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9-Day Safari, Spice and Sand

From classic game drives to heritage Stone Town and Zanzibar beaches.

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Journey overview

Your journey, at a glance.

From classic game drives to heritage Stone Town and Zanzibar beaches. Private honeymoon concepts combining safari romance, lodge ambiance and tropical coastline where appropriate.

Best for: Couples interested in both culture and relaxation.

Every Dastel Tour and Safaris journey is private and tailor-made. Each day shows the overnight area and style of stay; the exact lodges and hotels are confirmed with your quotation for your travel dates and group size.

A glimpse of 9-Day Safari, Spice and Sand

Journey highlights

Moments to look forward to.

The moments this journey is built around, with time to enjoy each one at an unhurried pace.

  1. Northern parks
  2. Zanzibar heritage
  3. Beach retreat

Day by day

Your itinerary, in detail.

Open each day to see where you go, what you do, where you stay and which meals are included. We will tailor the arrangements around your travel dates.

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport. Meet your Dastel representative, transfer to your hotel and review the route, park logistics and personal interests with your guide.

Arusha
Arusha
OvernightArusha – hotel (standard or upgraded) MealsArrival day – meals depend on arrival and hotel arrangement

Spend the main part of the day exploring Tarangire and its elephant habitats, then continue toward Karatu. An afternoon arrival leaves time to unwind before the highland portion of the safari.

Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park
OvernightKaratu – lodge or country hotel MealsBreakfast, Lunch & Dinner (full board)

Descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a designated-route game drive across grassland, woodland and wetlands. Wildlife sightings vary, but the landscape is rewarding even without a specific species encounter.

Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
OvernightKaratu / Ngorongoro highlands – lodge MealsBreakfast, Lunch & Dinner (full board)

Travel from Karatu to Arusha with an easy schedule and optional brief cultural stop. Overnight in Arusha to connect smoothly to the next domestic flight or destination.

Arusha
Arusha
OvernightArusha – hotel or lodge MealsBreakfast, Lunch & Dinner (full board)

Take an available domestic flight from Arusha/Kilimanjaro toward Zanzibar, with routing confirmed at quotation. After arrival, transfer to your hotel and begin the island portion of the holiday.

Zanzibar
Zanzibar
OvernightStone Town / Zanzibar coast – hotel or resort MealsBreakfast; lunch/dinner subject to the selected board basis

Explore Stone Town’s historic streets and cultural landmarks with a registered local guide. The walk is tailored to interests and timing, with respect for neighbourhoods and worship spaces.

Zanzibar
Zanzibar
OvernightStone Town – boutique heritage hotel MealsBreakfast; lunch/dinner subject to the selected board basis

Visit a community-approved spice experience before traveling toward Zanzibar’s northern beaches. Relax at the resort and enjoy time overlooking the Indian Ocean.

Zanzibar
Zanzibar
OvernightNungwi / Kendwa – beach resort or boutique hotel MealsBreakfast; lunch/dinner subject to the selected board basis

Enjoy a second unhurried beach day, with a scenic sunset opportunity and optional private dining subject to the hotel’s offerings. The programme stays flexible.

Zanzibar
Zanzibar
OvernightNungwi / Kendwa – beach resort or boutique hotel MealsBreakfast; lunch/dinner subject to the selected board basis

Enjoy breakfast and free time according to the departure schedule. Transfer to Zanzibar airport or port for onward travel.

No overnight – services end in Zanzibar.

Zanzibar
Zanzibar
MealsBreakfast; any additional meal subject to departure timing

Know your journey

What's included, and what's not.

Your final quotation confirms the lodges, flights and transfers for your dates before you book.

Included

  • Meet-and-greet and ground transfers explicitly listed in the final itinerary.
  • Local licensed guiding and scheduled activities stated in the confirmed offer.
  • Accommodation in the agreed room and comfort category with the written meal plan.
  • Park, reserve and conservation charges specifically itemized as included in the quotation.
  • Domestic light-aircraft sectors only where shown as INCLUDED on the confirmed quotation.
  • Private wildlife-viewing vehicle and professional guide during game-drive sectors, as agreed.

Not included

  • International flights, visas, travel insurance and medical costs.
  • Tips, personal purchases, minibar drinks, laundry and activities not itemized as included.
  • Upgrades, exceptional single supplements and any supplier charges not included in the written quote.
  • Unconfirmed domestic flights, excess baggage, private charters and special photographic permissions.

Why Dastel Tour and Safaris

Adventure with comfort, character and care.

Tell us what matters most: more time with wildlife, a gentler pace for your family, a mountain adventure or a few quiet days by the ocean. We shape the journey around you and explain every detail before you book.

  • Private and tailor-made

    Your own vehicle, guide and pace. Every day can be adjusted around the way you like to travel.

  • Expert local guides

    Tanzanian guides and mountain crews who know the parks, the wildlife and the trails first-hand.

  • Clear, honest pricing

    A written proposal with every inclusion and exclusion explained before you confirm anything.

  • With you all the way

    From your first message to your flight home, a real person on our team is always within reach.

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Let’s plan your Tanzanian adventure

Tell us a little about your plans — your preferred travel dates, group size, interests and the type of adventure you're looking for — and we'll help you create the right itinerary.

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