10-Day Basic Tanzania Tour-National Parks and Zanzibar

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

Arrival in Arusha

Our expert guide will greet you at the airport and take you to your accommodations, where you can relax after your long journey to Tanzania. Upon checking in at the hotel, your guide will meet with you to brief you on your safari details. They will review safety measures as well as determine your wildlife viewing interests.

NOTE: If an accommodation is fully booked, we'll suggest a comparable alternative.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

SG Premium Resort

• Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Tarangire National Park

After a well-deserved good night's sleep, you will wake up early to an exceptional breakfast at the hotel. You'll gear up in the luxurious safari vehicle. You will head to witness majestic large elephant herds and over 400 species of bird in Tarangire National Park.

NOTE: If an accommodation is fully booked, we'll suggest a comparable alternative.

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:

Baobab Tented Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Tarangire NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Tarangire National Park

You'll start the day by viewing an epic sunrise from your tent's veranda. You'll devour a delicious breakfast before enjoying a second day at leisure in Tarangire National Park, famous for its landscape filled with baobab trees, its large elephant population, and the incredible number of birds that call this park home.

Note: If an accommodation is fully booked, we'll suggest a comparable alternative.

Main Destination:

Tarangire National Park

Accommodation:

Karatu Tented Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located 2-3hr drive from Tarangire NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater, a 10-mile-wide crater formed thousands of years ago is host to an incredible number of coexisting birds and animals due to the diversity of habitat in the crater. The best time to view wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater is in the morning hours. You will watch the hippos head back to the pond after their evening grazing. After a full day in the crater, you will head to your luxurious camp for a nice evening meal.

NOTE: If an accommodation is fully booked, we'll suggest a comparable alternative.

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:

Karatu Tented Lodge

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

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Serengeti National Park

You'll head to visit Serengeti National Park next. It is one of the most iconic landscapes in Tanzania, and another opportunity for amazing wildlife viewing. You will witness an incredible sunset before heading to your luxurious lodge for some freshening up, dinner, and drinks around the campfire.

NOTE: If an accommodation is fully booked, we'll suggest a comparable alternative.

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:

Central Serengeti Luxury Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Serengeti National Park

You'll continue your game drive through the savannah. You'll also have the option to add an incredible Serengeti balloon safari (additional charge) to your itinerary here. A Serengeti balloon safari is the ultimate way to experience the vastness of the lands and wildlife. Just imagine soaring above the Serengeti plains in complete silence watching wildlife on the ground below.

NOTE: If an accommodation is fully booked, we'll suggest a comparable alternative.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Central Serengeti Luxury Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Depart for Zanzibar Island

You'll get an early start on your drive from Serengeti to Arusha's airport. As you head out of the park, you may still witness the famous creatures that roam the plains. If time allows it, our expert guides will take you to the markets and local village where you can find some souvenirs to take home with you, before you catch your flight to the island of Zanzibar.

NOTE: If an accommodation is fully booked, we'll suggest a comparable alternative.

Main Destination:

Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)

Accommodation:

Mizingani Seafront Hotel

• Luxury hotel located on Zanzibar (Tanzania Beaches)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Zanzibar Island

You have a full day to relax at the stunning beaches. Here you also have several tour options that you can add for an additional fee depending on your preference. There are tours to visit Prison Island and a picnic on the Nakupenda Sandbank, swim with the dolphins, explore Jozani Forest, visit a spice farm or the historical sights of Stone Town.

NOTE: If an accommodation is fully booked, we'll suggest a comparable alternative.

Main Destination:

Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)

Accommodation:

Mizingani Seafront Hotel

• Luxury hotel located on Zanzibar (Tanzania Beaches)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Zanzibar Island

You'll continue to enjoy your stay on the island of Zanzibar, a balmy tropical archipelago with clear waters, beautiful beaches, tasty cuisine, and a lot of cultural diversity. You may decide to venture to downtown Stone Town for a gourmet dinner at one of the many rooftop restaurants.

NOTE: If an accommodation is fully booked, we'll suggest a comparable alternative.

Main Destination:

Zanzibar Island (Tanzania Beaches)

Accommodation:

Mizingani Seafront Hotel

• Luxury hotel located on Zanzibar (Tanzania Beaches)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Depart from Zanzibar

A driver will pick you up from your hotel and take you to the airport. Depending on your flight's departure time, you may add in another tour for an additional cost before heading to the airport. We can also extend your stay on the island as our tours are fully customizable.

Main Destination:

No major destination visited

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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