10-Day Ultimate Tanzania Wildlife Safari and Zanzibar Beach Escape
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Duration
10 Hours
Tour Type
Safari & Wildlife
Group Size
12 persons
Location
Serengeti National Park
ABOUT THIS TOUR
Overview
Experience the ultimate 10-day Tanzania adventure, combining unforgettable wildlife encounters with a relaxing Zanzibar beach escape. Explore the breathtaking landscapes of Tarangire, Lake Manyara, the legendary Serengeti, and the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, with exciting opportunities to see the Big Five, the Great Migration, and Tanzania’s incredible variety of wildlife. After your safari, fly to the tropical paradise of Zanzibar, where you can unwind on white-sand beaches, swim in turquoise waters, explore the historic streets of Stone Town, and experience the island’s unique culture and beauty. This perfect combination of thrilling safari adventures and peaceful island relaxation offers the best of Tanzania in one unforgettable journey.
YOUR JOURNEY
Tour Itinerary
YOUR JOURNEY
Follow the journey day by day and discover what each day of your tour includes.
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DAY
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Day 1: Arrival in Tanzania – Welcome to Arusha
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our professional driver-guide and transferred to your hotel in Arusha. As the gateway to Tanzania’s northern safari circuit, Arusha offers beautiful views of Mount Meru and a relaxed atmosphere to begin your adventure. After check-in, you will receive a detailed safari briefing covering your itinerary, wildlife highlights, and important travel information. Enjoy time at leisure to relax after your flight—take a swim, stroll through the lodge gardens, or simply unwind. Dinner will be served at your hotel as you prepare for the exciting journey ahead. Overnight stay in Arusha.
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DAY
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Day 2: Tarangire National Park – Land of Giants
After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, famous for its massive elephant herds and ancient baobab trees. The park is traversed by the Tarangire River, a vital water source that attracts diverse wildlife, especially during the dry season. Enjoy a full-day game drive through open savannah, acacia woodlands, and riverine habitats. You may spot lions lounging under trees, giraffes browsing gracefully, zebras, wildebeests, and a variety of antelope species. Bird lovers will be delighted by colorful species including lilac-breasted rollers and hornbills. A picnic lunch will be served inside the park while surrounded by nature. Later in the afternoon, transfer to your lodge near Karatu for dinner and overnight.
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DAY
3
Day 3: Full-Day Game Drive in Lake Manyara
After breakfast, embark on a full-day game drive in Lake Manyara National Park, a compact yet remarkably diverse wildlife sanctuary set beneath the Great Rift Valley escarpment. Despite its small size, the park boasts breathtaking scenery and rich biodiversity. Explore lush groundwater forests fed by underground springs, open grasslands, acacia woodlands, and the shallow alkaline lake shimmering in the distance.
Lake Manyara is famous for its rare tree-climbing lions, large elephant herds, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and pods of hippos. Bird enthusiasts will be delighted by thousands of flamingos and over 400 recorded bird species. Enjoy a scenic picnic lunch inside the park before continuing your afternoon game drive. Return to your lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight.
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DAY
4
Day 4: Departure to Serengeti National Park
After an early breakfast, depart for the world-famous Serengeti National Park, one of Africa’s most iconic wildlife destinations. The journey takes you through the beautiful highlands and across the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, offering breathtaking views of vast landscapes and traditional Maasai villages along the way.As you enter the Serengeti, the scenery opens into endless golden plains stretching as far as the eye can see. Enjoy a game drive en route to your lodge or tented camp, where you may encounter lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and possibly cheetahs roaming freely. Arrive at your accommodation in the late afternoon, check in, and relax before dinner. Overnight in the heart of the Serengeti, surrounded by the sounds of the African wilderness.
5
DAY
5
Day 5-: Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti
Today is dedicated to exploring the Serengeti in depth. After breakfast, embark on a full-day game drive across different regions of the park. Depending on the season, you may witness herds of wildebeests and zebras moving across the plains during the Great Migration. Predators such as lions, hyenas, and cheetahs closely follow these herds, creating dramatic wildlife encounters. Your expert guide will track animal movements and share insights about the ecosystem, animal behavior, and local conservation efforts. Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic site within the park before continuing your adventure. The Serengeti’s changing light in the late afternoon provides excellent photography opportunities. Return to your camp for dinner and a relaxing evening around the campfire.
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DAY
6
Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater – Natural Wonder of Africa
After breakfast, depart for the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa’s most remarkable natural wonders. Descend 600 meters into the crater floor for a thrilling game drive. The crater hosts a dense concentration of wildlife, including lions, elephants, buffalo, zebras, hippos, and the rare black rhino. The diverse habitats—grasslands, swamps, forests, and soda lakes—support an incredible variety of species. Enjoy a picnic lunch near the hippo pool while surrounded by breathtaking scenery. In the afternoon, ascend the crater walls and drive back to Arusha for dinner and overnight, reflecting on your unforgettable safari experiences.Overnight at Karatu
7
DAY
7
Day 7: Departure from Karatu – Transfer to Arusha Airport for Flight to Zanzibar
After breakfast at your lodge in Karatu, enjoy a relaxed morning before starting your scenic transfer to Arusha Airport. The drive takes you through the picturesque highlands of northern Tanzania, passing small local villages, coffee plantations, and rolling green hills that offer a final glimpse of the country’s natural beauty.
Upon arrival at the airport, you will check in for your scheduled domestic flight to Zanzibar Island, where pristine white sandy beaches and the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean await. This marks the end of your unforgettable safari adventure and the beginning of your relaxing beach escape in Zanzibar.
8
DAY
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Day 8–9: Zanzibar Island – Beach Relaxation with Optional Excursions
Enjoy three unforgettable days on the stunning beaches of Zanzibar Island, where soft white sands and crystal-clear turquoise waters create the perfect tropical escape. Relax at your beach resort, unwind by the swimming pool, or take peaceful walks along the shoreline while enjoying the gentle ocean breeze. Zanzibar offers the ideal setting to rest and recharge after your safari adventure.For guests who wish to explore, a variety of optional excursions are available at an additional cost. Discover the rich history of Stone Town, visit fragrant spice plantations, snorkel or dive among colorful coral reefs, enjoy a traditional sunset dhow cruise, or experience dolphin tours along the coast.
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DAY
9
Day 10: Departure from Zanzibar
Enjoy your final morning in beautiful Zanzibar with a relaxed breakfast at your beach resort. Depending on your flight schedule, you may have time for a short walk along the white sandy beach, a refreshing swim, or simply unwind while enjoying the peaceful ocean breeze.
At the agreed time, our driver will transfer you to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport for your onward flight. As you depart, take with you unforgettable memories of Tanzania’s spectacular wildlife safari and the relaxing tropical beaches of Zanzibar.
TOUR INFORMATION
What's Included & Excluded
Included/Excluded
What's Included
- • Park fees • Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- • All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
- • All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
- • All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
- • All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
- • All Taxes/VAT
- • Roundtrip airport transfer
- • Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
What's Excluded
- • International flights (From/to home) • Drinks
- • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- • Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- • Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- • Drinks
TOUR DETAILS
Additional Information
Travel Style
Wildlife
Beach
Group Size
9–15 People
Safari Type
Private Safari
Duration
7–10 Days
Destination
Tanzania
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