10-Day Zanzibar & Lake Manyara Safari

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Zanzibar Stone Town

Arrive at Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) and enjoy a meet-and-greet upon arrival. You will then be transferred to Stone Town, where you will stay overnight at Tembo Hotel, a historic, character-rich building located on the seafront in central Stone Town.

Main Destination:

Zanzibar Stone Town (Zanzibar)

Accommodation:

Tembo Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Zanzibar Stone Town (Zanzibar)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

Zanzibar Stone Town

Today you will enjoy one of Zanzibar’s highlight attractions—a half-day Prison Island Tour from Stone Town. This excursion combines wildlife encounters with fascinating history and stunning scenery, with the main highlight being the chance to see the famous Aldabra Giant Tortoises. In the evening, visit the nearby Forodhani Gardens for an authentic local experience at its open-air food market. Stone Town, or Mji Mkongwe in Swahili, meaning “ancient town,” is the capital and cultural heart of Zanzibar, where little has changed in the last 200 years. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Main Destination:

Zanzibar Stone Town (Zanzibar)

Accommodation:

Tembo Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Zanzibar Stone Town (Zanzibar)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Zanzibar Stone Town - Michamvi Beach

Enjoy a walking tour of Stone Town, visiting historical sites and the bustling market while exploring its narrow streets adorned with fascinating architecture, including the iconic curved Zanzibar doors. Shopping is a highlight of the tour, offering everything from clothing, carvings, and paintings to fine jewelry.

Next, experience a guided walk through a spice plantation, where you can touch barks, roots, vines, and creepers, smell and taste crushed leaves, and learn to identify spices while discovering their medicinal properties. Depending on the season, the plantation may feature vanilla, cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg, turmeric, lemongrass, cloves, ginger, coriander, pepper, allspice, chili, curry leaves, and more. Seasonal tropical fruits such as banana, pineapple, jackfruit, custard fruit, oranges, star fruit, tangerine, passion fruit, mango, avocado, rambutan, papaya, and others can also be found. The day concludes with a transfer to Michamvi Beach on the east coast of the island.

Main Destination:

Michamvi Beach (Zanzibar)

Accommodation:

Legendary Zanzibar Beach Resort

• Mid-range resort located on Zanzibar (Tanzania Beaches)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Drinks not included

Michamvi Beach

Visit Jambiani Village on Zanzibar’s southeast coast for a guided walking tour through the streets of this cozy, laid-back, and authentic village to experience the daily life of the locals. Experience the social interactions, daily activities, and the inspiring role of women in village life, culture, and religion, as well as the positive contributions of tourism to the local socio-economy. Learn traditional coconut fiber rope-making skills and explore seaweed farming, which employs over 15,000 locals—mainly women. Zanzibar produces around 11,000 tons of seaweed annually, much of it from Jambiani.

The tour concludes with an authentic taste of local Zanzibar cuisine in the home of a villager. Afterwards, continue to Michamvi Kae Beach to enjoy a golden sundowner hour while in fun, friendly, and cool company, accompanied by tasteful DJ music.

Main Destination:

Michamvi Beach (Zanzibar)

Accommodation:

Legendary Zanzibar Beach Resort

• Mid-range resort located on Zanzibar (Tanzania Beaches)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Michamvi Beach

Michamvi Beach, on Zanzibar’s east coast, is a beautiful and serene destination known for its postcard-perfect sunsets and relaxed atmosphere—a perfect choice for nature lovers and anyone seeking a peaceful escape on pristine, uncrowded shores. The peninsula is divided into two main areas: the more secluded Michamvi Kae and the slightly more developed Michamvi Pingwe, which is home to the iconic Rock Restaurant. Note that this is not a party destination.

Today, you can enjoy a leisurely day at the resort, relaxing by the swimming pool, spending time on the beach, or using the fully equipped gym. For those seeking additional activities (at extra cost), options include snorkeling and scuba diving at Blue Lagoon, long walks along the wild beaches at low tide to explore exposed sand flats and tidal pools teeming with starfish, crabs, and other marine life, or dhow boat trips. The area has limited shops and a few beachfront restaurants.

Main Destination:

Michamvi Beach (Zanzibar)

Accommodation:

Legendary Zanzibar Beach Resort

• Mid-range resort located on Zanzibar (Tanzania Beaches)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Drinks not included

Michamvi Beach

Spend another leisurely day at the resort. A highlight of the area is The Rock Restaurant, a must-visit destination in Zanzibar. Perched on a rock in the ocean just off the shore of Michamvi Pingwe Beach, it is celebrated for its iconic location, fresh cuisine sourced from the sea and local farms, and a distinctive blend of Zanzibar-inspired flavors with Italian influence. Guests can reach the restaurant on foot at low tide or by boat at high tide, wading out if they wish. Today, you also have the option, at extra cost, to enjoy a special lunch at The Rock Restaurant, adding an unforgettable culinary experience to your blissful Zanzibar island holiday.

Main Destination:

Michamvi Beach (Zanzibar)

Accommodation:

Legendary Zanzibar Beach Resort

• Mid-range resort located on Zanzibar (Tanzania Beaches)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Drinks not included

Michamvi Beach

Enjoy a leisurely day at the resort, making use of the fully equipped gym, relaxing by the swimming pool, or unwinding on the beach. The resort also offers a gaming area, featuring a billiards table, foosball, air hockey, and table tennis, providing fun for all ages. You can also relax in the lounge, which features deep, comfortable cushions and panoramic views. For shopping, the resort’s boutique offers a variety of curios, clothing, souvenirs, and locally made cosmetics.

Main Destination:

Michamvi Beach (Zanzibar)

Accommodation:

Legendary Zanzibar Beach Resort

• Mid-range resort located on Zanzibar (Tanzania Beaches)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Drinks not included

Zanzibar - Arusha - Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast, you will transfer to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport [ZNZ] for your flight to Arusha. Upon arrival at Arusha Airport [ARK], you’ll meet your guide and begin your safari to Lake Manyara National Park. Upon reaching the park, enjoy the Lake Manyara Treetop Walkway—a guided walk along 370 meters of suspension bridges, 18 meters above the ground, offering a unique birds-eye view of the surroundings while spotting butterflies, birds, and monkeys. Enjoy a picnic lunch before heading to your camp to freshen up, savor sundowner cocktails by the campfire, and enjoy a star-lit dinner. Spend your first night under canvas, experiencing the classic 1920s “Out of Africa” safari style.

Main Destination:

Lake Manyara National Park

Best Time To Visit June to October (Easier to spot animals)

High Season July to March (The northern section gets crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

WildebeestCommon

HippoCommon

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LionOccasional

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Accommodation:

Lake Manyara Tortilis Camp

• Mid-range tented bush camp located inside Lake Manyara NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Lake Manyara National Park

Rise early to enjoy wildlife viewing before sunrise, followed by a leisurely breakfast. Mid-morning, set out again for further wildlife viewing. At midday, savor a “Lake Manyara Bush Lunch,” an authentic wilderness experience featuring a welcome refreshment, a delicious three-course meal, and soft drinks and water, with options for vegetarian, non-vegetarian, or halal preferences. In the late afternoon, continue wildlife viewing as the sun sets in spectacular fashion across the open wilderness.

Main Destination:

Lake Manyara National Park

Accommodation:

Lake Manyara Tortilis Camp

• Mid-range tented bush camp located inside Lake Manyara NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Arusha

Wake early for another dawn wildlife viewing experience, followed by a leisurely breakfast before checking out of the camp. Drive out of the park, enjoying wildlife sightings along the way, and stop for a delicious picnic lunch en route back to Arusha.

Optionally, at an extra cost, you can take a Tuk Tuk ride through Mto wa Mbu Village eat a local lunch. Time permitting, you can also visit the Shanga Foundation, a social enterprise employing people with disabilities to create unique handcrafted wares from recycled materials, and then continue to the nearby Arusha Cultural Heritage Centre, where the traditions of over 120 Tanzanian tribes are showcased through carvings, gemstones, artifacts, clothing, and books. The tour concludes with a drop-off at the airport.

Main Destination:

No major destination visited

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.