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10 Days Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar
Overview
Experience the perfect blend of wildlife adventure and tropical relaxation on this unforgettable 10-day journey through Tanzania’s most iconic safari parks and the white-sand beaches of Zanzibar. This itinerary is ideal for couples, honeymooners, families, and luxury travelers looking for the ultimate African escape.
Day-by-Day
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you’ll be warmly welcomed and transferred to your hotel in Arusha. Relax after your journey and prepare for your safari adventure.
- Accommodation: Arusha Planet Lodge
- Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, you will depart for Serengeti National Park on a game drive and enjoy lunch in a suitable place inside the park. We will continue the game drive activity in the afternoon before reaching the lodge.
Serengeti National Park is well-known for its great migrating herds of zebra, antelope, and wildebeest. However, be ready to see resident predators such as leopards, cheetahs, and lions fulfilling their role in the circle of life.
- Accommodation: Marera Valley Lodge
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Tarangire – Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, you will depart for Serengeti National Park on a game drive and enjoy lunch in a suitable place inside the park. We will continue the game drive activity in the afternoon before reaching the lodge.
Serengeti National Park is well-known for its great migrating herds of zebra, antelope, and wildebeest. However, be ready to see resident predators such as leopards, cheetahs, and lions fulfilling their role in the circle of life.
- Accommodation: Serengeti Classic View Camp
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Full Day Serengeti Safari
Enjoy a full day exploring the Serengeti. Depending on the season, you may witness part of the Great Migration.
Optional: Early morning hot air balloon safari.
- Accommodation: Serengeti Classic View Camp
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
You will wake up early and enjoy a magical game drive in Serengeti National Park before you depart in the afternoon to Karatu.
Your accommodation for the night is near 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.
- Accommodation: Marera Valley Lodge
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha – Fly to Zanzibar
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day safari in this UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to nearly 25,000 animals.
After lunch, transfer to Arusha Airport for your flight to Zanzibar Island.
- Accommodation: Beach Resort
- Meals: Half Board
Day 7: Relax on Zanzibar Beaches
Enjoy white sandy beaches and turquoise waters. Relax or enjoy optional water activities.
- Accommodation: Beach Resort
- Meals: Half Board
Day 8: Stone Town & Spice Tour
Explore historic Stone Town, a UNESCO-listed site known for:
- Arab architecture
- Old slave market
- Narrow winding streets
- Freddie Mercury’s birthplace
Optional spice farm tour.
- Accommodation: Beach Resort
- Meals: Half Board
Day 9: Leisure in Zanzibar
Free day to relax or enjoy:
- Snorkeling
- Diving
- Dhow sunset cruise
- Jozani Forest tour
- Accommodation: Beach Resort
- Meals: Half Board
Day 10: Departure
Transfer to Zanzibar Airport for your international departure flight.
- Accommodation: No Accommodation
- Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
What’s Included
- Transfers listed in the program
- Professional guide English
- Safari 4x4 jeep Toyota Land Cruiser
- All park entry fees
- All meals as per itinerary
- Bottled drinking water
What’s Not Included
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Tips & personal expenses
- Alcoholic beverages
- All what is not explicitly included