upon arrival, settle at your campsite located near the crater rim. Dinner is served as you enjoy the cool highland breeze and prepare for the next day’s crater adventure.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
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Simba Public Campsite
- Meals & Drinks:
Ngorongoro Crater to Mto wa Mbu
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of the world’s greatest natural wonders and home to the Big Five. Explore its lush grasslands, swamps, and forests where lions, rhinos, elephants, and flamingos roam freely. After a picnic lunch by the hippo pool, continue with a game drive before exiting the crater and driving to Mto wa Mbu area. Arrive in the evening for dinner and overnight at your budget lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Mto wa Mbu Village
- Accommodation:
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Ngedere Lodges & Camps OR Fig Tree Lodge and Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Mto wa Mbu to Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha – Flight to Zanzibar
Begin the day with a morning game drive in Lake Manyara National Park, famous for tree-climbing lions, elephants, and diverse birdlife. Afterward, drive back to Arusha for your afternoon flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival, transfer to your budget beach hotel in Stone Town or Nungwi. Spend the evening relaxing by the ocean and enjoying a local dinner.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
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My Blue Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Relaxation at Zanzibar Beach
After breakfast, enjoy a full day at leisure on the beach. Spend your day swimming in the turquoise waters, walking along sandy shores, or engaging in optional activities such as spice tours, snorkeling, or a sunset dhow cruise. The evening is yours to enjoy fresh seafood and relax with your partner or group at the hotel.
- Main Destination:
- Zanzibar Beach
- Accommodation:
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My Blue Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Leisure and Optional Excursions in Zanzibar
Today is another free day to enjoy the beauty of Zanzibar. You may choose to explore Stone Town’s historic sites, visit local markets, or book optional tours to Prison Island or Jozani Forest. Alternatively, relax at the beach resort, enjoying its amenities and warm hospitality. Dinner is served with a view of the Indian Ocean.
- Main Destination:
- Zanzibar Beach
- Accommodation:
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My Blue Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Leisure at Zanzibar Beach
Spend another full day soaking up Zanzibar’s charm. Relax at the beach, enjoy water sports such as kayaking or diving, or take a romantic sunset walk. This final day is perfect for unwinding before your departure. Dinner and overnight at your beach hotel.
- Main Destination:
- Zanzibar Beach
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation
- Meals & Drinks:
Departure from Zanzibar
After breakfast, take in the final moments of your Zanzibar stay with leisure activities such as a relaxed beach walk, swimming, or souvenir shopping in the local markets. Savor the serene island atmosphere before preparing for departure. Later, you will be transferred to Zanzibar International Airport in time for your onward flight. This marks the end of your unforgettable budget safari and beach holiday, filled with wildlife encounters, cultural experiences, and the beauty of the Indian Ocean.
- Main Destination:
- Zanzibar Beach
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation
- Meals & Drinks:
What's Included
- Park Entrance fees
- Ngorongoro Crater fees
- Camping Fees
- All Activities Mentioned
- Transport (4x4 Land Cruiser) with open roof
- Silver Accommodations
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunches, & dinner
- Drinks: 1.5 bottle of water per day; tea and coffee
- Airport Pick Up
- Airport Drop off
- Hot Lunch / Lunch Box
What's Not Included
- International Flights
- Domestic Flights
- Travel & Medical insurance
- Visa Cost
- Tip / Gratitude(5)
- Items of personal nature
- Laundry Services
- Alcoholic Beverages
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