Tanzania · Safari

10-Day Tanzania Safari and Zanzibar Beach Tour with Hadzabe Visit

10 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Experience thrilling game drives in Tanzania's iconic national parks
  • 02 Spot the Big 5 and diverse wildlife in Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater
  • 03 Engage in a unique hunting expedition with the Hadzabe bushmen
  • 04 Unwind on the stunning beaches of Zanzibar with snorkeling options
  • 05 Explore the cultural richness of Stone Town during your stay

Embark on an exciting safari through Tanzania's famous Northern Circuit national parks, including Tarangire, Lake Eyasi, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro, before flying to Zanzibar for relaxation at Nungwi Beach. Spot abundant game animals such as the Big 5, zebras, wildebeest, and antelopes, and enjoy thrilling game drives in some of the country's most iconic wildlife areas. This journey also includes a unique hunting expedition with the Hadzabe bushmen at Lake Eyasi, time to unwind or snorkel at Nungwi Beach, and the option to explore Stone Town.

Embark on an exciting safari through Tanzania's famous Northern Circuit national parks, including Tarangire, Lake Eyasi, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro, before flying to Zanzibar for relaxation at Nungwi Beach.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Arusha, Zanzibar, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tarangire National Park, Lake Eyasi
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Tarangire National Park Game Drive from Arusha

  • We will pick you up from your hotel in the morning and drive you to Tarangire National Park, about 1 hour 30 minutes / 120 km away.
  • You will enjoy a full-day game drive in Tarangire National Park, with a packed lunch break, followed by more game viewing until sunset. The park is famous for its big herds of elephants and huge baobab trees, as well as its rich birdlife, flora, and fauna. The area supports a great diversity of wildlife, including giraffe, buffalo, lesser kudu, eland, oryx, zebra, lion, leopard, and cheetah. During the dry season, up to 6,000 elephants inhabit Tarangire.

Accommodation: Endoro Lodge

Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner

2
Day 02

Hadzabe Hunting Expedition and Tatoga Cultural Tour

  • In the morning, you will go out on a hunting expedition with the Hadzabe people. The Hadzabe live in the wilderness. They do not build houses, but live in makeshift shelters, and are skilled hunters and gatherers who use bows and arrows.
  • In the afternoon, you will have a cultural interaction with the famous Tatoga people, who have a vibrant culture and traditions. Our guide, who is a local Tatoga tribesman, will explain much about the ways of the Tatoga and Hadzabe.
  • Later, drive towards the lodge for an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

3
Day 03

Full-Day Game Viewing in Serengeti Seronera

  • After breakfast, venture into the Serengeti Seronera area for a full day of game viewing in the park.
  • With a picnic lunch beside you, take your time exploring this World Heritage Site, where the earth's largest concentration of plains game still roams free.
  • In the late evening, head to the camp for an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

4
Day 04

Sunrise Safari in Central Serengeti

  • In the morning, you will wake up a bit earlier to enjoy a sunrise game drive.
  • Then, drive to the central Serengeti, in the Seronera area.
  • Serengeti is Tanzania's oldest and most famous national park. The word Serengeti is derived from the Maasai language and appropriately means "endless plain."
  • You will take a game drive through the massive open plains. The park is one of the parks in Africa with the highest concentration of wildlife. It is dominated by huge herds of plains game such as zebra, wildebeest, and antelope. There are many kopjes scattered across the plain where attendant predators such as lion and cheetah can be found. Leopards can often be seen draped in the trees along the Seronera River valley. This area is especially famous for its population of cats, particularly leopard, cheetah, and lions, which are resident here due to the availability of water and swamps that attract prey.

Accommodation: Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

5
Day 05

Drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

  • Today, after breakfast, it is time to drive eastwards to visit another spectacular setting for Tanzania's wildlife, the famous Ngorongoro Crater, arriving in the evening for an overnight stay. Besides the stunning scenery, one of the main attractions of this area is the variety of flora and fauna found in remarkably compact areas throughout the year. Ngorongoro is one of the best places to see the black rhinoceros, wildebeest, zebra, and gazelles. The crater also has the densest known population of lions, and it is one of the places where you can find the black-maned lion.

Accommodation: Olea Africana Lodge.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

6
Day 06

Ngorongoro Crater Tour and Flight to Zanzibar

  • You will have an early breakfast at your lodge before descending to the floor of the crater for a half-day crater tour. Ngorongoro is home to more than 270,000 wild animals and is one of the best places to see the black rhinoceros, wildebeest, zebra, and gazelles. The crater also has the densest known population of lions, and it is one of the places where you can find the black-maned lion.
  • At lunchtime, you will head to the picnic site and enjoy your packed lunch.
  • Afterwards, drive back to Arusha and be dropped off at Arusha Airport for your evening flight to Zanzibar.
  • On arrival in Zanzibar, you will be picked up and transferred to the beach for an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Warere Beach Hotel, Nungwi

Meal Plan: Breakfast and lunch only.

7
Day 07

Relax or Enjoy Beach Activities at Nungwi

  • Today, you have the option of simply relaxing on the gorgeous white sandy beach.
  • Alternatively, you can choose to indulge in activities such as scuba diving, snorkelling, fishing, and many other sports activities.

Accommodation: Warere Beach Hotel, Nungwi

Meal Plan: Bed and breakfast

8
Day 08

Stone Town Option and Departure from Zanzibar

  • You will have a late breakfast and leave for the Stone Town tour, which is an optional activity.
  • Later, transfer to the airport for your onward flight back home.
Tarangire National Park elephants, Lake Eyasi with Hadzabe, Serengeti Seronera plains, Nungwi Beach

Where this trip takes you

Tarangire National Park elephants, Lake Eyasi with Hadzabe, Serengeti Seronera plains, Nungwi Beach

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Arusha 6 cities · 10 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Accommodation as indicated on the plan
  • Park entrance fees and taxes
  • Game safari to national parks as specified
  • Meals on a full-board basis (vegetarian or non-vegetarian)
  • Private 4x4 wheel-drive vehicle with a pop-up roof for wildlife viewing
  • Professional English-speaking driver-guide throughout your safari
  • First aid kit in our safari vehicle; our guides are trained in providing basic first aid
  • Complimentary bottled drinking water while on safari (1.5 litres per person per day)
  • Tea and coffee - a box of tea and coffee to enjoy at any point during the safari
  • Spare tires for unforeseen issues that may arise on African bumpy roads
  • Charging station - you can charge your phone, laptop, and camera battery while on the road
  • 1 pair of binoculars
  • Government taxes and VAT
  • Airport transfers
  • Flight from Arusha to Zanzibar
  • Accommodation in Zanzibar on a bed-and-breakfast basis if staying at Warere
  • Transfers while in Zanzibar
  • Airport pick-up and drop-off

What's Not Included

  • Beverages, including soft drinks or alcoholic drinks, beer, wine, and spirits, as well as gifts such as local crafts
  • Laundry, phone charges, and other personal items such as sun creams and personal expenses
  • Fees for passports, visas, transit visas, immunizations, and insurance
  • Personal accident travel insurance
  • A visit to a Maasai village, cultural tour, or Olduvai Gorge
  • International and domestic flight tickets
  • Airport departure taxes
  • Any sightseeing excursions and optional activities other than those specified
  • Visa / entry visas
  • Tips and gratuities to the safari crew - recommended
  • Travel insurance
  • Extra meals while in Zanzibar
  • Any other expenses not mentioned above

What to bring

On Safari:

  • Informal and casual dress is appropriate.
  • Comfortable, lightweight cotton clothing in subdued safari colours is practical.
  • During the day, shorts or trousers are ideal, and the evenings may be chilly, so light cardigans or sweaters are appropriate.
  • For clients visiting the Ngorongoro Crater, please note that nights are freezing because of the altitude, so a thick sweater or fleece is advisable.
  • Long-sleeved shirts and trousers are also advisable in the evenings to lessen the chance of being bitten by mosquitoes.
  • Many safari lodges have swimming pools, so bathing costumes should be taken.
  • It is advisable to have a good pair of closed walking shoes or boots.

In the Cities:

  • We suggest that ladies do not wear shorts in the cities, particularly in Muslim areas.

At Coastal Resorts:

  • One-piece or bikini swimsuits are fine on the beach or around your hotel pool, but are not appropriate in town.
  • Topless sunbathing is prohibited.
  • Neither jackets nor ties are required when dining in hotels or at restaurants.

Electricity:

  • The mains electricity supply is 240 volts, 50 cycles - UK-style plugs.
  • On safari, many lodges and tented camps operate their own generators, which offer intermittent electricity.
  • Our safari car also has an inverter that can provide the same amount of power.
  • We recommend taking a small flashlight.

Know before you go

  • Tour costs are based on all known costs and exchange rates at the time. Any significant changes beyond our control will be passed on to clients.
  • We retain the right to alter any arrangements due to local conditions. We also retain the right to refuse any person from participating in or continuing any tour for any reason, or if that person causes or is deemed to cause a hazard and/or inconvenience to other passengers.
  • Yellow Fever: All travellers coming into Tanzania from any yellow fever-infected country, such as neighbouring countries like Kenya - even if you are only transiting through Nairobi - must carry a valid yellow fever certificate. You will be asked to show it on arrival.
  • Malaria: Malaria is an endemic disease throughout these areas. There are a number of prophylactics available, so be sure to obtain one from your physician and follow their directions. If, despite taking recommended drugs, you feel unwell and feverish, seek medical advice as soon as possible. If you are already in your destination country, please do not forget to mention that you have been in a malaria zone.
  • Stomach Upsets: It is advisable to carry medication supplied by your physician for simple stomach upsets. In the first few days of your trip, you may suffer from mild stomach upsets caused by changes in food and water.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Arusha, Tanzania
Tour start
Arusha, Tanzania
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 10 days finish where they began, in Arusha.

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