11-Day Ultimate Tanzania Wildlife & Zanzibar Beach Escape

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

Arrival in Tanzania – Welcome to Arusha

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our professional driver-
guide and transferred to your hotel in Arusha. As the gateway to Tanzania’s northern safari circuit, Arusha
offers beautiful views of Mount Meru and a relaxed atmosphere to begin your adventure. After check-in, you
will receive a detailed safari briefing covering your itinerary, wildlife highlights, and important travel
information. Enjoy time at leisure to relax after your flight—take a swim, stroll through the lodge gardens, or
simply unwind. Dinner will be served at your hotel as you prepare for the exciting journey ahead. Overnight
stay in Arusha.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Arusha Planet Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Tarangire National Park – Land of Giants

After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, famous for its massive elephant herds and ancient baobab
trees. The park is traversed by the Tarangire River, a vital water source that attracts diverse wildlife, especially
during the dry season. Enjoy a full-day game drive through open savannah, acacia woodlands, and riverine
habitats. You may spot lions lounging under trees, giraffes browsing gracefully, zebras, wildebeests, and a
variety of antelope species. Bird lovers will be delighted by colorful species including lilac-breasted rollers and
hornbills. A picnic lunch will be served inside the park while surrounded by nature. Later in the afternoon,
transfer to your lodge near Karatu for dinner and overnight.

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:

Fanaka Lodge

• Budget lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Full-Day Game Drive in Lake Manyara

After breakfast, embark on a full-day game drive in Lake Manyara National Park, a compact yet remarkably
diverse wildlife sanctuary set beneath the Great Rift Valley escarpment. Despite its small size, the park boasts
breathtaking scenery and rich biodiversity. Explore lush groundwater forests fed by underground springs,
open grasslands, acacia woodlands, and the shallow alkaline lake shimmering in the distance.
Lake Manyara is famous for its rare tree-climbing lions, large elephant herds, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and
pods of hippos. Bird enthusiasts will be delighted by thousands of flamingos and over 400 recorded bird
species. Enjoy a scenic picnic lunch inside the park before continuing your afternoon game drive. Return to
your lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight.

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

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GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Africa Safari Arusha Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Departure to Serengeti National Park

After an early breakfast, depart for the world-famous Serengeti National Park, one of Africa’s most iconic wildlife destinations. The journey takes you through the beautiful highlands and across the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, offering breathtaking views of vast landscapes and traditional Maasai villages along the way. As you enter the Serengeti, the scenery opens into endless golden plains stretching as far as the eye can see. Enjoy a game drive en route to your lodge or tented camp, where you may encounter lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and possibly cheetahs roaming freely. Arrive at your accommodation in the late afternoon, check in, and relax before dinner. Overnight in the heart of the Serengeti, surrounded by the sounds of the African wilderness.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Serengeti Wild Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti

Today is dedicated to exploring the Serengeti in depth. After breakfast, embark on a full-day game drive across
different regions of the park. Depending on the season, you may witness herds of wildebeests and zebras
moving across the plains during the Great Migration. Predators such as lions, hyenas, and cheetahs closely
follow these herds, creating dramatic wildlife encounters. Your expert guide will track animal movements and
share insights about the ecosystem, animal behavior, and local conservation efforts. Enjoy a picnic lunch at a
scenic site within the park before continuing your adventure. The Serengeti’s changing light in the late

afternoon provides excellent photography opportunities. Return to your camp for dinner and a relaxing
evening around the campfire.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Serengeti Wild Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Ngorongoro Crater – Natural Wonder of Africa

After breakfast, depart for the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa’s most remarkable natural wonders. Descend 600 meters into the crater floor for a thrilling game drive. The crater hosts a dense concentration of wildlife, including lions, elephants, buffalo, zebras, hippos, and the rare black rhino. The diverse habitats—grasslands, swamps, forests, and soda lakes—support an incredible variety of species. Enjoy a picnic lunch near the hippo pool while surrounded by breathtaking scenery. In the afternoon, ascend the crater walls and drive back to Arusha for dinner and overnight, reflecting on your unforgettable safari experiences. Overnight at Karatu.

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:

Highview Hotel

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

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Departure from Karatu – Transfer to Arusha Airport for Flight to Zanzibar

After breakfast at your lodge in Karatu, enjoy a relaxed morning before starting your scenic transfer to Arusha
Airport. The drive takes you through the picturesque highlands of northern Tanzania, passing small local
villages, coffee plantations, and rolling green hills that offer a final glimpse of the country’s natural beauty.
Upon arrival at the airport, you will check in for your scheduled domestic flight to Zanzibar Island, where
pristine white sandy beaches and the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean await. This marks the end of your
unforgettable safari adventure and the beginning of your relaxing beach escape in Zanzibar.

Main Destination:

Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Dry and warm)

High Season December to February and June to October

Best Weather January to February and June to September (Low rainfall)

Accommodation:

Zanzibar Bay Resort

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

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Zanzibar Island – Beach Relaxation with Optional Excursions

Enjoy three unforgettable days on the stunning beaches of Zanzibar Island, where soft white sands and crystal-clear turquoise waters create the perfect tropical escape. Relax at your beach resort, unwind by the swimming pool, or take peaceful walks along the shoreline while enjoying the gentle ocean breeze. Zanzibar offers the ideal setting to rest and recharge after your safari adventure. For guests who wish to explore, a variety of optional excursions are available at an additional cost. Discover the rich history of Stone Town, visit fragrant spice plantations, snorkel or dive among colorful coral reefs, enjoy a traditional sunset dhow cruise, or experience dolphin tours along the coast.

Main Destination:

Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)

Accommodation:

Zanzibar Bay Resort

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

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Zanzibar Island – Beach Relaxation with Optional Excursions

Enjoy three unforgettable days on the stunning beaches of Zanzibar Island, where soft white sands and crystal-clear turquoise waters create the perfect tropical escape. Relax at your beach resort, unwind by the swimming pool, or take peaceful walks along the shoreline while enjoying the gentle ocean breeze. Zanzibar offers the ideal setting to rest and recharge after your safari adventure. For guests who wish to explore, a variety of optional excursions are available at an additional cost. Discover the rich history of Stone Town, visit fragrant spice plantations, snorkel or dive among colorful coral reefs, enjoy a traditional sunset dhow cruise, or experience dolphin tours along the coast.

Main Destination:

Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)

Accommodation:

Zanzibar Bay Resort

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

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Zanzibar Island – Beach Relaxation with Optional Excursions

Enjoy three unforgettable days on the stunning beaches of Zanzibar Island, where soft white sands and crystal-clear turquoise waters create the perfect tropical escape. Relax at your beach resort, unwind by the swimming pool, or take peaceful walks along the shoreline while enjoying the gentle ocean breeze. Zanzibar offers the ideal setting to rest and recharge after your safari adventure. For guests who wish to explore, a variety of optional excursions are available at an additional cost. Discover the rich history of Stone Town, visit fragrant spice plantations, snorkel or dive among colorful coral reefs, enjoy a traditional sunset dhow cruise, or experience dolphin tours along the coast.

Main Destination:

Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)

Accommodation:

Zanzibar Bay Resort

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

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Transfer to the Airport and Deprture

Enjoy a relaxed morning at your beach resort, with time for leisure and last-minute souvenirs. Depending on your flight schedule, transfer to the airport for your onward departure, marking the end of your unforgettable Tanzania safari and beach holiday.

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.