10-Day Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Beach Holiday

Classic Big Five focus — concentrated on Tarangire, Ngorongoro, and Serengeti for best rhino & big predator chances

Overview

This 10-day journey offers the ultimate Tanzania experience — thrilling safaris followed by a rejuvenating beach holiday. Explore Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater before flying to Zanzibar, where turquoise waters and palm-fringed beaches await.

All this with the assistance of a Tour Operator based in Arusha. This tour includes full board, a personal English-speaking guide, and private use of a 4×4 Jeep with mineral water, power sockets.

Quick Info

Day by Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha

Your adventure begins in Arusha, where you’ll be welcomed at the airport by your guide. After a briefing, you’ll transfer to your hotel for relaxation and dinner, preparing for the excitement ahead.

Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park

Our tour Guide Driver will pick you up from your lodge and depart to Tarangire National Park for game drives and packed lunch boxes. Once we finish the game drive, we will transfer you to the lodge/camp for relaxation, dinner, and overnight.

Tarangire National Park is well known for its large elephant herds, giant scattered Baobab trees and tree-climbing Africa Python. It consists of a diversity of landscapes, from seasonal swamps to savanna with the Tarangire River wending its way through the parklands which is the only source of water here for wildlife during the dry season. It is possible that we will have the experience of seeing a lion stalking his prey or leopards watching whilst relaxing in the trees above.

Day 3&4: Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, depart for the Serengeti National Park for wildlife sightings while carrying lunch boxes. Enjoy lunch in a suitable place inside the park. We will continue the game drive activity in the afternoon before reaching the lodge/camp for relaxation, dinner and an overnight stay.

Serengeti is more well-known for its great migrating herds of zebras, antelopes, and wildebeests. Be ready to see resident predators, leopards, cheetahs, and lions, fulfilling their role in the circle of life.

Day 5: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater

Today, wake up early and enjoy magic game drives in Serengeti National Park. In the afternoon, depart to Ngorongoro for your overnight at the accommodation located on the Ngorongoro Crater. The following morning early, you will descend into the crater to see animals as the animals are more active in the morning.

Day 6: Transfer to Arusha Airport and Flight to Zanzibar

After breakfast, drive back to Arusha and catch your flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival, transfer to your beautiful beach resort. Relax and enjoy the white sands and turquoise waters.

Day 7: Stone Town Exploration

Travel to historic Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore winding alleyways, spice markets, and ancient architecture blending Arab, African, and European influences. Visit sites like the Old Fort, Sultan’s Palace, and House of Wonders. Overnight in a boutique Stone Town hotel.

Day 8&9: Zanzibar Beach Relaxation

Day 10: Departure

After breakfast, transfer to Zanzibar Airport for your international flight. Take with you memories of thrilling safaris, golden sunsets, and turquoise seas.

What's Included & Excluded

Inclusions

Park fees
All accommodations
Pickup & transfer airport
A professional driver/guide
Drinking water in our safari jeeps
All Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)

Exclusions

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