10-Day Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar Escape with Mnemba and Stone Town

After breakfast, depart from Arusha and drive to Lake Manyara National Park for a full-day game drive. The park is famous for its diverse habitats, tree-climbing lions, large troops of baboons, elephants, hippos, and abundant birdlife along the lake shores. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park before continuing your wildlife exploration. In the late afternoon, transfer to your lodge in Karatu for dinner and overnight.

After breakfast, drive from your lodge in Karatu to Tarangire National Park for a full-day game drive. Tarangire is renowned for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and excellent wildlife viewing. Expect to see zebras, wildebeests, giraffes, buffaloes, and various predators. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park and continue exploring until late afternoon before heading to your lodge in Karatu.

After breakfast, depart for Serengeti National Park via the scenic highlands and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Enjoy wildlife viewing en route as you enter the endless plains of the Serengeti. Arrive in Central Serengeti in time for lunch and an afternoon game drive searching for lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, and other wildlife.

Spend the entire day exploring the vast plains of the Serengeti. Depending on the season, witness large concentrations of wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles, as well as predators following the migration. Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives with a picnic lunch in the bush.

Enjoy another full day in the Serengeti, maximizing your chances of spotting the Big Five and witnessing remarkable wildlife interactions. Explore different areas of the park and take in the spectacular African landscapes.

After an early breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive en route toward the Ngorongoro area. Descend into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater in the mid-morning for a game drive on the crater floor. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to an incredible concentration of wildlife, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, hippos, and the endangered black rhino. Enjoy the picnic lunch in the hippo pool around lunchtime, then continue with the game drive until the late afternoon, ascend the crater, and transfer to your lodge in Karatu.

After breakfast, drive to Arusha Airport for your scheduled flight to Zanzibar. Upon arrival, meet your representative and transfer to your beach hotel. Spend the remainder of the day relaxing on Zanzibar's beautiful white-sand beaches and enjoying the Indian Ocean views.

After breakfast, embark on a snorkeling and marine adventure around Mnemba Atoll. Discover crystal-clear waters, colorful coral reefs, tropical fish, and, if lucky, dolphins. Relax on the boat and enjoy the stunning scenery of Zanzibar's coastline before returning to your hotel in the afternoon.

After breakfast, take a boat excursion to Prison Island, home to the famous giant Aldabra tortoises and historic prison ruins. Continue to the beautiful Nakupenda Sandbank, where you can swim, sunbathe, snorkel, and enjoy a seafood lunch surrounded by turquoise waters. Return to your hotel in the afternoon.

After breakfast, enjoy a guided tour of Stone Town, exploring its narrow streets, vibrant markets, historical buildings, and rich Swahili culture. Visit key landmarks and learn about Zanzibar's fascinating history. Later, transfer to Zanzibar Airport for your onward flight, marking the end of your unforgettable Tanzania safari and Zanzibar beach holiday.