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10-Day Tanzania Wildlife Safari & Zanzibar Beach Holiday

10-Day Tanzania Wildlife Safari & Zanzibar Beach Holiday

Duration                    10 days 9 nights

Itinerary                    Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro, Serengeti & Zanzibar

This 10-day safari and beach holiday combines Tanzania’s northern circuit parks with a relaxing Zanzibar beach extension. You will explore Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park, and Ngorongoro Crater before flying to Zanzibar for beaches, culture, and optional ocean activities. The trip offers excellent opportunities to see the Big Five, the Great Migration (seasonal), and diverse landscapes.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your safari guide and transferred to your hotel in Arusha, the gateway to Tanzania’s northern safari circuit.

 The drive offers views of local villages, coffee plantations, and the beautiful landscapes surrounding Mount Meru. 

After check-in, the remainder of the day will be at leisure to relax and recover from your international journey. 

Depending on your arrival time, you may choose to relax at the hotel or explore parts of Arusha town. 

Dinner and overnight: Planet Arusha Lodge.

Meals: Dinner and Breakfast

After breakfast, depart Arusha and drive toward Lake Manyara National Park, located beneath the dramatic Great Rift Valley escarpment. 

Upon arrival, enjoy a full-day game drive through the park’s diverse ecosystems, including groundwater forests, open grasslands, swamps, and lakeshore areas. 

The park is famous for its tree-climbing lions, large troops of baboons, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, hippos, and rich birdlife.

The alkaline lake attracts flamingos and numerous water birds, creating spectacular scenery against the backdrop of the escarpment. 

During the game drive, your guide will take you through different sections of the park in search of wildlife while explaining the unique ecology of the area. 

Enjoy a picnic lunch within the park before continuing with afternoon game viewing. 

In the evening, proceed to your lodge.

Dinner and overnight: Planet Arusha Lodge.

Meals: Full Board

After breakfast, depart Lake Manyara and journey through the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands toward the world-famous Serengeti National Park. 

The drive offers breathtaking views of rolling hills, Maasai villages, and expansive landscapes before descending into the endless plains of the Serengeti ecosystem.

Arrive in time for lunch at your camp, followed by an afternoon game drive across the vast savannah plains. 

The Serengeti is renowned for its incredible wildlife populations and dramatic landscapes. During the game drive, you may encounter wildebeests, zebras, elephants, giraffes, lions, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, and numerous antelope species roaming freely across the plains. 

The park is also famous for the annual Great Migration, one of the world’s greatest wildlife spectacles. Return to your tented camp in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay in the heart of the African wilderness.

Dinner and overnight: Nyikani Migration Camp (Kongatende)

Meals: Full Board

Spend a full day exploring the magnificent Serengeti National Park with morning and afternoon game drives or a full-day safari with picnic lunch, depending on wildlife movement and seasonal conditions. 

The Serengeti offers some of the best wildlife viewing opportunities in Africa due to its vast size and high concentration of animals.

Your guide will take you through different areas of the park in search of predators such as lions, cheetahs, and leopards, as well as elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, hippos, and countless herbivores spread across the plains. 

Depending on the season, you may witness part of the Great Migration as massive herds of wildebeests and zebras move through the ecosystem in search of fresh grazing. 

The endless landscapes, dramatic skies, and abundance of wildlife create unforgettable safari moments and exceptional photography opportunities. 

Return to your camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

Dinner and overnight: Nyikani Migration Camp (Kongatende)

Meals: Full Board

Enjoy an early morning game drive in Serengeti National Park when wildlife is most active, and predators are often seen hunting or returning from the night’s activities. 

After breakfast, depart Serengeti and drive toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area through scenic highland landscapes and Maasai grazing areas.

Along the journey, enjoy en-route wildlife viewing and breathtaking scenery before arriving at your lodge near the crater rim or in Karatu in the late afternoon. 

The cooler climate and beautiful surroundings of the Ngorongoro Highlands provide a relaxing atmosphere after days spent on safari in the plains. 

Accommodation: Wild Camp Ngorongoro

Meal Plan: Full Board

After breakfast, descend approximately 600 meters into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive. 

Often referred to as one of Africa’s natural wonders, the crater is home to a remarkable concentration of wildlife, including elephants, lions, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, hippos, hyenas, flamingos, and the rare, endangered black rhino.

The crater floor offers excellent game viewing opportunities throughout the year due to its permanent water sources and fertile grazing grounds. 

After the game drive and picnic lunch, ascend the crater and drive back to Arusha, where you will be transferred to the airport for your domestic flight to Zanzibar. 

Upon arrival, meet your representative and transfer to your beach resort along the Indian Ocean coast for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Ocean Paradise Resort and Spa, Zanzibar

Meal Plan: Half Board

Enjoy a full day at leisure in Zanzibar, relaxing on the island’s beautiful white sandy beaches surrounded by turquoise waters and swaying palm trees. 

The day is free for you to unwind at your beach resort or participate in optional excursions, depending on your interests.

Optional activities include exploring the historic Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its narrow streets, Arabic architecture, spice markets, and cultural heritage. 

You may also choose to enjoy water sports, beach walks, or simply relax by the Indian Ocean while enjoying the tropical atmosphere of Zanzibar.

Accommodation: Ocean Paradise Resort and Spa, Zanzibar

Meal Plan: Half Board

Spend another day enjoying the beauty and culture of Zanzibar with optional activities available throughout the island. Popular excursions include spice plantation tours, where you can discover why Zanzibar is known as the “Spice Island,” dhow sailing cruises along the coastline, snorkeling adventures, scuba diving, or sunset cruises across the Indian Ocean.

The island’s coral reefs and crystal-clear waters provide excellent opportunities for marine exploration and relaxation. 

Whether you choose cultural experiences or beach activities, Zanzibar offers the perfect tropical escape after your safari adventure. 

Accommodation: Ocean Paradise Resort and Spa, Zanzibar

Meal Plan: Half Board

Continue enjoying your beach holiday in Zanzibar with more opportunities for optional excursions or complete relaxation at the resort. 

You may choose marine activities such as dolphin tours, coral reef snorkeling, deep-sea fishing, kayaking, or diving excursions to explore the rich underwater life of the Indian Ocean.

Alternatively, spend the day relaxing on the beach, enjoying spa treatments, or taking peaceful walks along the coastline while soaking in the tranquil island atmosphere. 

Zanzibar’s warm climate, beautiful scenery, and laid-back lifestyle create the perfect ending to your East African safari and beach holiday.

Accommodation: Ocean Paradise Resort and Spa, Zanzibar

Meal Plan: Half Board

After breakfast, enjoy some final moments at your resort before transferring to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport for your onward international flight. 

Depending on your departure schedule, there may be time for last-minute shopping or relaxation before your transfer. 

Upon arrival at the airport, you will be assisted with check-in procedures, marking the end of your unforgettable Tanzania safari and Zanzibar beach holiday.

inclusions and exclusions

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Included in the cost

  • Airport pick-up and drop-off in Tanzania (Arusha and Zanzibar)
    All park entrance fees for Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater
    All scheduled game drives as per the itinerary
    Private 4×4 safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
    Professional English-speaking driver-guide
    All accommodation as indicated in the itinerary (lodges and tented camps)
    Meals as specified in the itinerary (breakfast, lunch, and dinner, where stated)
    Domestic flight from Arusha to Zanzibar
    Bottled drinking water during safari game drives
    Government taxes and park conservation fees

Exclusion on the total cost

  • International flights to and from Tanzania
    Visa fees and travel documentation costs
    Travel insurance (highly recommended)
    Optional activities such as a hot air balloon safari in the Serengeti
    Alcoholic drinks, soft drinks, and beverages are not included in the meal plan.
    Tips and gratuities for driver-guide, hotel staff, and porters
    Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, and souvenirs
    Any items not specifically mentioned in the itinerary or inclusions list
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