10-Day Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Beach Holiday

Price from: $3600 per person sharing

Overview

10-Day Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Beach Tour

Experience the best of Tanzania’s wildlife and coastal beauty on this immersive 10-day journey. From the very beginning, you will explore some of Africa’s most iconic landscapes while enjoying comfortable midrange accommodation throughout the tour.

Wildlife Safari Adventure

First, begin your journey in the wildlife-rich plains of Tarangire National Park, famous for its elephant herds and ancient baobab trees. Next, continue to the world-renowned Serengeti National Park, where vast savannahs host the Big Five and the Great Migration.

Afterward, explore the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its dense wildlife population and dramatic scenery.

Zanzibar Coastal Escape

Finally, fly to Zanzibar Island for a relaxing tropical beach experience. Here, you can unwind on white sandy beaches, swim in turquoise waters, and enjoy the laid-back island lifestyle after your safari adventure.

Highlights

  • Tanzania’s classic northern reserves: the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire
  • See the Big 5 in Ngorongoro and enjoy wonderful birding
  • Seasonal viewing of the annual Wildebeest Migration
  • Excellent year-round game viewing
  • Witness the Great Wildebeest Migration (seasonal)
  • Beautiful scenery and endless photographic opportunities
  • Stay exclusively in Mid range lodges and tented camps
  • Encounter elephant herds and iconic baobab trees in Tarangire

Itinerary

Arrival in Arusha – Start of Your Safari Journey

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your safari representative and transferred to Forest Hill Hotel. Afterward, settle into your comfortable room and enjoy the hotel’s amenities as you relax and recover from your flight.

Pre-Safari Briefing and Preparation

Later, your professional guide will meet you for a detailed safari briefing. During this time, you will review the itinerary, confirm logistics, and get answers to any questions to ensure a smooth and well-prepared journey.

Highlights
  • Smooth airport transfer and seamless hotel check-in
  • Pre-safari briefing with your expert guide
  • Opportunity to relax and recover from your flight

Accommodation: Forest Hill Hotel

Meals: Bed & Breakfast

Journey to Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, your safari adventure begins with a scenic drive through rural landscapes toward Tarangire National Park. Along the way, enjoy beautiful countryside views as you travel deeper into northern Tanzania’s wildlife circuit.

Game Drive Along the Tarangire River

Upon arrival, enjoy an exciting game drive along the Tarangire River, where wildlife gathers in large numbers during the dry season. Here, you may spot elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, lions, and leopards. In addition, the park’s diverse habitats from swamps to open savanna make it a paradise for bird lovers, with over 500 bird species recorded.

Highlights
  • Spotting elephants and other large mammals
  • Stunning baobab landscapes
  • Perfect photography opportunities at sunset

Accommodation: Lake Burunge Tented lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Journey to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, you will drive to the world-famous Serengeti National Park, home to the Great Migration and one of the most diverse ecosystems on earth. Along the way, enjoy scenic views as you approach the vast open plains.

Thrilling Game Drives in the Serengeti

Upon arrival, embark on exciting game drives across the endless plains in search of lions, cheetahs, leopards, and large herds of wildebeest and zebras. In addition, your guide will share insights into the ecosystem and predator-prey dynamics that make the Serengeti so unique.

The name “Serengeti” comes from the Maasai word Siringet, meaning “endless plains,” and truly, the landscape lives up to its name.

Highlights
  • Witness iconic African wildlife in their natural habitat
  • Explore the heart of the Serengeti’s vast ecosystem
  • Learn about predator-prey dynamics with your expert guide

Accommodation: Serengeti Central Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Morning Game Drive in the Serengeti

Start your day with an early morning game drive in Serengeti National Park, where you may encounter resident lion prides and elusive leopards resting in sausage trees. Afterward, return for lunch before continuing your journey.

Transfer to Ngorongoro Crater Rim

In the afternoon, drive toward the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site often called the “Eighth Wonder of the World.” Along the way, enjoy breathtaking scenery as you approach the vast 19 km-wide caldera, home to over 30,000 animals including the endangered black rhinoceros.

Highlights
  • Afternoon arrival at the Ngorongoro Crater rim
  • Stunning views of Africa’s largest intact volcanic caldera
  • Opportunity to spot wildlife grazing alongside Maasai cattle
 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

 

Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive

Early in the morning, descend into Ngorongoro Crater for an unforgettable game drive across its diverse ecosystems. Here, you will spot elephants, lions, hippos, flamingos, and a wide variety of bird species in one of Africa’s richest wildlife areas.

Transfer to Arusha and Flight to Zanzibar

After your morning adventure, drive back to Arusha and transfer to Arusha Airport for your flight to Zanzibar Island. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to Tembo Hotel for a relaxing bed and breakfast stay.

Highlights
  • Morning crater game drive with expert guides
  • Unique opportunity to see rare and endemic species
  • Scenic flight to Zanzibar and beachfront arrival

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Accommodation: Tembo House Hotel

Stone Town Cultural Tour

Begin your day with a guided tour of Stone Town, exploring its historic streets, vibrant markets, and rich colonial architecture. Along the way, visit iconic landmarks such as the House of Wonders, People’s Palace, Arab Fort, and Dr. Livingstone’s House while learning about Zanzibar’s fascinating history.

Prison Island Excursion

In the afternoon, enjoy a boat trip to Prison Island, where you can swim, snorkel, and relax in crystal-clear waters. In addition, discover marine life and enjoy the island’s peaceful tropical atmosphere.

Beach Resort Stay

Later, transfer to Baladin Zanzibar Beach Hotel for your all-inclusive beachfront stay, where comfort and relaxation await for the rest of your holiday.

Accommodation: Baladin Zanziabar Hotel

Meals: Bed & Breakfast

Zanzibar Beach Leisure Stay

Spend the next three days relaxing on the pristine beaches of Zanzibar Island, enjoying sunbathing, swimming, and optional water sports. Here, you can unwind by the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean or explore nearby coastal villages for a glimpse of local life.

Optional Activities and Relaxation

In addition, take part in exciting activities such as scuba diving or kite surfing. Alternatively, simply enjoy the peaceful island atmosphere and the warm tropical climate.

Bed And Breakfast Inclusive Beach Experience

Throughout your stay, enjoy the comfort of Baladin Zanzibar Beach Hotel, offering all-inclusive services designed for ultimate relaxation and convenience.

Highlights
  • Unwind on powdery white-sand beaches
  • Optional scuba diving or kite surfing excursions
  • Experience true island serenity

Accommodation: Baladin Zanzibar Hotel

Meals: Bed & Breakfast

Departure from Zanzibar

After a final breakfast, you will be transferred to Zanzibar Airport for your departure flight home. As you leave, you take with you unforgettable memories of Africa’s wildlife, dramatic landscapes, and pristine beaches.

End of Your Tanzania Journey

Finally, your safari and beach adventure comes to an end, marking a smooth and memorable conclusion to your 10-day journey.

Highlights
  • Farewell to Zanzibar’s tropical paradise
  • Smooth and comfortable airport transfer

Accommodation: N/A

Tour Includes the following:
  • A 4×4 safari jeep with a pop-up roof, which enable you to spot wildlife easier
  • All park entry fees.
  • All Accommodation.
  • Bottled water and soft drinks during safari
  • A professional English-speaking driver guide.
  • All meals as per itinerary
  • Domestic air transfers (fly out safari)
  • Mineral water, soft drinks, beer, and wine (on Jeep).
  • Airport transfers
  • Activities as per the itinerary above.
Tour Excludes the following:
  • International Flights.
  • Optional activities.
  • Visa fees.
  • Travel insurance.
  • Tipping.
  • Personal spending money for souvenirs, etc.
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