10 Days Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar

Overview

This 10 days Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar is an ideal Tanzania safari and beach holiday for visitors seeking to explore Tanzania’s wildlife and also relax on the spectacular beaches of Zanzibar Island.

This tour takes on a wildlife safari expedition to the 3 top Tanzania wildlife destinations in the Tanzania Northern Safari Circuit that is Tarangire National Park famous for large herds of elephants and iconic baobab trees, Serengeti national park – Home to the Great Migration and Ngorongoro – The world’s new 8th wonder. 

After exploring the wildlife destinations, this tour takes you on a relaxing beach experience on the island of Zanzibar. 

Highlights of 10 Days Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar

• Day 0: Arrival 
• Day 1: Tarangire National Park 
• Day 2: Karatu 
• Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater 
• Day 4- 6: Central Serengeti 
• Day 7 – 9: Zanzibar 
• Day 10: Departure 

Detailed itinerary of 10 Days Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar

Day 0: Arrival 

On arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our representative and after a short briefing, you will be transferred to the hotel in Arusha for dinner and overnight stay. 

Accommodation: The African Tulip Hotel 

Meal Plan: Dinner 

Day 1: Tarangire National Park 

After breakfast at your hotel you will set off from Arusha and make your way to Tarangire National Park on a drive of 2 hours, on your way you will pass through the beautiful tribal areas with picnic lunch boxes. When you arrive in the park, you will have an afternoon game drive till late afternoon. Return to the park for dinner and overnight stay. 

Coming only second to Serengeti national park, Tarangire National Park is home to the greatest concentration of wildlife in Tanzania with large herds of elephants. The park is crossed by the Tarangire River which is the permanent water source in the area and attract abundant wildlife most especially in the dry season. 

During the game drives, some of the animals you will enjoy spotting including large concentrations of elephants, lions, leopards, zebras, giraffes, buffaloes among others. You will also enjoy scenic views of the landscape dotted by the iconic baobab trees. 

Accommodation: Maramboi Tented Lodge  

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 2: Karatu 

Enjoy breakfast and then drive towards Karatu with en-route stop at Mto wa Mbu – a culturally vibrant town for a market visit. 

The Karatu Area offers you an opportunity to experience a variety of different activities, there are a variety of activities for you to enjoy including canoeing, biking, hiking among others. You will learn about various Tanzania cultures, then proceed to Ngorongoro Conservation Area, check at your lodge for dinner and overnight stay. 

Accommodation: Marera Valley Lodge  

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater 

After breakfast, you will descend 600 meters down the crater floor for a full day game drive with your packed lunch boxes, Ngorongoro Crater is the world’s largest intact and unfilled crater also recognized as the 8th wonder of the world.

Ngorongoro crater is home to highest densities of predators in Africa such as lions, hyenas and leopards and is the among the best places in Africa to see the endangered black rhinos. You will spend a full day exploring the crater while spotting a variety of wildlife including lions, leopards, buffaloes, zebras, gazelles, wildebeests, ostriches and many other birds. Later in the late afternoon, you will ascend the crater and head back to your accommodation on the rim of the crater for dinner and overnight stay. 

Accommodation: Marera Valley Lodge  

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 4- 6: Central Serengeti 

After breakfast, you will leave the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and head to the Central Serengeti where you will spend the 3 days of this safari exploring and watching many animals hosted in the endless plains.

Central Serengeti is famed for its terrific cat sightings, the park features endless grass plains dotted with acacia trees. Serengeti national park together with Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya host the annual wildebeest migration which is the largest mass movement of land mammals on the planet with almost two million animals including wildebeests, zebras and gazelles following the rains. 

If you are lucky, you will encounter large herds of the wildebeests, zebras and gazelles and many predators including large prides of lions, elephants, giraffes, gazelles among others. Other optional activities to do in these three days include Hot air balloon, village visit to the MASAI PEOPLE and guided nature walks. 

Accommodation: Nyikani Central Camp  

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 7 – 9: Zanzibar 

The 7th day is the last morning in Serengeti National Park, you will have a leisure breakfast and go for en-route game drive as you head to Seronera Airstrip to catch your flight to Zanzibar.

Zanzibar is one of the best beach destinations in the world, the island is situated off the east coast of Tanzania. The island features pearl white beaches, a clear blue sea and pleasant temperatures. While on the island you will have ample time to relax and enjoy the beach and the clear waters of the Indian ocean, explore the historical Stone Town, visit the spice plantations among others. 

Accommodation: Fun Beach Hotel   

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 10: Departure 

Depending on your flight schedule, you will be taken to Zanzibar Airport for your international flight back home. 

End of 10 Days Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar