10 days / 9 nights
Ultimate Tanzania Safari & Zanzibar Beach Holiday
Arusha · Tarangire · Ngorongoro · Serengeti · Zanzibar
Combine the best of Tanzania's wildlife and Zanzibar's tropical coast in one unforgettable 10-day journey. Begin with a private safari through the Northern Circuit, exploring Tarangire, the Ngorongoro Crater and the legendary Serengeti before flying to Zanzibar for several days of relaxation, turquoise waters and island experiences.
This itinerary offers an excellent balance of adventure, wildlife, culture and beach relaxation, ideal for couples, honeymooners, families and first-time visitors to Tanzania.
Safari highlights
- See elephants and iconic baobabs in Tarangire
- Search for lions, cheetahs and leopards in the Serengeti
- Opportunity to see black rhino in Ngorongoro Crater
- Experience the vast Serengeti plains and seasonal migration
- Descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater
- Fly from mainland Tanzania to Zanzibar
- Relax on Zanzibar's beautiful tropical beaches
- Enjoy Zanzibar's turquoise Indian Ocean waters
- Explore historic Stone Town
- Experience the unique combination of safari and island culture
Out on safari
Day by day
10 days, 9 nights
The route below is the standard version. Game drives follow the wildlife rather than a timetable, and your guide adjusts as the animals move.
- 1
Arrival in Arusha
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and meet your private safari representative.
Transfer to your hotel in Arusha, check in and relax. Your guide will provide a safari briefing and prepare you for the adventure ahead.
- 2
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park.
Enjoy a private game drive through a landscape characterized by ancient baobabs, seasonal wetlands and large elephant populations. Look for elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo and lions.
- 3
Tarangire to Ngorongoro Highlands
Enjoy a morning game drive in Tarangire before continuing toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Travel through the scenic landscapes of the Great Rift Valley and Ngorongoro Highlands before arriving at your lodge.
- 4
Ngorongoro Crater to Serengeti
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for an early game drive. Explore the crater floor in search of lions, elephants, buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, hippos and, with luck, black rhino.
After the crater experience, continue toward Serengeti National Park with wildlife viewing en route.
- 5
Full-Day Serengeti Safari
Spend a full day exploring the Serengeti.
Your private guide will follow current wildlife activity and select productive areas for game viewing. Search for lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, giraffes, buffalo, wildebeest and zebra.
Depending on the season, you may also encounter areas associated with the Great Migration.
- 6
Serengeti to Zanzibar
Enjoy an early morning game drive before transferring to the airstrip for your flight to Zanzibar.
On arrival, meet your Zanzibar representative and transfer to your beach hotel. Spend the afternoon relaxing beside the Indian Ocean.
- 7
Zanzibar Beach Day
Enjoy a relaxed day at your resort.
Swim in the turquoise waters, relax on the beach or choose from optional water activities such as snorkelling, diving, kayaking or a sunset cruise.
- 8
Stone Town & Zanzibar Cultural Experience
Explore historic Stone Town, Zanzibar's UNESCO World Heritage-listed historic center.
Discover its narrow streets, historic architecture, traditional markets and rich blend of African, Arab, Indian and European influences.
Depending on your interests, the day can also include a spice farm visit or another cultural experience.
- 9
Zanzibar Ocean Experience
Enjoy a full day experiencing Zanzibar's spectacular coastline.
Choose an optional ocean excursion such as Mnemba snorkelling and dolphin experience, Nakupenda Sandbank, Safari Blue or a private boat excursion.
Return to your hotel in the evening and enjoy your final night on the island.
- 10
Zanzibar Departure
Enjoy breakfast and your final morning at the beach.
Transfer to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport for your onward flight.
Included
What the price covers
- Safari
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking private safari guide
- Private game drives
- 5 nights of safari accommodation
- Tarangire National Park entry fees
- Serengeti National Park entry fees
- Ngorongoro Conservation Area and crater fees
- Meals as specified in the itinerary
- Drinking water during game drives
- Airport and mainland transfers as specified
- Zanzibar
- 4 nights of beach accommodation
- Breakfast as specified
- Zanzibar airport transfers
- Stone Town excursion with professional guide
- Domestic flight from Serengeti to Zanzibar
- All applicable government taxes and tourism fees
Accommodation options: Your accommodation will be selected according to your preferred comfort level, travel dates, availability and safari route. Exact properties will be confirmed in your personalised quotation
Not included
What you arrange yourself
- International flights
- Tanzania visa fees
- Travel and medical insurance
- Tips for safari guide, hotel staff and drivers
- Alcoholic and premium beverages
- Laundry and personal expenses
- Optional Zanzibar excursions and water activitie
- Diving and snorkelling equipment unless specifically included
- Zanzibar hot-air balloon or other premium experiences
- Souvenirs and personal purchases
- Any service not specifically mentioned under Included
Best for
Perfect for couples, honeymooners, families and first-time Tanzania visitors who want to experience the country's wildlife and finish their journey with a relaxing Zanzibar beach escape.
Accommodation levels
Choose the level, and we build the trip around it
The same route can be run four ways. The level you pick decides where you sleep, how far you drive to the wildlife each morning, and most of what the safari costs.
Budget
Clean, simple camps and small lodges. Everything you need after a day in the park, and nothing you do not.
Mid-range
Comfortable lodges and permanent tented camps with en-suite bathrooms, pools and full service. Where most safaris sit.
Luxury
High-end lodges and luxury tented camps in prime locations, with the shorter drives to the wildlife that come with them.
Premium
The best addresses in each park. Exclusive-use camps, private guiding and the quietest corners of the reserves.
Why there is no price on the page
A safari price that fits everyone fits nobody. Two people in a premium camp in August and a family of four in a mid-range lodge in April are different trips at different costs, on the same itinerary. Rather than publish a figure that would be wrong for most people reading it, we price each trip properly.
Tell us your dates, your group and the level you want, and you get an accurate quote back with the accommodation named.
What the quote is built from
- Accommodation level and the type of camp or lodge
- Where you sleep: park rates differ, and so do the drives
- Travel dates, since low, high and peak seasons are priced apart
- Group size, and the ages of any children
- Safari style: private, shared, or tailor-made
- Length of the trip, the parks you enter and the activities you add
- Vehicle and transport arrangements
- Anything special: flights, transfers, honeymoon touches, dietary needs
