10-Day Ultimate Tanzania and Zanzibar Beach Experience

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

Arrival in Arusha – Gateway to Tanzania Safari

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your professional safari guide and transferred to your hotel in Arusha. Nestled at the foot of Mount Meru, Arusha is the heart of Tanzania’s safari industry and a perfect place to begin your adventure. Depending on your arrival time, you may relax at the lodge, enjoy the hotel facilities, or take a short orientation around the city. This day allows you to recover from your international journey and prepare for the exciting safari ahead. Your guide will brief you on the itinerary, wildlife expectations, and safety guidelines, ensuring you are well prepared for the days to come.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Arusha Planet Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Arusha – Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, depart Arusha for Tarangire National Park, a scenic drive through Maasai villages and open savannah. Tarangire is famous for its massive baobab trees and some of the largest elephant herds in Tanzania. Enjoy a full game drive where you may spot elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, and a wide variety of bird species. The Tarangire River attracts wildlife throughout the year, making it an excellent game-viewing destination. After a picnic lunch inside the park, continue exploring different habitats before heading to your lodge for dinner and relaxation.

Main Destination:

Tarangire National Park

Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)

High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tarangire NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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HippoCommon

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Tanzania Bush Camp Tarangire

• Mid-range tented bush camp located inside Tarangire NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Tarangire – Lake Manyara National Park

Following breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park, a compact yet incredibly diverse park set beneath the Great Rift Valley escarpment. The park is known for its lush groundwater forest, open grasslands, soda lake, and rich birdlife, including flamingos and pelicans. During your game drive, look out for elephants, hippos, baboons, and the famous tree-climbing lions. The scenic beauty of Lake Manyara makes this day especially rewarding for photography. After the game drive and lunch, continue to the Karatu area where you will enjoy a relaxed evening at your lodge surrounded by green highlands.

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:

Farm of Dreams Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Lake Manyara NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Karatu – Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, depart for the world-famous Serengeti National Park. The journey takes you through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, offering stunning views of rolling hills and Maasai communities. As you enter the Serengeti, the landscape opens into vast endless plains teeming with wildlife. Enjoy a game drive en route to your camp, with chances to see predators such as lions and cheetahs alongside large herbivore herds. The Serengeti is renowned for its year-round wildlife density and dramatic scenery. Arrive at your camp in the late afternoon, relax, and enjoy dinner under the African sky.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)

High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

Show more

GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Serengeti Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Serengeti Game Drive

Spend a full day exploring Serengeti National Park with morning and afternoon game drives. This is your best opportunity to immerse yourself in one of Africa’s greatest wildlife sanctuaries. The Serengeti is home to lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffaloes, and countless plains game. Depending on the season, you may witness the Great Migration, where vast herds move across the plains in search of fresh grazing. Your guide will track wildlife movements to maximize sightings. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush before continuing your exploration. Return to camp for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Serengeti Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater – Karatu

After an early breakfast, depart the Serengeti and travel through the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a memorable half-day game drive in one of Africa’s most wildlife-rich destinations. This UNESCO World Heritage Site offers exceptional game viewing within a dramatic volcanic landscape. During your exploration of the crater floor, you may encounter lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, wildebeest, zebras, and, with luck, the rare black rhinoceros. After enjoying a picnic lunch inside the crater, ascend the crater rim and continue to the lush highlands of Karatu. Arrive in the late afternoon and enjoy a relaxed evening at your lodge, surrounded by green hills and coffee plantations.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)

High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)

Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

Show more

ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Farm of Dreams Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Karatu – Arusha Airport – Flight to Zanzibar

After breakfast at your lodge in Karatu, drive to Arusha Airport for your scheduled Transfer to Zanzibar. Upon arrival on the island, you will be met and transferred to your beach hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure, allowing you to unwind on Zanzibar’s white sandy beaches or enjoy the hotel facilities as the warm Indian Ocean breeze welcomes you to island life.

Main Destination:

Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)

Accommodation:

Dream of Zanzibar Hotel

• Luxury resort located in Uroa (Zanzibar)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Zanzibar – Beach Relaxation

Enjoy a full day at leisure on the beautiful beaches of Zanzibar. This day is dedicated to relaxation after your safari adventure. Swim in the warm Indian Ocean, relax under palm trees, or enjoy the facilities at your beach resort. Zanzibar’s calm atmosphere makes it ideal for unwinding, while the ocean breeze and scenic views create a perfect tropical escape. Optional activities such as snorkeling, kayaking, or spa treatments can be arranged at an extra cost.

Main Destination:

Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)

Accommodation:

Dream of Zanzibar Hotel

• Luxury resort located in Uroa (Zanzibar)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Zanzibar – Optional Excursions

Today you may choose to continue relaxing on the beach or explore Zanzibar’s rich cultural and historical heritage. Optional excursions include a guided Stone Town tour, visiting historical sites and markets, a spice farm tour to learn about Zanzibar’s famous spices, or a boat trip to Prison Island combined with snorkeling. These activities offer insight into the island’s unique blend of African, Arab, and European influences. Return to your resort in the afternoon for leisure time and a final evening in paradise.

Main Destination:

Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)

Accommodation:

Dream of Zanzibar Hotel

• Luxury resort located in Uroa (Zanzibar)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Departure – End of the Journey

After breakfast, enjoy your final moments on Zanzibar’s beach before transferring to Zanzibar International Airport for your onward transfer. This marks the end of your unforgettable Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar Beach Experience. You depart with lasting memories of wildlife encounters, stunning landscapes, cultural discoveries, and tranquil beach moments—an African journey that truly offers the best of both worlds.

Main Destination:

Zanzibar Airport (Zanzibar)

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.